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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