The Story of Milk – From Grass to Glass | Digital Story Video | F–Year 3 Science

“From Grass to Glass: The Story of Milk” is a vibrant animated digital story video designed for Australian students in Foundation to Year 3 (ages 5–9). This ready-to-play classroom resource takes students on a fascinating journey — from dairy cows grazing on the farm, to the glass of milk at breakfast time. This resource is visually rich, language-accessible, and perfect for diverse Australian classrooms, including EAL/D learners.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• 1 Digital Story Video (22 animated illustrated slides)
• Embedded fun facts (e.g., cows drink up to 50 gallons of water daily!)
• Clear, simple vocabulary suitable for early readers and EAL/D students

TOPICS COVERED:

• Dairy farming in Australia — cows, barns, and pasture
• How cows eat, drink, and rest to produce milk
• The milking process and milking machines
• Dairy processing: cooling, pasteurisation, packaging
• Nutrition: calcium for strong bones and teeth, protein for muscles
• Types of milk: whole, low-fat, skim, chocolate
• Dairy products: cheese, yogurt, ice cream

CURRICULUM LINKS:

• Science: Biological Sciences — Living things have basic needs (F–2)
• Science: Earth & Space Sciences — Seasonal changes affect living things
• Health & PE: Food and nutrition, healthy eating choices
• English: Comprehension of informational/multimodal texts

PERFECT FOR:

• Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
• Science lessons on living things and food
• Health and well-being: nutrition focus
• Literacy: non-fiction comprehension, vocabulary
• EAL/D learners — supported by strong visuals and on-screen text
• Whole-class teaching, small group viewing, or independent learning

Simply hit play on your smartboard or device — totally ready to go!