Science Through
the Lens of Agriculture

LOUISVILLE & LEXINGTON, KY
JULY 16-19, 2024

On The Farm STEM is an all expenses-paid professional development and immersive learning program for science educators. This experience will showcase food, agriculture, and beef production as meaningful contexts for science teaching and learning that will inspire today’s students, our next generation of scientists and citizens, to take action and feel empowered to use food and agriculture to improve society.

Participants will discover agricultural phenomena that can be used for classroom learning experiences, engage with industry experts, see modeling of NGSS design principles, and witness firsthand how agriculture and food contexts can increase the relevancy and authenticity of content in science classrooms.

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What to Expect

Hands-on experiential learning with experts in agriculture science and beef production during a 4-day, in-the-field experience in the Louisville, KY area July 16-19, 2024.
Accommodations during the event – hotel accommodations, transportation and meals included in the event
Travel Expense Reimbursement for up to $750 to travel to Kentucky (ex: rental car, taxi, flights, mileage, meals during travel)

Blended professional learning format, including asynchronous learning and three virtual webinars
Collaboration & community with a diverse cohort of 30 high school science educators from across the nation
Tools, resources, and inspiration for classroom implementation
Guidance and support from a team of science education facilitators
Up to 40 CEU credits for completing the program

Before the event, participants will engage in two virtual webinars to prepare for the experience. Additionally, asynchronous work focused on both the agriculture industry and NGSS will prepare participants to head to the farm!

Webinar 1
May 22, 2024
5:00-6:30 PM CST
Webinar 2
June 19, 2024
5:00-6:30 PM CST

Attendees will pack their bags and travel to Kentucky for an immersive experience of the agriculture industry & beef cattle production.

In-Person Immersive Event – Louisville, KY area July 16-19, 2024

The OTF STEM cohort will meet to discuss steps and how to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom.

Webinar 3
August 7, 2024
5:00-6:30 PM CST

Frequently Asked Questions

Previous knowledge and experience in agriculture are not required! Come explore and engage in purposeful dialogue to discover real-world applications of education concepts on the farm, food production, and research labs.

The Next Generation Science Standards are the main focal point of this professional development experience. If you are looking for ways to elevate your classroom, integrate new context for student relevancy and use less time to find great resources, this experience is for you!

If you are a STEM coordinator or coach at a district or university, work in an education leadership role, this event may be a great fit. If you work at a children’s museum, outdoor learning center, or other education effort outside the classroom, and are working to incorporate NGSS, please consider applying!

If selected, you are expected to attend the three webinars, a four-day three-night immersive event and complete the pre and post work as needed.