STEM on the Farm Application Deadline

Explore real-world applications of science, technology, engineering & math on the farm at the 2019 STEM on the Farm Experiences! Designed for teachers, community educators and STEM coordinators to discover how learning can intersect with agriculture. The program is FREE + up to $650 in travel expenses reimbursed. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve2P8wYK__k] 2019 STEM on the Farm Locations: Kansas City, Kansas -

Teacher Workshop: Plant and Animal Life Cycles

McLean County Extension Office 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL, United States

Compare, contrast and explore inter-dependency between plant and animal life cycles. This workshop will support lessons and activities done during Chick it Out in April. Click here to register

Teacher Workshop: Junk Drawer and Maker Space

McLean County Extension Office 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL, United States

Engineering and creativity combine during this workshop. Learn more about how to engage youth to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills through challenges. Explore the resources available to support you.

Summer Teacher Workshop: Agriculture STEMing the Next Generation

Join us June 4-7 for our 2019 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers! 4 Days of field trips, tours & hands on lesson ideas Geared for pre-K to grade 12 educators Earn 30 PDCHs (professional development clock hours), plus 2 graduate level college credit hours available (additional fee) Learn about FREE resources for STEM lessons aligned with Common Core & Next

IAA Foundation 5K Grow & Go

The IAA Foundation is hosting the 9th Annual 5K Grow & Go and Kids Race to benefit Ilinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) on September 14! 7:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. Kids Race for ages 10 & under. Participants receive an award, t-shirt, goodie bag, milk, hot-breakfast plus fun games 7 learning activities! 9 a.m. 5K Race & 1 mile