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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

• Name
• School and City
• Grade
• Content Area
• Interest in STEM+Ag (or reason for attending session)

Introductions

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

Minnesota State Centers of Excellence Post-Secondary K-12 Workforce Training

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
• rganizations.
• Framed by the Agricultural Career Pathway Wheel

Highlights

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

• Broad Learning Goals
• Career Pathway Overview
• Sample Job Titles
• Career Exploration Activity

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Overview

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Time

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Materials

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Preparations & Instructions

• Upscaling for Grades 9-12
• Activity Extensions
• Reflection Activity
• Next Generation Science Standards

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6th – 8th Grade

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9th – 12th Grade

• Minnesota Science Standards (2019)

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.)

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?

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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?

MAELC Teacher Grants and Scholarships

Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council

Sarah Dornink, Executive Director MN Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) 146 Ruttan Hall 1994 Buford Avenue

• St. Paul, MN 55108

(612) 624-6249 tesm0010@umn.edu

• 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

– Learn how to download at 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