PA Agriculture Inquiry Institute is planned for November 15-17 in Mechanicsburg, PA. The PA AgI2 will provide focused professional development related to inquiry-based teaching and the enhancement of science in agricultural education.
The objectives of the PA AgI2 are:
*Provide teachers with educational resources and inquiry-based teaching skills to implement science-based activities in the agricultural education classroom.
*Share lesson plans, laboratory exercises and teaching strategies in order to improve the resources available to teaching agriscience in the state.
*Incorporate literacy strategies that enhance student learning and tie back to Common Core standards.
Topics will include Food Science, Environmental Science, Ag Mechanics, Animal Science, and Plant Science.
ONLY 20 applicants will be accepted into this professional development opportunity. The opportunity will cost $100/PAAE member or $200/Non-PAAE member.
Applications are due on October 15 and successful candidates will be notified by October 25.