Lesson Plan:
Down on the Farm: Grades 3-4, 6-8
Lesson Plan Created by: Gillian Jackson In this lesson students learn about the first stage of making T-shirts - cotton production. Students will learn what life is like on a cotton farm and explore the differences between organic and conventional agriculture.
Subject Area(s):
Life Science, Social Studies, Agriculture
Recommended Grade Level:
3rd - 8th
Estimated Time: 
One hour
Learning Objectives:
- Define farming and agriculture
- Understand the deference between organic and conventional agriculture
- Illustrate how farming practices relate to the terms organic and conventional
Materials Needed:
- Chart paper/ whiteboard/ chalkboard/ smartboard
- Coloring materials
- Drawing paper
Lesson Plan Content:
- Vocabulary
- Teacher Background Information
- TrackMyT.com Activities
- In Classroom Activities