School-based Programs

Ag in the Classroom:

• Integrating the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum into STEM units 
• Connecting school curriculum to careers – Identifying and integrating specific examples of Ag-tech careers in Monroe County that can serve to engage and motivate students in STEM.
• USDA news related to Agriculture Careers:  "One of the Best New Fields For College Graduates"

Citizen Science:

• Using Monroe County data for Inquiry – Incorporating data from a variety of citizen science projects (e.g. Bird Sleuth, Habitat Network, Monarch Watch, iMapInvasives, GLOBE, Stream Monitoring Network) into specific STEM units.

School Gardens:

• Sustainable school gardens for pollinators, produce / herbs, rain gardens
• School cafeteria recycling and food waste-to-compost systems

Last updated October 15, 2025