Kansas Corn STEM

Lesson Library

The Kansas Corn STEM program creates and provides science lessons, labs and classroom materials for PreK-12 educators. All lessons meet Kansas College and Career Ready Standards, provide instructions to teach about agriculture easily and bring a greater awareness of the connection between science and agriculture.

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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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Teacher Testimonials

The ready-made lessons allowed me to enhance my curriculum in agriculture. I now have the knowledge and confidence to further engage my students in hands-on, inquiry-based lessons using corn as a model.
- Dennis Eickhoff, Bergman Elementary School

The Kansas Corn STEM resources have helped to bring reality to the classroom for a hands on approach to learning. It offers teachers a way to incorporate agriculture in a cost efficient way and with lessons that are inquiry based and ignite wonder!
- Jandee Kruse, William Allen White Elementary School

Kansas Corn STEM resources have allowed me to see the direct connections between my classroom content and almost every aspect of production agriculture. My students engagement is amazing with the real world, hands on experiences, these labs and activities provide!
- Lacie Fair, Newton High School