Grades 3–8 (Kit)
Start your own ranch simulation in the classroom! The Ranch Starter Kit introduces students to Utah’s ranching history and the role of grazing in shaping rangelands. Through interactive activities, students learn how cattle grazing can both help and harm the land—and why healthy stewardship practices are important for sustaining rangeland ecosystems.
This foundational kit provides everything needed to launch a hands-on ranching simulation. For an expanded experience, pair it with the At Home on the Range Trails Kit, which adds durable laminated “trails” for a deeper look at grazing patterns and land use.
Kit Contents
- 30 Jiffy 7 peat pellets
- Grass seed
- Activity instructions
Additional Supplies
The following common classroom materials are needed to complete the activity and are not included in the kit:
- Clear plastic cups
- Spoons
- Permanent markers
- Water
Lesson Plans
Use this resource with our featured lesson: At Home on the Range.
Find more lessons on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
Encourage students to explore rangeland stewardship, the balance between livestock needs and ecosystem health, and how ranching has shaped Utah’s history. Pair with the Trails Kit to complete the full grazing simulation experience.
