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STEM+Ag Career Pathway Curriculum and Activities

Session Resources:

https://engineering.mnsu.edu/stemag-career-pathway-curriculum-conference-session-resources/

Melissa Huppert, Ph.D. Director of Program Development and Evaluation Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence Judy Barka AgCentric Assistant Director Minnesota State Agricultural Center of Excellence

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K-5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

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What subject area(s) do you teach?

Agriculture Biology Biotechnology Business Career & Technical Education Chemistry Computer Science Earth Science Engineering Environmental Science Family & Consumer Science Health Life Science Math Physics Science (General) Social Studies Technology Education

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30 colleges 7 universities 54 campuses 400,000 students

The primary pathway to higher ed in Minnesota.

Enhancing education at every level.

Engaging industry. Enhancing education. Inspiring students. AGRICULTURE, NORTH Agriculture, South Energy ENGINEERING HealthForce Advanced IT Advanced Manufacturing Transportation

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Centers of Excellence

Engineering Center of Excellence Overview

AgCentric, Northern Center of Agricultural Excellence Overview

Virtual Career Exploration

Social Media Career Technology Trailer

• FREE curriculum STEM+Ag Career Pathways

– for 6th-8th and scalable to 9th-12th grade.

• Utilizing the Experiential Learning Model
• Appropriate for in and out of the classroom
• A great fit for science teachers, CTE teachers,

and youth-serving organizations.

• Framed by the Agricultural Career Pathway

Wheel

Highlights

What interests you the most?

It’s Free! Grade Range Hands-on Activities Appropriate for Many Settings Increase Awareness of MN Careers Increase Awareness of Agriculture Increase Awareness of Agriculture Careers Not sure yet.

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The STEM+Ag Career Pathways Curriculum focuses on exploring student interest in STEM within the context of careers in agricultural industries. Agricultural Career Pathways

https://agcentric.org/what-we-do/career-planning/career-pathways/

Review of Curriculum

UNITS AND ACTIVITIES

Career Pathway Unit Sample Career Explored Activity Reflection Agribusiness Systems Product Research & Development Don’t Tread on Me Post Your Thoughts! Animal Systems Animal Husbandry Caring for Critters Agree or Disagree Biotechnology Systems Biochemist Alt-Fuels-R-Us Rolling Reflection Environmental Systems Hazardous Materials Removal Toxic Truck Tip Over Story Circle Food Products and Processing Systems Packaging Engineer Savin’ S’mores A Storyline Natural Resources Systems Community Development Dreamland Bigger Picture Plant Systems Soil Scientist Contamination Investigation Journaling Power, Structure, and Technology Hydraulics Engineer Heavy Lifters Pass the Chicken! All Systems STEM+Ag Career Exploration Finding Your Dream Job Make Your Own Business

Review of Curriculum

UNIT OVERVIEW

You are a Packaging Engineer! Challenge: Your team of Packaging Engineers needs to design, build, and test packages to protect s’mores as they are transported to the store and ultimately into the consumer’s stomach!

Savin’ S’mores: Activity Overview

Savin’ S’mores: Supplies

• 1-2 Large Marshmallows
• 2-3 Graham Crackers
• 1 Hershey Chocolate Bar
• Scissors
• Pie Dish or similar sized waterproof

container filled 3/4 full with water

• Paper towels or towel (for clean up

if needed)

• Hair blow dryer
• Tongs or Pencil
• Measuring tape
• As needed:

– Masking tape – Stapler with staples – Lightweight cardboard cut into a

couple 3”x 4” pieces

– Heavyweight cardboard cut into

a couple 3”x4” pieces

– 6” x 4” pieces of aluminum foil,

wax paper, and plastic wrap

– 1 Small foam plate cut in half – Toothpicks

ACTIVITY SUPPLIES

Activity Guidelines

• Part 1: Research | Identify and discuss conditions and events

packaged food goes through before getting to the consumer.

• Part 2: Development | Build a prototype packaging around

your s’more that will be tested to see how it withstands against various conditions and events. Do the activity! (You will now be assigned to a breakout room.)

Volunteer teams will take turns…

• Testing

– Drop Test (3’ and 6’) – Heat Test (Blow drier on high for 30 seconds) – Water Test (Submersion)

• Unpackaging

Team Showcase

• Develop a story about your s’more and the adventure it goes on.
• Consider:

– Production Process – Packaging Process – Consumer Process – Careers/professionals that were part of that adventure. Reflection Activity: A Storyline

Educator Discussion (Breakout Rooms)

• Share with the small group your interest in STEM and/or agriculture.
• Discuss the following questions and be prepared to report back to the full

group:

1.

How do you see yourself being able to use this curriculum or select lessons in your classroom setting?

2.

What supporting resources or training do you feel you would need to successfully implement this curriculum?

3.

How could you implement these lessons or activities in a virtual or distance setting?

Who is MAELC?

• 17-member legislative council created in 1997
• Mission Statement: MAELC provides

leadership to promote and expand agricultural education in Minnesota

• Staff includes Sarah Dornink, Executive

Director and Kari Schwab, Program Coordinator

Developing an Advocacy Plan

MAELC’s Scope of Work

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource Education (AFNR) Sectors

• Agricultural Literacy
• School-Based Agricultural Education
• Post-Secondary Education
• Teacher Preparation
• Farm Business Management (FBM)

Advocacy - Engagement - Support

MAELC Grants

MAELC Grant Recipients

• 44% - Secondary Programs
• 26% - Post-Secondary
• 16% - Support Organizations
• 14% - Agricultural Literacy

Over $4.5 million in 568 program grants awarded through 2019.

*Does not include FBM Grants and Mentor Programs

$250,000

*Passes through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Two programs – Due November 15 and April 15

• Common Fund Grants (Statewide Projects)
• Strategic Initiative Grants

Submit Online - http://mn.gov/maelc/

*Past winner can be found on the website

Program Grant Funds

Agriculture in Minnesota

Access

• Implementation of new or expansion of current AFNR education programs

that attract new and underserved/underrepresented groups

• Development of experiences that grow knowledge and understanding of

AFNR systems

• Offering career exploration programs that recruit and retain students for the

future workforce in agricultural education and agriculture careers Program Improvement

• Creation and/or alignment of AFNR courses for effective integration of

science, math and economics standards and principles

• Securing equipment and technology needs that enhance student experience

and instruction

• Development and/or improvement of AFNR curriculum and course delivery

methods

MAELC Strategic Initiative Grants – Focus Areas

Agriculture in Minnesota

Teacher Professional Development

• Supporting career lifecycles of agricultural educators

(e.g. pre-service, early, mid or late career), which can include professional development opportunities

• Creation of programs that recruit, retain and transition

instructors at the secondary, postsecondary and adult farm business management levels

MAELC SI Grants – Focus Areas, Cont’d

Required Sections

• Proposal Information
• Project Narrative
• Budget Narrative
• Budget Summary
• Applicant Signature

*Can include Additional/Supporting Materials *Attach word document with Project Narrative and Budget Narrative/Summary

MAELC Grants

MAELC Grants

General MAELC Grant Tips

• Things are always changing: committee members, amount
• f money available, number of applicants – Resubmit if

necessary

• Prefer that MAELC is not the sole funder of the grant;

like to see community partners and school commitment

• Address project sustainability and justify budget components
• Greenhouses: Only fund materials, not the building. No

textbooks, student stipends or extended contracts.

• Partial grant awards – have been done in the past
• Over the last five years, grant awards have ranged from

$1,100-$15,000, with the average award amount being $7,000

Thank you.

For more information, contact Sarah Dornink at:

tesm0010@umn.edu 612-624-6249 www.mn.gov/maelc

• Ready to implement activities and resources.
• Guidance for virtual and distance learning settings.
• Topics from Transportation to Health Care and Agriculture to

Engineering.

• First and Third Wednesday of Every Month from Sept. 16 to Dec. 2.
• Learn more at https://engineering.mnsu.edu/teacher-training-

institute/

Centers of Excellence Teacher Training Institute – VIRTUAL!

Summary

• Free STEM+Ag Curriculum

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https://engineering.mnsu.edu/stemag- career-pathway-curriculum- conference-session-resources/

• Request printed, spiral bound copy for

minimal fee by emailing engineering@mnsu.edu

• Visit other Centers of Excellence for more

resources and connections for your classroom! https://www.minnstate.edu/coe/index.html

Thank You for attending!

Melissa A. Huppert, PhD

Director of Program Development and Evaluation Engineering Center of Excellence Melissa.Huppert@mnsu.edu 507-508-2987 Engineering.mnsu.edu

Judy Barka

AgCentric Assistant Director Northern Agricultural Center of Excellence Judy.barka@clcmn.edu 320-221-0219 www.agcentric.org