The Louisiana Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Program is recognizing a Louisiana teacher for their
achievements and efforts in teaching students the importance of agriculture.
Click here to enter online!
Click here for the entry form in a PDF format.
Who is eligible?
· Teachers integrating agricultural concepts into non-agricultural curricula
· Certified teachers currently engaged in classroom instruction at the Pre-K through 12 level
What will the winner receive?
· Trip to the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, June 24-28, 2008, in Costa Mesa, California.
(Up to $1,200)
· $500 Cash Award
What are the criteria for selection?
Teachers must utilize agricultural information and/or materials within the classroom curriculum in an effort
to assist students in learning the importance of agriculture. Learning activities may include, but are not
limited to, understanding agriculture’s impact on personal lives, the environment, and the economy.
Innovative and interdisciplinary programs are encouraged.
Evaluation Criteria Value
A. Creativity and Utilization of Agricultural Information (25 points)
The degree to which sound agricultural concepts have been infused into the classroom curriculum.
Reference should be made to the creative methods utilized in advancing student learning.
B. Interdisciplinary Approach (25 points)
The degree to which agricultural concepts have been included in a variety of subjects and disciplines.
Value will be placed on the approach which teaches agriculture across the curriculum.
C. Advancement of Educational Standards (25 points)
The degree to which the nominee aligns agricultural learning activities with state and/or national education
standards.
D. Student Impact (25 points)
Evidence of teacher’s impact on student attitudes and overall learning.
How will applications be evaluated?
A panel of judges familiar with agriculture, education, and Agriculture in the Classroom will evaluate all
nominations. Teacher’s name and parish will be removed from the application for judging.
Where can I get applications?
Please click this link for an application in MS Word. Please fill out the form and then print.
What to include with the application?
1) Two letters of support should be included from a fellow educator, mentor, curriculum coordinator and/or
a school administrator familiar with these efforts.
2) Written permission to use submitted materials at future AITC functions, on the website, or other
appropriate public forums.
3) A completed application form.
4) Program description statements.
5) Any additional supporting information deemed essential to clarifying a nomination may be included in an
appendix. The appendix should not be used, however, to provide additional program descriptions, but only
supporting information such as pictures or student-generated projects.
How can applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted by certified mail postmarked by March 3, 2008 to the address listed below.
Applications that are submitted online must also be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2008.
Lynda Danos
AITC Coordinator
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
PO Box 95004
Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004
achievements and efforts in teaching students the importance of agriculture.
Click here to enter online!
Click here for the entry form in a PDF format.
Who is eligible?
· Teachers integrating agricultural concepts into non-agricultural curricula
· Certified teachers currently engaged in classroom instruction at the Pre-K through 12 level
What will the winner receive?
· Trip to the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, June 24-28, 2008, in Costa Mesa, California.
(Up to $1,200)
· $500 Cash Award
What are the criteria for selection?
Teachers must utilize agricultural information and/or materials within the classroom curriculum in an effort
to assist students in learning the importance of agriculture. Learning activities may include, but are not
limited to, understanding agriculture’s impact on personal lives, the environment, and the economy.
Innovative and interdisciplinary programs are encouraged.
Evaluation Criteria Value
A. Creativity and Utilization of Agricultural Information (25 points)
The degree to which sound agricultural concepts have been infused into the classroom curriculum.
Reference should be made to the creative methods utilized in advancing student learning.
B. Interdisciplinary Approach (25 points)
The degree to which agricultural concepts have been included in a variety of subjects and disciplines.
Value will be placed on the approach which teaches agriculture across the curriculum.
C. Advancement of Educational Standards (25 points)
The degree to which the nominee aligns agricultural learning activities with state and/or national education
standards.
D. Student Impact (25 points)
Evidence of teacher’s impact on student attitudes and overall learning.
How will applications be evaluated?
A panel of judges familiar with agriculture, education, and Agriculture in the Classroom will evaluate all
nominations. Teacher’s name and parish will be removed from the application for judging.
Where can I get applications?
Please click this link for an application in MS Word. Please fill out the form and then print.
What to include with the application?
1) Two letters of support should be included from a fellow educator, mentor, curriculum coordinator and/or
a school administrator familiar with these efforts.
2) Written permission to use submitted materials at future AITC functions, on the website, or other
appropriate public forums.
3) A completed application form.
4) Program description statements.
5) Any additional supporting information deemed essential to clarifying a nomination may be included in an
appendix. The appendix should not be used, however, to provide additional program descriptions, but only
supporting information such as pictures or student-generated projects.
How can applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted by certified mail postmarked by March 3, 2008 to the address listed below.
Applications that are submitted online must also be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2008.
Lynda Danos
AITC Coordinator
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
PO Box 95004
Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004
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