This curriculum guide is designed to provide instruction about agriculture for eighth-grade students in Missouri. Lessons included in the curriculum employ a problem-solving instructional approach. Student-oriented activities are included to provide opportunities for experiential learning. Core competencies and key skills are identified in selected lessons to encourage teachers to enhance the attainment of those educational outcomes. A cross-reference table is included to show where the curriculum competencies relate to Missouri Core Competencies/Key Skills. A suggested teaching calendar for 6-week, 9-week, and 16-week courses and 80 references follow the table of contents. The instructor guide and the corresponding student reference contain eight units that cover the following subjects: agriculture in America, animals in society, plants in our environment, products from agriculture, environment and resource conservation, pet care, lawn care and equipment, and home environmental management. Unit outlines contain objectives, study questions, references, lesson plans, suggested activities, unit tests with answers, assignment sheets, and transparency masters. The student reference contains information sheets for each unit. (KC)