1 ALSTEDE FARMS SAMPLE LESSON PLAN
1 ALSTEDE FARMS SAMPLE LESSON PLAN
1 ALSTEDE FARMS SAMPLE LESSON PLAN
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DATE: August 16, 2001 GROUP: K-4TIME: 60 minutesACTIVITY: Tour of FarmSUBJECT: Vegetable Production and Farm Animals<strong>ALSTEDE</strong> <strong>FARMS</strong><strong>SAMPLE</strong> <strong>LESSON</strong> <strong>PLAN</strong><strong>LESSON</strong> SUMMARY: Students will gain a foundation and basic understanding of vegetable production. Inaddition, the farm provides a farm animal experience that includes a variety of farm animals.OBJECTIVES:• To gain familiarity with the variety of vegetables produced on this farm.• To introduce students to the fundamentals of fruit and vegetable production.• To introduce students to farms animals and their characteristics and care.TOPIC DISCUSSION ACTIVITIES TIMEFARM LOCATIONHistory of the FarmHistory of Our Operation10 minutesCrops GrownSafety While on the FarmFARM ANIMALSName and Breed of Farm AnimalsAnimals Nutrition15 minutesCharacteristics of Each Kind of AnimalHow Do They GrowWhere Did We Get ThemHAYRIDE TOUR OF FIELDS orTOUR OF GREENHOUSE (Winter)Identification of Crops GrownCrop Rotations10 minutesFarm MachineryHow they are plantedWhen they are plantedHow do they grow(Temperature Control – Greenhouse)FertilizationHarvestUse of CropsIRRIGATIONSource of WaterImportance of waterWatering FrequencyWatering Systems5 minutesHARVESTING(Pumpkins-Fall)(Strawberry/Raspberry – Summer)(Planting Activity – WinterWRAP UPTypes & SizesWhen are They PlantedGreen & Ripe Fruit or VegetableSelectingDiscussion& QuestionsSpecial ActivitiesEXERCISE:1. List the various fruits and vegetables seen growing.2. Discuss what factors will influence what crops are planted.3. Discuss the care each animal requires.4. Discuss when crops are harvested.110 minutes10 minutes
- <strong>ALSTEDE</strong> <strong>FARMS</strong> CONTINUED -DATE: August 16, 2001 GROUP: K-4TIME: 60 minutesACTIVITY: Tour of Farm<strong>SAMPLE</strong> <strong>LESSON</strong> <strong>PLAN</strong>RESOURCES:<strong>ALSTEDE</strong> <strong>FARMS</strong>, http://www.alstedefarms.com/Oklahoma Cooperative Extension - Oklahoma Garden Planning Guidehttp://www.agweb.okstate.edu/pearl/hort/vegetables/f-6004.pdf** University of Arkansas Extension - The Garden Spothttp://www.arhomeandgarden.org/Vegetables/Planning&Preparing/The_Garden_Spot.asp** University of Illinois Extension - Planning a Gardenhttp://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/tog/planning.htmlOklahoma State Livestock Breeds Libraryhttp://www.ansi.okstate.edu/BREEDS/SWINE/Oklahoma State University - Breeds of Sheephttp://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/SHEEP/Oklahoma State University - Breeds of Livestock - Cattlehttp://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/cattle/Rutgers Cooperative Extension Publications http://www.rce.rutgers.edu/FS129 Planning a Vegetable GardenE221 Creating a Master Plan for Greenhouse OperationsFS097 Strawberries in the Home Garden I: Establishing PlantingFS098 Strawberries in the Home Garden II: Maintenance2
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