On the Farm STEM Immersion
Michigan NGSS On the Farm STEM Dairy Immersive Experience
The United Dairy Industry of Michigan is hosting an NGSS On the Farm STEM immersive experience for district curriculum directors, administrators, and high school science educators to learn the science of dairy and earn up to 36 SCECHs. This immersive experience brings together teams of science educators with experts in science education and agricultural science to envision a model for science learning that will inspire today’s students, our next generation of scientists and citizens, to take action and feel empowered to use agriculture to improve society.
This all-expenses-paid event covers a mileage stipend at the current IRS rate and all costs associated with lodging and meal expenses.
Date: June 17-20, 2024
Location: Lansing, MI area
Details:
- Three virtual webinars. Two will be held prior to the immersive experience and one after. Each webinar will include assignments.
- Webinar #1 – NGSS Basics
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Webinar #2 – Exploring Sensemaking using Topics in Agriculture
- Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Webinar #3 – Using Agriculture Topics to Drive Learning in Science
- Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Webinar #1 – NGSS Basics
- In-person immersive experience includes lodging, meals and transportation
- Event begins at 4:00 PM on June 17, 2024
- Event concludes at 1:00 PM on June 20, 2024
- Earn up to 36 SCECHs
- Hands-on experience
- Connect with agriculture experts and fellow educators
Event Expectation: The event will occur rain or shine, so prepare accordingly. Likewise, the event requires standing, walking and some climbing up and down stairs at some locations.
Come join us as we learn about Science through the Lens of Food & Agriculture.
Contact Amiee Vondrasek for inquiries regarding this event at amiee@milkmeansmore.org.