STEM and Inquiry in Agriculture
Fun, hands-on activities to get students thinking and problem solving by carrying out STEM and inquiry challenges with connections to agriculture.
Gift an Ag-Themed Book this Holiday Season!
Looking for last-minute gift ideas? Consider these ag and food books recommended by IAITC.
Check out the annual holiday book recommendations from Kevin Daugherty, Education Director of Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom. These ag- and food-themed books are sure to be new favorites for the kids on your shopping list!
Read more about these recommendations at FarmWeekNow.
Everything Earth Day: Earth Day & Sustainability Resources
As the weather warms into spring, many teachers and students are antsy to start getting back outside during the school day. Over 95% of primary and secondary schools across the country do just that on April 22nd each year - Earth Day! This month on the blog, we will highlight our favorite Earth Day and Sustainability activities that you can use to help you celebrate.
March at the Market: Gardening and Farmers Market Resources
Spring has officially sprung and farmers all over Illinois are gearing up for the 2024 gardening and farmers market season! This month on the blog, we will help your students warm up with our favorite farmers market, gardening, and specialty crop resources.