Category: Sunday Funday Resources
Science, Stories and Seasonal Changes
Cows and Daylight Saving: How Cows Handle the Time Shift: Daylight Saving Time is quickly approaching! Check out this article and see how DST relates to a cow’s daily life. It also includes a great video from National Geographic that explains Daylight Saving Time in just two minutes. Age group? All Ages. Dairy Science Experiments: Unlock your…
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know? Cows dig Daylight Saving Time because they need 14 to 16 hours of light each day.Share this fun fact with your students as they learn about the daily life of a cow!
“Cat in the Hat” Cheese Sticks Recipe
This recipe is perfect for Read Across America Week! Things You Will Need: Use this fun reading-themed snack from Buzzing with Ms. B to celebrate Read Across America day!
Let’s Learn About Anaerobic Digestion
Did you know cow manure can be turned into useful energy? Download this poster from American Dairy Association Indiana to learn all about the process of anaerobic digestion! The American Dairy Association Indiana is a nonprofit organization that represents dairy farmers in Indiana. It focuses on promoting dairy products, supporting dairy farmers, and educating consumers…
Engaging Lessons for All Ages -From the Super Bowl to Valentine’s Day & Beyond!
We hope you can utilize these resources and activities to enhance your classroom experience! Super Bowl Sunday: These Berks County, PA dairy farmers are ready for the Super Bowl. Check out this video with Way-Har Farms as they look forward to cheering on their local team, the Eagles! From themed calf jackets to specialty ice cream…
Enter the Coloring and Drawing Contest by Feb. 28
Do you like to draw or color? Put your coloring and drawing skills to the test by entering in the Adopt A Cow Coloring & Drawing Contest! A few winners from each category will win Discover Dairy swag as well as be spotlighted in future Discover Dairy promotions, on our social media pages, and in…
Dairy Fun Fact
SAY CHEESE! If cows smiled for the camera, they’d show off their 32 teeth, the same number as human adults. Share this fun fact with your students as they learn about the growth and development of dairy cows!
Calf Growth and Graphing Idea
Need an idea for incorporating the recent 4-month calf update into a lesson plan? During the 1-month update, two teachers from South Carolina and Virginia had students use math skills with the heights and weights. Try these graphing ideas and allow your students to make predictions for future growth updates or make your own math…
Get Creative With All Things Cow-Related This Winter
We hope you can utilize these resources and activities to enhance your classroom experience! – Calving Corner: Tune in to see the Calving Corner Exhibit at the Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 4-11, 2025! This is a live dairy cow birthing exhibit so you can witness the miracle of birth firsthand.Check out the Facebook page…
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know that cows are color blind and cannot see the color red?Share this fun fact with your students