Florida 4-H

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A LAND REMEMBERED

WHERE CATTLE, CONSERVATION AND BEEF COME TOGETHER

A Land Remembered is a standards-based curriculum that brings Florida’s history to life through the story of cattle, conservation, and land stewardship. (Register for Curriculum HERE)

Designed for 4th and 5th grade classrooms, it connects reading, science, math, and social studies Florida state standards through engaging, hands-on lessons and real-world learning experiences.

The program includes weekly engaging videos, vocabulary and activity pages, and hands-on, standards-aligned lessons. Students build knowledge throughout the program, culminating in a final live virtual ranch event that brings their learning to life.

Program Schedule

Key Info	Date
Registration Opens	May 1
Registration Closes	Sept 1
Curriculum materials distributed to registered classrooms	Oct 1
Latest Recommended Start Date	Jan 18
Live Virtual Ranch Event	Feb 26

FAQ

CAN HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES REGISTER?

Yes, you can use the same registration link for homeschool.

IS THE PROGRAM ONLY FOR 4TH/5TH GREADE STUDENTS? DO I HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ENTIRE PROGRAM?

No, you participate in as little or as much of the program as you’d like, just understand the curriculum standards are generated for 4th and 5th grade respectively.

HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM AND WHAT DOES IT COST?

The curriculum is approximately six weeks long but can be adapted to fit your schedule. There is no cost for the curriculum but we do request classroom demographics.

HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE EACH WEEK?

The curriculum is designed as a 6-week program with five daily lessons each week. Most daily lessons take 30–60 minutes to complete, depending on your teaching style and how much discussion or extension activities you include.

That's approximately 2.5–5 hours of instruction per week, with flexible pacing that allows teachers to adapt lessons to fit their classroom schedule. Each lesson includes reading from A Land Remembered (Student Edition – Volume 1), standards-aligned activities, and opportunities to connect Florida history, literacy, science, and modern ranching.

Contact Info:

Bridget Stice | bccarlis@ufl.edu

Allie Williams | allisonwilliams@ufl.edu

Laura Bennett | laurahbennett@ufl.edu

Kendall Gill | kendall.gill@ufl.edu

Shelby Fite | s.mauch813@ufl.edu

Student edition | Volume 1

4th grade students explore early Florida history through the story of pioneer life, cattle ranching, and survival. Through cross-curricular lessons, they learn how people adapted to the land while building foundational skills in reading, writing, science, and math.

Student Edition | Volume 2

5th grade students examine Florida’s growth and development, focusing on agriculture, land use, and conservation. Lessons connect history, ecosystems, and human impact, helping students understand how the past shapes Florida’s future.

Pilot Cow Camp

Family Cow Camp is an immersive, hands-on experience where families step into Florida’s ranching heritage. Through outdoor activities, teamwork, and real-world ranch experiences, participants learn about cattle, conservation, and the importance of stewardship while building lasting memories together.