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Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom

Programs & events

Professional Development

MAITC leads professional development workshops for K-12 teachers, pre-service teachers, agriculture producers, and volunteers at colleges and conferences around the state every year.

Workshop

After School PD with MAITC

Workshop
Global Food Security in the Classroom
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

What: Calling all teachers of students grades 9-12! Join Jessica Blosberg (Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Resource Specialist), Mary Buschette (MN Youth Institute Coordinator), and a fellow Minnesota high school teacher to learn about how to bring global awareness, discussion around issues in fighting hunger, and knowledge of agriculture to your students. We will explore (free!) lesson plans from Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, and hear about (free!) opportunities for students through the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF) and Minnesota Youth Institute. All three hosts bring personal knowledge of the many opportunities available to students, such research fellowships, internships, and more. We invite you to be a part of bringing global and Minnesota agriculture to your classroom. Join the webinar as we show you step-by-step how to inspire your students to join the fight against hunger around the world.

Customized Workshops

Customized workshops provide opportunities to gain resources and ideas for embedding authentic agricultural examples within science, social studies, math, language arts and health/nutrition curricula. Contact MAITC staff to request a in-person or virtual workshop for your group.

Workshops can be customized to fit your needs. Sample options include:

  • One-four hour workshop during an in-service day
  • 30-60 minute Interaction with a focused group such as grade-level team, PLC, etc.
  • 15-20 minute presentation during faculty meeting

The typical workshop format includes whole group activities, hands-on experience with lessons and curricula and sharing samples of our free educational resources. MN Ag in the Classroom Education Specialists share academic standards-based, ag focused activities throughout the workshop.