New Hampshire Teachers Attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
Seven educators from New Hampshire recently traveled to the National Agriculture in the Classroom
Conference in Portland, Maine. Some of the activities included hands-on workshops, field trips, awards ceremonies and keynote speakers. Becky Carney, our 2018 Teacher of the Year from Seabrook Elementary commented that "this year's AITC conference was one of the best conferences I have ever attended. I came home full of ideas to help my students learn core subject areas like reading, math and science, while learning about agriculture."
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Debbi and Deb, Coordinators
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Hannah White, Woodsville Elementary
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The New Hampshire contingent
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Becky Carney, Seabrook Elementary
NHAITC Teacher of the Year receiving her CHS Scholarship
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NHAITC Teacher of the Year Application
Do you or a coworker integrate agriculture into your classroom? Here is an opportunity to recognize an outstanding New Hampshire elementary or secondary school teacher who uses agricultural education materials and/or activities in the classroom to teach core subjects.
The winner will be recognized in the spring at the Granite State Association of FFA Convention and will be submitted to National Agriculture in the Classroom to be considered for the Excellence in Teaching Award. Winners may also be eligible for a registration scholarship at the 2019 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas next June.
Applications
are due November 9, 2018. (if the link to the application form of the online application package does not work, click
here)
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Food, Land & People Workshop
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Food, Land & People is a curriculum resource committed to helping students better understand the interrelationships among agriculture, the environment and people of the world. Join the Merrimack County Conservation District and NH Agriculture in the Classroom for a hands-on workshop exploring some of the science and social studies based Food, Land and People lessons. Participants will try out some of the activities, learn how to update and expand the lessons, plus take the curriculum home with you.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, November 8th at the UNH STEM Discovery Lab in Manchester from 9 to 2. The cost is $25.
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Fifteen K-12 Projects To Be Funded Across Nation
The CHS Foundation is once again offering classroom grants for K-12 teachers with projects such as school gardens, embryology initiatives and other plant and animal projects that use agricultural concepts to teach reading, writing, math, science, social studies and other subjects.
The deadline for the $500 grants is Sept. 15th.
Learn more
N
ational Agriculture in the Classroom Travel Grant
Plan ahead for the 2019 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference and apply for a $1,500 American Farm Bureau Foundation White-Reinhardt grant to help cover expenses. The conference is June 18-21, 2019 in Little Rock, AR.
Application
is due October 15th.
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"Feed a Bee" Offers Funds for Educators
Educators interested in teaching K-12 students about the importance of bees and other pollinators have an opportunity to apply for a 'Feed a Bee' grant. Bayer CropScience is providing $500,000 over the next two years with the goal of funding initiatives in all 50 states to increase food for bees and other pollinators by planting wildflowers and establishing additional forage areas. It's accepting applications until the end of 2018. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, growers, beekeepers, businesses, schools, clubs, gardening groups and governmental agencies. Funding will be distributed in grants of $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000. Proposals submitted by Sept. 15, 2018 will be reviewed and announced in the fourth quarter.
Learn more.
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Learn more about where your eggs come from and how eggs move from the farm to your tables. Educational lesson plans and activity sheets that align with the National Education Standards and educate today’s youth about the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise.
The students will identify the basic needs of plants and fish and engineer, assemble, maintain, and observe a small-scale aquaponics system that meets plant and fish needs.
While many view genetically modified crops as a promising innovation, there is controversy about their use. This lesson provides students with a brief overview of the technology, equipping them with the ability to evaluate the social, environmental, and economic arguments for and against genetically modified crops.
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NHAITC OUT & ABOUT
Belknap School to Farm Day
September 18th
Ramblin' Vewe Farm in Gilford
NEA-NH Conference
October 5th
Bow High School
presenting 2 workshops
NH Science Teachers Conference
October 15th
Mills Falls Landing, Meredith
presenting a maple education workshop
CLASSROOM SUPPORT
Join NAITCO:
National Agriculture in the Classroom
now offers two opportunities to join the organization and show your support of agricultural literacy in K-12 classrooms. For $25, teachers, informal educators and volunteers can join. Student membership is $10.
Learn more and join NAITCO today!
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NH AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM
Phone: (603) 224-1934
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