EDUCATION PROGRAMS

SEASONAL PROGRAMS AT AUER FARM

The Science Programs are educational, enjoyable and appropriate for all audiences. In addition, they address content standards and expected performances of the science framework for specific grades as well as the curricular goals and benchmarks for preschool. Content varies depending on age and grade of the students.

Lesson Title Preschools and
Benchmarks
Recommended
Ages and Grades
Specific Grade
Content
FallFallFall
Apples and Apple Trees Yes All Ages K, 2, 7
Amazing Corn Yes All ages 1, 2, 3
WinterWinterWinter
Maple Syrup Yes All ages 2, 3, 6
Spring SpringSpring
Farms Produce Food Yes All Ages 1, 2
Integrated Pest Management No All Ages 1
SummerSummerSummer
Summer Science on the Farm No 5-7 yrs., 8-12 yrs.
A Week of Science on the Farm No Pre-school, 5-7 yrs., 8-12 yrs.
Summer Science Pick a Program for groups of 20 or more
    Lesson 1. Animal Fun Yes Preschool to 2nd  
    Lesson 2. Food Fun on the Farm Yes Preschool to 2nd  
    Lesson 3. Auer Farm Eco-World No 3rd Grade & up  
    Lesson 4. Nutrition in Action No 3rd Grade & up  

The 4-H Education Center at Auer farm offers year-round as well as season programs for youths of all ages.