From our classroom to yours: STEMterprise in Ms. Clement’s class
Written by: Tasha Clement, Grade 3 teacher from Brantford, Ontario.
This year, our Grade 3 class had the incredible opportunity to participate in Good in Every Grain’s STEMterprise project, which seamlessly tied into our science curriculum—specifically Growth and Changes in Plants and Soils in the Environment. This program brought agriculture to life in our classroom, helping students make real-world connections to Ontario’s local grain industry while reinforcing scientific knowledge through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
One of the most impressive features of this program was the way it naturally supported cross-curricular integration. Our language studies were enriched through media literacy and oral communication tasks as students developed marketing strategies and pitched their finished grain-based product—granola bars, balls, or crumble—to peers and families.
In Art, they designed creative and professional packaging. Our Health lessons included estimating nutritional values and examining the benefits of whole grains, while Math was meaningfully applied through data management activities that charted flavour preferences, compared granola bars versus balls, and examined demographic data. This integration not only supported curriculum expectations but also kept student interest high and their learning relevant.
The support from the Good in Every Grain team was phenomenal. Regular email check-ins, timely responses to questions, and a dynamic classroom visit enriched the experience. The visit included engaging visuals, tactile soil experiments, and enthusiastic encouragement that helped make complex agricultural concepts accessible, relevant to 8year olds, and fun.
Students were excited to share their learning, and each child found an entry point to contribute meaningfully—whether it was designing, writing, experimenting, analyzing, or presenting. This inclusivity fostered a strong sense of ownership and pride in their final product.
Parental support was outstanding. Many families reached out to express how excited and motivated their children were to participate in the project. It was clear that the learning extended beyond the classroom, with many students continuing conversations about healthy eating, soil, and plant life at home.
Having taught the Science units earlier in the year, we used this project in May and June as an authentic review. It was a highly effective way to consolidate learning, with the added bonus of creating something tangible and meaningful.
I would highly recommend this experience to other educators looking for hands-on, cross-curricular learning that brings Science to life. It is an ideal blend of curriculum and real-world application. We would absolutely love to participate in this program again in the future!
