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 kits (see examples below) or submit your own idea!
Need ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here!
Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2021
Even in the midst of school shutdowns and remote or hybrid learning, seven local teachers used Ag Science Grants to fuel learning about food & farming! Check out our 2020 recipients below.
Desktop Greenhouse kits for students to learn about plant growth.
Supplies for pre-K students to learn about different types of flour & make play-doh.
Food Evolution DVD for students to learn about biotechnology.
Hydroponic gardening system for 3rd-5th grade students.
Books & hands-on learning kits for Kindergarten students to learn about farm animals.
Seeds & supplies for Culinary Arts classes to grow fruits, herbs & vegetables to be used in class.
Supplies for students to learn about seed germination & container gardens.
Check out these activities & snack recipes for a fun Family Reading Night! Find links to books you can read online or watch as a read-a-loud plus kid-friendly snack recipes & activities.
Pumpkins
Dairy
Wheat
Popcorn
Farm to Table:
Apples:
Find more Family Reading Night Party Ideas here.
Did you know there’s corn in your car’s gas tank? Almost all of the gasoline sold in the U.S. contains ethanol – a biofuel made most often from corn. Check out these learning activities to learn more about ethanol!
McLean County (IL) teachers can request FREE ag mags and activity kits for their classroom: Click here
Online Reading Materials
Ag-tivities
Books to Read – set up a FREE account on openlibrary.org to read these online books for FREE!
Ethanol Videos
Let’s get growing & learn all about plants!
Plant Reading Materials
Plant Ag-tivities
