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