Domestic Uses of Corn
There are many ways to benefit from the use of corn: food for wildlife, education etc... Education - Using corn in the classroom is a great way to teach kids. First, for the young kids, you can use corn as an inexpensive means for manipulatives. Kids can add and subtract pieces of corn. Secondy, you can use corn to make art projects: from glued on artwork to shakers and Maracas. Visit these websites for more uses of corn in the class room: (Information Courtesy of Purdue Univeristy and KingCorn.org) Corn in the classroom A corn curriculum for 4th and 5th graders, this curriculum introduces students to the physical, historical and cultural aspects of corn and its uses. Hosted by the Kentucky Corn Growers Association Corn in the classroom "..a Guide to Internet and other Teaching Resources available on the History, Production and Use of Corn." Hosted by the Ontario Corn Producers Association. Corn in the classroom "...a web-based curriculum that utilizes examples from the corn industry to teach kids mathematics, science, language arts, social studies and even music and art. " Hosted by the National Corn Growers Association. Cornhead University Hosted by the Kansas Corn Growers' Association. Kids CORNer Hosted by the Ohio Corn Marketing Program. Science Fair Projects Hosted by Weaver Popcorn Uses of Corn From the Kentucky Corn Growers Association site. Feed Wild-life - Use corn to feed chickens, squirrels, birds, hampsters, and many many more animals. You will enjoy the attention, and they will enjoy the food. | ||||
