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New York Agriculture in the Classroom | June 2021
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Important Dates:
June 28- July 1- National
Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
June 30- Christina Sue Lija Resource Grants Due
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Schoolyard Sugaring Contest Winners Announced!
New York Agriculture in the Classroom and the New York State Maple Foundation are pleased to announce the winners of the fourth annual Schoolyard Sugaring Maple Syrup Contest. In this contest, students and teachers were exposed to the time, patience, and science it takes to turn sap into syrup by participating in every step of the maple syrup production process from tapping the trees to bottling the syrup. Over 55 entries in three divisions were submitted for judging by a panel of maple producers and experts. To view the winners and see the winning photographs, visit our website .
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New York Agriculture in the Classroom and View Arts are excited to invite students, teachers, parents, communities, and the general public to experience the artwork of twenty-six New York students in the "Schoolyard Sugaring Maple Contest Photography Exhibit". The exhibit will run from May 14 until June 20, 2021 and will display select student submissions from all 26 selected photographers.
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Christina Sue Lilja Resource Grants
Christina Sue Lilja Resource Grants (formerly known as White-Reinhardt Resource Grants) are made possible by the CSL Foundation. The CSL Foundation was established to carry on late American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture (AFBFA) director Christy Lilja's beliefs of helping others in need and to continue to advocate for educating K-12 teachers and students about the importance of agriculture. The purpose of these grants is to provide funds to educators to enable them to purchase accurate agricultural literacy materials from the AFBFA store for use in their classrooms. By providing this grant, AFBFA hopes to help students gain access to more accurate information about agriculture.
All educators are welcome to apply. Applications are due by June 30, 2021. For more information and to apply for this scholarship visit the AFBFA website.
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Freshest Fruits
Students will learn about where fruits grow and their nutritional value by completing an activity to observe the size, shape, texture, and seeds of various fruits in this lesson for grades K-2.
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Using tomatoes as a theme, the students will practice their math and science skills of estimating, measuring, counting, graphing and sequencing in this lesson.
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Energy's Journey from Farm to You
In this lesson students will discover how plants use energy from the sun to change air and water into matter needed for growth. Using dairy cows as an example, students investigate how animals obtain energy from the plants they eat to produce milk for human consumption. Further exploration is facilitated by a live virtual visit to a dairy farm or the option of viewing a pre-recorded virtual dairy farm tour.
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A "Sour" Subject
In this lesson students will learn about the growth and production of citrus fruits and participate in an activity where they use skills of observation and mathematical computation to compare and contrast grapefruits and lemons.
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A Recipe for Genetics: Selective Breeding and Transgenics
In this lesson students will identify technologies that have changed the way humans affect the inheritance of desired traits in organisms; compare and contrast selective breeding methods to genetic engineering techniques; and analyze data to determine the best solution for cultivating selected desired traits in organisms.
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Students investigate the effects of added soil nutrients on water quality, perform chemical and physical tests on water samples, collect and identify macroinvertebrates from a freshwater system and compare physical, chemical and biological factors of an aquatic ecosystem to determine water health in this lesson.
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Photoperiod Phenomena
Students will understand how photoperiodism impacts plants and animals in the environment and learn how egg farms use this science to manage the production of eggs by their hens. This lesson is available for grades 6-8 and 9-12.
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Pig Power: Creating Biogas and Renewable Energy
After exploring the science of energy and energy conversion, students will evaluate some environmental impacts of hog farming and explore technologies that minimize negative human impact by creating biogas energy from animal waste in this lesson.
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Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood
Harlem Grown tells the inspiring story of how one man made a big difference in a neighborhood. After seeing how restless they were and their lack of healthy food options, Tony Hillery invited students from an underfunded school to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional farm. By getting their hands dirty, these kids turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration. Five years later, the kids and their parents, with the support of the Harlem Grown staff, grow thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables a year. All of it is given to the kids and their families.
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Bea's Bees
Beatrix discovers a wild bumblebee nest on her way home from school and finds herself drawn to their busy world. When her bees mysteriously disappear, Bea hatches a plan to bring them back. Can Bea inspire her school and community to save the bees? Bees provide us with valuable resources, and some types of bees are in danger of disappearing forever. But ordinary people (and kids!) can help save them. Filled with fascinating facts about bumblebees and ideas to help preserve their environment, Bea's Bees encourages kids to help protect bees and other pollinators.
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How to Grow a Monster
Last year, Gabe's mom grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness! Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Gardening and includes explanatory sidebars and a gardening-related activity for young makers to try themselves.
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