2020 Teach Ag Interactive Notebook (Single Pages)

From the desk of the naae presidentParker Bane 2020 NAAE President Agriculture Teacher Normal Community West High School Normal, Illinois Thank you for taking time to give a little tho

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From the desk of the naae president

Parker Bane

2020 NAAE President

Agriculture Teacher

Normal Community West High School

Normal, Illinois

Thank you for taking time to give a little thought to agriculture, food and natural resources education Information is one of the most powerful forces in our world Given that all people are dependent upon agriculture to provide for their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter, information about the products and practices

of this industry is critically important for consumers and producers Information leads to growth Growth leads to prosperity, and prosperity leads to better lives for us all

Fortunately, our nation has built an effective, evolving, and expanding system of school-based agricultural education to inform future generations of producers and consumers Quality teachers equip students for lucrative and rewarding

careers dealing with plants, animals, natural resources, food products, and

finance Furthermore, they serve as a valuable resource educating consumers about the products they will need to purchase Not only do agricultural educators provide students with technical knowledge, they also conduct programming that develops valuable career skills like interviewing, speaking, and teamwork Most importantly, good teachers build strong relationships with students and make an impact Now, more than ever, we need good teachers.

Throughout their preparation and in the classroom, those teachers need support The National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) is here to help For just pennies a day, members get access to training opportunities, curriculum support, and opportunities to work with other educators from around the world Where will agricultural education take YOU? The possibilities are endless

agricultural education for all NAAE is committed to advancing, in our

create a just and equitable organization is not accidental We intentionally prioritize fostering an inclusive environment that

and supporting programs and policies

that build an organization that values

open communication and is

thank you to our sponsor Partners

The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc., is focused on developing a

new generation of agriculture leaders for life-long success Together, with our partners, we

are igniting innovation and driving excellence in agriculture education, cultivating high-impact

programs for rural youth and accelerating potential for careers in agriculture.

www.chsfoundation.org | Twitter: @CHSTalentScout

Corteva Agriscience seeks to enrich the lives

of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

www.corteva.com | Twitter: @corteva

Growth Energy is the nation’s premier trade association working to advance pro-biofuel policies and expand consumer access to higher blends of ethanol at the gas pump Growth Energy is committed to driving demand for ethanol by empowering consumers with information

on homegrown biofuels and forging strategic partnerships across the

entire biofuels supply chain.

www.growthenergy.com | Twitter: @growthenergy

BASF combines economic success, social responsibility and environmental protection Through science and innovation, BASF enables customers in almost all industries to meet the current and

future needs of society “We create chemistry.”

https://agriculture.basf.us/ | Twitter: @BASFAgProducts

Why teach agriculture?

Every day is exciting and rewarding.

One day you might be in a classroom

or laboratory, the next visiting students

in the field, preparing teams for a FFA

Leadership Development Event, or leading

a community service activity The work is

meaningful, challenging, rewarding, and

ensures the next generation of leaders,

problem solvers, entrepreneurs

and agriculturalists.

“I am an agriculture teacher because I believe it is important to help youth develop a purpose, whether it be for agriculture or other interests I want to help students believe in their abilities the same

way my mentors did for me as a young person.”

- Ms Sayvanna SFabian, Middleburgh Jr./Sr High School in Middleburgh, New York

Ag Teachers Teach by doing - not just telling, Share their passion for agriculture,

Create lessons that are hands-on, Reach students of all abilities and interests through diverse curriculum options and engaging delivery methods,

Work with new and emerging agriculture, food and natural resource technology,

Travel in-state, nationally, and internationally, Make a positive difference in the lives of students, Develop lasting relationships with colleagues across the country.

Classroom/Laboratory Instruction

Leadership (FFA)

Experiential Learning (SAE)

Teach ag day live webcast

Are you following along with the National Teach Ag Day Live Webcast at www.naae.org/teachag? Join along on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to ask questions, participate in the conversation, and learn more about the Best Career Ever! #TeachAg

Before watching the National Teach Ag Day Live Webcast, what did you already know about teaching agriculture as a career choice?

What are some of the responsibilities of an agriculture teacher?

What are the requirements to teach agriculture in your state? Ask your agriculture teacher

or visit www.naae.org/teachag/college.cfm

What is one additional question you have about teaching agriculture?

List three institutions where you can get a degree in agricultural education and be

certified to teach agriculture

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Agriculture Teacher’s Creed

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Agriculture Teacher’s Creed

my personal creed

A creed is a commitment to one’s beliefs and values Use the space below

to come up with your own personal creed Think about what’s important to you What laws or beliefs govern your life? What do you value?

teach ag crossword puzzle

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1 A series of lesson plans that build knowledge

and scaffold student learning

2 The science of agriculture, food and natural

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4 The act of transferring knowledge to others

through various delivery models.

5 The act of leading and inspiring others.

7 The practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for

the growing of crops and the rearing of

animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

10 A variety of thoughts, backgrounds and experiences.

11 Formal or informal checking of knowledge

and understanding.

13 A welcoming and safe practice where all individuals are

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3 Creating equitable experiences and options for all.

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8 A place of learning inside a school building where magic happens.

9 Rock star individual who educates others and makes a difference.

11 Person who serves as a guide (Owl)

12 Making sure everyone gets what they need the way they need it.

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create an ag teacher creature! What does it take to create the ultimate agriculture teacher? What special characteristics does an agriculture teacher possess? Build the perfect agriculture teacher creature Do they have really big ears for listening?

A heart made of gold? Ten hands to help every student? You decide!

Teach Ag Haiku rules to writing a haiku The first line has 5 syllables.

The second line has 7 syllables.

The third line has 5 syllables.

Example:

Teach Ag is the best.

Mentor, motivate students.

Best Career Ever.

MY HAIKU:

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1 CURRICULUM 2 AGRISCIENCE 4 INSTRUCTION 5 LEADERSHIP

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National Association of Agricultural Educators - The professional association in the United States for

agricultural educators NAAE provides its more than 9,000 members with professional networking and development opportunities, professional liability coverage, and extensive awards and

recognition programs.

curriculum for agricultural science education - CASE is an ambitious project started by the National

Council for Agricultural Education in 2007 The project goal is to implement a national curriculum for

secondary agricultural education that provides a high level of educational experiences to enhance the rigor and relevance of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) subject matter

my local cooperative - A collaborative project of NAAE, the CHS Foundation, and the National FFA

Foundation that seeks to advance agriculture cooperatives by raising awareness of the cooperative

business model, showcasing cooperative career opportunities, and highlighting the critical role that

cooperatives play in strengthening agriculture and our local communities.

National teach ag campaign - An initiative led by NAAE to raise awareness of the need to recruit and retain high quality and diverse agriculture teachers, encourage others to consider a career teaching agriculture and celebrate the positive contributions agriculture teachers make in our schools and communities.

National ffa organization - The National FFA Organization is a student leadership organization that makes

a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education Current FFA membership is at an all time high with 760,113 members.

Sae - Supervised Agricultural Experience Students taking agriculture classes develop their own SAE,

in cooperation with their agriculture teacher, to develop entrepreneurship, record keeping and

employment skills.

CdE S and lde S - Career and Leadership Development Events help students develop the abilities to think critically, communicate clearly, and perform effectively in a competitive job market There are more than 30 CDE areas in which students can engage, including Agronomy, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Dairy Cattle Evaluation, Forestry, Parliamentary Procedure, Veterinary Science and Job Interview.

ag ed - Short for agricultural education Used frequently by those directly involved in agricultural education.

stem - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

National FFA Foundation - Secures resources to help FFA members and education-related organizations associated with the National Council for Agricultural Education grow and succeed.

National Council for Agricultural Education - “The Council” serves as a common meeting ground for agricultural education and is comprised of organizations and entities representing students, teachers, teacher educators,state leaders, alumni, industry, and government The Council promotes success for students and teachers who participate in the formal agricultural education instructional programs offered in grades seven through adult throughout the 50 states and three U.S territories.

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• The demand for agriculture teachers continues due to program growth , expansion , retirements and openings

• School districts value the agricultural education model of rigorous STEM based classroom and laboratory instruction,

experiential learning and leadership development.

• The retention rate of agriculture teachers is historically high at nearly 97%

• The conversion rate of agricultural education graduates is at an all-time high of 77%

• New agricultural education majors are predominately Caucasian (87%) and female (74%)

• School districts are hiring a high number of alternatively certified and non-licensed teachers to fill open positions

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Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff

Pinebluff, AR

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA

California State University, Chico

Chico, CA

California State University, Fresno

Fresno, CA

Cal Poly - Pomona

Pomona, CA

Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Colorado State University

Ft Collins, CO

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

Delaware State University

Dover, DE

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, GA

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

Dordt College

Sioux Center, IA

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

Morningside College

Sioux City, IA

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID

Illinois State University

Normal, IL

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale, IL

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL

University of Illinois

Urbana, IL

Huntington University

Huntington, IN

Purdue University

Lafayette, IN

Fort Hayes State University

Hayes, KS

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY

Murray State University

Murray, KY

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Murray State University Murray, KY Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA University of Maryland College Park College Park, MD University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN University of Minnesota - Crookston

Crookston, MN University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

St Paul, MN College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Missouri State University Spring ield, MO Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO University of Missouri Columbia, MO Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS Mississippi State University Starkville, MS Montana State University-Bozeman

Bozeman, MT Appalachian State University Boone, NC Brevard College Brevard, NC North Carolina A&T State University

Greensboro, NC North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC North Dakota State University Fargo, ND University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE University of New Hampshire Durham, NH Eastern New Mexico State University

Portales, NM New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV Cornell University Ithaca, NY

University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE University of New Hampshire Durham, NH Eastern New Mexico State University

Portales, NM New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV Cornell University Ithaca, NY State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY Central State University Wilberforce, OH The Ohio State University Columbus, OH Wilmington College Wilmington, OH Northwestern Oklahoma State

Alva, OK Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Delaware Valley College Doylestown, PA The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Clemson University Clemson, SC South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN University of Tennessee at Martin

Martin, TN Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Texas A&M University College Station, TX Texas A&M University - Commerce

Commerce, TX Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Kingsville, TX Texas State University - San Marcos

San Marcos, TX Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Ferrum College Ferrum, VA Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia Tech University Blacksburg, VA Washington State University Pullman, WA University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, WI University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, WI West Virginia University Morgantown, WV University of Wyoming Laramie, WY South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN University of Tennessee at Martin

Martin, TN Angelo State University San Angelo, TX Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX Texas A&M University College Station, TX Texas A&M University - Commerce

Commerce, TX Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Kingsville, TX Texas State University - San Marcos

San Marcos, TX Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX Utah State University Logan, UT Ferrum College Ferrum, VA Virginia State University Petersburg, VA Virginia Tech University Blacksburg, VA Washington State University Pullman, WA University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Platteville, WI University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, WI West Virginia University Morgantown, WV University of Wyoming Laramie, WY