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STEM Resources for Educators

Resources for Educators

STEM is an educational approach to learning that is widely used because it encourages students to think more broadly about real-world problems. It is based on the idea of educating students in the four specific disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (or five when art is included (STEAM)) in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. The Sugar Association is a STEM.org Accredited Educational program and we are proud to offer resources that enhance your classroom or home learning curriculum with our real sugar STEAM lesson plan and complementary videos. Distance learning or in-person, our STEAM resources can be used with students at all levels.

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Field to Table STEAM Packet

There is much more to sugar than you might think! Learn about sugar’s history, how it is naturally made by plants, its impact on the environment, why it is added to foods and more in this STEAM packet designed for grades 7-12.

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Field to Table STEAM Slides

This presentation is intended to compliment the Real Sugar: Field to Table STEAM packet. It includes links to the complimentary videos within the presentation as well as slide notes.

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National Real Sugar Day Lesson Plan

National Real Sugar Day Lesson Plan

A lesson plan for grades 9-12 that teaches the origins of real sugar, where real sugar is grown, and how it functions in our diets and cooking. Includes a recipe to make to celebrate National Real Sugar Day on October 15!

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STEAM Lessons Thumb Drive

STEAM Lessons Thumb Drive

This thumb drive includes the printable version of the “Real Sugar: From the Field to the Table” STEAM packet as well as the accompanying videos for use in the classroom.

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Knowing where your food comes from is an important part of helping you make smart choices. Real sugar is made by Mother Nature. It comes from plants read more
Where does Sugar come from?
Knowing where your food comes from is an important part of helping you make smart choices. Real sugar is made by Mother Nature. It comes from plants read more
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Sugar is a product of photosynthesis, the process plants use to turn sunlight into energy. The real sugar in your pantry is made by sugar beets and su read more
Captured Sunshine
Sugar is a product of photosynthesis, the process plants use to turn sunlight into energy. The real sugar in your pantry is made by sugar beets and su read more
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Did you know that the sugar you find on grocery store shelves comes directly from plants? Real sugar comes from two plants — sugar beets and sugar c read more
Field to Table
Did you know that the sugar you find on grocery store shelves comes directly from plants? Real sugar comes from two plants — sugar beets and sugar c read more
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Sugar is known as the gold standard for sweetness, but its other functions are just as important. There is a lot of chemistry that takes place when in read more
More than just sweet taste
Sugar is known as the gold standard for sweetness, but its other functions are just as important. There is a lot of chemistry that takes place when in read more
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Making healthy food choices starts with knowing what’s in the food you’re eating. When it comes to packaged foods, you can tell a lot by looking a read more
How much sugar is in my food
Making healthy food choices starts with knowing what’s in the food you’re eating. When it comes to packaged foods, you can tell a lot by looking a read more
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Sugar has been incorporated in the diet of humans throughout all of time whether from fruits and vegetables or in the extracted and crystallized form read more
A Little History: how much sugar are we consuming?
Sugar has been incorporated in the diet of humans throughout all of time whether from fruits and vegetables or in the extracted and crystallized form read more

Blogs

butterflies at real sugar butterfly feeder

Attract Butterflies with Real Sugar

May 25, 2026
Whether you live in the town or country, real sugar can help you nourish and enjoy these captivating insects throughout the summer months. Sugar is an ideal ingredient for a butterfly feeder because it is very similar to the nectar produced by flowers.

Frozen Alchemy: The Science of Sugar and Your Ice Cream Scoop

April 28, 2026
Frozen Alchemy: The Science of Sugar and Your Ice Cream Scoop Discover the surprising science behind America’s favorite frozen treat. Did you know the average American eats about 20 pounds of ice cream every year? That’s a lot of scoops! And chances are, many of them are vanilla—the longtime #1 ice cream flavor in the […]
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Rock Candy

April 1, 2026
Have fun with the family while a simple process produces a tasty treat.
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Gracelyn Byrd Mungillo, Clewiston, FL

April 1, 2026
Meet Gracelyn Byrd Mungillo, research agronomist for U.S. Sugar in Clewiston, Florida, finding science-based solutions for sugar cane growers.
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Homemade Bubbles

March 15, 2026
Enjoying some bubble fun with little ones this spring? You can make your own at home with a little sugar, dish soap and water.

Bringing Ag to the Classroom and the Classroom to Ag

November 18, 2025
Louisiana Educators Visit Minnesota Sugar Beet Farm

Sugar Glass

August 29, 2025
The simple candy that makes culinary creations sweet showstoppers is equal parts science and art.

The Sweet Science of Sugar Crystals

November 25, 2024
Sparkling sugar crystals are the perfect finishing touch on any baked good. The beauty of sugar crystals is also apparent when viewed under a microscope.
Cane Cutter

Specialized Equipment for Sugar Cane Farmers

August 30, 2023
The cultivator, sugarcane planter and harvester are three key pieces of specialized farm equipment that help American sugarcane growers ensure there is real sugar on the shelves of grocery stores and pantries throughout the nation.

Specialized Equipment for Sugar Beet Farmers

July 31, 2023
The sugar beet planter, lifter and defoliator are three key pieces of specialized farm equipment that help American sugar beet growers ensure there is real sugar on the shelves of grocery stores and pantries throughout the nation.

Sugar Association Receives STEM.org Accreditation Trustmark

July 25, 2022
As a STEM.org Accredited Educational Program, the Sugar Association offers resources to educators.
Sugar Water Rainbow

Science with Sugar: Sugar Water Rainbow

June 12, 2022
Learn about density as you create a rainbow in a glass with just water, sugar and food coloring!
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Sugar 101

Sugar Basics

Find out what it is; where it comes from; and more about this simple, functional ingredient.

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