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Lessons & Activities

We offer a variety of lessons and activities you can use to teach your students about dairy nutrition and the science behind dairy farming.

Adopt a Cow Program

Bring the dairy farm into your classroom with Discover Dairy! This resource for educators includes the popular Adopt A Cow Program, dairy education curriculum incorporating Common CORE and STEM standards, and a variety of activities and videos targeted to Elementary and Middle School students.

Click on the image to watch the program in action.

Funding for this program was provided by New England Dairy and the Connecticut Milk Promotion Board.

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NGSS-Aligned Dairy STEM Materials

Explore the science of food and agriculture with new NGSS-aligned educational resources from the Food and Agriculture Center for Science Education. Designed for middle and high school students these materials feed curiosity and nourish minds.  The link takes you to a collection of  free dairy related NGSS Badged Units, Phenomena Bank and Transfer Task materials.

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Fuel Up Resources

Classroom-ready resources that align with national standards. Use the Fuel Up Learning Plans to incorporate Fuel Up in your classroom this year. Help your students discover dairy health and nutrition as well as the role dairy farmers play in feeding the world and doing it in a sustainable way.

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Fuel Up Learning Plans and Themes

TitleDescription
Fuel Your Game Day-Every Day is Game DayStudents learn about the essential nutrients for sustaining health and energy. Access
Farmers Fuel the WorldStudents will learn about the environmentally sustainable agriculture practices that farmers implement. Access
Healthy Food, Healthy Mind, Healthy BodyStudents learn new skills that connect social and emotional learning and the practice of healthy eating. Access
Farmers Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day!Students learn about how dairy farmers harness the elements and work in harmony with nature. Access

Dairy Innovation Kit

We know students are interested in where their food comes from and how food choices affect the health of their bodies, communities, and the planet. This innovation kit is suitable for virtual and in-person learning environments, tailored to secondary-level students.

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