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This week long agriculture education is hosted at the Calgary Stampede grounds. This unique program uses the Open Minds curriculum to customize the week to the needs of the school. Working closely with the teacher to focus on the core themes of their choice the experience is always unique, interactive and fun for all.
To learn more visit: http://foundation.calgarystampede.com/youth-programs/stampede-school.html
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Discuss community and our rights and responsibilities within our school community. Explain living vs. non-living. Discuss plant needs and things that hurt plants. Show the pictures of things that hurt plants on the “Care Bingo” cards. In pairs students find and circle the things that hurt plants and positive ways to treat plants in the garden. Wrap up: what are our responsibilities for the natural area? What about other areas like parks? Why should we care for our garden and gardens in general (provide oxygen, helps us care for other creatures etc) and how can we do so?
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Nutrien is a leader in an environmental education program called, Caring for our Watersheds (CFW). CFW asks youth to submit an essay proposal that answers the question, “What can you do to improve your watershed?” Students research their local watershed, identify an environmental concern and come up with a realistic solution. Cash rewards are given to participating schools, clubs and students. The success of the program is attributed to turning the student’s ideas into action. Community partners from around the world have joined together to mentor, inspire and guide students. Nutrien offers implementation funding and has contributed to over 534 projects to date.
To learn more visit: www.caringforourwatersheds.com
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Students explore the schoolyard and pick their “champion” tree; they must then find their tree’s total points by calculating and adding the circumference, height, and 1/4 of the tree’s branch spread. Wrap up: Discuss and discover who has the champion tree!
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The Stony Plain Multicultural Heritage Centre City Slickers program is a powerful one-day event that introduces more than 1,200 grade 4 and 5 students annually to the many facets of agriculture and draws in some 250 volunteers. Children develop an understanding and appreciation for food firsthand – where it comes from and how it is produced – from gate to plate. The City Slickers Program brings together farmers, producers and consumers. With the continuing support of Ag for Life, a scalable delivery model has been developed.
Watch this video or visit http://agricultureforlife.ca/city-slickers1/ to learn more about the program.
If your community is interested in hosting a City Slicker’s event contact Ag for Life for more details info@agricultureforlife.ca.
