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.
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Curriculum Resources:
- Dark Days (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Natural and Managed Ecosystems (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century (Nutrients for Life Foundation)
- Hank the Cowdog (Book 3): Activity 4 - Hunting with Hank (National Ranching Heritage Center)
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.A, 3.1.B, 3.1.E, 3.2.B, 3.5.B, 3.5.F, 3.5.G, 3.11.A, 3.11.B, 3.11.C, 3.12.A
- Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.3.C, 3.13.B, 3.14.A
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Curriculum Resources:
- Farming for Energy (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Corn Plastic (Corn in the Classroom Bonus Activity) (Texas Corn Producers)
TEKS Addressed:
- ELAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
- SLAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
- Science: 3.11.A, 3.11.B, 3.11.C
- Social Studies: 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.3.C
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Curriculum Resources:
- Desktop Greenhouses (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Caring for the Land (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Surprising Soil (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
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: 3.5.B, 3.5.F, 3.5.G, 3.10.A, 3.10.B
- Social Studies: 3.2.B, 3.3.A, 3.3.B, 3.3.C, 3.4.C, 3.13.B
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Curriculum Resources:
- At Home on the Range 3-5 (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Color in the Garden (Texas Farm Bureau)
- My American Farm: Thrive game (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
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: 3.1.F, 3.5.B, 3.5.F, 3.5.G, 3.12.A, 3.12.B, 3.13.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.
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Curriculum Resources:
- From Chicken Little to Chicken Big (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association - Education
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: 3.11.A, 3.11.B, 3.11.C, 3.12.A
- Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.3.B
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Curriculum Resources:
- Farm Animal Match (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Animal or Plant? (Texas Farm Bureau)
- My American Farm: The Buzz Game (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
TEKS Addressed:
- Science: 3.1.F, 3.1.G, 3.11.A
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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.E, 3.2.B, 3.2.C, 3.3.B
- Social Studies: 3.13.A, 3.13.B
- Health: 3.6.C, 3.6.D
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Curriculum Resources:
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: 3.3.B
- 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.
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Curriculum Resources:
- Six Kinds Do It All (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Robots in High-Tech Farming 3-5 (Texas Farm Bureau)
- My American Farm: Equipment Engineer (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
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: 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.11.A
- Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.6.C, 3.13.A, 3.13.B
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Curriculum Resources:
- Get Growing (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Hands, Horses, and High Tech Machines! (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
- My American Farm: Equipment Engineer (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
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: 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.11.A
- Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.6.C, 3.13.A, 3.13.B
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Curriculum Resources:
- Customary & Metric Food Measurement (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Career Challenge Video 2 (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
- My American Farm: Ag Across America game (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
TEKS Addressed:
- ELAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
- SLAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
- Science: 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.11.A
- Social Studies: 3.1.A, 3.13.A, 3.13.B
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Curriculum Resources:
- Farmers Market Finds (Texas Farm Bureau)
- A Day Without Agriculture 3-5 (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Why is Corn Important to Me? Lesson 1 (Texas Corn Producers)
- Texas Commodity Map (Texas Farm Bureau)
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, 3.1.E, 3.4.A, 3.4.B, 3.11.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
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Curriculum Resources:
- Let's Go Shopping 3-5 (Texas Farm Bureau)
- Agriculture Career Race (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
- Agriculture Food Webs & STEM Careers: Lesson 4 (Texas Corn Producers)
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: 3.4.B
- Social Studies: 3.6.D, 3.13.A
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Curriculum Resources:
- Agriculture Career Race (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
- Milk Makin' Math (Texas Farm Bureau)
- My American Farm: My Little Ag Me game (American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture)
TEKS Addressed:
- ELAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
- SLAR: 3.6.H, 3.7.C, 3.7.F
- Science: 3.4.B
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.