Grades 3–5 (Game)
Will you get your crop to harvest? Farmers can control many things—like soil nutrients, planting schedules, weed and insect control, and machinery—but weather is out of their hands. In this engaging game, students experience the challenges farmers face as they try to plant, grow, and harvest a crop while navigating unpredictable weather events.
This game builds understanding of risk, resilience, and decision-making in agriculture while sparking discussion about the real-world challenges of food production. The kit includes enough materials for 5 groups to play simultaneously.
Kit Contents
- 5 laminated 11" × 17" game boards
- Dice
- Game pawns
- Instructions
Download a free PDF version of the game if you’d like to print extra boards or play digitally.
Lesson Plans
Use this game with related lessons on crops, weather, and risk management from the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
Have students track real weather data over several weeks and discuss how it might impact crops in your region. Connect the game to lessons on climate, soil health, or crop insurance for a deeper exploration of farm decision-making.
