McLean County Ag in the Classroom

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.
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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.
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