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Water Filtration Lesson Plan For Ag In Motion, Kelly C. Dawkins

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of this project was to create a new lesson plan for the Ag in Motion program. The Ag in Motion program brings science activities to middle schools that may not have the resources to provide hands-on laboratory activities. The organization suggested developing an activity regarding water and its properties. A water filtration activity was developed by working with the Director of Ag in Motion and conducting research regarding hands-on learning. The lesson plan was designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards and show students the importance of clean water supplies. This lesson plan includes a materials and procedure …

Ag In Motion, Kerri Bermudez, Annelise Jensch, Michaela Stone

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of this project was to gauge the interest levels of Ag in Motion for the Central Coast. Positive feedback would allow the project to continue on after this project is finished. Ag in Motion is an important asset to middle school aged children because they have the opportunity to learn about agriculture and it’s value. This is especially important considering California is number one producer of agricultural commodities in the United States.

The Central Coast is defined as these three counties: Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, and Santa Barbara County. An online survey was developed and sent …

Developing A Website For The Cal Poly Rodeo Program, Audrey N. Pearce

Agricultural Education and Communication

The purpose of this project was to create an effective website for the Cal Poly Rodeo Program in order to improve communication with key audiences and ensure continued success for the organization. This website was intended to remain consistent with other Cal Poly websites, such as those listed on the Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Student Life page under Clubs and Organizations, and was included on this page once created. A secondary purpose of the project was to give the Cal Poly Rodeo coach an easier way to recruit and contact potential student athletes. The …

Teacher Internship Report - Strathmore High School, Jean M. Myers

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This internship/project report includes validation documents required in meeting the quality criteria for secondary-level programs of instruction in agriculture. The documents are concurrently used for the Agriculture Incentive Grant review process at Strathmore High School conducted by representatives of the California Department of Education. The internship included the development of a comprehensive program plan for Strathmore High School. The plan includes information to receive state/local funding, outlines the goals and objectives of the program, and provides an overview of Strathmore High School, the agriculture program and community.

Teacher Internship Report, Amanda E. Martinez

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This internship report includes validation documents required to meet the twelve quality criteria for secondary-level programs of instruction in agriculture. The documents are concurrently used for the Agriculture Incentive Grant review process at Weston Ranch High School which is conducted by representatives of the California Department of Education. The internship also included the redevelopment of the Ag Advisory Committee and development and installation of the horticulture facility; including several raised garden beds, a shade house and a greenhouse.

Teacher Internship Report - Atwater High School, Jacqueline V. Ioimo

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This internship/project report includes validation documents required in meeting the quality criteria for secondary-level programs of instruction in agriculture. The documents are concurrently used for the Agriculture Incentive Grant review process at Atwater High School, conducted by representatives of the California Department of Education. The internship included the development of a comprehensive program plan for Atwater High School. The plan includes information to receive state/local funding, an outline of the goals and objectives of the program, along with an overview of Atwater High School, the agriculture program and community.

Teacher Internship Report - Paramount Bard Academy, Erin M. Hanger

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

This internship project includes required documents of validation in meeting quality criteria for secondary-level programs of instruction in agriculture. These documents are often used for the Agriculture Incentive Grant review process conducted by California Department of Education representatives. Currently, Paramount Bard Academy does not qualify for such funding. Since the Agricultural Incentive Grant is not available to Paramount Bard Academy, the internship project was directed at the development of a comprehensive program plan for Paramount Bard Academy. Paramount Bard Academy is a developing program, of less than four years, that has been benefited by this internship project.

Internship Project, Chris L. Mckenna

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

The internship in agricultural education consisted of professional development experiences and activities while serving as a secondary school educator and FFA advisor. This project report consists of a brief description of the Quality Criteria in Agricultural Education (includes Incentive Grant documentation) and provides evidence that Agriculture Department at Tulare High School meets the criteria for a quality program. Quality Criteria number 2 is in the form for submission for the Incentive Grant Review. Included is supporting evidence for items A to OO, which ranges from student data sheets to department responsibilities. The information contained in this report can be used …