Category: Farming

From amber waves of grain to equipment and technology

Corn: Feed, Food, Fuel & More

Corn is McLean County & Illinois’ top crop – but where does it all go? Find out with these learning activities!

Corn Ag in a Bag

McLean County (IL) teachers can request FREE Corn ag mags and activity kits for their classroom: Click here

Online Reading Materials

Corn Ag-tivities

Books to Read – set up a FREE account on www.openlibrary.org to read these online books for FREE! Or contact us to check out books from our AITC library!

Corn Videos

All About Apples

Find a bushel full of resources and hands-on activities for learning all about apples!

Apple Ag in a Bag

McLean County (IL) teachers can request ag mags and apple 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!

Apple Recipes to Try

Virtual Field Trip to Braeutigam Orchards

Braeutigam Orchards from Illinois Agricultural Assoc. on Vimeo.

Click here for the Q & A

More Apple Videos:

STEM ON THE FARM – Apply Today!

Explore real-world applications of science, technology, engineering & math on the farm at the 2019 STEM on the Farm Experiences!

Designed for teachers, community educators and STEM coordinators to discover how learning can intersect with agriculture. The program is FREE + up to $650 in travel expenses reimbursed. 

2019 STEM on the Farm Locations:

  • Kansas City, Kansas – May 1-3, 2019
  • Syracuse, New York – May 21-23, 2019

Applications Close: Feb. 1, 2019

Find details & application info here: ww.agfoundation.org/on-the-farm

New IL History Ag Mag

Check out the new Illinois History Ag Mag! 

Ag Mags are nonfiction reading resources full of factual information and activities in a colorful newspaper style. The new Illinois history edition takes a look at the ways agriculture weaves in to the history of the prairie state.

Order a FREE set for your classroom today! (30 copies per pack).

Resource Request
Apples, Pumpkins, Pollinators, Soil, Genetics, STEM, etc

Book of the Month: L is For Lincoln

Take a look at the notable people, places, businesses and inventions that have shaped Illinois’ history with L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet by Kathy jo Wargin. 

Recommended for Grades 2nd-5th. 

Plus we have lessons & activities to go with the book like the Illinois Farm Charm

Request a copy of the book and/or supplies to make the Illinois Farm Charm here:

Resource Request
Apples, Pumpkins, Pollinators, Soil, Genetics, STEM, etc

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