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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Virtual Field Trip: Pumpkin Farm
2020-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Illinois Ag in the Classroom will host a virtual field trip to Heap’s Giant Pumpkin Farm near Minooka, IL Oct. 1 at 1 p.m.
Your class can watch live or watch the recording later.
Click here to register for the Zoom link.
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Illinois Family Reading Night
2020-11-19
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

Books: The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons
Snacks: Pumpkin Bread or Baked Pumpkin Seeds
More Pumpkin Activities

Dairy

Books: Milk Makers by Gail Gibbons
Snack: Ice Cream in a Bag
Read a-louds: Tales of the Dairy Godmother by Viola Butler
More Dairy Activities

Wheat

Books: Everybody Bakes Bread by Norah Dooley
Snack: Bread in a Bag
More Wheat Activities

Popcorn

Books: The Popcorn Book by Tomie dePaola
Snack: Microwave Caramel Popcorn
Activities: Popcorn Bookmark

Farm to Table:

Read-a-loud: Right this Very Minute by Lisl H. Detlefsen
Snack: Trail Mix
Activities: Start to Finish Matching

Apples:

Books: Apples by Gail Gibbons
Snack: Apple Smiles
More Apple Activities

Find more Family Reading Night Party Ideas here.
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Dairy Farm Virtual Field Trip
2021-01-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom and Midwest Dairy on our virtual farm field trip this Thursday, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. We’re excited to livestream the entire trip from Lenkaitis Holsteins! Sign up to learn how to join on Zoom and YouTube Live. https://iaitc.co/dairytrip
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Football Virtual Field Trip
2021-01-20 12:30 - 13:30
Join IL Ag in the Classroom for this special virtual field trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! We will learn all about the various connections between sports and agriculture, and we’ll learn the history behind some special sports artifacts!
Sign up for the Zoom Webinar links here: https://iaitc.co/fieldtrips
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Ag Science Grant Application Deadline
2021-02-01
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 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
Click here to apply.
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Chick It Out Registration Deadline
2021-03-19 16:30
Chick It Out! University of IL Extension offers a great hands-on learning opportunity for McLean County, IL students with the Chick It Out Spring 2021 Hatch!
Teachers can register to receive 1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the U of IL campus, research-based embryology curriculum & all the supplies needed for a successful learning experience.
Incubators, egg turners, candlers and more can be checked out from the Extension office.

Registration: Tuesday, January 5 – Friday, March 19
Embryology Teacher Workshop: Tuesday, March 30th, 4 – 5:30 p.m. (For workshop registration, click here)
Early Equipment pick-up (optional): Tuesday, March 30th, 12:30-5:30 p.m.
Egg pick-up: Tuesday, April 6, from 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Chick drop-off: Friday, April 30th, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (The office is closed 11:30 – 12:30)

**Equipment/egg pick-up and equipment/chick drop-off is at the McLean County Extension Office located at 1615 Commerce Parkway Bloomington, IL 61705)**
Click here to register for the Spring 2021 “Chick It Out” program. Registration deadline is Friday, March 19, 2021.
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Embryology Teacher Workshop
2021-03-30 16:00 - 17:30 | McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, 61704, United States
Chick it Out is BACK for Spring 2021! Hatch chicks in your classroom with free embryology curriculum & resources provided by University of IL Extension STEAM in the Classroom.
Learn more about Chick It Out & register here. Registration deadline is March 19.
Teachers can earn 2 hours of professional development credit at the Embryology Teacher Workshop March 30th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the U of I Extension – McLean County office at 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington. Click here for Workshop Registration
If you have any questions about this program, contact the McLean County Extension Office at 309-663-8306.
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Earth Day Virtual Field Trip
2021-04-22 10:00 - 11:00
In Agriculture, everyday is Earth Day. Join Nutrients for Life Foundation for a virtual field trip to farms in Kansas, Iowa & Virginia.
Join at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. central time.
Get details & register here
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Summer AITC Teacher Workshop
2021-06-08 - 2021-06-11
Join us June 8-11 for our 2021 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 (optional/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 $50 for the workshop.
Tuition for 2 hours of Graduate Credit from St. Francis University is $200
(Course #REAL 694 R Agriscience Educator Institute)
Instructors: Bridget Caldwell, McLean County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator & Katie Buckley, University of Illinois Extension
Please note:

Teachers will be responsible for their own transportation to field trip/tour locations, you can arrange your own carpool if desired
Masks & social distancing measures may be in place as per health department guidelines

Registration deadline May 28, 2021
Click here to register
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Virtual Teacher Training: Natural Resources
2021-06-08 09:00 - 10:00
Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on Natural Resources. The FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 15.
Those who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on June 15. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection.
Register here.
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Virtual Teacher Training: Livestock
2021-06-22 09:00 - 10:00
Cows & pigs & poultry – oh my! Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on Livestock. Sessions are at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 29.
Those who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on June 29. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection.
Register here.
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Virtual Teacher Training: Row Crops
2021-07-06 09:00 - 10:00
Learn about our top crops in Illinois – row crops like corn & soybeans with two one hour virtual sessions. These FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 13.
Those who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on July 13. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection.
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Virtual Teacher Training: Specialty Crops
2021-07-20 09:00 - 10:00
Fruits, veggies, herbs & flowers – Illinois grows lots of specialty crops.
Join Illinois Ag in the Classroom for two one hour virtual session focused on specialty crops. The FREE sessions are at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 27.
Those who attend the first session and fill out a reflection will be mailed a box of goodies for the “interactive” session on July 27. Limited to the first 50 who submit a reflection.
Register here.
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Virtual Get a Grant Workshop
2021-08-05 10:00 - 11:00
Learn more about the IAITC 2020-21 Teacher Project Grants and Teacher Book Grants at this Virtual Get a Grant Workshop.
This one-hour session will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Get tips to help make your grant applications stand out plus project & lesson ideas to pair with some of the book grant selections.
Click here for Workshop Registration.
2021 Teacher Book Grant Application – Up to $250 for select titles, deadline October 15, 2021
2021 Teacher Project Grant Application – Up to $300, deadline October 15, 2021
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Ag Science Grant Deadline
2021-08-20
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 or submit your own idea!
Need ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here!
Application deadline is Aug. 20, 2021
Click here to apply.
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IL Ag in the Classroom Grant Deadline
2021-10-15
Illinois Ag in the Classroom has two grant opportunities for teachers. IL classroom teachers can apply for $250 book grants or $300 project grants.
Applications due October 15. Click to learn more about book grants and project grants.
Apply for the book grant here and the project grant here
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Virtual Teacher Training: Dairy and Pork
2021-11-03 16:00 - 17:00
Join IL Ag in the Classroom for their second professional development training of the 2021-22 school year. In the After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge), participants will learn more about Dairy and Pork production in Illinois.
Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate.
Register here
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Virtual Teacher Training: IL History
2021-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar, participants will learn more about Illinois History and connections to Ag.
Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate.
Register here
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Maitland Ag Awareness Grant Deadline
2021-11-19
McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1,000 to incorporate agriculture in their classroom.
Applications are accepted October 4 – November 19, 2021.
Since 2002, University of Illinois Extension and the family of retired Illinois Senator John Maitland have sponsored this grant in his honor.
Click here for details & to apply.
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Virtual Teacher Training
2022-05-04 16:00 - 17:00
Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar, participants will learn more about Illinois’ top crops – corn & soybeans.
Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate.
Register here
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Summer AITC Workshop
2022-06-06 - 2022-06-09
Join us June 6-9 for our 2022 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 (optional/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 $50 for the workshop.
Tuition for 2 hours of Graduate Credit from St. Francis University is $200
(Course #REAL 694 R Agriscience Educator Institute)
Instructors: Carrie Vogel, McLean County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator & Katie Buckley, University of Illinois Extension
Please note: Teachers will be responsible for their own transportation to field trip/tour locations, you can arrange your own carpool if desired
Registration deadline May 31, 2022
Click here to register
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Grants Available From Illinois Ag in the Classroom
2022-09-16 08:00 - 2022-10-14 17:00
The deadline is approaching for two grant opportunities available from Illinois Ag in the Classroom. The first is a $250 Book Grant and the second is a $300 Project Grant. The application deadline for both grants is Friday, October 14, 2022. Winning teacher will be notified via email on or before November 11, 2022.
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USDA Future Scientists Program
2022-09-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Normal Theater, 209 West North Street, Normal, IL, 61761, United States
Free after-school program at the Normal Theater featuring Dr. Craig Wilson, the Director of the USDA Future Scientists Program. This interactive presentation about the exciting world of science and agriculture is sure to inspire students to want to learn more about how science and agriculture intersect in amazing ways every day.
The presentation is free to attend, but reservations are required.
Register here
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Ag Science Grant Deadline
2023-02-15
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 or submit your own idea!
Check out the kit list!
Application deadline is Feb. 15, 2023.
Apply Now.
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Summer AITC Workshop
2023-05-30 - 2023-06-02
Join us May 30 – June 2 for for days of field trips, hands-on activities & FREE STEM resources for your classroom at our 2023 Summer Ag in the Classroom Workshop!
Cost is $50/teacher & includes snacks, some lunches & 30 PDCHs.
2 Graduate Credit hours available through University of St. Francis (optional/additional $200 fee)
Course #REAL 694 Agriscience Educator Institute
Registration deadline May 15, 2023
Click here to register
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Ag History Bus Tour
2023-06-24 08:00 - 12:30
Explore McLean County’s agricultural roots with a morning bus tour lead by local ag historian, Don Meyer, Sat., June 24. Teachers can earn 4 PDCHs courtesy of University of Illinois Extension Livingston-McLean-Woodford Unit.
Tour participants should meet at the McLean County Farm Bureau building at 8 a.m. and the trip will conclude at about 12:30 p.m.
The cost for McLean County Farm Bureau members is $25 per person and non-members is $35 per person. Breakfast pastries and coffee will be available at 7:45 a.m. Bottled water will be available on the bus.
The narrated tour will primarily be on the bus, with one or two brief stops and minimal walking.
The tour will feature sites in southwestern McLean County in and around Stanford, Danvers, McLean and Funk’s Grove including:

A tile factory site
Cracker Jack crib
Moore’s Mill
Ghost Towns
Funk’s Grove church & cemetery & much more!

A minimum of 30 participants must be registered by June 15 for the tour to be held.
Click here to register
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Maitland & Holder Grant Application Deadlines
2023-10-15
Check out 2 grant opportunities available through University of Illinois Extension McLean County:
John Maitland Agriculture Awareness Grant – Up to $1,000 for agriculture-related lesson resources & materials – Get details & apply
George E. Holder Agriculture Awareness Grant – UP to $1,000 for garden related school projects – Get details & apply
Deadline for both applications is Oct. 15, 2023.
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IL AITC Book & Project Grant Application Deadline
2023-10-20
IL Ag in the Classroom Book grants are for up to $250 to purchase select titles for your classroom: Get details
IL Ag in the Classroom Project grants are for up to $300 to implement ag-related lessons in your classroom. Get details
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Ag Science Grant Application Deadline
2023-10-31
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 or submit your own idea!
Check out the grant guidelines & suggested kits!
Application deadline is Oct. 31, 2023.
Apply Now.
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