2020 Teach Ag Interactive Notebook (Single Pages)

TeachAG make a difference naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN From the desk of the naae president 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 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 Parker Bane 2020 NAAE President Agriculture Teacher Normal Community West High School Normal, Illinois www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN agricultural education for all NAAE is committed to advancing, in our organization and communities, inclusion, diversity and equity The choice to create a just and equitable organization is not accidental We intentionally prioritize fostering an inclusive environment that ensures people are respected and valued We are committed to creating and supporting programs and policies that build an organization that values open communication and is respectful of differences www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN 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 www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN 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 Classroom/Laboratory Instruction Leadership (FFA) Experiential Learning (SAE) “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 www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN 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 List three institutions where you can get a degree in agricultural education and be certified to teach agriculture What is one additional question you have about teaching agriculture? www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN tagged to #teachag My name is My INTERESTS: my support network: why i want to teach ag: My DRAW A PICTURE OF YOUR favorite cde or lde! favorite AG CLASS is www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Agriculture AgricultureTeacher’s Teacher’s Creed Creed © www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN 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 you value? www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN teach ag crossword puzzle 10 11 12 13 ACROSS: A series of lesson plans that build knowledge and scaffold student learning The science of agriculture, food and natural resources The act of transferring knowledge to others through various delivery models The act of leading and inspiring others 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 engaged as their authentic selves 10 DOWN: 11 12 The process of gaining your teacher licensure Creating equitable experiences and options for all 7-12 education setting A place of learning inside a school building where magic happens Rock star individual who educates others and makes a difference Person who serves as a guide (Owl) Making sure everyone gets what they need the way they need it Answers can be found on Page 14 www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN word search D M E N T O R Q H Y F F G I L W G T H V S J M L J F C Q A M 11 E T N Y F G K Q V Y E R T H D S U N M K W G G F W O M Q A X F G A K U P N W R F T C S F E H J R L M A D E Q R E T K J W U C A J K I H R F Q L R A H H W M U T U U Q C T H W E L C B D E E C J A N T I H S G G M A D V I S O R T E U J A C T X O E T M S P L A C S A M P R E K T Q T A V A V L W D P M K T B K L E I Y U E R L J X V F N F W F I E Q A G G I E K L Q E V T Y M W O U R U Y U U J C M X P V V E A C U F R I C U L U M S O B W U F E L M Z S L I M J C O F G U H F D I Z J U X D B G H E Q K V D W J T Y I M D N S V R X I E Y Q E G R W K Z W I R R F E B P U B M O P O P O A I W J R S O Q I H Z Z Z T M C T C O I M Z R P J D M U N S S M G E A R T W Y J Q G L C M S A E A M E E E J Y M B R D C T S N F O Q I M V E U N E C C G K R Y T J Z W Q L J V C I E N C F P Q A S E F J F K L B L W E R G Y F J Q N F P H E W O E I P Q T F J A L N F N W U E F H Y F I H E H T O D N C M O T I V A T E T G S I Q X O Y X O U C U O S A R A R C T K S X E C A S E Z E L T R B V N S I L Q R W B V C M N E H F J S L A K E P Q O W U R T Y X F G N F F A A D V I S O R I P L E X T D L C L F Q I K N P J L J G F X P S R G M S E H V C E R Q I E T K V I M V Q M I I A M T A B A L C A Q C C N R Y S E L N R G N K C C E X E R K N L O Q E M B A J D X V U Y G R O W T H E N E R G Y Z E J B C N N H M U Q S F E S A L E E D S H S H Z B W F O P R T B D M J C A S M L E X U E E Q C N O X J G I Z D H N Q V M A I M U K R P B N H E B A S F N R Z E C F O M P O S K G A S Y J D N H Z T T I O R S B X J T R A C E G T E J Y T E A C H A G R E I W F R W K H L U I E Q B D A H F T J N Y A R W H C E H Y B S H R M Y D T A F Y X T D V K H B D V M T P Y F H W A F P R G F W G N R J S O U O Z Y C H S F O U N D A T I O N N G W Q H V J G M Y L O C A L C O O P E R A T I V E G W I K Q D W T G J BASF Growth Energy Motivate CASE Inclusion My Local Cooperative CHS Foundation Lexington NAAE Member Corteva Agriscience Make a Difference SAE FFA Advisor Mentor Teach Ag www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN I Spy ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 12 7 7 8 7 20 14 12 10 13 9 ? www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN 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! 13 www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Teach Ag Haiku rules to writing a haiku The first line has syllables The second line has syllables The third line has syllables Example: Teach Ag is the best Mentor, motivate students Best Career Ever MY HAIKU: DOWN: CERTIFICATION ACCESS SECONDARY CLASSROOM TEACHER 11 ADVISOR 12 EQUITY ACROSS: CURRICULUM AGRISCIENCE INSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP AGRICULTURE 10 DIVERSITY 11 ASSESSMENT 13 INCLUSION teach ag crossword puzzle answers: 14 www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Ag ed 101 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 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 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 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 CdES and ldeS - 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 15 www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Agricultural education degree institutions Region Region Region I Region Region Region Region I Region Region Region Region Region Average Starting Salary* $ Extended contract dAYS* Ag Teachers 2, Ag Programs 1,1 1, / Female/male / Full-time/ part-time teachers New Positions New Programs Retirements SBAE Left teaching Alt Certified/non-licensed hires Positions TO fill Positions lost Unfilled full-time positions Unfilled part-time positions Agricultural education graduates education graduates teaching Ag Ed major enrollment $ $ , $4 , Nationwide $ $ $ 13, 1,5 /2 3, / / / 99 / / / / / / / 1, / 34 / /9 / / / / 0 • 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 due to demand 16 www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Auburn University Auburn, AL Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR 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 17 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 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 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 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 www.naae.org/teachag 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 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 NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN CONNECT WITH US national association of agricultural educators National Association of Agricultural Educators @naaeagedu @NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Teach Ag @teach_ag @Teach_Ag MY LOCAL COOPERATIVE My Local Cooperative @My_Local_Cooperative @My_Local_Coop CURRICULUM FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION (CASE) Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education 18 @case4learning www.naae.org/teachag @case4learning NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN NOTES 19 www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL Teach Ag CAMPAIGN Mission: 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 that agriculture teachers make in our schools and communities NAAE NATIONAL Teach Ag CAMPAIGN GOAL: To ensure an abundant supply of high quality and diverse agriculture teachers who will cultivate the next generation of problem solvers, leaders, entrepreneurs and agriculturalists NAAE NATIONAL Teach Ag CAMPAIGN BOILERPLATE: The NAAE National Teach Ag Campaign is a project of the National Council for Agricultural Education, led by the National Association of Agricultural Educators Funding for the National Teach Ag Campaign is provided by the CHS Foundation, Corteva Agriscience™, Growth Energy, and BASF as a special project of the National FFA Foundation  ... lde! favorite AG CLASS is www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Agriculture AgricultureTeacher’s Teacher’s Creed Creed © www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN my... NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN CONNECT WITH US national association of agricultural educators National Association of Agricultural Educators @naaeagedu @NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Teach Ag @teach_ ag. .. colleagues across the country www.naae.org/teachag NAAE NATIONAL TEACH AG CAMPAIGN Teach ag day live webcast Are you following along with the National Teach Ag Day Live Webcast at www.naae.org/teachag?