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Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is pleased to offer a variety of resources for use in the classroom and beyond. New lessons and resources are always being added, so be sure to visit often. Contact us if you have a specific request or questions about resources.
Teacher of the Year
Dawn Alexander, a third grade teacher at Tom McCall Elementary in Redmond, was the first recipient of the AITC Teacher of the Year Award. The award is given to teachers who do an outstanding job incorporating agriculture into their classroom curriculum.
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Free Loan Library
These resources and materials are available for Oregon teachers to check out at no charge. DVDs, kits, instructional units, and books are available. These are organized by subject.
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Hands-On Lessons & Activities
Looking for a new hands-on lesson or activity? Your students will enjoy these engaging lessons while learning about science, math, nutrition, history and more.
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2013 Literacy Project
AITC's Literacy Project helps improve both the literacy of Oregon's young readers and their knowledge of agriculture. Who Grew My Soup? is a delightful story about a boy named Phineas who declares he won’t eat his soup until he knows where it came from. To his surprise, a man in a flying tomato balloon shows up to answer this question. Together they fly from farm to farm, learning about the amazing vegetables in his soup and the farmers who grew them.
Learn how to bring this program to your school or be a volunteer.
Get Oregonized
Get Oregonized is written for third and fourth grade students studying Oregon's history. The text is designed to help students understand and appreciate the rich history, people and natural resources that shaped the state of Oregon. The book includes maps, illustrations, graphs as well as modern and historical photographs that complement the easy to read text. Get Oregonized is organized into two sections: Oregon's history and Oregon's geographic regions.
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Grown in Oregon Map
The Grown in Oregon map is an excellent resource and teaching tool. This beautiful 36 X 24 inch full color map features the leading and unique commodities grown in seven regions. It is an excellent tool to help teachers bring the story of Oregon's agricultural diversity to the classroom.
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AITC Teacher Newsletter —Growing Minds
The newsletter is free to all Oregon educators. It is distributed three times per year, in the fall, winter and spring. Please contact us if you are interested in being added to the mailing list. The list is confidential and your name will not be released. View past issues online.
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Links
Great links to the national AITC website, regional and national organizations, Oregon commodity commissions, and links for both teachers and students.
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