We need to inspire, educate, and provide more opportunities for the next generation to enter the agroecology workforce. From elementary school to college, we need to foster interest in natural resources, teach the importance of conservation, and provide young people with the requisite tools and pathways to pursue further education or professional opportunities in related education, trade, science, etc. fields.
The goal of the classroom and community engagement resources provided in conjunction with AIM newsletters is to help educators discuss conservation agriculture topics and foster excitement for the future of agroecology with their students. Our plans launch students into discovery and reflection regarding best management practices and producer challenges.
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8b Poster/Photo Contest (Deadline 5/15)
The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts has annual poster and photo contests, plus a Braille and Additional Assist poster categories – contest details
Empowering Actions lesson plan – PDF
Tree Life Cycle activity – PDF
8 Painting With Soils
Soil Health Week – Painting With Soils – lesson plan – PDF or DOCX
7 Community Based Farming
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Community Based Farming – lesson plan – PDF or DOCX
Community Based Farming – PPTX
Community Based Farming – supplement 1 – PDF or DOCX
Community Based Farming – worksheet (pdf)
6 Earth as an Apple
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Earth as an Apple – worksheet (pdf)
Earth as an Apple – worksheet (pptx)
4 + 5 Conservation & Pumpkins
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Conservation & Pumpkins Lesson
Conservation & Pumpkins Stations (pdf)
Conservation & Pumpkins Stations (pptx)
3 Leopold Conservation Award
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Leopold Conservation Award Lesson
Leopold Conservation Award Project Handout Rubric
Leopold Conservation Award Video Handout
1 + 2 Conservation Agriculture
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What is Conservation Agriculture – Example
What is Conservation Agriculture Handout – Rubric
What is Conservation Agriculture – Lesson
