McLean County Ag in the Classroom

Chick It Out Registration Deadline
2020-09-25
McLean County Extension STEAM in the Classroom is offering a Fall 2020 “Chick It Out” Embryology Program for McLean County Schools!
Registration is free and includes:

Embryology curriculum
1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the University of Illinois campus
Chick feed for the first few days after hatch

Incubators, egg turners, candlers & more are available for check-out.
Registration deadline: Sept. 25
Egg pick-up: Monday, October 5th, from 1 – 5 p.m.
Chick drop-off: Thursday, October 29th, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Extension office is closed 11:30 – 12:30)
Get more info & register here.
Check out more poultry activities on our Poultry Page: www.mcleanaitc.org/poultry
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Apple Orchard Virtual Field Trip
2020-09-03 13:00 - 13:30 UTC
Illinois Ag in the Classroom will host a virtual field trip to Braeutigam Apple Orchard in St. Clair County.
Your class can watch live or watch the recording later.
Click here to register for the Zoom link.
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National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Summit
2020-06-25 08:00 - 16:30 UTC
Check out the line-up of virtual workshops from National Ag in the Classroom June 24-25!
Each workshop will have a separate Zoom link & you will can register for just one workshop or all of them! (Note: times listed below are central time)

8 a.m. Feeding the World and Protecting the Environment (secondary)
9:30 a.m. Integrating Agriculture through STEM (secondary)
11 a.m. Virtual Field Trip: Discover the Cows, Community and Journey of Dairy in Your Classroom (all grades)
12:30 p.m. Journey 2050: Engaging Students in World Food Sustainability (secondary)
2 p.m. Climate Change, Carbon Hoofprints, and Bananas in Our Breadbasket? (secondary)
3:30 p.m. I Have a Plan! Developing Project-based Learning Plans for Agricultural Literacy (all grades)

Click here for complete descriptions & presenter bios.
Register here
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National Ag in the Classroom Virtual Summit
2020-06-24 08:00 - 16:30 UTC
Check out the line-up of virtual workshops from National Ag in the Classroom June 24-25!
Each workshop will have a separate Zoom link & you will can register for just one workshop or all of them! (Note: times listed below are central time)

8 a.m. Scrambled States of America (elementary)
9:30 a.m. Cattle, Pigs, and Turkeys – Oh My! (all grades)
11 a.m. Hands-On, Problem-Based Learning Where Students Explore and Create (all grades)
12:30 p.m. Driving STEM – Super Soybean Car (all grades)
2 p.m. Hydroponics in Classrooms: Inexpensive Projects and Curriculum for Indoor Gardening (elementary)
3:30 p.m. Bringing the Farm to the Classroom through Virtual Farm Trips (all grades)

Click here for complete descriptions & presenter bios.
Register here
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Virtual Teacher Training: Scrambled States
2020-06-24 08:00 - 09:00 UTC
Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 8 – 9 a.m. for “Scrambled States of America: Ag-Themed Books for Every State”
Learn all about the free resources & materials available to teachers!
Click here to register.
The session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register
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Virtual Teacher Training: STEM & Leaves
2020-06-16 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “STEM and Leaves: Innovative STEM Lessons with an Ag Connection.”
Learn all about the free STEM resources & materials available to teachers!
Click here to register.
The session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register.
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Virtual Teacher Training: Legen-dairy
2020-06-09 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “Legen-dairy Lessons about Milk and Moo-re.”
Learn all about the free dairy-related resources & materials available to teachers!
Click here to register.
The session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register.
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Virtual Teacher Training: Overview of IL AITC
2020-06-02 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom online from 9 – 10 a.m. for “View From the Cab: An Overview of Illinois Ag in the Classroom.”
Learn all about the free resources & materials available to teachers!
Click here to register.
The session is free & will be conducted over Zoom. Recordings will also be sent to watch on demand for those who register.
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Earth Day
2020-04-22
April 22, 2020 is Earth Day! And 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of the event!

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Earth Day Bingo

Check out our Earth Day page for more ways to learn & celebrate!
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National Ag Day
2020-03-24
Do you know where your food comes from? Most of it starts on an American farm! The U.S. is the world’s top food exporter. Home and abroad – our food brings everyone to the table. Visit agday.org to learn more for National Ag Day.
#AgDay20
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National Ag Week: March 23 - 28
2020-03-23 - 2020-03-29
Join us as we celebrate all things agriculture for National Ag Week March 23-29, 2020!
Check out these ideas for ways to celebrate all week long:

Monday: Thank A Farmer

If you know a farmer, send them a thank you card or draw a picture
Or share a picture on social media with #ThankAFarmer and #AgWeek20

Tuesday: National Ag Day

List 5 ways agriculture touches your life everyday or draw a picture to show it
Share it on social media with #AgDay20

Wednesday: Read an Ag Book

Check out a book from your local library or read one you have at home Check out this list for suggested books

Thursday: Food Comes from Farms

Do you have milk, cheese or other dairy products in your fridge? Find out where they came from here: whereismymilkfrom.com/
Find out what America’s Farmers Grow

Friday: Follow a Farmer

Meet an Illinois Farmer here
Check out these fun Farmer Music Parody Videos

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Ag Science Grant Application Deadline
2020-01-24 17:00 UTC
Soil, genetics, animal science, engineering, technology – 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 or submit your own idea!
Need ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here!
Click here to apply.
Application deadline: January 24, 2020
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John Maitland Awareness Grant
2019-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1,000 to incorporating agriculture in the classroom.
Applications are accepted October 7-November 25.
Apply here.
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George E. Holder Ag Awareness Grant Deadline
2019-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1,000 by implementing a gardening project that services either the community, school or students.
Applications are accepted January 21-February 28
Apply here.
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IL AITC Teacher Grant Deadline
2019-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Deadline to apply for Illinois Ag in the Classroom Book grants or project grants
Book Grants (up to $250) to purchase ag related books for your classroom
Apply here
Project Grants (up to $300) to purchase materials for ag-related projects
Apply here
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Get A Grant Workshop
2019-09-23 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Evergreen FS, 402 N Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL, 61704, United States
Get resources for your classroom from Ag in the Classroom! Attend this workshop for ideas & assistance in apply for an Illinois Ag in the Classroom book grant ($250) or project grant ($300) or a McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Ag Science Grant!
Date: September 23
From: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Evergreen FS 402 N Hershey Rd Bloomington, IL
2 PDCHs (professional development clock hours)
Cost: $10 – All participants will receive a $10 giftcard for completing the workshop!
Learn About Grant Opportunities:

Book Grants
Project Grants
Ag Science Grants

Register for the Workshop
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IAA Foundation 5K Grow & Go
2019-09-14 07:30 - 11:00 UTC
The IAA Foundation is hosting the 9th Annual 5K Grow & Go and Kids Race to benefit Ilinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) on September 14!
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Kids Race for ages 10 & under. Participants receive an award, t-shirt, goodie bag, milk, hot-breakfast plus fun games 7 learning activities!
9 a.m. 5K Race & 1 mile walk
Not a runner but want to support your friends and family? Sign up for the open house & enjoy our hot breakfast, learning activities & awards ceremony.
Sign up at www.iaafoundation.org!
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Summer Teacher Workshop: Agriculture STEMing the Next Generation
2019-06-04 - 2019-06-07
Join us June 4-7 for our 2019 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers!

4 Days of field trips, tours & hands on lesson ideas
Geared for pre-K to grade 12 educators
Earn 30 PDCHs (professional development clock hours), plus 2 graduate level college credit hours available (additional fee)
Learn about FREE resources for STEM lessons aligned with Common Core & Next Generation Science Standards
Take home lesson ideas, materials & grant opportunities for use in your classroom next year!

Cost is $95 for the workshop. Tuition for 2 hours of Graduate Credit from St. Francis University is $200.
Click here to register.
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Teacher Workshop: Junk Drawer and Maker Space
2019-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL, 61705-6832, United States
Engineering and creativity combine during this workshop. Learn more about how to engage youth to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills through challenges. Explore the resources available to support you.
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Teacher Workshop: Plant and Animal Life Cycles
2019-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL, 61705-6832, United States
Compare, contrast and explore inter-dependency between plant and animal life cycles. This workshop will support lessons and activities done during Chick it Out in April.
Click here to register
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STEM on the Farm Application Deadline
2019-02-01
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

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Ag Science Grant Application Deadline
2019-01-21
Find details & the online application at www.mcfb.org/grants
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Teacher Workshop: Experiential Learning Model
2018-11-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, 61704, United States
Explore 4-H curriculum, workshops and long-term programs that are all based on the Experiential Learning Model. This model can be implemented to increased youth engagement when including STEAM in lessons or activities.
Click here to register
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