This set of instructional materials for grades K - 3 promises to sow the seeds of history, science, culture, crafts and nutrition through one of the world's most miraculous plants, CORN. Each of the five lessons unfolds easy to learn, enjoyable activities about people, their foods, agricultural sciences, songs, and stories. Never mind that you never gave corn a second thought in the past. You will find this set of materials informative, fun for children and a bright change from traditional ideas. Family CORN-ers compliment the materials so that kids and parents can participate in additional learning experiences at home. These materials are designed to meet the needs of migrant children learning in the shade of the pick-up truck to youth in state-of-the-art classrooms.

Instructional Materials Available: The packaged kit contains high-impact videotapes, software games, group activity guide, experiential activities, stories, and songs in a mix or match lesson format. This is available ON A LOAN BASIS ONLY.

Acorn-y websitesupports this learning.. just click on this link and select the "Great Corn Adventure" http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/mchenry/kids.html

State Goals and Learning Standards: Goal # 1 A; 4 A; 11 A; 18 A; 23 B; 25 A; 26 A,B