Field Trips

Where Does Food Come From? - Agriculture and Animal Care at Oxon Hill Farm

Grade Level:
Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Science
Common Core Standards:
K.L.4, K.L.4.a, K.L.6, 1.L.3, 1.L.4, 1.L.6
State Standards:
See the Teacher's Field Trip for a complete list of curriculum connections for DC, MD, and VA.

Bring your students to Oxon Hill Farm to learn where their food comes from. This field trip program comes complete with pre- and post-visit activities to do in the classroom. At Oxon Hill Farm, a Ranger will guide you and your group through three activities: chicken feeding, a farm tour, and Read with a Ranger. A cow-milking program may be available upon request. 

Email us to schedule your field trip. Trips must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

Max. 40 students. Mandatory chaperone ratio of at least 1 adult for every 7 children. 

Materials

Complete lesson plans for pre- and post-visit activities. Curriculum Connections.

Download Teacher's Guide: Where Does Food Come From

Lesson Plans

Last updated: September 26, 2023