Ag in the Classroom is a nationally developed program designed to help students in grades K-12 enhance their knowledge and understanding of the food and fiber system. Agriculture is a vital Pennsylvania industry whose value should be explored and promoted in our schools.
Participants in this program are able to use their personal experiences to explain to their students how Pennsylvania's largest industry affects each of their lives every day.
The following lessons have been developed by the AITC 07 summer workshop participants. Lesson Plans
The following are additional lessons that have been developed to aid teachers in their Ag Education endeavors.
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AITC teacher, Carlene Pearce-Houston, discusses the Equine Connection; a series of integrated lessons exploring some of the many ways to "put the horse in the lesson."
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What is a Pest?
A rabbit can make a wonderful pet, but can also cause problems in a garden by eating the lettuce. Should the rabbit be considered a pest? This activity is designed to bring up questions in a group setting and allow the participants to clarify what, when, and where a certain organism is or is not considered a pest and why.
Hopper Hunt
IPM Decision-making in Alfalfa
Farmers must consider many variables when deciding to treat their crops for pests. Using real-world agricultural research, students can sample an alfalfa field for pests and make decisions on the future of the
crop based on profit margin and pest management techniques.
Mouthpart Madness
Understanding the basic biology of a pest is a key component to implementing proper Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to manage that pest. In this activity students will explore the four major kinds of insect mouthparts and apply that knowledge to devising management techniques.
Equine Connection
Created by AITC teacher, Carlene Pearce-Houston, Equine Connection is a series of integrated lessons exploring some of the many ways to "put the horse in the lesson."
Seed
Knowledge - an integrated lesson
exploring the variety of seeds and their many uses.
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Seed to Plant - an enrichment activity for the Middle School that follows the development
of seeds and conditions affecting plant growth.
Race
to the Eating Line - a fun activity that promotes an understanding of fruit and vegetable
crops, both agriculturally and nutritionally.
KJ and Friends’ - Agriculture is a BIG Word!
The “Agriculture is a BIG Word” CD, which includes six lesson plans aligned to state academic standards and 13 easy-to-learn songs about milk, farming, planting a garden and barnyard animals is being offered for free.
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