March 20, 2015
Few students get excited when you announce that the class is going to learn directional terminology. Relying on PowerPoints and lecture will just take all the fun out of an interesting subject. This lesson can be very memorable if you mix things up and get those students actively learning the subject matter.
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February 20, 2015
The impact that water wells have on agriculture and residential life is quite substantial. Students should be aware of where this water comes from, how it is used or misused, and how vital this resource is.
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February 16, 2015
It seems every Ag teacher I know has been "given" a new class to teach that is not only out of their comfort zone, but totally out in left field from their realm of knowledge. Once you make it through the initial 5 stages of loss and grief, or at least most of the way usually after Denial and Anger subside, then step up and use this guide to organize your thoughts and make the course you would want to teach.
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