EDUCATION RESOURCES

From cranberry growing and harvesting, to business and marketing, Wisconsin’s cranberry industry provides a wide array of learning opportunities for elementary and grade-school students, as well as the general public. Along with the fun and interesting cranberry facts, the educational video and photo slideshow, these resources provided by WSCGA and the Wisconsin Cranberry Board give more information about the state’s largest fruit industry. 

Cranberries: Positively Wisconsin Curriculum Unit

This fourth grade curriculum unit, available for teachers, features five 45-minute lessons and a professionally- produced, youth-focused video. It is designed to foster specific skill learning, while exploring the historic, environmental and economic aspects of cranberry cultivation in Wisconsin. This kit is available to elementary teachers for a cost. 

To view the curriculum video “Wisconsin Cranberries: Not So Wild Anymore,” click here.

Looking for an interesting and educational fieldtrip opportunity, click here? 

Cranberries: Positively Wisconsin Curriculum Unit is currently under revision.

Please call for availability.

Wisconsin Cranberries Activity Book

This eight-page booklet is ideal for elementary classes to use before or after a marsh tour. It features fun facts about the little red berries, youth-oriented recipes, and a variety of activities, including a word search, crossword puzzle, color-by-number, maze and more. In addition, specific pages can be photocopied and used as free-standing activities. Books can be printed from here or are available free of charge to your school. To order, mail your request to WSCGA at P.O. Box 365, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0365 and please indicate the number desired.

Wisconsin Cranberries: Growing Strong Video

The WSCGA-produced video is a fast moving, upbeat presentation on the cranberry industry in Wisconsin. It provides a brief overview of the economic, historic and environmental importance of cranberries for members of the public. The video was developed with a grant from the Wisconsin Cranberry Board, Inc. DVD copies are available from the WSCGA office for $10 each.  Mail your request with a check to WSCGA, P.O. Box 365, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0365.

WSCGA Cranberry Poster

The 17 x 22 WSCGA cranberry poster, produced by the WSCGA Education Committee, features a beautiful color photo of fresh cranberries, vines and a harvest rake and is available for $10 each. Posters can be picked up at the WSCGA office or can be mailed at an additional cost of $3.00 to cover postage and handling. Mail your request with a check for the appropriate amount to WSCGA Poster, P.O. Box 365, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0365.