Legumes 101: Lively Legumes Unboxed (Printable PDF)

Kids will explore how legumes—such as beans, peas, peanuts, soybeans, clover, and alfalfa—play an important role in agriculture, food systems, and soil health. From ancient farming practices to modern uses like food, fuel, and biodegradable products, legumes connect plant science, history, geography, and sustainability in powerful ways.

WHAT THEY'LL LEARN

• Brief History and Evolution of Legumes - Activity: Evolution of Legumes Collage (45-90 minutes) 

• Major U.S. Legume-Producing States (Soybeans, Peanuts, and Other Legumes) - Activity: On the Map Coloring Sheets (~30+ minutes)

• Legume Terminology, Fun Facts, and Production Lifecycles (Soybeans & Peanuts) - Activity: Lifecycle Narratives and Manipulative  (~40 minutes)

• Legume Plant Anatomy and Seed Germination - Activity: Anatomy Identification Worksheets (~30 minutes) and Seed Germination (multiple days) 

• Legume Taxonomy and Dry Bean Identification Using a Dichotomous Key - Activity: Bean Identification Cards and Great Bean Sort (45+ minutes)

• Plant Needs, Nutrients, Photosynthesis, and Soil Testing - Activities: Photo Art (~45 minutes) and Soil Science/Testing (~60 minutes)

• Farm to Product: Soy Foods, Biofuels, and Bioplastics - Activity: Make Your Own Bioplastic (~40 minutes) 

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

• Seventy-nine (79) page, (10+ activities) printable, PDF lesson guide and activities that are designed for beginner and intermediate agriculture learners. ~7 hours of instruction. 

• Great Bean Sort Game, printable 14" x 8.5" PDF Sorting Sheet 

• Each chapter includes background information to help you teach, hands-on activities, reflection questions, and extension ideas for deeper learning.

Purchase also our Nitrogen Cycle Unit to accompany this unit.

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