Activity Books
Photo by Ethan VothThe Activity Books are focused on a particular topic and include a variety of reading and activity pages to make learning fun. Each book varies in page length, ranging from 24-72, and can be taught over multiple class periods. They are available FREE to educators and students!
Understanding Water Activity Book
This is one of the most popular Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom resources! This Water Activity Book is 72 action-packed pages designed to reinforce topics in math, science, geography, vocabulary, writing, visual arts, and economics. Students learn about water, the water cycle, water treatment, nonpoint source pollution, conservation, wastewater treatment, and the importance of water to agriculture. (Grades 3-5)
Sponsored by: Colorado Water Conservation Board, West Greeley Conservation District, City of Greeley Water Conservation, Colorado Livestock Association, Lower Arkansas Valley Conservation District, Colorado Agriculture Development Authority, and Colorado Foundation for Agriculture individual sponsors
Available in print and digital flip-book versions.
Cattle in Colorado History
The Cattle in Colorado History book works well in fourth grade Colorado history classes. Students learn how cattle came to Colorado, about cattle drives, and the technology that changed cattle ranching. Students will also explore caring for livestock, nutrition, sustainability, by-products, and much more. (Grades 3-5)
Sponsored by: Colorado CattleWomen, Inc., in partnership with the Colorado Beef Council
Available in print and digital flip-book versions.
Wool & Sheep Activity Book
Did you know that Colorado ranks 3rd in the nation for sheep and lamb production and 4th for wool production? Learn about Colorado's wool and sheep industries through this activity book. This book covers the basics of raising sheep from terminology to environmental benefits. The Wool & Sheep Activity Book has photos of sheep from across the state so you can see the way they are raised. (Grades 3-5)
Sponsored by: Colorado Sheep & Wool Authority and Colorado Wool Growers Association
Available in print and digital flip-book versions.
The Watershed Defenders Comic Book
Ideal for middle school students, this 16-page publication provides a fun way to study water. Students can look forward to discovering The Watershed Defenders - a lighthearted approach to a complex topic. The book addresses runoff pollution and real-life strategies to empower everyone to be a hero. (Grades 6-8)
Sponsored by: Colorado Nonpoint Source Program, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Water Conservation Board, and various individual sponsors.
Available in print and digital flip-book versions.
Incredible, Edible Eggs Math Activity Book
Learn about eggs while practicing first grade math skills! The Incredible, Edible Eggs Math Activity Book has 26 fun-filled pages that teaches about egg production, one of Colorado’s major agricultural products. (Grades K-2)
Sponsored by: Colorado Egg Producers Association
Available in digital flip-book version only.
Wildlife Activity Book
This 40-page activity book looks at a variety of topics related to wildlife. From lifezones to living in harmony with wildlife, this book provides basic information.
Available in digital flip-book version only.