Pack Your Backpack with Corn Knowledge

Jennie Abbott
August 7, 2025

Attention Teachers and Parents: New Ag Lessons and Activities Available

IL Corn is celebrating back-to-school season with over 20 brand-new classroom resources, perfect for engaging students from kindergarten through high school! 

Whether you're looking for coloring pages, hands-on activities, or in-depth lessons, our corn-based materials are designed to spark curiosity and learn across all grade levels. 


Explore the many uses of corn with these fun resources: 

Board game

Learn about corn transportation with our newest game-based lesson: 

For high school classrooms: 

  • The Golden Crop: A comprehensive lesson on corn as a commodity, including topics like the futures market, supply and demand, and economic impact 


All of these resources and MORE are  free and available on our website. Visit the Resources/Ag Education tab to explore and download everything you need to bring corn into your classroom this year! 


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