Do your students know where their food comes from? From GPS to drones, agriculture professionals are using the latest technology available to produce our food, fuel and fiber. Bring these and more STEM connections to your students through our 4th grade Ag in the Classroom Program. Agriculture is the science of cultivating soil, producing crops and raising livestock. During our free one hour “In-School Field Trip”, students will learn the farm to consumer process through both discussion and hands-on activities.
What is the free “4th Grade In-School Field Trip”?
The In-School Field Trip provides fourth grade students the opportunity to experience Illinois agriculture without leaving the classroom! The presentation connects to Common Core and Next Generation Science standards and provides teachers with concepts to explore further in their lesson planning. Ag in the Classroom exists at a county, state, and national level. The program is fully funded, so there is no cost.
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Students will learn about:
- The scientific and engineering practices used in farming and related careers
- The definition of agriculture, agribusiness and agricultural facts about Illinois
- The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources
- The global use of Illinois agricultural products
Presentations right in your classroom run 1-1 ¼ hours in length and include:
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- A discussion on grains, farm animals and by-products, including fiber and fuel
- A sequencing activity following a plant from seed to store product
- Grain matching game, interactive vocabulary definitions game
*New* Part Two Presentation – “There’s Ag on MyPlate”
- After a hugely successful pilot program in 2013-14, this nutrition-based presentation is being offered in 2014-15. Schools having booked the above 4th Grade In-School Field trip are eligible.
- Our Part Two Program connects the USDA MyPlate with agriculture. This program is designed for classrooms studying nutrition or health as part of their 4th grade curriculum.
- Teacher assistance throughout the program is essential due to hands-on learning activities.
Call or email to schedule your school today!
Ask for Jill or Jeanne: (708) 354-3276 or aitc2@cookcfb.org
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