Agriculture Education: Grade 3

Texas Elementary Agriculture Education Program grade 3 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 managed and natural systems such as wild forests and tree plantations and natural lakes or ocean and fish farms and explain the concept of stewardship

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Science: 3.1.B, 3.2.F, 3.7.C, 3.9.A, 3.9.B, 3.10.A
Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.3.C, 3.13.B, 3.14.A

Identify renewable and nonrenewable natural resources in Texas

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
SLAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
Science: 3.1.B, 3.7.C
Social Studies: 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.3.C

Explain how the sun, soil, water, and weather impact Texas regional agricultural production through an examination of soil types, climate, and geography

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Science: 3.7.A, 3.7.C, 3.8.A, 3.9.A, 3.9.B
Social Studies: 3.2.B, 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.3.C, 3.4.C, 3.13.B

Map the geographic regions of Texas and label regions with various agricultural commodities produced in the regions

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.A, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
SLAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.A, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
Science: 3.2.C, 3.2.D, 3.2.F, 3.7.C, 3.8.A, 3.9.A, 3.10.A
Social Studies: 3.4.C, 3.14.A, 3.14.C

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.

Describe how farmers and ranchers raise livestock using best practices to ensure animal safety and well-being

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Science: 3.1.B, 3.9.A, 3.9.B, 3.9.C, 3.10.A
Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.3.B

Diagram the path of production from farm to table for a processed agricultural commodity

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

Science: K.9.A., K.9.B., K.10.A., K.10.B.

Compare common food product labels and define the common label terms, including origin, organic, GMO, gluten-free, calorie, saturated fat, unsaturated fat, sugar, and added sugar

Curriculum Resources:

The Quicker the Better? Food Processing 3-5 (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Science: 3.2.A, 3.2.B, 3.2.D, 3.4
Social Studies: 3.13.A, 3.13.B
Health: 3.6.C, 3.6.D

Identify safe food preparation practices, and describe safe food handling and storage practices

Curriculum Resources:

Food Safety from Farm to Fork: Playing it Safe (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Science: 3.2.F
Social Studies: 3.13.A, 3.13.B

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.

Compare simple tools with complex modern machines used in agricultural systems to improve efficiency and reduce labor

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Science: 3.3.C, 3.6.A, 3.6.B
Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.6.C, 3.13.A, 3.13.B

Describe how technological advances have helped farmers and ranchers increase their outputs with fewer inputs while using the same amount of land

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Math: 3.1.A, 3.9.A
Science: 3.3.A, 3.3.C, 3.6.A, 3.6.B
Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.6.C, 3.13.A, 3.13.B

List examples of science being applied in farming and ranching practices

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
SLAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
Science: 3.3.A, 3.3.C, 3.6.A, 3.6.B
Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.13.A, 3.13.B

Explain the importance of agriculture in Texas and how agriculture impacts daily life

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.A, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.A, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Science: 3.1.B, 3.9.A, 3.10.A
Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.2.A, 3.2.B, 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.6.A, 3.6.B, 3.7.C, 3.13.A, 3.13.B

Distinguish between careers in agriculture production, including farmers and ranchers, with those that directly involve consumers, including business and nutrition

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
SLAR: 3.1.C, 3.6.E, 3.6.F, 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F, 3.7.G
Science: 3.3.C
Social Studies: 3.6.D, 3.13.A

Identify examples of scientific jobs in agriculture

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
SLAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
Science: 3.3.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.