Explore these resources to support the learning at and beyond The Fair. Curriculum links, classroom resources, activities for The Fair, and more.
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Language, Science, Fashion, Social Studies, Grades 1-12
Introducing The 2024 Royal Ambassadors! Together with Alpaca Ontario, learn all about alpacas as you get to know The Royal’s 2024 Ambassadors Dawson and Pacey.
World History, World Issues, Grades 12
Presented with the Ontario Hereford Association and the Canadian Hereford Association, explore the origins of Hereford Cattle in Canada, as you learn from the Thaxter Cattle Co. family, the winners of the 2023 Masterfeeds® Supreme Beef Champion Female title at The Royal. Their story of dedication, hard work, and their deep-rooted love for Canadian agriculture is a testament to the sweet rewards of family effort.
Biology, Grades 11 & 12
Topics: Evolution, Taxonomy, Genetics, DNA, Nutrition
Explore what makes turkeys unique in terms of nutrition, genetics, and evolution.
Science, Grades 1 & 2
Topics: Life Cycles, Needs of Living Things
Explore the needs of chickens in Ontario, and how those needs are met!
Science, Grades 9 & 10
Chemistry, Grades 11 & 12
Topics: Optics, Quantitative Measurements, Laboratory Techniques
Presented with Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association, explore how principles of optics, chemistry, and mathematics are applied to classifying the different colours of maple syrup.
At the 2024 Food & Nutrition Forum, the team behind the documentary film Before The Plate, Dylan Sher, Sagi Kahane-Rapport, and Chef John Horne, explored the process of making the film, and their perspectives on how we think about the food we eat.
Join University of Guelph students and alumni to learn about the varied career and education pathways within the agriculture and food industries.
Join University of Guelph students and alumni as they discuss their perspectives on the evolving future of food and agriculture.
The Royal works with our partners to create curriculum-connected digital educational materials. Whether you are looking to extend a trip to The Fair beyond the day of your visit, or want to connect with learning at The Royal from afar, education content from The Royal can help support learning whenever and wherever you need it.
Science, Grades 1-4
Topics: Pollination, Ecosystems, Food Webs, Biodiversity, Parts of the Plant
This interactive module with quiz activity will engage learners as they explore the role of pollinators, the interrelationships in ecosystems, biodiversity, plant anatomy, and the needs of living things
Science, Grades 3-6
Topics: Plant Reproduction, Biodiversity, Adaptations, Genetics
Learners become ‘Apple Experts’ as they learn about the varieties of apples grown in Ontario and how they come to be. Learners will explore the life cycle of plants, plant reproduction and adaptations, cross-pollination, research in plant genetics and trait heritability, and biodiversity.
Healthy Active Living, Grades 4-9
HFN1O/2O Food & Nutrition, Grade 9
Topics: Food & Nutrition, Healthy Eating Choices, Nutrition Facts Tables, Canada’s Food Guide, Math Skills
This learning activity and quiz game dissects the parts of Nutrition Facts Tables, the core recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide, and builds students’ skills in deciphering and making calculations using nutrition information. This learning activity will help students examine their own relationships to food, and the ways in which they can make healthy choices within their own food environments.
Healthy Active Living, Grades 1-10
Topics: Food & Nutrition, Healthy Eating Choices, Nutrition Facts Tables, Chemistry
Designed to frame discussions on healthy eating choices, this interactive activity explores the core nutrients found on Nutrition Facts Tables. Learners will investigate the nutrients’ roles in the body, their chemistry, and their presence in different foods. Multiple quiz games check understanding of the different nutrients and in which foods they can be found.
Science, Geography, English, Grade 9
Explore how wool is transformed into clothing, and investigate why it is a sustainable fibre choice for Canadians.
Poo or False? In this interactive quiz, learners will move through three levels to see if they can identify whether statements about Cows, Dairy Farming in Ontario, and the Nutrition of Milk are true.
Can you tell if the statements are Poo (True) or False?
Science, Grades 1-3
Healthy Active Living, Grades 1-4
Topics: Anatomy, Nutrition, Needs of Living Things
Explore the functions and structure of an egg, and understand how each of the parts of the egg work together to provide the needs of living things. Learners can then race against the clock to test their egg knowledge!
Science, Grades 4-12
Learn from Emma Mossington, University of Guelph student, about the different types of pollinators present in Ontario.
Science, Grades 7-12
In this presentation, Navneet, PhD candidate at University of Guelph speaks about how her research aims to make better bean-based ingredients to produce clean, gluten-free, and high-protein bakery products.
Science, Grades 8-12
At The 2023 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, students from a variety of Durham College’s faculties shared their perspectives on the importance of urban agriculture in the food system.
Science and Careers, Grades 8-12
At The 2023 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, students from a variety of Durham College’s faculties shared their stories and journeys to growing their career and connecting communities through urban agriculture.
Grades 1-9
Topics: STEM Skills & Connections, Careers in Science, Robotics & Coding, Nutrition, Food Systems
Science, Grades 6-10
Careers, Grade 10
Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Grades 11-12
Topics: Soil Science, Food Science, Careers in Science, STEM Technologies, Nature of Matter, Needs of Living Things, Ecosystems, Climate Change, Sustainability, Food Spoilage, Equity & Social Justice
Healthy Active Living, Grades 5-10
HFN1O/2O Food & Nutrition, Grade 9
Topics: Food & Nutrition, Food Choices, Canada’s Food Guide
At The 2023 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, participants in The Canadian Beef Taste Challenge were asked: does grading matter when it comes to beef?
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