Kansas Lesson Plan
Careers That Count

Students will become familiar with many agriculture-related careers and the impact agriculture has on U.S. population. In researching and giving a talk about chosen careers, students will learn how important agriculture-related careers are.
Suggested Grade Level
5th – 6th
Time
Two – 40 minute sessions
Subjects
Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading
Objectives
- Students will understand agriculture is the nation's number one industry.
- Students will understand one out of every seven jobs in the U.S. is related to agriculture.
- Students will discover some of the over 250 careers available in agriculture.
- Students will discover the foundation skills needed for agriculture careers.