Beef in the classroom resources
Your one stop for all things Beef in the Classroom. Find webinars, activities and more for your classroom and beyond!
On the Farm STEM
Phenomena Found in Agriculture
Free Livestream Events offer Professional Development Credits
Join educators from across the nation in free livestream events which explore agriculture as a real-world lens for science education. These remote learning opportunities will bring field experts into a virtual classroom to explore anchoring phenomena based on their experiences. The events will offer valuable insight on how educators can help students draw connections across disciplines and grade levels through storylines related to the world of agriculture and food production.
These rich professional learning opportunities will help educators become better equipped to navigate the shifts in practice laid out by Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The sessions will offer an opportunity to collaboratively explore three dimensional learning, reflect on instructional shifts, and deepen understanding on phenomena routines.
High School Genetics & Herdity
How can we design cattle to better meet human needs? In this high school Storyline unit on genetics and heredity, students are introduced to ‘SuperCows’. As they explore the vast variety of cattle breeds, students discover that cattle are specialized for different purposes and while similar, the ‘SuperCows’ are clearly unique. Students wonder what caused this diversity and specificity which leads to investigations about the role of inheritance, DNA and proteins.
Middle School Ecosystem Dynamics & Interactions
What do prairie chickens need in order to survive today's prairie? This middle school unit covering ecosystems, animal behavior and symbiosis was developed through the Storyline approach. Middle school students will be figuring out why prairie chickens have a very unique dance and understand the role cows play to help ensure the dance takes place. Using this approach, students engage in science concepts to help ensure the survival of the prairie chicken.
In the Classroom Resources
Kid Friendly beef Recipes
Make mealtime fun with kid-friendly recipes the whole family will enjoy.
Built From beef
Beef is one of the many products we get from cattle, but it isn't the only thing! Learners will discover how cattle byproducts provide many of the things we use every day.
Pasture Cow-Culations
Beef cattle mostly eat grass on land that is not fit for crops. Students will use math to match herds to pastures.
The Big Race
Explore fun, interactive comics that connect kids to food, fiber and energy!
the science of beef toolkit
Bring science to life with 8 tools aligned to Life Science standards and real-world concepts.
after school resources kit: beef education
Fun, easy activities to spark conversations about beef in after-school settings.
beef up your nutrition
Discover beef's role in a healthy diet with this MyPlate- based meal planning lesson.
the stage is set for beef
The lesson plan guides learners through the lifecycle of the beef animal, from cow-calf, to stocker ranch, to feed yard and finally processing.
beef volunteer guide
This resource equips classroom volunteers with key information to share about the beef industry. It includes four lesson plans that connect industry topics to classroom learning.
beef lifecycle
Learn about the beef lifecycle with an animated pasture to plate journey.
beef sustainability
Learn about cattle are making the most of Missouri resources to create a sustainable environment.
Beef sustainability microlearning
Flip through a quick microlearning session while learning all about sustainability in Missouri's beef industry.
nutritional value of beef microlearning
A fun microlearning session about the true nutritional value of beef and the benefits it brings to Missourians.
the steaks are high
Ever wondered how your delicious beef got to your table? The "steaks" are high fro farmers and ranchers who know the importance of caring for animals and the environment in the beef production process. Beef up your math skills as you play!
Industry concepts:
Cattle production from cow-calf to feed yard
Farmers care for animals
Farmers care for the land