PD Scholarship - Classroom Author Visit - Essay Contest - Teacher Feature

<February 2025>

A montly newsletter for educators and volunteers of Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom

Love is in the air...and so are an abundance of opportunities from Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom!

In this issue...

• February Free Lessons Listing
• STEM Challenges, Mentorship and Books- February Teacher Feature
• FREE Virtual Author Book Reading - February 18
• Apply for a National Conference Scholarship- Applications due March 15
• Celebrate National Ag Day with Tree-Mendous Resources

February FREE Lessons Listing

Explore these featured FREE lessons and more as we focus on Food and Farms this month!  

🚜 What is a Farm? (Grades K-2)

🐟 Aquaculture Adventures (Grades 3-5)

🔬 Food Scientist for a Day (Grades 6-8)

🚢 Tracking the Agricultural Supply Chain (Grades 9-12)

Find FREE lessons, activities, book suggestions for every day and every month on the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom website.

Teacher Feature: Moo'ving Toward the Classroom

The journey to teaching has not been a straight and narrow path for 7th grade science teacher, Mary Cooper. For the past 18 years, Mary has worked to bring STEM, agriculture and life lessons to her students at St. Mary School in Richland Center. Learn how she is building STEM Challenges and mentorship opportunities to her school.

Learn more about Mrs. Cooper

Wisconsin Author to Visit WI & MN Classrooms

Claim your FREE spot with Wisconsin author, Lisl Detlefesen. Virtual programs will start right at 10 a.m. to allow time for the story and LOTS of questions from classrooms who join this special event!

Register

Attend the 2025 National AITC Conference

Scholarship Applications due March 15, 2025

Educators from around the country are making plans to attend the 2025 National AITC Conference in Minneapolis, MN - June 23-26 and Wisconsin AITC wants to bring YOU!  Apply for a Wisconsin AITC Scholarship which includes conference registration and hotel lodging for four nights. Don't miss out - applications open Monday, February 18.

Learn More and Apply 

Essay Contest Entries Due April 15

Make plans to celebrate National Agriculture Day on March 18 by exploring Wisconsin's TREE-mendous Agriculture!  

Find lesson ideas, contest guide, rules, prizes and more and get ready to Grow your 4th and 5th grade students' writing with Wisconsin Agriculture!

Explore the Contest