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You recently created a MyBinder account on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. You may have been introduced to this education resource in a teacher workshop or inservice, by a referral, or through an internet search. However you found us, we'd like to welcome you to the Matrix where you will find free, searchable, and standards-based lesson plans and supporting resources for K-12 teachers. The Matrix contextualizes national education standards in science, social studies, and nutrition education with relevant instructional resources linked to Common Core Standards. 

Your "MyBinder" account allows you to save lessons of interest in your own digital binder. This feature ensures you can find your favorite lessons and that you will always have the most current version at your fingertips.

Each month we send out a newsletter summarizing the new resources that can be found on the Matrix. The newsletter for September can be found below. If you wish to opt out of these newsletters, you can do so by clicking unsubscribe in the footer of this email. You can also receive updates by following us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

If you ever have questions regarding the resources on the Matrix you can email us directly at agliteracy4me@gmail.com or simply click the "How can we help?" pop up on the website. We are always happy to hear feedback and answer questions! 

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See our tips for finding relevant resources for your classroom!
What's New on the Matrix?
K-2nd Grade
Compare and contrast hair sheep and wool sheep, discover reasons why farmers raise sheep, and explore how the needs of sheep are met.
3rd-5th Grade
Design a green bean planter and explore planting specifications for green bean seeds.
3rd-5th Grade
Discover where basil, oregano, and cilantro have cultural significance, understand evaporation in herb drying, and recognize properties of dried and fresh herbs.
3rd-5th Grade
Preserve peppers, observe properties of preserved foods, and identify the states of matter changes that occur.
3rd-5th Grade
Examine fruit and vegetable preparation and storage.
6th-8th Grade
Make fresh mozzarella cheese and explore a career as an artisan cheesemaker.
September's Featured Resources
Grades K-2
 
Explore how producers and consumers work together to meet human needs using the book John Deere, That's Who!
Grades 3-5
 
Identify renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and investigate how farms can produce renewable energy.
Grades 6-8

Investigate the effects of added soil nutrients on water quality and perform chemical and physical tests on a freshwater system.
Grades 9-12

Simulate the process of gene splicing and see how transgenic technology can allow goats to produce spider silk protein in their milk.
Elementary Book
Step-by-step photos and instructions take kids through the cheese making process with a hearty helping of kitchen chemistry and cheese making history.
Kit
Making cheese in the classroom can provide an engaging learning opportunity! This kit includes rennet (enzymes) and citric acid, two of the components used in making mozzarella cheese.
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