Lesson Plans

Dairy Recyclers

Grades: Elementary (2-4)

Subject Area: STEM, Environmental Science

Made Possible By: American Dairy Association North East (ADANE)

Get students excited about sustainability by exploring the many ways dairy farmers recycle to protect and preserve the environment. Students brainstorm new ways to recycle at home, learn why dairy cows are natural recyclers, and use recycled dairy containers for desktop farming.

Take a standards-supported virtual farm tour with your students to add to the learning experience. Students will get an overview of where their favorite dairy foods come from, while learning about how local farmers care for their animals and the land and use technology on the farm.

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Virtual Farm Tour: How Dairy Recycles at Star Rock Farms
Virtual Farm Tour: How Dairy Recycles at Star Rock Farms
Complete Teaching Kit
Complete Teaching Kit
Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 3
Classroom Poster
Classroom Poster
Curricular Standards
Curricular Standards
Learn How Dairy Farmers Recycle
Learn How Dairy Farmers Recycle
Make Your Own Composter
Make Your Own Composter
Learn More About CowPots
Learn More About CowPots
More Dairy Learning from ADANE
More Dairy Learning from ADANE
Visit the American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) Website
Visit the American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) Website