Classroom Education

Fuel Up to Play


4th - 10th Grade

Fuel Up To Play is an in-school program targeting grades 4-10 developed in partnership between Wisconsin Dairy Council, National Dairy Council and the National Football League to tackle sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition.

Fuel Up To Play is designed to engage and empower youth to get 60 minutes of physical activity each day and "Fuel Up" with healthy foods including low-fat and fat-free dairy, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables.

Fuel Up To Play will provide youth with the tools and resources needed to take an active role in improving their personal health and school environment, and to help youth develop a lifetime of healthy habits.


Kids, Cows and Books


K-2nd Grade

Listening to an age-appropriate story book, students will experience a day on the farm and discover the importance of foods made from milk to build strong bones and teeth. Ask for a school visit.

Taste Wisconsin


4th Grade

This interactive lesson for the 4th grade classroom highlights the impact of agriculture in Wisconsin and compliments the 4th grade Wisconsin social studies unit. Alice in Dairyland may be available to present this lesson in your school!


Educational Games and Worksheets


PreK-12th Grade

Teach your students about nutrition while having fun in the classroom with these games.


Jeopardairy Games

Worksheets


Drink Milk

  • Drink Milk Student Handout (PDF, 4.4mb)
    Milk is a power drink that supplies the body with nutrients to grow tall, play hard and learn well. Remind students to drink 3 servings of milk each day for the nutrients they need.


Building Healthy Wisconsin


Mr. Health


Ag Education


High-School / FFA

The following are four suggested lesson plans to guide you as you teach the production and marketing of cheese. Discuss the impact that the dairy industry has on our state's economy. Use the videos and websites below as instructional tools and resources.

Lesson 1: Dairy's Impact on Wisconsin
Lesson 2: The History of Wisconsin Cheese
Lesson 3: Tasting Wisconsin Cheeses
Lesson 4: Production to Marketing


Full PDF - All Lessons

Lesson 1 Video – America's Dairyland: Now and into the Future (wmv)

Lesson 2 Video – Art of Cheesemaking (wmv)

Lesson 4 Video – Living on the Wedge (wmv)

Suggested Websites: