The Science of Life: Exploration through Agriculture, IPM/Agricultural Curriculum for Elementary School Students

Abstract

The NYS IPM Program is collaborating with the NY Agriculture in the Classroom Program to produce elementary school curricula that teach children agricultural concepts through an IPM, science-based approach. The curriculum, titled The Science of Life: Exploration through Agriculture, consists of a yearlong series of classroom lessons and activities for fourth and fifth grades, with extensive teacher support materials. Completed lessons can be viewed and downloaded at New York Agriculture in the Classroom.