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Beef in the Classroom

Explore educational resources and curricula for grades 6–12 that use beef production to teach STEM concepts, sustainability, nutrition, animal care, and modern agriculture through engaging, real-world learning experiences.

Exploring the Path of Beef Sustainability Reader Series

The "Exploring the Path of Beef Sustainability" Readers, provided free of charge to Kansas educators, offer an exciting opportunity for students to uncover the connections between beef production and sustainability. Educators can access a reader for each student, inviting them to explore the environmental impact of cattle farming and sustainability. Each reader includes a teacher guide and supplementary teaching resources to enhance the learning experience. The series encompasses three readers for grade levels 6-8 and 9-12. These readers are easily accessible for printing and use by anyone.

Suggested Uses:

  • Ideal for substitute teacher activities
  • A valuable addition to science or STEM curriculum
  • Suitable for small reading groups or reading centers
  • Promotes the integration of science and reading
  • Encourages career exploration
  • Provides engaging content for filling time after quizzes and tests
  • A valuable after-school resource for extended learning opportunities

All Readers can be used digitally! Simply click on the QR codes in each Reader to access the linked content.

Additional STEM Resources

Iowa Ag Literacy Foundation

Serves as a central resource for all K-12 educators and volunteers, inspiring the teaching of science, math, social studies, language arts, nutrition, and career and technical education through the lens of agriculture.

American Farm Bureau Foundation

Download free lessons and activities from the American Farm Bureau Foundation that teaches students more about agriculture in Iowa.