Archived Events from 2022
When: Thurs, September 15th at 4pm Central
Length: 1 hour
In this web seminar, participants will explore an agricultural phenomenon in-depth. The Center will introduce one elementary, one middle school, and one high school phenomenon as participants learn how phenomenon can drive student sense-making. Participants will leverage this knowledge to take phenomena beyond the “hook”.
Archived From: Aug 11, 2022
Length: 1 hour
We all have an agricultural identity. We all have a relationship with food. Explore how The Center attends to relevancy in their science materials and professional learning experiences. Learn how agriculture can be leveraged in science education to promote student engagement and agency as we explore concepts that lead us all toward a more sustainable and food secure future.
Archived From: Aug 4, 2022
Length: 4 hour
Designed to address Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), we are bringing you a Livestream Event focused on leveraging agriculture to increase relevancy and authenticity of content in your classroom. Join us as we explore phenomena through the lens of sustainability, while discovering techniques and ideas to drive student sense-making and problem solving. Our panelist will include scientists, researchers, and post-secondary educators who are revolutionizing how we sustainably create a better world. You will gain a deep understanding and perspective that not only brings unique content to your classroom, but also brings clarity to the idea of innovative solutions to the global problems through sound and intentional research.
TJ Mckenna
Boston Universityt
Dr. Shannon Washburn
Ohio State University
Karen Launchbaugh
University of Idaho
Archived From: Jun 23, 2022
Length: 4 hour
While you’re building the foundations for science in your classroom, your students are wondering how to connect that with their futures. Join us as we explore classroom strategies that will bring excitement and awareness to students preparing for college and careers in the sciences.
Hear from professionals in the agricultural industry who are actively seeking young scientists for career placement as they further their own missions of sustainably creating a better future for our world. After spending time with us at this Livestream Event, you will have actionable and effective career engagement tactics to leverage in your classroom, clear career pathways for student exploration, and an understanding of the critical skills and training students need for futures in agri-science.
Archived From: May 19th, 2022
Length: 1 hour
Join educators from across the nation in free livestream events which explore agriculture as a real-world lens for science education. These remote learning opportunities will bring field experts into a virtual classroom to explore anchoring phenomena based on their experiences. The events will offer valuable insight on how educators can help students draw connections across disciplines and grade levels through storylines related to the world of agriculture and food production.
Archived from: April 28th, 2022
Length: 1 hour
What is the Food and Agricultural Center for Science Education? What materials do they offer? What professional learning opportunities do they offer? Join us for a tour of “Science through the lens agriculture!” Learn how Food and Agricultural Center for Science Education works to develop materials, events, and support systems to support teachers in implementing the NGSS – through the lens of agriculture. Leave with free open-source materials ready for immediate classroom implementation.
