Calling all 4th Grade Teachers!

Do your students know where their food comes from? From GPS to drones, agriculture professionals are using the latest technology available to produce our food, fuel and fiber. Bring these and more STEM connections to your students through our 4th grade Ag in the Classroom Program.

The Cook County Farm Bureau® invites you to bring agriculture into your current curriculum! Our inquiry-based program is designed to teach your students where their food, fuel and fiber come from. It’s time to schedule your In-School Field Trip” for the 2014-2015 School Year. Our calendar fills up fast, so be sure to call soon for your FREE presentation(s).

What is the “4th Grade In-School Field Trip”?

The In-School Field Trip provides fourth grade students the opportunity to experience Illinois agriculture without leaving the classroom! We bring the farm to you.

Students will learn about:

• The science behind the farm to table process
• The definition of agriculture, agribusiness and agricultural facts
• The difference between renewable and non-renewable resources
• The global use of Illinois agricultural products
• Agricultural careers and the USDA My Plate

Presentations include:

• A discussion on grains, farm animals, fiber, and fuel
• Grain matching game, interactive definitions game
• A video featuring urban agriculture
• Fortune cookies with agricultural facts
• A teacher packet which includes resources, a school calendar and a Specialty Crop Ag Mag. Book early so you can use them all year long!

Presentations are approximately 1 to 1 ¼ hrs. in length and take place right in your classrooms. Ag in the Classroom exists at a county, state, and national level. The program is fully funded, so there is no cost to your school. The presentation meets Common Core and Next Generation Standards.*

Call or email to schedule your school today!

Ask for Jill or Jeanne: (708) 354-3276 or aitc2@cookcfb.org

We are located at 6438 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL 60525