The 4-H Ag in the Classroom Programs

Welcome to the 4-H Virtual Ag in the Classroom Programs. We hope to take you on a tour of a the very important industries in Texas. Find out why farming is part of your life even if you have never visited a real farm. Come take a closer look at Agriculture in Texas!!

Curriculum Kits

The Bowie County AgriLife Extension 4-H Ag in the Classroom Program offers Supply Kits to teachers FREE of charge with classroom sign up. You can request the kits by calling the office at 903-628-6702 or by emailing Cherrie Curtis at cc-curtis@tamu.edu. The online Curriculum Kits are all-inclusive and provide teachers with math, science, social studies and English Language Arts lessons. All lessons are aligned to the Texas Education Standards. Lessons included with the kits are a compilation of Texas AgriLife Extension 4-H lessons and lessons used by AITC Programs across the Country.

Very Hungry Texas Caterpillar-

Go on an epic journey of a hungry caterpillar! This version takes a Texas twist on Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar and inspects Texas grown commodities, all while students create their own book. Summary: All about flowering plants from parts of seeds, plants, and flowers to a look at photosynthesis, pollination, fertilization, and uses of plants. Helps readers understand the basics of flowering plants from seed to flower including photosynthesis, pollination, and seed dispersal. This book can be made individually by students or used as a classroom copy. An online classroom has been set up with video resources and support materials for each section. Time to Complete – 3-4 hours. If you would like to receive more information or to sign up for the support materials please go to the sign up form.

Take a closer look at what is available on the Very Hungry Texas Caterpillar Check Out.

Hatching in the Classroom

For 22 days your class will be learning about how eggs turn into Chicks!!! Each day will bring fun and exciting information. Video’s supporting each day and activities. We have the virtual google classroom for the class to participate in. We also check out incubators with 12 eggs for a grade to partner to hatch out in the classroom. If you would like to receive more information or to sign up for the support materials,

please go to the => sign up form.

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Oh Say Can You Seed

In agriculture, plants are used as food sources, buffer zones, shade, erosion control, clothes and even fuel. All plants start as a seed, and this lesson takes students from seed parts, germination and plant parts to flower parts, pollination and seed dispersal for regrowth. It’s based on the book Oh Say Can You Seed by Bonnie Worth.

Using plant sciences for “hands-on” practice in the scientific methods

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If you would like to receive more information or to sign up for the support materials please go to the => sign up form.

Water Stream Trailer

The lessons of the Water Stream Trailer take a look at identifying the role water plays in erosion and how the amount of water flow can affect erosion. 3 Videos take the class through what is erosion, why rivers do not run straight, and how vegetation protects streams. We have a virtual video format and also a live demonstration where a Stream Trailer is brought to the school for a live demonstration. If you would like to receive more information or to sign up for the support materials.

This registration is for 4-H Water Stream Trailer at Virtual Program offered by Bowie County 4-H. Complete the required information below and click “Let’s Get Started” to receive access to the information and educational resources. This is a free educational program provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension through the Bowie County 4-H Program. At the completion of the program all registered participants will be send a link to complete a program evaluation.
To look at the curriculum kit and the activities included in the kit for teacher’s classrooms => Click Here
To sign up enroll your class – Let’s Get Started

Journey of the Raindrop

Through this lesson, students will become a water molecule (a raindrop) as they journey through the movements of water through the water cycle. While water does circulate from one point or state to another in the water cycle, the paths it can take are variable. This curriculum has 4 activities but the most enjoyable is the game “Journey of the Raindrop.” This activity can be done in person or virtually. The in person version you will need to sign up for the materials to be dropped off at your school.

This registration is for 4-H Journey of the Raindrop Virtual Program offered by Bowie County 4-H. Complete the required information below and click “Let’s Get Started” to receive access to the information and educational resources. This is a free educational program provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension through the Bowie County 4-H Program. At the completion of the program all registered participants will be send a link to complete a program evaluation.
To look at the curriculum kit and the activities included in the kit for teacher’s classrooms => Click Here
To sign up enroll your class – Let’s Get Started

Cotton’s Journey

Through this lesson plan on cotton’s journey, students have an opportunity to look at the life of cotton from seed to the finished product. They will also learn about the history and get involved in hands on activities related to cotton.

Objectives:

Students will learn the sequence of cotton production and what each step entails.
Students will be able to identify the different parts of a cotton plant.