Annual Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Paul R. Baird Middle School
Ludlow, Massachusetts
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is sponsoring a Statewide Conference for teachers at The Baird Middle School in Ludlow, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Titled "Growing Minds Through Massachusetts Agriculture," the conference offers offers educational and networking resources, activity ideas and framework connections that can facilitate and enhance pre-K through 12th grade classroom teachers alike and help bring agriculture to the classroom.
This year’s conference will feature a choice of four concurrent workshops during each session throughout the day. Each workshop will be taught by a school teacher or a teacher working together with a farmer. Workshops will offer specific background and activities for either elementary, middle or high school level. Topics will include: composting, school gardening, soils, plant propagation, nutrition, llamas and fibers, goats and other ruminants, connecting the farm to school, specific lessons ideas and more. Don’t miss this day of discussion, interaction and opportunities for exploring new ideas for your Massachusetts classroom. The $45 fee ($40 for early registrations received by December 30th) includes all workshops, lunch, materials and 10 pdp’s with a related classroom activity.
Advanced Registration fee: for the full day, including lunch, is $50. ($45 prior to December 30th, 2009.)
Registration on the day of the Conference: $55 (Subject to space availability.)
Exhibitor fee: $50. (An 8 by 10 foot table will be supplied; exhibitors should be set up no later than 8:30 a.m.)
Professional Development Points: 10 PDPs are available for those who attend the full day conference, carry out a related classroom activity, and send in a brief report of their experience. For More Information: call Debi Hogan at 508-336-4426 with your questions.
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Conference Schedule - March 13, 2010
8:00 a.m.: Registration, coffee, tea and breakfast foods, exhibits
8:30 - 9:00: Introductions & Welcome Presentation
9:00 - 10:10: Workshop Session 1 (Concurrent sessions, choose one of six workshops)
10:20 to 11:30: Workshop Session 2 (Concurrent sessions, choose one of six workshops)
11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.: Lunch, Awards and Speaker, followed by the opportunity to interact and visit exhibits.
- Presentation of our MAC 2009 Teacher of the Year Award
- Key Note Speaker:
12:50 to 2:00 p.m.: Workshop Session Three (Concurrent sessions, choose one of six workshops)
2:10 to 3:20 p.m.: Workshop Session Four (Concurrent sessions, choose one of six workshops)
3:20 p.m.: Evaluation and Wrap Up and Distribution of MAC Educational Materials.
Review Comments from Teachers About our Workshops
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