Ag in the Classroom 4-6
This video combined live action and animation. The story line portrays an elementary student who is supposed to be studying for a Social Studies test and chooses to watch TV instead. He wishes he could learn about agriculture by watching TV. The remainder of the program consists of video clips, which inform him of the facts he needs to learn about agriculture in North Carolina. The segmented design of the video allows classes to view the program in parts and pause for learning extensions about geography, economics, and other issues related to agriculture in North Carolina. A favorite component of this video is "The Farming Rap" featuring Sweet Pea, the sweetpotato. Fourth grade lesson plans include the lyrics so that classes can learn and perform the rap. To acquire this video, contact NC Ag in the Classroom through the website: www.ncagintheclassroom.com.

Ag in the Classroom Commodity Videos
This video is a compilation of 4 programs produced by Ag in the Classroom. The four titles include: Pork Paradise (18 minutes), Turkey Tale (20 minutes), Sandy's Big Decision (16 minutes), and Bacca Boys (17 minutes). Each program highlights a top North Carolina agricultural commodity in an entertaining fashion. All are animated in format and contain a great deal about North Carolina agriculture and our state in general. To acquire this video, contact Ag in the Classroom at www.ncagintheclassroom.com.

American Stewards: The 2002 Environmental Stewardship Award Program
This video was produced by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. It is 29 minutes in length. There is narration to introduce and move forward segments, which showcase a number of cattle ranches across the US. Each rancher featured has been honored for his efforts to produce profitable cattle while employing valuable practices to protect and preserve natural resources. Students in an environmental studies class can use this footage to learn about several conservation practices and how they are used in various geographical settings across the country. It is noted as a part of this presentation that ranchers can use animal and plant populations to gauge the health of the local environment. It is also noted that farmers and ranchers are constantly assessing ways that the land can provide income. Adding wind farms and Bed and Breakfast operations to the ranches are ways to increase income and heighten awareness of the importance of agricultural stewardship.

"Apple Time"
The total time for this video presentation is 21 minutes and 8 seconds. The subtitle is “the story of apples in North Carolina”. It was produced by NC State University/NC A&T University Cooperative Extension service in 1999. The live action video is hosted by Becky and Todd, two pre-teen citizens of Henderson County, NC. They narration segments related to the history of apples in the US, grafting and growing apples, pollination, pest control, harvesting, and marketing apples. Attention is given to research used to improve fruit quality, manage pests, and to make apple growing cost effective for farmers and consumers. This program may be viewed in its entirety or in segments to facilitate class activities and discussion.

Corn
This video is actually a brief NC Farm Bureau Production about the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion held each July in Denton, North Carolina. The reunion is a huge exhibition of antique farm equipment and methods of harvesting and processing field crops. There is a focus on the process of threshing (removing the seed from the husk) corn. The video is narrated by an eleven year old girl named Molly. Molly showcases many sites at the reunion including restored buildings, a stage for musical presentations, and demonstrations of plowing, harvesting, and threshing grain. Attendance at the reunion would be a great learning experience for students. Because the event takes place outside traditional school calendars, this video is a good method of exposing students to historical farming in North Carolina.

Cotton Means Business to America
This 5 minute and 30 second video is produced by and can be obtained from the National Cotton Council. The focus is the economic impact cotton has on American commerce. Statistical information included in the video informs the viewer that cotton provides more that 340,000 jobs and has a farm gate value of more than $6 billion. The diversity of cotton in terms of its use is highlighted. The format is narration over live action video footage. A map highlighting the cotton belt provides geographic information for upper elementary to high school students. Political commentary is from the mid 1990’s. In summary, this video gives an overview of the cotton industry through an economic window.

Cotton’s Journey From Seed To You
Opening frame has a table of contents for timing and instructional planning. Produced by---. Opens with an overview of diversity of cotton's use, the history and geography of cotton growth and production. The video consists of narration over photos, drawings, and live action video. Video directs students to prepare a KWL chart and study a world map to make conclusions. Students are directed to make a timeline and draw conclusions about the impact of cotton on society. The next segment outlines the growing sequence with narration over live action video. Reference is made to conservation tillage. Irrigation techniques are outlined. Methods of weed control are discussed. Insect control is highlighted. The process of building modules and ginning cotton is outlined. The video shows how bales are formed according to universal standards. Viewers are shown what happens to cotton seeds that are removed from the lint. Processing and marketing options complete the video presentation. Each segment ends with learning extension suggestions. This video will work well for upper elementary and/or middle school students.

Farm Babies.com - Dairy Babies Volume 1
"Straight from the barn into your home, that’s how it will seem as your family is introduced to the birth process and other life stages of farm animals. This 25 minute video presentation is appropriate for viewers who are ready to witness live birth. The format moves from the birth to other farm activities several times. The video stress the precision and hard work displayed by dairy farmers. It depicts a very large dairy operation. Many facts are given. A detailed presentation is made to show the milking process from the cow entering the milking parlor to the truck picking up the milk to go to the creamery. The video closes with "Cool Facts". These are statistics related to measurement.

From the Hen House to Your House
This video is produced by the North Carolina Egg Association. The format is that of a live action documentary. Attention is given to the feeding of birds and the composition of their feed. The needs of hens for egg production is discussed. A modern system of collecting and processing eggs if showcased. Transportation, distribution, and marketing is also displayed. To obtain copies, contact: The North Carolina Egg association, 1150 S.E. Maynard Road Suite 130, Cary, NC 27511.

Fueled for Flight
"Fueled for Flight" is a video connected to a teaching set of lesson plans produced by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. It’s theme connects the fuel used by the space shuttle with the fuel needed by human beings for energy and life functions. The kit contains a 20-minute video, a 20-page teacher’s guide, 16 blackline masters with related activities, a pre-post test, and evaluation. Every lesson referenced standards from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, as well as National Science Education Standards. It’s target audience is fifth and sixth grade students. The new food guide developed by USDA, My Pyramid, is referenced. The video is copyrighted, 1998. Therefore, informational related to America’s space program may appear outdated. The video is approximately 20 minutes in length. To acquire a copy of "Fueled for Flight", contact: Education Department, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, PO Box 670, Bloomingdale, IL 60108-0670

KID TV News
This video was produced by the National Pork Council in 1999.The presentation format is that of a local news broadcast. Two student reporters serve as anchor and field correspondent to share facts about pork production. The anchor, Julie shares facts and extension information as Paul, the correspondent visits and tours the Stevens’ family farm in Iowa. A plus for this video is a segment, which displays and names several breeds of swine. A tour of the farm with explanations by Sara Stevens is a good opportunity for students to become “insiders” in the world of pork production. The video offers and extension activity for further learning by referencing a website, www.pork4kids.com.

Lost in the Statue of Liberty
This video is a component of a teaching set entitled “Celebrate America”, produced by the America’s Beef Producers. It is a multicultural program set , which provides lessons in Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, Art, and Nutrition. Each student is given an opportunity the foods and traditions of various cultural background. In the video, students meet American families who hail from different parts of the world. The featured families share customs, favorite pastimes, and favorite dishes from their homelands. The video is a 20-minute production, which depicts a class of elementary students on field trip to Ellis Island. A twist in the plot occurs when during a photo opportunity, the students are transported inside the statue and have to find their way back to their teacher. While brainstorming the best course of action, they share more recipes. Copies of the "Celebrate America" teaching set may be obtained by contacting: Customer Service Department, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, PO Box 670, Bloomingdale, IL 60108-0670, Phone: 800-368-3138.

Make Mine Milk
This segmented production provides a basis for lesson plans about the dairy and the food products it provides. The entire video is 27 minutes ling. It is segmented into 10 sections ranging in length from 20 seconds to 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Segments provide information on topics including the process of making milk, the work done in a processing plant, and breeds of dairy cattle. An additional lesson closes the video sharing craft ideas using recycled milk cartons. The footage alternates between live action and animation during certain segments. Two segments review facts about milk and thee dairy industry using a game show format. The "Mr. Science" segment shows the effect milk has on teeth.

Maple View Farm
This video is very comprehensive as it reveals every aspect of dairy farming. The members of the Nutter Family explain and demonstrate how to care for dairy cows, raise and prepare their feed, milk the cows, process and market the milk. The detailed videography makes the presentation appropriate for young children while the detailed narration helps older students understand all that is involved in life as a part of a dairy operation. Maple View Dairy is located in Hillsborough in Orange County North Carolina. The second half of the program focuses on the ice cream store that is part of the family business.

Moo 2 You
This 14-minute video is produced and distributed by The National Dairy Council. The program is designed to help elementary students learn about the source of milk and its importance as a daily part of their diets. The story line includes an elementary class in which a substitute teacher, Ms. Moo comes in to teach for the day. The children are astonished and delighted to see that Ms. Moo is a cow! The class moves through the day by discussing the nutritional value of dairy products. They visit a dairy farm, review various dairy products by playing a game of “Moo-nopoly”, and go to the school cafeteria where each student evaluates his/her food choices as compared to the food guide pyramid. Note that the dietary guidelines are NOT the latest prescribed by the US Department of Agriculture. This video is very appealing because it contains a great deal of music and dancing. It comes with a lesson guide for teachers that makes teaching suggestions for various grade level ranges in the elementary grades. The video was released in 1999 by The National Dairy Council, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018-5616. Duplication is permitted for educational purposes.

NC Ag in the Classroom K-3 Video
The video is a live action format that chronicles a truck driver and his two young children as they travel across the state to visit a number of farms and learn about various agricultural commodities produced in North Carolina. A strength of this program is the detail that is given related to certain processes occurring on farms. The children are shown a cow being milked in a modern dairy operation and are allowed to visit the hatchery of a local egg farm. Throughout the program the children are reminded that their food and fiber have their sources on farms.

Pumpkin Circle
This 20 minute video is a winner of the Parents’ Choice Magazine Gold Award and has gained praise from the National Gardening Association. According to the synopsis on the video case “Pumpkin Circle is a bug’s eye view and a Bird’s eye view of the miraculous cycle of nature unfolding in a backyard pumpkin patch. An orange- gloved gardener introduces the pumpkin family.” The video is narrated by Danny Glover using rhyming text. Following the video account of the life cycle of the pumpkin, a reference to pumpkins in history is made. Scenes of harvest celebrations and markets are also included. A closing segment references the role of the pumpkin on Halloween and shows a rotting pumpkin shell returning to the earth. The video has been reproduced to a full-color book. To order the book or a copy of the video, call 1-800-827-0949.

Don’t Eat Worms or Germs
This is a video designed for pre-school students related to food safety. The format is a live action hand puppet show. The puppets make points about eating inappropriate items (worms), washing hands before eating, and using clean dishes and eating utensils. A portion of the video shows young children washing dishes in a school housekeeping center. Part 2 is entitled "How to Eat a Cracker". The focus of the action is to keep certain foods cold. Part 3 is entitled "How to Open Food". The focus is safety in dealing with metal cans, bottles, and bags of hot microwave popcorn, fresh fruit. Students are reminded not to eat food that falls on the floor and to wrap and leftovers appropriately. Part 4 is called "How to Eat Spaghetti". This segment is a summary of parts 1-3. It contains a reminder is given to wash hands and to eat with clean utensils. Part 5, "Peanut Butter and Belly Sandwich", highlights hand washing and the sequence of making a sandwich. Puppets sneeze and practice using tissues, and rewashing hands and utensils. The combined length of the five segments is 22 minutes. The format would lend itself well to use on multiple days. The songs are simple and would be easily learned by youngsters to review skills taught in the video segments.

Take a Cook On The Wild Side
This video is part of a lesson plan set provided by the National Cattlemen’s Beef association. It is designed for use by junior and senior high school students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences classes. The video has two segments, the first about 15 minutes and a 5-minute part 2. The kit contains a teacher guide and a set student activity sheets addressing topics including: safe food handling, nutrition, planning and budgeting, cooking methods, and recipes. A promotional book and poster are also included in the kit. The video was produced in 1999. Therefore, the Food Guide Pyramid referenced is not the latest edition. For the most recent guide published by USDA, go to the website www.mypyramid.gov. The second segment of the video provides technical tips for cooking beef. The video is a live action format, which simulates a newscast. It is segmented to reflect the topics covered in the lesson plan set. To obtain a copy of the kit with video, contact: National Cattlemen’s beef Association, PO Box 670, Bloomingdale, IL 60108-0670

Take Me Out to The Corn Field - From Maryland AITC
The setting is a Baltimore Orioles baseball game at which agriculture is highlighted as a vital component in society. All things at the game are traced to agriculture: clothing, food, programs, fuel for autos, etc. As items are named that have their “roots” in agriculture, they disappear from the scene. Nine innings are played and the top nine agricultural commodities produced in Maryland are highlighted: 1. Broilers, 2. Nursery and Greenhouse Industry, 3. Dairy Cows, 4. Corn, 5. Fruits and Vegetables, 6. Soybeans, 7. Beef Cattle, 8. Eggs, 9. Wheat. Teachers using this video should be aware that the production rankings of these commodities may change from year to year. It might be a good extension activities for students top research the validity of these statistics.

The Honey Files
This 20 minute program was produced by The National Honey Board. The live action format allows students to “journey inside a bee hive to learn more about bees, honey, and pollination. Learn about the different types of bees and their various jobs.” Meet beekeepers and learn about the work they do to bring us honey, the only food that never spoils. To obtain a copy of “The Honey Files” contact the National Honey Board at www.nhb.org.

The Whole World Begs for Eggs
This presetation was produced by the NC State University College of Agriculture. The format is designed around a class being asked to view a video in the absence of their teacher. A class presentation with statistics about eggs opens the show. A break in segment is a rap, "The Whole World Begs for Eggs", then an interview with an egg producer, and a biographical segment of an egg, etc. The segments progress as a student from the class “surfs” with a remote control. The appeal of this video is its fast pace and diverse formatting. To acquire this video, contact: The Educational Media Department at NC State University.