Grades K–12 (Kit)
Where does it all begin? From food and clothing to technology and transportation, everything we use comes from farms and natural resource. The Source Search Kit helps students trace everyday items back to their origins—plant, animal, or mineral—through a fast-paced, interactive relay activity.
This engaging game encourages students to think critically about where products come from and how raw materials are transformed into the goods we rely on every day. Suitable for all grade levels, Source Search builds awareness of the connections between natural resources, agriculture, and society.
Kit Contents
- Baskets
- Source Search pictures
- Basket labels
- Source Search Reference List
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with the featured lesson: A Search for the Source. Activity instructions, background information, and additional resources are included within the lesson. Select the grade band that best fits your classroom needs.
Find more lessons on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
Challenge students to bring in personal items and classify them by origin, or connect the activity to discussions on sustainability, resource management, and global trade.
