• 1 – Sustainable Agriculture
  • 2 – Nutrients and Plant Health
  • 3 – Water
  • 4 – Economy
  • 5 – Land Use & Geography
  • 6 – Careers
  • 7 – Technology & Innovation
  • Antibiotics & Hormones
  • Chemicals
  • Food Waste
  • GMO
  • Health Standards
  • Pests & Diseases
  • Population Growth
  • Productive Land

Activities

J2_Welcome_LogoBlue Beef: A Healthy Option

steak photo beef a healthy option resource

Students will learn about the nutritional content of beef and use role playing and research to describe why zinc, iron, protein, and vitamin B12 are important to healthy living. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.

You can view the lesson plan here or browse the Matrix for more Ag-related, curriculum-linked lesson plans.

This resource is a great addition to Lesson 1 – Sustainable Food and Agriculture

Source: National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

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