NJ AITC Lessons
Social Studies
Ideas for using the garden to teach social studies
It's easy to link agriculture and social studies. Throughout history and everywhere in the world, people have to eat. Below are ideas and lessons that link agricutlure and the school garden to social studies. Each lesson is linked to New Jersey Learning Standards for preschool through fifth grade. If you have questions about these lessons, please contact: njagliteracy@gmail.com.
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Have A Cheeseburger and See New Jersey
Students travel throughout New Jersey to see how the ingredients of a cheesesburger are grown.
The Three Sisters – Native American Gardening
Learn how the New Jersey Lenni Lenape planted their gardens.
Why People Need Plants
Students learn how much of what we sue comes from plants.
First Peas to the Table, Grades K-2
Students discover how Jefferson grew peas and learn their life cycle.
First Peas to the Table, Grades 3-5
Students compete to grow peas like Thomas Jefferson and his neighbors.
Jobs That Help Feed the World, Grades K-2
Students learn about different jobs in agriculture.
Jobs That Help Feed the World, Grades 3-5
Students play a game to learn about jobs in agriculture.
George Washington Carver – The Peanut Wizard
Discover Carver's contributions to agriculture and grow peanuts.
From Dirt to Shirt – The World of Cotton
Students learn the many ways the cotton plant impacts our lives.
Where Does My Candy Come From?
In this sweet lesson, students investigate how candy is made.
Christmas Trees Are Grown on Farms
Students learn how Christmas trees are grown and that New Jersey was home to the first christmas tree farm.
Rice Paddy in a Bucket
Plant one of the world's most important crops in your classroom.
Century Farm
Students learn about 100-year-old farms that are still operating.