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.
Tractors help farmers do lots of different kinds of work on the farm. Build your own tractor and learn about simple machines with these fun hands-on activities! Find videos & activity links here.
Each Ag in a Bag includes:
Ag in a Bags are free to schools in McLean County, Illinois. To request the Pizza Ag in a Bag, please e-mail us.
