Grain Growers: Wheat, Buckwheat and Rye

This fun printable activity is about agriculture and three essential grains, wheat, rye and buckwheat, produced worldwide. Students can enjoy colouring maps and expressing their artistic talents while learning where these grains are grown. They will also be able to learn about the different food items made from these grains, connecting their geography knowledge to the culinary world.

It helps students understand the global significance of these grains, fosters an appreciation for the hard work of farmers, and sparks their imagination as they envision delicious dishes made from these staples.

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Printable & Activity Objectives

This activity will allow students to learn about the importance of global agricultural trade and the critical role grains like wheat, buckwheat and rye plays in our diet.

It will help your child or student with:

1. Geographical Awareness: This activity helps students better understand global geography by identifying and colouring the map's biggest wheat, buckwheat, and rye producers. It enhances their knowledge of different countries and regions.
2. Interdisciplinary Connections: Teachers can use this activity to integrate various subjects such as geography, art, social studies, and even science when discussing the growth of grains.
3. Agricultural Appreciation: By colouring maps and connecting geographical regions to grain production, students come to appreciate the hard work of farmers and the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives.

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Classroom Resources

Simple steps to start:

• Research and learn more about how we consume these important grains (wheat, buckwheat and rye) and how critical global food supply chain is to us. Here's an brief but interesting video about how plant farming started:

Here's a fascinating video about the history of wheat and bread:

Here's an informative video about buckwheat and how Soba, a Japanese noodle" is made:

• Get started on the printable worksheet!

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable activity pack consists of 6 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:

• 3 Printable Uses of Grain (Buckwheat, Rye and Wheat) sheets
• 3 Printable Largest Global Producers of Grain (Buckwheat, Rye and Wheat) sheets

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