Meeting Pattern

• Monday, June 15, 2026 {9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.}
• Tuesday, June 16, 2026 {8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.}

Description

The "Ag in the Classroom" class will feature a tour-based workshop experience. Participants will travel to agriculturally based location to visit first hand with stakeholders in the agriculture industry. The workshop will combine authentic activities and field presentation with experiences in classroom lectures, individual and group activities, computer-based exercises, and outdoor experiences. Class members will be able to hear the stories of the people responsible for feeding our nation and preserving our environment. The participants will transfer these exercises to practical classroom applications. The cost of the class will be $50 to pay the continuing education fee. The class will be limited to 15 participants. To register online, contact Jeff Beck 701-240-9231 or email jeff.beck@minot.k12.nd.us. 

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

You will:

• be provided with basic skills for interpreting remotely sensed images and their application to some of the North Dakota Common Core (K-12) standards for geography. These include G.6_12.3: analyze the unifying physical and human characteristics of a region and their formal and informal boundaries; and G.6_12.4: use geographic tools to locate both the absolute and relative location of places and regions around the world. In addition, the workshop will introduce students to forest resources and their role in the environment. There are three main learning objectives proposed for the remote sensing part of the workshop:
• Objective 1: attendees will understand the importance of their roll in maintaining and sustaining our environment and its resources.
• Objective 2: attendees will become familiar with I Tree and Project Learning Tree and other imagery using tools.
• Objective 3: attendees will design and share a lesson plan demonstrating some of the skills and tools used in the workshop relative to applicable North Dakota Common Core standards.

Objectives for the forest resources component include:

• introduced to the definition of trees and forests, and conducting field measurements of tree size.
• become acquainted with water quality and forest health.
• analyze human-environmental interactions and the affects – good and bad - on natural resources, our state’s economy and social infrastructure.

Required Materials:

• Paper, pencils, pens, highlighters
• Camera (suggested)

Testimonials:

"THE VISITS TO THE DIFFERENT AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES WERE SO HELPFUL TO UNDERSTAND THE AG SYSTEM IN NORTH DAKOTA. THE GUEST SPEAKERS WERE VERY GOOD AND GAVE GOOD INFORMATION FOR OUR CLASSROOMS."

"THE AG TOURS WERE WELL ORGANIZED AND I LEARNED A LOT."

"I WAS ABLE TO USE MATERIALS FROM THIS CLASS IN MY CLASSROOM."

"JEFF BECK PUTS TOGETHER A VERY NICE COURSE FOR TEACHERS. REALLY ENJOYED THE CLASS."

"ENJOYED THE CONNECTIONS THAT WERE MADE."