New Dairy-Focused Animal Health Lessons Available for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
March 4, 2024New Dairy-Focused Animal Health Lessons Available for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
The Lessons Are Available At No Cost to Teachers Who Sign Up for the Discover Dairy Program Discover Dairy, a multi-level lesson series, has several free dairy-focused lessons available for teachers and students in a variety of learning environments, including traditional classrooms and home school settings. A new Animal Health lesson, focused on helping students…
Sixth-Grade Teacher Brings Science and Social Studies to Life Through Dairy Connections
February 28, 2024Sixth-Grade Teacher Brings Science and Social Studies to Life Through Dairy Connections
For Julie Cates, a sixth-grade teacher who teaches middle school curriculum in the central valley of California, the Discover Dairy and Adopt a Cow Programs have given her a creative outlet to not only meet some of her lesson standards, but help her students connect with the community around them. Through free lessons, videos and…
Join the Moo Cow Dance Challenge
Are you looking for a fun way to get your students up and moo-ving? Check out the Moo Cow Dance Challenge! It’s a fun way to take a brain break, and you might even win an ice cream party for your classroom. Click on the links on this page to watch the video, learn the…
Celebrate National School Breakfast Week With Worksheet & Recipes
Happening on March 4-8, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This week also celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day. Dairy plays an important role in starting the day off strong to…
See How Dairy Farmers Use Math: Free Dairy Math Lessons Available
As with running any business, numbers are top of mind for dairy farmers as they calculate how much feed their herd will need to stay healthy, how many gallons of milk they will provide to school systems, restaurants, and home consumers, how much energy they can save by using technology effectively, and more. In these…
From Farm to Fridge: Watch Dairy Foods Video
With so much focus on breakfast, dairy-packed foods, and school nutrition this week, check out this interesting, three-minute “From Farm to Fridge” video about dairy foods. Discover how dairy foods get from the cow to your glass, bowl or plate! Age group? This video is ideal for students of all ages.
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know that milk arrives at schools in as little as 72 hours after leaving the dairy farm? Talk about fresh and local! In fact, milk is the #1 product that schools source from local farmers. Watch this video to see what happens at the processing plant, where milk is bottled and transported in…
Read Across America Recipe: Green Eggs and Ham Omelets
If you’re celebrating Read Across America Week the first week of March in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, make sure to try this dairy and protein-packed breakfast: Green Eggs and Ham Omelets! Ingredients – 3 eggs – 2 tbsp milk – 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded – 1/3 cup {about 2 slices}…
Build a Habitat for Your Adopted Calf
This elementary classroom put their engineering and STEM skills (plus some creativity) to the test! Students built their own habitats for their adopted calf using Legos. Try this hands-on activity with Legos, craft supplies, blocks or any other item that your students could use to create a structure.
Dairy-Themed Valentine’s Day Ideas to Try This Week
Valentine’s Day is only three days away! Don’t forget to join the fun and share the love for your adopted calf with our Most Kissable Calf contest. It runs until February 29. For other clever, udder-ly awesome valentines and crafts to share with your students this week, check out these resources and ideas: Age group?…