Feeding and Fueling the World: a workshop for science teachers

Apply STEM learning to real-world challenges in this immersive workshop on the science of food production & sustainable fuels
About this Event

This workshop will engage environmental science, agriculture, chemistry, and biology teachers (and biotechnology instructors) in hands-on, phenomena-based lessons focused on integrating the science of modern food production into their classrooms and career technical education programs.

The goals for teacher education will include how to lead students in:

• Testing and discussing human impact on soil & water quality
• Connecting high-tech science careers to classroom learning
• Exploring biotechnology and its scientific basis in agriculture
• Making biofuels from agricultural products for cleaner energy

This 2-Day workshop includes 3 major components:

• interactive professional learning that lets teachers experience the material
• a field trip to experience the application of science in agriculture
• an off-site reception where participants can talk with industry experts to learn more about modern agriculture and its connections to food and fuel production.

All participants are expected to attend every part. Hotel stay and meals will be provided.

The professional learning component explores practical, phenomena-based, NGSS-aligned lessons. Every participant receives $300 worth of supplies for classroom use.

WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR: This workshop is open to middle and high school teachers.

Help your students apply STEM learning to real-world challenges and get equipped to bring science to life in your classroom next year.

Register today and join us on August 6 & 7 in Northfield!