DeWitt-Piatt Ag in the Classroom

01/03/2022

A whole lesson plan on horses! We have some horse Ag Mags on hand too.

You will 'stirrup' the fun with this week's lesson! There are over 300 breeds of horses and ponies in the world today, all of which have a variety of colors and markings! Try out our "Paper Bag Horse" activity and learn more about horses and their facial markings!

Find the lesson plan and more resources here: https://iaitc.co/JanuaryHorse

10/08/2021

Did you know October is National Popcorn popping month! Check out this video all about popcorn from the cob to pop!

Freshly popped popcorn is fun for the whole family to make! Shell it off the cob and throw it in a bag or a pan over the stove to pop it!

10/04/2021

Check out this fabulous idea for your classroom! We have pumpkin Ag Mags! Let us know if you need one.

In October, we're learning more about pumpkins! You may already know that Illinois is home to the Pumpkin Capital of the World! That's right-Morton, Illinois in Tazwell County grows the most pumpkins in the United States. In fact, 85% of the world's canned pumpkin is processed right at the Libby's Plant in Morton!

And while a large percentage of the pumpkins grown in Illinois are for processing, there are many U-pick pumpkin patches around! But how do farmers get the pumpkins from the field to the front of the patch? Have students design a pumpkin catapult that will help them easily get their pumpkins into the wagon for transportation!

Find the lesson plan and more resources here: https://iaitc.co/october2021

Find a local pumpkin patch with the Illinois Specialty Growers Association interactive map: https://www.specialtygrowers.org/shoplocal

09/27/2021

Don't forget, grants are due October 15th! There is still time to apply!

It's not too late for teachers to sign up for our two grant opportunities for the upcoming school year! We're even offering a Get-a-Grant Workshop on Thursday, August 5 to share ideas from past recipients, lesson inspirations, and grant application tips and tricks.
Sign up for the Get-a-Grant Workshop: https://iaitc.co/getagrant
Apply for the Book Grant: https://iaitc.co/bookgrants
Apply for the Project Grant: https://iaitc.co/projectgrants

09/07/2021

Check this out!

Illinois Pork Producers Association teamed up with the LEAP Foundation to bring a pig farm to YOUR CLASSROOM! That's right - a FREE virtual farm tour is coming to you in October.
Dates you can register for:
Monday, 10/18/21 @ 10:00 AM
Tuesday, 10/19/21 @ 2:00 PM

Please tag an elementary teacher friend to share this opportunity with them! Registration includes pre and post lesson planning materials to boost your tour experience!

Register Here: https://bit.ly/3l3BY6U

09/01/2021

Our monthly Ag-in-the-Classroom Newsletter is out! Welcome Heather, and see what's coming to a classroom near you!

08/30/2021

We will continue to offer teacher training throughout the school year in our bi-monthly After School S.N.A.C.K. presentation. Every other month we will Share New Agricultural Content and Knowledge in a virtual format for teachers as professional development. Teachers can sign up for these professional development opportunities at https://iaitc.co/SNACK1.

Students and teachers can count on Ag in the Classroom as they return to the classroom.

06/11/2021

We're looking for someone to join the Piatt County Farm Bureau as the Piatt & DeWitt County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator! If you or someone you know has an interest in agriculture and teaching children we would love to talk to you!
If you are interested in applying please send your cover letter & resume to Baley at [email protected]
Want to learn more? Here is the job posting. https://www.piattcountyfarmbureau.com/project-1

03/22/2021

Happy National Agriculture Week! What exactly is agriculture? Well it sure is a lot! Check out the video from American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture to learn what agriculture is!

What does agriculture mean? This short kid-friendly video explains what agriculture is all about!

02/11/2021

Attention 3rd grade teachers and parents of 3rd graders... check out this awesome FREE program! There are more and more schools with garden programs so we know this will be welcomed. And if that's not happening at your school, this might be just the thing to motivate and start a program! Tag a school or teacher who will benefit from the info, or share this with them in a DM.

3rd Grade Teachers ... check out this free program 🤩 Bonnie Plants invites you and your students to get outside and get growing!
.. will it be one of your students who grows the best colossal cabbage in the state!? 🌱

➡️Register here by March 1st: bonniecabbageprogram.com

⭐️Tag your 3rd grade teacher friends so they don't miss out on this opportunity! ⭐️

02/09/2021

February 9th is National Pizza Day. The world's largest pizza ever made was made with 19,800 pounds of flour, 10,000 pounds of tomato sauce, and 8,800 pounds of mozzarella cheese.