Sign-Up for 2023 Literacy Project
Free program for preK-5th grade students.
The Colorado Literacy Project is a way to bring agriculture into the classroom while reinforcing reading comprehension and other academic standards. Farmers and ranchers across Colorado visit classrooms - either in-person or virtually - to read a book to the students. They answer questions, complete an activity, and talk about their connection to agriculture. The class keeps the book!
The book for 2023 is another NEW book featuring a real Colorado family. The Woolly Way is a multi-generational family story of sheep grazing in a Colorado forest. The book was written by Rachel Gabel and illustrated by Liz Banman-Munsterteiger. Set in Meeker, Colorado and the White River National Forest, The Woolly Way tells of the role sheep and shepherds have played in Colorado, historically to present-day, including cultural and land management contributions. The Literacy Project runs from mid-January through May.
To participate in the Literacy Project and receive a copy of this book for your class, sign-up today at: https://forms.gle/Vc3KVSxNHw2LXkFt5. Educational resources will be provided that connect to Colorado Academic Standards for Reading, Social Studies, and Science.
If you'd like to volunteer to bring this Literacy Project to Colorado classrooms, please email Lucee Church, Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) education program coordinator.
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The Colorado Reader is a FREE educational, eight-page student activity newspaper geared towards upper elementary students. They are sent in classroom sets of 30 copies with an educational guide and additional student activities. Topics for the 2022-2023 school year include: potatoes, dairy and dairy processing, beef cattle, and water.
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Ag Badge Debut
The AgBadging Field Guide provides students in grade 3-5 with an opportunity to learn about agriculture and earn badges in five themes— Agriculture & the Environment, Plants & Animals, Food & Health, Technology & Engineering, and Geography & Culture. Students choose three milestones/activities to complete in each theme. After students complete three milestones in a theme, they earn a theme badge. The AgBadge Field Guide (68 pages) is now available at agbadging.agclassroom.org as a free download or for purchase as printed copies.
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Resource Roundup
Del Monte Foods, a North American food production and distribution company, has continued its support of National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization and teachers' use of fruit and vegetable lessons from the Curriculum Matrix. The themes of Harvest and Holiday Traditions are great opportunities to utilize fruit and vegetables as a context for learning.
With the help of comedian Charlie Behrens, Pivot Bio has developed a series of educational videos focusing on the agricultural industry in different states. You can take a look at the videos here: www.pivotbio.com/ag-states.
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November Featured Resources |
Check out these lesson plans and resources from the National Agriculture Curriculum Matrix.
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The Journey 2050 program is a unique combination of lesson plans and an educational gaming platform. The seven-level game and program meets educational standards for science, geography, social studies, STEM, career and technical education and agriculture classes. Lesson topics include: sustainability, soil, water, economy, geography, culture, careers, agriculture technology and project-based learning. It is geared to grades 6-12, is free of charge and is compatible on all devices.
Virtual Guest Speaker Presentation and Classroom Kit
Book a virtual guest speaker presentation to receive a FREE classroom kit. Quantities are limited. What is in the kit? The kit contains materials for THREE hands-on activities for 30 students.
- 30 compostable cups/lids
- 30 compostable straws
- 6 Sharpie markers to draw lines on the cup (the cups are still compostable after being marked)
- 300 sunflower microgreen seeds (10 per cup)
- 6 flexible cutting boards and pairing knives
- $20 gift card to purchase apples
- Barrel/Nutrients Poster (a teacher gift)
- Instructions for activities
- Media card highlighting the remaining levels in the program and providing student action ideas
- Colorado Curriculum Connections page
- Farmers 2050 promo card
For questions or to book a guest speaker presentation, visit Journey2050.com or email Lucee Church, Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) education program coordinator. |
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Agriculture Cares - Subscribe and Give Back
Attention Colorado farming friends: Subscribe to High Plains Journal now through December 31, and 25% of your subscription costs will be donated to the Colorado Foundation for Agriculture. Make sure to select Agriculture in the Classroom at checkout. Get started here > bit.ly/3MahwOO
Learn more about the High Plains Journal at hpj.com.
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Ways you can support Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom |
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Link your King Soopers/City Market loyalty card and support the Colorado Foundation for Agriculture every time you shop. Visit the King Soopers Community Rewards page to sign up for this free program. |
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You Shop. Amazon Gives. Every time you shop, AmazonSmile donates to the Colorado Foundation for Agriculture. |
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The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture is a 501(c)3 nonprofit education corporation. Our mission is connecting Colorado educators and students to their food, fiber, fuel, and natural resources through the Agriculture in the Classroom® program.
You can support our efforts to advance agricultural literacy by making your tax-deductible gift today at https://bit.ly/givecfa.
Giving is not just about making a donation.
It's about making a difference!
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Thank You Sponsors!
Listed below are sponsors at the Champion of Education and Honor Roll levels.
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Colorado Foundation for Agriculture | 970-818-3308 | GrowingYourFuture.com |
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10343 Federal Blvd Unit J Box 224, Westminster, CO 80260 |
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