From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless!
Apply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended book bundles or kits (see examples below) or submit your own idea!
Need ideas? Check out the kit list!
Application deadline is Oct. 31, 2023.
Join us June 6-9 for our 2022 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers!
Cost is $50 for the workshop.
Tuition for 2 hours of Graduate Credit from St. Francis University is $200
(Course #REAL 694 K Agriscience Educator Institute)
Instructors: Carrie Vogel, McLean County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator & Katie Buckley, University of Illinois Extension
Please note:
Registration deadline May 31, 2022
Agriculture has fields of opportunity with more than 300 career choices! Check out the career pathways, potential job profiles and more!
McLean County (IL) teachers can request ag careers materials and resources for their classroom: Click here
Reading Materials
Learning Ag-tivities
Websites:
Videos:
Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “STEM and Leaves: Innovative STEM Lessons with an Ag Connection.”
Learn all about the free STEM resources & materials available to teachers!
The session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register.
A group of 21 teachers got up close to agriculture on farm tours as part of an educational workshop. The Agriculture STEM-ing the Next Generation workshop focused on ways for teachers to incorporate agriculture into their classrooms.
Hear more about the experience from elementary teacher, Deb Rettig in this week’s Farm Fresh Podcast.
Tune in every Wednesday at 12:45 to hear the Farm to Table segment on WJBC Radio.
