Dear Educator:
Journey 2050 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.
We're here to help!
If you need assistance using Journey 2050, we are happy to offer any guidance and support that you may need.
- We can provide you with an overview of Journey 2050 and guide you through the online experience.
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Book a Virtual Guest Speaker experience and receive a free classroom kit! Classroom kit includes supplies for 30 students to complete 3 activities. Kit quantities are limited.
- We can explain the supplementary activities to the online curriculum. There are seven lesson plans and extended learning opportunities to learn more.
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This link will take you to the Journey 2050 Educator Framework detailing how each lesson of Journey 2050 fits with Colorado academic and AFNR standards.
- We also have agricultural experts available to answer any questions the students have.
For questions or to book a guest speaker presentation, email Lucee Church, Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) education program coordinator.
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Virtual Guest Speaker Presentation and Classroom Kit
- 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
- Farmers 2050 promo card
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Play Farmers 2050
Farmers 2050 (www.Farmers2050.com) developed by Nutrien Ltd. as a continuation of Journey 2050 is a free, real-life farming game that lets players experience the many aspects of farming. Players learn to plant, cultivate and harvest a variety of crops. In addition, they craft, buy, sell and trade goods learning how their choices impact global sustainability.
When players reach level 5, they can join or start a team to compete in the Global Event. The Global Event challenges frequently occur in the game, inviting teams to participate. Each Global Event focuses on one or more of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. On occasion, Global Events feature real-life donations, programs, and events.
We invite you to join our team and play for a chance to win a donation to the Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom program. The winning team will receive a $1,000 donation! The highest-ranking team will be selected Friday, January 6 at 5 Pm EST. and be announced the following week.
Ready to play and compete? Follow these steps:
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Download Farmers 2050 from the App Store or Google Play.
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Play to level 5 and select the "REAL-LIFE PROGRAM: National Agriculture in the Classroom" event in the Global Events and begin competing!
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Join the Colorado Ag in the Classroom team. We can have up to 50 team members per team. The more active team members we have, the better our chances of winning.
- Invite others to join our team! Spread the word, anyone can play!! If our team is full, create another team making sure to use "Colorado" in the team name.
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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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Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom
10343 Federal Blvd Unit J Box 224
Westminster, CO 80260
970-818-3308
www.GrowingYourFuture.com
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