Agriculture Education: Grade 5

Texas Elementary Agriculture Education Program grade 5 resources are categorized by themes containing student learning outcomes. In addition to themes, this page includes information about the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards that align to the student learning outcomes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sustaining the population while preserving the environment

This theme develops foundational knowledge and appreciation of the relationship between agriculture and natural resources.

Describe how natural resources are used and conserved in agriculture, including soil conservation, water conservation, and habitat conservation

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Science: 5.3.B, 5.11, 5.12.C
Social Studies: 5.8.A, 5.8.B, 5.22.C

Explain the benefits of conservation of natural resources

Curriculum Resources:

Caring for the Land (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Science: 5.3.B, 5.11, 5.12.C
Social Studies: 5.8.A, 5.8.B, 5.22.C

Compare different land and water usage activities from different points of view by various groups and how these activities have benefits and consequences that impact people and the environment

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Science: 5.3.B, 5.11, 5.12.C
Social Studies: 5.8.A, 5.8.B, 5.22.C, 5.23.B, 5.23.D

Explain the role of ethics in the management of natural resources and in the production and management of agricultural commodities

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Science: 5.11, 5.12.C
Social Studies: 5.8.A, 5.8.B

Define sustainability and identify agricultural practices that determine a commodity’s sustainability

Curriculum Resources:

Energy and Biofuels (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F
SLAR: 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F
Science: 5.11, 5.12.C
Social Studies: 5.8.A, 5.8.B, 5.22.C

Food, Fiber, and Fuel

Agriculture products and their origin

This theme explores the significance of natural resources to sustainably produce safe and high-quality food, fiber, and fuel for consumers and the relationships between food production, storage, preparation, consumption, and health.

Compare native and invasive species found in the United States

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Science: 5.12.A, 5.12.B, 5.12.C, 5.13.A, 5.13.B
Social Studies: 5.6.B, 5.8.B, 5.22.C

Identify farm practices that are designed to protect plants and animals and produce safe products for consumers

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F
SLAR: 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F
Science: 5.5.B, 5.12.B, 5.12.C
Social Studies: 5.22.B, 5.22.C

Describe commonalities and differences in food, clothing, fuel, and shelter among varying cultures across the globe

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Social Studies: 5.6.B, 5.7.B, 5.21.A, 5.23.B, 5.23.E, 5.25.A, 5.25.C

Define and compare processed and non-processed foods

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Science: 5.5.C
Health: 5.7.C

Describe the six major nutrients of a healthy diet using the current dietary guidelines and identify food sources of required nutrients

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Health: 5.7.A, 5.7.B, 5.7.C, 5.7.D
Physical Education: 5.10.A

Agriculture Past and Present

Evolution of agriculture and the challenges of the future

This theme explores the relationship between agriculture and its influence on geography, culture, society, economy, and technology both past and present.

Explain the significance of exploration and trade in sustaining early societies and describe how agricultural production led to the development of industrialized societies

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Social Studies: 5.2.A, 5.4.B, 5.4.F, 5.5.A, 5.6.A, 5.6.B, 5.9.A, 5.9.B, 5.11.B, 5.25.A, 5.25.C

Identify various examples of foods and food origins over the past 3,000 years and research evolvement of food products over time

Curriculum Resources:

The Food Timeline (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Social Studies: 5.7.B, 5.8.A, 5.9.B, 5.11.B, 5.21.A, 5.21.B

Describe the significance of state and national historical agricultural events on political and economic developments, including building of railroads and the taxation of goods

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Social Studies: 5.2.A, 5.4.F, 5.5.A, 5.9.A, 5.9.B, 5.22.A, 5.22.B, 5.22.C, 5.23.D, 5.25.A, 5.25.C

Identify notable inventors, including Eli Whitney, Cyrus McCormick, Artturi Virtanen, and Louis Pasteur and explain how agricultural events, inventions, and research affect how Americans live today

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Science: 5.3.B, 5.4.A, 5.5.B
Social Studies: 5.6.A, 5.6.B, 5.11.B, 5.12.A, 5.12.B, 5.22.A, 5.22.B, 5.22.C, 5.23.D, 5.25.A, 5.25.C

Research and compare historical and current food processing systems used in the United States

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Science: 5.3.B, 5.4.A
Social Studies: 5.22.B, 5.22.C, 5.25.A, 5.25.C

Compare examples of specific technologies that have reduced labor in agriculture

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Math: 5.10.B
Science: 5.4.A
Social Studies: 5.22.B, 5.22.C, 5.25.A, 5.25.C

List examples of science and technology used in agriculture and explain how these advances help to meet basic consumer needs through an examination of the social, economic, and environmental impacts

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F
SLAR: 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F
Science: 5.4.A, 5.4.B, 5.11
Social Studies: 5.6.A, 5.8.A, 5.8.B, 5.11.B, 5.12.B, 5.12.D, 5.22.B, 5.22.C, 5.25.A, 5.25.C

Define the economic value of the agricultural industry in Texas and the United States

Curriculum Resources:

Honey Bees: A Pollination Simulation (Texas Farm Bureau)

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F
SLAR: 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F
Social Studies: 5.10, 5.11, 5.12

Identify governmental laws and regulations affecting the agricultural industry and describe their impact on the agricultural industry

Curriculum Resources:

TEKS Addressed:

ELAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
SLAR: 5.1.A, 5.6.F, 5.6.H, 5.7.C, 5.7.F, 5.7.G
Social Studies: 5.15.A, 5.15.B, 5.15.C

Additional Resources

If you want to use this program in your classroom, you can get support from the organizations in the curriculum. Check out the agriculture resource page for more information.

You can also ask these local contacts for help with lessons or resources:

High school agriculture, food, and natural resources teachers
 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents

These contacts can also help plan field trips or invite agriculture experts to visit their classrooms.

Contact Information

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Phone: (512) 463-9581

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