The Michigan Apple Committee offers a free educational kit for teachers to help students learn about Michigan agriculture, history, and the importance of Michigan Apples. This downloadable PDF includes engaging lesson plans and activities designed to make learning about this specialty crop fun and interactive.
Plus, bring the story of Michigan Apples to your classroom with a virtual farm trip!
Michigan Apple Virtual Farm Trip
Visit a Michigan Apple orchard with a local grower to learn how apples are grown. Students will hear about the planting of trees, popular apple varieties, and pollination. We are excited to share with students a small part of the Michigan Apple Industry with Virtual Farm Trips®.
More virtual farm trips are being planned for the future! Check here or with Virtual Farm Trips® for more information coming soon.
Teaching about the history of Michigan or agriculture? This kit has activities that are designed to teach students about apples, the apple industry and their importance to Michigan.