{"product_id":"kangaroo-cornfield-us-resource","title":"Kangaroo Cornfield US Resource","description":"\u003cp\u003e** Please note ** This is a downloadable resource. Upon submitting your order, you will receive an email from orders@georgethefarmer.com.au which will contain the download link for the resource\/s. Thank you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge the Farmer US Teacher Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to accompany the picture book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.georgethefarmer.com.au\/products\/george-the-farmer-cornfield-kangaroo\" title=\"Kangaroo Cornfield\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge the Farmer: Kangaroo Cornfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis free \u003cstrong\u003eNGSS-aligned STEM teacher resource\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces students in \u003cstrong\u003ePre-K–Grade 4\u003c\/strong\u003e to corn farming, plant health, food production, mapping technology, machinery, and the real-world problem-solving farmers use to grow and protect crops. Through the story of a Nebraska cornfield affected by fungus, students explore how farmers use science, technology, engineering, and creative thinking to turn a crop challenge into something positive for the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivities include reading and responding to the story, identifying healthy and unhealthy plants, mapping affected crop areas, designing a combine harvester, creating a corn maze, growing corn seeds, and writing a cornfield story. The resource also includes comprehension questions, vocabulary, real-world agriculture connections, and an assessment rubric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activities are designed as flexible starting points for classroom or home learning and can be adapted for a range of learning levels, including younger Pre-K learners through drawing, sorting, guided discussion, oral responses, and teacher observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource helps children understand that food comes from farms, not just stores; that farmers solve real-world problems every day; and that science and technology help protect crops and feed communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activities can be printed for students, displayed on an interactive whiteboard, or imported into an online teaching and learning environment such as Google Slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eFREE NGSS-aligned teacher resource\u003c\/strong\u003e. Enter your details to download the PDF. Payment details are not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"George the Farmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088802611313,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2597\/4892\/files\/resource-cover-corn.png?v=1785906159","url":"https:\/\/www.georgethefarmer.com.au\/products\/kangaroo-cornfield-us-resource","provider":"George the Farmer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}