fostering an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the food and fiber system

Fostering an awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the food and fiber system

New York Agriculture in the Classroom

Food, Land and People State Affiliatewww.agclassroom.org/ny

Introduction

Have You Ever?

The Problem

• 4 generations removed from the farm• 20% of the workforce involved in

agriculture• Students not being prepared for

agricultural careers

Buzzy, Buzzy Bee

Lesson #1

• National non-profit organization whose educational materials, Resources for Learning, have reached millions of students in the U.S.

• Established in 1988

About Food, Land & People

www.foodlandpeople.org

FLP's mission is to develop citizens literate about the relationships between agriculture, the environment, and human populations.

FLP Mission

Project Food, Land and People

• Developed and tested by educators from around the country

• Resources for pre-K to 12th grade

• 60 lessons for hands-on learning, critical thinking, and easy integration with existing curricula

Resources for Learning

Aligned to NYS & Common Core Learning Standards

Lesson Format

Lesson Format

Lesson Format

Lesson Format

Go, Go H2O

Lesson #2

Surface Irrigation

Sprinkler Irrigation

Drip Irrigation

Lesson #2

Surface Irrigation

Sprinkler Irrigation

Drip Irrigation

Lunch

Regrouping at 12:30 pm

Break

Perc Through the Pores

Lesson #3

Be Label Able

Lesson #4

Grocery Store Problem Solving

Lesson #5

Curriculum Integration

Planning

NYAITC Opportunities

Teacher of the Year

• Nominate teachers who are integrating agriculture into their curriculum

• Winners will be awarded with an expense paid opportunity to attend the National Ag in the Classroom Conference

• Applications due October 17, 2014

NYAITC Opportunities

Kids Growing Food Mini Grant

• $500 available for schools• Any & all types of garden projects will

be considered• Applications due November 14, 2014

NYAITC Opportunities

Agricultural Literacy Week

• March 16-20, 2015• Weaving the Rainbow by George Ella

Lyon• 51,000 students read to annually

NYAITC Opportunities

I Love New York AgricultureArt & Writing Contest

• Entries due April 2015

Questions?

www.agclassroom.org/ny

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