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Incorporate the rule of 3 into creating a Lesson Plan
This is a follow-up article to "How to plan and prepare for an Ag class you know nothing about". Why apply the rule of 3? Some of the questions I... -
Interactive Ways to Teach Vet Directional Terminology
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. -
Adding Interest to the Vaccination Debate with Students
Vaccinations and their potential side effects has made a lot of news over the last few years. Unfortunately, students of this day and age are far removed from the epidemics... -
An Important Part of Germination Most Teachers Overlook
We all love to teach germination. Get some seeds, plant them in some soil, and wait patiently for them to germinate. A simple, hands-on activity that really illustrates a very... -
Soil Science Extension Activity: How Groundwater Wells Impact Agriculture
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. -
An Easy Way to Incorporate Ag Sales into any Ag Ed class
Let's face it, Ag Sales just doesn't come easy to most of us. I surely didn't for me until I started getting involved in the contest. Now I realize that... -
How To Plan And Prepare For A New Ag Ed Course You Know Nothing About
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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5 Great Agronomy Activities to Extend the Value of Your School Garden
Whether you are just adding an agronomy unit to your Plant Science class or trying to come up with more activities related to Crop and Soil Science, here are a... -
Lab Ideas for Plant Propagation
Plant reproduction is one of the core components of plant science. While there are plenty of resources to provide lecture material, it is sometimes hard to find great lab activities... -
Lab activity: Food Safety - Keep It or Toss It
A recent question about food safety brought up a great idea for an activity. The teacher wanted to find an interesting approach to review some otherwise very bland food safety handling... -
Soil Science activity - dirt crayons (soil for us Ag teachers)
Using a couple of sources I'll quickly review how to take their activity and make it as meaningful for your class and limit the frustrations you always find with an unproven... -
3 Great Animal Science activities that use Play Dough
It's always important to get you students active in the lesson. Sitting and listening just doesn't always make the information stick. As a teacher on a budget, you have to...
