Spring Conference

Growing Minds Through Mass Ag in the Classroom

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Workshops Preview

9:30-10:30: Workshop Session 1

• Evelyn Golden: Gardening in the Classroom: Growing Minds with Green Practices
• Sharon Nist/Christie Higginbottom: Botany on the Plate
• Traci McCubbin, Emily Johnson, Kirstie Beaton: Building Community and Connections Through Farming for Ages 0-100+
• Zoraia De Jesus Barros: How to Grow the Ethnic Crops of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Others
• Dianna Provencher: The Basic Importance of the Honey Bees and Natural Pollinators

10:45-11:45: Workshop Session 2

• Rebecca Cohen: Integrating Montessori Science Lessons/Materials into Animal Biology Studies
• Julie Raymond: Beyond Veggies: How Growing Flowers Enriches Student Learning
• Tina Bemis: September to May Gardening in Your Classroom
• Jen Keaney and Beth Cogoli: Adaptations in the Garden

1:00-2:00: Workshop Session 3

• Evelyn Golden: Cultivating Curiosity: Integrating Agriculture into Any Curriculum
• Jocelyn Demuth: Teaching Science Through Native Plants: Free Curriculum!
• Katy Riley: All About Composting in the Classroom
• Kelly DeMolles: Engaging Students with Real-World Agricultural Challenges: A PBL Workshop

2:15-3:15: Workshop Session 4

• Mel Gadd: What's the Buzz?
• Whitney Hagins: Determining the Genetics of a Ca$h Cow
• ML Altobelli: Working with Raised Beds in a School Setting
• Mathew Nolls: Hydroponics in the Classroom

Interested in presenting, sponsoring, or exhibiting at the conference? Please contact JoAnnMossman