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Newton, Inertia, and High School Students
Whether you know it or not, you prove Newton's First Law of Motion every day. I've seen post after post in various places about teachers (not just Ag teachers) that... -
2 Main Reasons Ag Teachers Have Conflict at School
It's bound to happen now and again. Something went down on your watch and the "Suits" weren't privy to it, and now they want to talk. Or, a bright idea... -
What to do with Surplus Perkins Funds
If you laughed when you read the title, then you're right there with me. That's not a problem I encountered very often, but from time to time I hear of... -
Stuck in a Teaching Rut? Say Butt Flowers
Let's face it, from time to time everyone needs a fresh perspective on their job and teachers are no different. When you can recite the lecture without notes and can... -
11 Steps to Prepare for Your Fall Plug Arrival in Your Greenhouse
I pulled the following information from an email sent from Dr. Teri Hamlin a few years back. She's a former North Region horticulture teacher in Georgia. Take a few minutes... -
How to Become Proficient in Ag Mechanics
For most every Ag teacher you come out of college proficient in one area of Agriculture. For me it was Forestry/Plant Science and for Alicia it was Animal/Dairy Science. So when Alicia was called on to teach an Intro to Ag Mechanics class panic set it. -
3 Areas of the Greenhouse That Need to be Ready Before School Starts
I pulled the following information from an email sent from Dr. Teri Hamlin a few years back. She's a former North Region horticulture teacher in Georgia. Start work now to... -
Ag Mechanics Desktop Electrical Wiring Station Setup
If you don't have a shop or you aren't ready to drag all your students out there just for a few days of electrical wiring then create these desktop wiring stations and keep your class in the classroom. The short video below goes over a few detail how you can setup these stations for your chapter.
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Why a Drainage Ditch is a Great Ag Science Lesson
It may not look like much, but that silty ditch is jam packed with learning for your students. Topics covering soil science, wildlife management, agriscience, and agronomy all have some... -
Beef Breeds Memory Game and More Activities to Go With It
A teacher can review and lecture until they are blue in the face, but once the student becomes engaged in learning that's when the magic happens. So convey the information... -
Fantastic Alternative Assessment Idea for Labs and Shop Activities
The likelihood of a teacher standing and watching each student perform a skill in class is negligible but everyone still needs to be assessed . Anna Bates the Advisor at... -
Cafeteria Trays can Save You Some Headaches In the Classroom
From organizing tools, lab supplies, lab equipment, and even specimens cafeteria trays can simplify your life as a great organization tool. What subjects will benefit from having these trays on...
