Ag in the Classroom
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The mission of the West Virginia Ag in the Classroom Program is to enhance agriculture literacy by supporting teachers and providing them with fun, interactive lessons and activities that enhance their classroom instruction in math, science, social studies, nutrition and literature using realistic agricultural examples. A collaboration of the USDA and WVU Extension, these programs introduce teachers and students to horticulture, livestock, wildlife and so much more in order to help them become more educated consumers.
Current programs include in-school 4-H clubs, fairs, learning labs and school gardens, as well as workshops and presentations by local experts. Dozens of activities and lessons are also provided to teachers covering all phases of agriculture. Some examples are identifying wildlife tracks, making butter or cheese, determining where byproducts come from, the biology of how a seed grows, career development and even how Dr. Seuss can be used to teach agriculture. Teachers can also take part in the action. The Summer Agricultural Institute is a two-day workshop in which educators receive training and materials to incorporate agriculture into their daily classroom activities. Many of the lessons are tailored to the West Virginia Content Standards and Objectives—all are kid approved!
If you are interested in finding out how you can incorporate ag in the classroom activities into your school program, contact your local WVU Extension office today.
The Agriculture in the Classroom program is coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Its goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society so that they may become stewards who support wise agricultural policies.
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