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Sprouting Change: Cultivating Environmental Champions

JOIN US FOR AN AFTER SCHOOL WORKSHOP CONNECTING AGRICULTURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Illinois’ new environmental education mandate creates an opportunity for teachers to bring important

Try This Lesson: Fifth Grade

Fifth grade teachers: Students will be able to observe the water cycle and how different types of seeds germinate and grow with this terrarium activity.

Sign Up Now: Summer Ag Institute 2026

McLean County Summer Ag Institute: June 1, 2 and 4 Sign up for this year’s Summer Ag Institute by May 15! Earn up to 22

Try This Lesson: Fourth Grade

Fourth grade teachers: Teach about monocots and dicots using corn and soybeans. In this lesson, vermiculite is used to hold the moisture for the seed