Educational Links

Here are some fun and interesting links for teachers and students on corn and agriculture.

  http://www.ksgrains.com/corn/edu.html This website presents links to many corn resources  by the Kansas Corn Growers Association.

 ♦http://www.iowacorn.org/cms/en/CornEducation/FunForKids/FunForKids.aspxFun facts and activities about corn by the Iowa Corn Growers Association. 

♦  www.actii.com   Popcorn!  This site is provided by the Act II popcorn company...learn about how corn pops and the the history of popcorn.

 ♦ www.agclassroom.org/teacher/index.htm   Cool facts on agriculture presented by Ag in the Classroom.  This link has lessson plans, webquests and many classroom activities.

 ♦ www.kycorn.org/kycgaprojects/education/corninclassroom/index.htm   The Kentucky Corn Growers Association has developed "Corn in the Classroom" for 4th-5th grade students.  Written by Kentucky teachers, Judy Vowels and Betty Maloy, the unit has introduces students to historical, physical and cultural aspects of corn.  Eight different lessons may be used as a unit plan or in parts.