Agriculture Education: Grade 1

Texas Elementary Agriculture Education Program grade 1 resources are categorized by themes containing student learning outcomes. In addition to themes, this page includes information about the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards that align to the student learning outcomes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sustaining the population while preserving the environment

This theme develops foundational knowledge and appreciation of the relationship between agriculture and natural resources.

Compare the different land usage practices of crop production, pasture, forestry, and aquaculture

Curriculum Resources:

Growing Plants in Science and Literature, More Than an Empty Pot (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 1.1.C
SLAR: 1.1.C
Science: 1.3.C, 1.7.A, 1.7.B, 1.9.B, 1.10.A
Social Studies: 1.5.A, 1.5.B, 1.11.A, 1.15.A, 1.15.B

Define and apply the components of reduce, reuse, and recycle

Curriculum Resources:

Vermicomposting (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

Science: 1.1.B
Social Studies: 1.7.A, 1.11.A, 1.15.A

Food, Fiber, and Fuel

Agriculture products and their origin

This theme explores the significance of natural resources to sustainably produce safe and high-quality food, fiber, and fuel for consumers and the relationships between food production, storage, preparation, consumption, and health.

Identify plant structures

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

Science: 1.9.A, 1.10.B

Compare the types of plants and animals found on farms versus those found in natural wildlife habitats

Curriculum Resources:

My American Farm: Memory Match game (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 1.1.C, 1.7.A
SLAR: 1.1.C, 1.7.A
Science: 1.2.A, 1.2.B, 1.2.D, 1.2.E, 1.9.A, 1.9.B, 1.10.A
Social Studies: 1.5.B

Identify the origins of food, fiber, energy, and shelter

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 1.1.C, 1.7.A
SLAR: 1.1.C, 1.7.A
Science: 1.5.C, 1.7.B, 1.7.C, 1.9.B, 1.9.C
Social Studies: 1.5.A, 1.5.B

Identify food group recommended daily portions appropriate for children and adults

Curriculum Resources:

Understanding MyPlate K-2 (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

Health: 1.6.B, 1.6.C

Agriculture Past and Present

Evolution of agriculture and the challenges of the future

This theme explores the relationship between agriculture and its influence on geography, culture, society, economy, and technology both past and present.

Identify simple tools and machines used in agricultural settings, including levers, screws, pulleys, wedges, augers, grinders, and gears

Curriculum Resources:

Made to Move K-2 (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Covered:

Science: 1.6.C
Social Studies: 1.9.A. 1.9.B

Identify places and methods of exchange for agricultural goods and services in Texas and the local community

Curriculum Resources:

Fruit and Vegetable Bingo (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 1.1.C, 1.1.E, 1.7.A
SLAR: 1.1.C, 1.1.E, 1.7.A
Math: 1.9.B
Science: 1.2.E, 1,7,C, 1.9.C
Social Studies: 1.6.A, 1.6.B, 1.6.A, 1.7.A, 1.7.B, 1.7.C, 1.15.A, 1.15.B

Identify regionally raised plants and animals that are used for food, clothing, shelter, and landscapes and identify top agriculture products produced in Texas

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 1.1.C, 1.1.E, 1.7.A
SLAR: 1.1.C, 1.1.E, 1.7.A
Science: 1.9.A, 1.9.B, 1.9.C, 1.10.D
Social Studies: 1.5.A, 1.5.B, 1.6.A, 1.6.B, 1.7.A, 1.8.B, 1.8.C

Additional Resources

If you want to use this program in your classroom, you can get support from the organizations in the curriculum. Check out the agriculture resource page for more information.

You can also ask these local contacts for help with lessons or resources:

High school agriculture, food, and natural resources teachers
 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents

These contacts can also help plan field trips or invite agriculture experts to visit their classrooms.

Contact Information

Curriculum
Phone: (512) 463-9581

For questions or additional information, please submit a Curriculum Request Form through the TEA Help Desk.