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1st Grade

Challenge your students with the use of inquiry-based learning and watch their excitement grow as they solve problems using corn. The Kansas Corn Commission, with the help from elementary teachers, created one week lessons for educators to use in the classroom that meet Kansas College and Career Ready Standards. Free teacher kits, with supplies for the lesson, are available to Kansas teachers.

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Mystery Readers

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Kindergarten 1st Grade

Mystery #1 “Could It Be Corn?” K-1

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Mystery #2 “History of Corn” K-1

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Kindergarten 1st Grade

Mystery #3 “The Secret of Soil” K-1

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Kindergarten 1st Grade

Mystery #4 “The Miracle of Water” K-1

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1st Grade

Farmer Nicole

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1st Grade

Why is Corn Important to Me?

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Kreative Kernels

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Eco-Friendly Corn

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A Kernel’s Adventure (At Home)

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1st Grade

What’s Your Favorite?

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Can You Find Me?

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We Grow Corn! Book

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Summer Scientist: Does Corn Need Light?

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About Kansas Corn STEM

As the need to produce more food with less resources grows, it is important that future generations have a better understanding of agriculture and how corn farming and agriculture fit into our daily lives. That’s why the Kansas Corn STEM program provides lessons to teach science through the lens of corn. We are committed to providing free materials and training to support educators.

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