http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/index.jspa?view=discussions Popular Discussion Threads in NAAE Communities of Practice en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:27:29 GMT Clearspace 2.5.4 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/clearspace/) 2009-11-23T01:27:29Z en http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1913 Congratulations to the following agriculture teachers who received the news today that they are National Board Certified Teachers!   (Add a comment if you just certified too, since I don't know everyone and I think it's important we pat ourselves national_board_certification Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:25:20 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1913 2009-11-20T22:25:20Z 13 hours, 34 minutes ago 10 9 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1891 When it comes to community service and serving our fellow man or woman, do we really talk to our students about it? Or do we just hope that they pick it up vicariously from us as we model the behavior? Sure, we talk a good game, telling everyone about 7_keys_program_success awards classroom instruction making_a_difference_magazine planning resources living_to_serve grants Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:52:41 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1891 2009-11-16T16:52:41Z 17 hours, 9 minutes ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1912 How do you organize class/course files? class files Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:29 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1912 2009-11-20T20:02:29Z 15 hours, 32 minutes ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1585 Does anyone have any course outlines or a syllabus for either an Animal Science or Advanced Animal Science class they they wouldn't mind posting? Any resources related to picking the content taught in these classes woul be greatly appreciated! Thanks so curriculum animal_science Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:41:50 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1585 2009-03-26T16:41:50Z 2 months, 16 hours ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1879 Well this thing has its moments!  Its runs like a champ one day and you turn it on the next and something is not quite right. And when that happens it stops. Your goal is not to learn to run this thing  that is easy. Your goal is to learn to fix all the Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:07:51 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1879 2009-10-29T19:07:51Z 3 weeks, 2 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1908 Has anyone used excel to have students complete formulas?  What worked or didn't? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:20 GMT rclough@kirkwood.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1908 2009-11-20T19:57:20Z 1 day, 15 hours ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1917 For years we have restored an old tractor or two every year in our ag mechanics class.  However, I have noticed a decreased interest by the students the past couple of years.  I was wondering if anyone that does this has an actual lesson plan or ideas projects paint and body work Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:24:45 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1917 2009-11-21T14:24:45Z 1 day, 12 hours ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1889 Does anyone know of labs or experiments that can be done in glass baby food jars? I have tons thanks to my 8 month old son and would sure love to use them for good. I have done the "soil sammy" activity before from IL Ag in the Classroom. Any other Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:41:14 GMT christie.joehl@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1889 2009-11-12T21:41:14Z 4 days, 23 hours ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1894 Hi!   I am developing a AgriScience course that is based on Virginia's state Agriscience and Technology compentencies. I recently moved to southern New Hampshire where there is a lack of agriculture literate people and students. Our school has a agriscience Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:03:23 GMT lesleybs@vt.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1894 2009-11-18T12:03:23Z 2 days, 22 hours ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1886 I was wanting some feedback about the POA tool from the National FFA. I was thinking about buying it and needed to know what some of you thought. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:55:09 GMT amcgrew@avonschools.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1886 2009-11-10T16:55:09Z 1 week, 5 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1826 Does anyone have a form that students use to get approval from their other teachers for field trips? For National Convention, I'd like the students to have all of their teachers sign, indicating that they are excusing the students from their classes. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:52:21 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1826 2009-09-18T15:52:21Z 1 month, 3 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1878 I am student teaching next semester, and as a lab in class next week, I need to perform a lab based experiment, that I could do in one of my Ag courses next semester. There has to be a problem associated with this lab based experiment and it needs to Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:27:27 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1878 2009-10-29T15:27:27Z 1 week, 3 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1846 I have an exchange student looking for some material to help him write his essay on Nigeria and its food security.  Any suggestions? Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:34:33 GMT iaagteacher@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1846 2009-10-07T18:34:33Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1892 We have recently started our aquaculture unit up again and are experimenting with some bluegill, bass and catfish. I need to know if anyone has any suggestions about the type of fish food to feed them. Our local farm store only carries channel catfish Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:57:17 GMT amcgrew@avonschools.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1892 2009-11-16T18:57:17Z 3 days, 19 hours ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1887 My students have recently started asking me if we can have a classroom pet.  Their primary complaint is that grade schoolers get to have educational classroom pets so why can't they.  A silly question I know, but I promised them I would check into it.  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:53:09 GMT adriskill@weston7.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1887 2009-11-12T17:53:09Z 5 days, 20 hours ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1840 Hello everyone! I am a first year teacher looking for a little help....I am currently working in an agriculture program where students start as freshman with Ag Science 1, and then their Soph-Sr years are spent in Specialized Courses. I have year long Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:06:10 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1840 2009-10-02T22:06:10Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1888 Does anyone have any ideas for some free online ag games that students can use if they get through with a computer assignment early?   Thanks in advance. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:37:48 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1888 2009-11-12T18:37:48Z 1 week, 3 days ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1915 I have a student who wants to take photos of landscape and use this as their SAE.  Is this a viable SAE? sae Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:23:50 GMT msinclair@amigo.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1915 2009-11-21T14:23:50Z 17 hours, 29 minutes ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1832 The National FFA Board of directors has posed the following two questions and is looking for input from teachers.  Now is your opportunity to get in your two cents about how FFA should work at the national level.  Obviously there's no right or wrong ffa rebuild question Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:35:56 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1832 2009-09-23T14:35:56Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1893 I am getting ready to start a chapter on dogs. Does anyone have any fun assignments/labs dealing with dogs. animals canine dog dogs hands-on lessons resources small-animal-lab Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:06:51 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1893 2009-11-17T15:06:51Z 3 days, 18 hours ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1843 I am just getting a brand new FFA Chapter started in a town where there has never been an Ag or FFA program.  We need to raise an immense amount of money to get off the ground and several community members have requested a fruit sale.  Does anyone know fundraiser money ffa Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:35:40 GMT adriskill@weston7.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1843 2009-10-05T23:35:40Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1785 I am trying to gain information to take to my administration and school board regarding fees for agriculture classes. I am wondering if any out there currently charge a class activity fee? If so how much?   Shop fees just for the teaching of Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:52:11 GMT dreichel@cole.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1785 2009-08-26T19:52:11Z 2 months, 2 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1897 I need resources to develop a unit on chicken reproduction. lesson_plan animal_science Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:31 GMT harpert@westerntc.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1897 2009-11-18T20:11:31Z 3 days, 11 hours ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1885 Hello everyone, I'm a junior in Ag Education at NC State University.  I am currently in a "Schools & Society" education class and we are required to write a research paper on a topic of our choice.  I chose to do my study on the topic of teaching_strategies classroom_management Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:44:52 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1885 2009-11-10T04:44:52Z 1 week, 6 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1502 I have a sub tomorrow and I need a good idea for Animal Science.  We are in the beginning phases and we don't have a textbook for this class.  We have gone through classification and what a breed is ... but I need an idea of what direction we should Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:14:23 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1502 2009-02-04T03:14:23Z 3 days, 23 hours ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1466 I teach at a small school in SD.  We have 180 students in the high school and about 180 in the middle school (grades 5-8).  We have been noticing a sharp decline in the number of students participating in elective courses such as CTE and Fine Arts.  schedule eight_period Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:30:22 GMT josh.christiansen@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1466 2009-01-14T17:30:22Z 10 months, 1 week ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1890 Monsanto has made available a number of resources for teachers to use in their classrooms at no cost.   The newest resource is a series of Trait Stewardship Lesson Plans that provide students with the opportunity to learn about biotechnology's biotechnology lesson_plan monsanto Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:16:26 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1890 2009-11-13T15:16:26Z 1 week, 2 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1845 I may have missed a post on this already, but I'm looking for some new hands on lab activities that my students can complete in a day or two at the most.  Any small woodworking projects that utilize scrap wood and hand tools, food science labs, hort Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:56:18 GMT lamberta@frederick.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1845 2009-10-06T19:56:18Z 1 month, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1820 Greetings and Happy Fall,   As I am sure you are well aware National Teach Ag Day is just around the corner (Feb. 25th, 2010), well it will be here before you know it.  If you are not familiar with National Teach Ag Day go to teach ag day Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:48:58 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1820 2009-09-16T16:48:58Z 4 days, 18 hours ago 22 21 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1911 I am a brand new Ag. teacher...and I was hoping that anyone could send me some great ideas that would be helpful to someone just starting out?  Everything just seems so overwhelming and any help would be truely appreciated!  Thank you!! ideas new_teachers teachers Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:15 GMT jnfox82@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1911 2009-11-20T20:02:15Z 1 day, 20 hours ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1140   I was having a discussion with a colleague the other day about how ag teachers use the FFA Creed in their classes.  I was just wondering what are some ways that you expand on the Creed in your classes, instead of just the recitation ffa_creed leadership public_speaking greenhand_degree communication innovative_teaching_ideas teaching_ideas Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:08:42 GMT asmith.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1140 2008-02-12T17:08:42Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 15 14 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1133   Does anyone have creative ways to create partners or groups for team activities?  I used one today that was fairly effective and should be usable in a variety of forms, but wanted to see what else was out there for some variety.   classroom_activities fun team_selection group_work partners Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:52:19 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1133 2008-02-07T19:52:19Z 1 year, 9 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1465 Next year, I am replacing one section of aquaculture with food science.  What is the best textbook to buy right now?  Also, what fun activities or labs to you include when teaching this class.  I have only taught it in the past as a unit of animal food_science animal_science textbooks Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:06:21 GMT ksmith@txk.k12.ar.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1465 2009-01-13T21:06:21Z 10 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1883 There is not a community for Biotech, so I am hoping that this community can help me.  I teach a short unit on Biotechnology and was hoping that I could get some suggestions on how to introduce the unit.  I start by have the class create a definition.  Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:06 GMT amy.poffenberger@fcps.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1883 2009-11-04T19:20:06Z 1 week, 4 days ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1905 Does anyone have ideas for implementation of a basic small animal care component for a vocational special needs horticulture program? animal_science small animal care Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:47:17 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1905 2009-11-18T20:47:17Z 2 days, 18 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1902 I am in need of good lesson plans that will help the students in my Large engines class to do in class when I am out of the classroom.  I do not want to just have them watch videos and busy work.  I want it to be realtive to learning about large engines engine sub plans Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:37 GMT kpluimer@eastbrook.k12.in.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1902 2009-11-18T20:15:37Z 4 days, 18 hours ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1814 Hello everyone, I am a first year teacher looking for a little advice. I currently am teaching an all year round animal science course, however, my one class of 22 students is a combination of Animal Science 1 and Animals Science 2 students. I'd like to Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:15:22 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1814 2009-09-13T21:15:22Z 2 months, 2 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1361 I have been teaching for 5 years.  Last year I started a new job in a multi-teacher department in which, I am one of three HS teachers in my department and have been assigned the role of Jr. FFA advisor.  In my previous teaching role I was an activity first_day middle_school Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:38:33 GMT kehrerm@greenville.k12.ny.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1361 2008-10-08T00:38:33Z 1 year, 1 month ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1299 I have a student that cannot fit an ag class into her schedule this semester.  I was wondering if anyone had any independent study ideas.  Any information would be helpful!  Thanks! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:59:30 GMT kwright@benton.k12.ia.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1299 2008-08-20T00:59:30Z 1 year, 3 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1900 Our district is researching changing the grading policy along with using homework as part of the grading policy.  I would appreciate anyone who is willing to send me their grading policies and if they incorporate a homwork grade as part of it. agriscience Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:10 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1900 2009-11-18T20:15:10Z 4 days, 18 hours ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1560 I have been asked to help design a program for a school that has never had an ag program or FFA Chapter.  Any advice or pointers will be greatly appreciated! Thanks! chapter curriculum ffa marketing professional recruitment planning membership Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:26:39 GMT adriskill@weston7.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1560 2009-03-05T17:26:39Z 8 months, 1 week ago 12 11 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1901 Looking for  'ideas'  for  coordinators of the  Ag Communications CDE. ag communcation coordinator ideas Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:11 GMT agutriv@ag.state.nj.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1901 2009-11-18T20:15:11Z 4 days, 18 hours ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1860 I am having trouble coming up with quick simple projects for my ag mechanics classes for gas and arc welding. I also am looking for initial projects for my ag metals class. I have several advanced projects for them, but having trouble coming up with Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:39:04 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1860 2009-10-14T13:39:04Z 1 month, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1758 I have just moved to a new school.  The previous teacher had old damaged posters, and very few of them.  I want to dress up my new room a bit, but I have very few posters and resources.  Do you know who to contact for animal breed posters, wildlife, Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:03:58 GMT tgamble@ignacio.k12.co.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1758 2009-08-06T00:03:58Z 3 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1594 I am currently the caretaker for a "Flat Stanley" (essentially this little paper cut-out guy that gets mailed to a student's family member and they photograph and tell stories of his adventures - Find out more about Flat Stanley at us_agriculture farmer pictures web ag_literacy awareness Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:09:58 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1594 2009-04-06T17:09:58Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 24 23 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1500 This is my first year teaching and I am in a very small community.  Recently, I was asked to evaluate my program and give my opinion on what I thought...good bad or indifferent.  The first thing my administration and I both agreed on was that I need an Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:01:42 GMT jfields@fairfaxk12mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1500 2009-02-03T20:01:42Z 9 months, 2 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1920 I am looking for ideas to organize sites to go back to sometime in the year when the topic is being taught.  I am not totally comfortable yet computer and website uses so be somewhat specific please.   I am also looking for ideas that expand the Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:33:41 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1920 2009-11-21T21:33:41Z 17 hours, 11 minutes ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1362 My middle school members have decided a Halloween activity would be fun and they want to stay the full three hours after school that they can.  Any fun, inexpensive Halloween ideas out there that you have used with success? Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:26:31 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1362 2008-10-09T10:26:31Z 3 weeks, 6 days ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1916 I'm looking for helpful lessons to teach students GPS and GIS. Anything related to landscaping turf and Golf course industry would be helpful. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:24:02 GMT john_neyhart@mcvsd.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1916 2009-11-21T14:24:02Z 19 hours, 13 minutes ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1626 My school is in the process of implementing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program to begin in the fall of 2010.  I have been charged to research if there are any Agriculture Programs in the US that currently are in a district which offers an IB Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:02:31 GMT kehrerm@greenville.k12.ny.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1626 2009-04-24T15:02:31Z 7 months, 2 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1906 I would like information related to the management of class and lab activities for ag. teachers.  What activities/methods are available to help younger and/or less experienced teachers to improve their management ability?  Any help is appreciated!  Wilt classroom_management organization gaining_control_of_a_class teaching_strategies Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:41:19 GMT wiltj@frederick.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1906 2009-11-18T21:41:19Z 4 days, 29 minutes ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1837 Looking for self-guided activities for my introduction to ag class (9th grade students) while I am gone to National Convention.  Help? 9th grade Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:37:38 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1837 2009-09-30T17:37:38Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1898 I would like to know a successful method of taking cuttings from tropical hibiscus and getting them to root. tropical hibiscus cuttings Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:13:15 GMT hheavner@valmeyerk12.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1898 2009-11-18T20:13:15Z 55 minutes ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1273   I am looking to send out a parent/guardian volunteer form to solicit volunteers for various activities. Does anyone have a form that they use that they could share?     Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:59:16 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1273 2008-07-25T14:59:16Z 11 months, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1872 Does anyone have any wood lathe projects they use with their students that they are willing to share?  I have a fellow teacher who is in need and I'm trying to help him.   Thanks! Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:28:57 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1872 2009-10-27T16:28:57Z 3 weeks, 5 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1625 Now that i got your curiosity... this has nothing to do with the title.   I would like to get a feel for how each state does it's State Level CDE contests, and State Convention.  In theory, I hope to use this as we (Iowa) discuss making ffa cde resources recruitment teach_ag awards Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:06:03 GMT eddym@se-polk.k12.ia.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1625 2009-04-23T19:06:03Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1190 When I was hired this year, 8th grade was an expiremental one year class, which I have been creating as I go. Good news! I heard today that I will have 3 periods of 8th grade as a semester class (a total of 6-8th grade classes) next year. Does anyone middle_school curriculum semester_course 8th_grade intro_to_ag Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:57:16 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1190 2008-04-19T02:57:16Z 4 months, 2 weeks ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1148   As an attempt to develop an interest in creating middle school programs in Maryland, we are considering hosting a few contests for middle school students at our state convention.  These will be open to all middle schools in the state until Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:46:07 GMT sarahe210@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1148 2008-02-15T20:46:07Z 1 year, 9 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1135 I am wanting to start an Adult agriculture program at my school.  I have asked around locally to see what they do, but would like to know what Adult Ag Ed looks like in other parts of the nation.  Please let me know, how do you run your Adult adult_program Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:22:17 GMT lindyholt@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1135 2008-02-08T19:22:17Z 1 year, 8 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1230 As more middle school programs are developed around the country, what role should SAEs play in a middle school curriculum? For those who teach middle school now, how do you manage SAEs and to what degree are they utilized? middle school saes Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:32:00 GMT kwuthrick@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1230 2008-06-13T14:32:00Z 1 year, 4 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1449 I need some new ideas for our FFA meetings.  We have chapter meetings once a month and have had up to 90 kids in attendance (although it averages around 60).  With this many kids, we usually have to meet in our school lunchroom.  We conduct opening Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:56:16 GMT tippena@pike.k12.ga.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1449 2008-12-31T19:56:16Z 10 months, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1873 Has anyone used this site in their classes?  I stumbled upon it yesterday and I think I am going to try it in at least one class next semester.  They have an Ag Ed class subscription, so there are some teachers out there using it.  Any feedback would be Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:36:39 GMT jblackburn@marceline.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1873 2009-10-28T12:36:39Z 3 weeks, 5 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1620 Invitation: The National FFA in partnership with the National Pork Board is conducting a curriculum writing project this summer. Sixteen writers are needed and will be developing innovate lesson on food and ag literacy. To find out more about this curriculum_writer national_ffa middle_school Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:13:11 GMT kwuthrick@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1620 2009-04-22T17:13:11Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1914 I just got a hydroponics system and I need ideas to do with my students.  I am also having a difficult time getting the pH and nutrient level to a manageable rate.  Any help you can share would be greatly appreciated. reproduction horticultue horticulture asexual-reproduction greenhouse greenhouse_managements school_greenhouse Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:22:58 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1914 2009-11-21T14:22:58Z 1 day, 17 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1088   I am in the process of training an Envirothon team.  However, West Virginia does not allow us to have any of the old tests to help in training.  They have posted one on the conservation agency from 1999; but it only goes so far,  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:19:33 GMT jegreene@access.k12.wv.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1088 2007-12-13T16:19:33Z 1 year, 11 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1144 I need some examples of block schedules that rotate blocks of math & literacy with other classes and electives such as Agriculture. Any format will help. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:17:59 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1144 2008-02-14T17:17:59Z 1 year, 9 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1445 As we are getting ready to end a semester, I am always looking for 1 - 5 day projects that students can complete and that are cost effective as we try to tie up loose ends with the semester.  We all know that there are some students that work very middle_school Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:38:03 GMT sshomo@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1445 2008-12-28T00:38:03Z 10 months, 4 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1517 The reality is that we don't actually have the choice of marketing or not marketing our program. As teachers of agricultural education, we market our program simply by existing. The question is whether we do so with or without intent. Believe me, if making_a_difference_magazine national_quality_program_standards marketing 7_keys_program_success Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:57:26 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1517 2009-02-09T19:57:26Z 9 months, 2 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1437 We are already planning for the next school year and it isn't even Christmas Break yet!  I am looking for some creative course descriptions.  I am still fairly new at this and would like to hear how YOU describe your program.  I currently teach Ag Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:08:08 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1437 2008-12-16T16:08:08Z 11 months, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1884 What are some tips on teaching SAE to MS students so that they can be motivated and prepared for it in high school? middle_school sae_ideas sae Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:21 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1884 2009-11-10T03:00:21Z 1 week, 50 minutes ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1717 I am looking for curriculum for honors ag classes. I am leaning towards anything in horticulture or food science but if you have any other curriculum it could be useful. Lessons would also be great. Please help. honors ag Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:27:49 GMT pthorne@buena.k12.nj.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1717 2009-07-01T18:27:49Z 4 months, 3 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1712 I'm on the hunt for teachers who have an interest in global agriculture. Do you or any of your peers incorporate international ag concepts, human rights issues, politics, or trade into  instruction? How about  participate in international travels or global_ag professional_development resources Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:27:13 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1712 2009-06-29T16:27:13Z 4 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1792 Does anyone have a Plasma Cam in their shop?   If so what is the most common project? what is your best or most favorite thing ever produced. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:41:07 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1792 2009-09-01T02:41:07Z 1 month, 4 days ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1472 To have you account deactivated, send an email to Julie Fritsch at jfritsch.naae@uky.edu and ask her to deactivate your account.  Later, if you decide to reactivate your account, send her an email, and she can reinstate your account with all its unsubscribe deactivate quit cancel account administrator Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:40:40 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1472 2009-01-16T15:40:40Z 10 months, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1458 Ok folks - All of the sudden we are talking about block scheduling again.  We had the conversation 10-15 years ago and it died.  So - I need help and opinions. 1. Are you on block scheduling? 2 . If so - what type of block and where do you teach 3.  block_scheduling enrollment classroom_management Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:44:32 GMT linda.a.petersen@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1458 2009-01-08T20:44:32Z 10 months, 2 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1797 It  while a go I found a slide show game that I used the first day of school for my seventh grade class to educate them about FFA.  I was forced to change computers and the slide show was lost, does anyone have it?  It is called "Let's Make It Happen". Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:15:26 GMT gschleper@upsala.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1797 2009-09-03T23:15:26Z 2 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1259 Here's a creative contest that might make a fun summer project for some of your students. I thought this looked like a lot of fun.   LA-CO, an organizational member of NAAE, is sponsoring a "Christmas in July" All Weather decorating contest. All contest decorating cow pig swine cattle fun paint art beef dairy livestock Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:29:15 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1259 2008-07-11T19:29:15Z 1 year, 4 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1373 Does the current Forestry CDE really reflect what we are teaching and what students need to know?  I have had many advisors question the format and how it is done on ther state and local level.  Let me know what you think. forestry cde Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:16:14 GMT hmartin@hs.spotsylvania.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1373 2008-10-16T16:16:14Z 1 year, 1 month ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1316 So I have been using the Communities of Practice a lot and thought that I could contribute something.    I am a big horse judger my self and am always encouraging my students to try it.  I try and have a team or two each year.  aqha breeds conformation equine horse horse_judging horses judging paint_horse thoroughbreds Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:15:15 GMT tgamble@ignacio.k12.co.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1316 2008-09-03T17:15:15Z 6 months, 6 days ago 11 10 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1053 Well I am new at this and there  might be a better catagory to post aquaculture questions.  We try to provide tilapia for schools and we usually suceed.  I would like to know if anyone else works with largemouth bass in their aquaculture - large mouth bass Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:44:26 GMT hheavner@valmeyerk12.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1053 2007-11-13T19:44:26Z 2 years, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1208 I have 4 weeks left till the end of the year .During end of the year testing(SOLs) I will have my students for double blocks I thought it would be a good time for everybodies sanity to do a good activity or two. I am finishing the year with Wildlife Fri, 16 May 2008 12:20:47 GMT henry.paris@powhatan.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1208 2008-05-16T12:20:47Z 1 year, 6 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1615 Dooes anyone use this POA tool in their chapter? (Item number from FFA.org:  POA-VISTA)  What do you think of it?  Is it a must have? Ok? Worth the money?  Thank you Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:09:40 GMT jlechtenberg@esu11.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1615 2009-04-18T23:09:40Z 2 weeks, 6 days ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1899 I am trying to meet an articulation agreement that includes general information about facilities of livestock.  There is a plethora of information out there about facilities.  Does anyone have some guidance or ideas to help get me started...especially facilities Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:18 GMT cwilliamson@kms.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1899 2009-11-18T20:14:18Z 4 days, 18 hours ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1130 I teach an Alternative Energies unit in my Biotech class.  I want to change it up and focus more on going green.  Does anyone have any lessons, worksheets, videos, etc that they would be willing to share on the going green process.  Thank Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:53:21 GMT amy.poffenberger@fcps.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1130 2008-02-07T14:53:21Z 1 year, 5 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1859 I'm on the hunt for a unit on global agriculture. Any materials welcome! global_agriculture world literacy Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:40:49 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1859 2009-10-13T23:40:49Z 1 month, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1059 Thanks for the info. Do you recommend a best supplier of the items you list to construct a wreath? best website? etc. that is friendly to school purchase orders? floral-supplies floral_resources Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:12:09 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1059 2007-11-13T20:12:09Z 2 years, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1010 I need about three good floral design lessons for my class, creating arrangements that cost $10.00 or less.  Can anyone give me some suggestions? Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:11:25 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1010 2007-10-02T19:11:25Z 2 years, 1 month ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1849 Does anyone have any powerpoints or activities that they do with cat nutrition? cats nutrition powerpoint Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:27:22 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1849 2009-10-08T12:27:22Z 1 month, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1874 Exposing my students to current issues/events in agriculture is very important to me but I haven't found an effective way to do that yet. This year I had an idea for a new project where students would work in groups every Friday to create a video about Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:11:01 GMT jgregory@buckeyevalley.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1874 2009-10-28T16:11:01Z 3 weeks, 3 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1084 Good Day!   I just wanted to let you all know that there is a great resource of lessons out there.  Last year I created a user friendly website of over 400 lessons from ag teachers across the US.  I encourage you to check it out and use lessons powerpoint resources Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:50:14 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1084 2007-11-30T14:50:14Z 1 year, 11 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1471 Just an FYI for those of you that might use the Middle School Discovery Page or KomicsZone as a part of your instruction.  I went to use it today and it wasn't working.  When I inquired to National FFA, I learned it will be changing.  See note below middle_school komiczone garfield discovery websites Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:04:25 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1471 2009-01-15T18:04:25Z 10 months, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1558 I am in the process of starting a website my students can refer to as a study guide for the ID component of the Environmental and Natural Resources CDE.  Feel free to use it. It's at environmental cde natural_resources practice Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:41:06 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1558 2009-03-04T03:41:06Z 8 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1907 The state of Missouri is beginning the Ag Issues CDE, how do I get this team started?  What resources are out there? ag issues cde Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:10 GMT jblackburn@marceline.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1907 2009-11-19T19:36:10Z 3 days, 12 hours ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1095 Does anyone have a good website with templates for writing rubrics and/or rubrics that are already writen for the agriscience subjects we teach? Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:46:07 GMT flandry@stjames.k12.la.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1095 2008-01-04T05:46:07Z 1 year, 10 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1082 Go to http://www.futurefisherman.org/programs/hofnod.php Curriculum materials that can be used in aquaculture an wildlife management Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:09:41 GMT charles.casada@4act.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1082 2007-11-29T18:09:41Z 1 year, 11 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1775 I've just been told today that I am now going to be teaching a Small Animal Care course for 8th graders.  There will be two classes that meet every other day for 90mins. for the entire school year.  The first day of class is Monday and I don't even know Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:16:00 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1775 2009-08-17T20:16:00Z 2 days, 17 hours ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1420 I am teaching a Small Engines class and am starting the unit on carburetion.  I just wanted to see if anyone had any ideas for lessons in this topic.  I have some ideas, but would like to see what others can bring to the table with the carburetor. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:39:12 GMT mesik.james@lc.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1420 2008-12-07T22:39:12Z 4 days, 17 hours ago 11 10 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1104   I am trying to initiate a state project with my first year FFA members. Instead of just researching agriculture about an assigned state, I would like to do some type of box exchange where my students would pack a box of goodies, pamphlets, etc... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:34:35 GMT mgenaway@pion.wnyric.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1104 2008-01-17T14:34:35Z 11 months, 1 week ago 16 15 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1869 Hello, I spoke at my South Coast Reagional Meeting about how Delta has made teaching fun again! Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:45:18 GMT javila@cusd.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1869 2009-10-23T01:45:18Z 1 week, 3 days ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1339 I am not sure exactly where to post this question.  I am looking for a worksheet to go along with the Modern Marvels: Corn DVD.  Thanks! Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:04:15 GMT gwynnemillar@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1339 2008-09-12T00:04:15Z 1 week, 3 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1857 My school is big into using the white bathroom board for cheap dry-erase boards or signs.  Since my shop is the dumping place for all school projects, I had a bunch of the scraps stuck in the trashcan.  I took them out and traced animal outlines on them animal animal_science livestock pig nutrition ruminant digestion Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:01:37 GMT lindyholt@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1857 2009-10-12T21:01:37Z 1 month, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1833 I am an agriscience teacher completing a Master's degree in Special Education and am looking for a thesis study dealing with special education in agriculture.  Does anyone know of any previous research conducted in this area or have any great study ag agriscience agriculture education special study highereducation masters Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:20:55 GMT adriskill@weston7.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1833 2009-09-23T15:20:55Z 2 months, 22 hours ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1658 One of my students incorperated this video into a lesson.  You Tube has a variety of resonable videos if you are willing to sift through the junk.  The demonstration board in the video is cool as well.   See: Thu, 07 May 2009 16:22:46 GMT mspiess@csuchico.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1658 2009-05-07T16:22:46Z 5 months, 1 week ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1842 In the newest version of ITunes, there is an ITunesU link on the bar across the top. ITunesU includes some useful video podcasts in a variety of subjects particularly the science category. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:31:18 GMT kcouture@killinglyschools.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1842 2009-10-03T18:31:18Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1858 Visit our booth at the FFA Convention Career Show & TAG Your Replacement Booth #317 ( near the Kraft exhibit )   We want to get students thinking about a career in ag education, so we've got big things planned for the FFA Convention - be sure ffa_convention teach teach_ag Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:26:42 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1858 2009-10-13T12:26:42Z 1 month, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1683 It is the end of a successful school year.  I am starting to think about the up comming year and about back to school activities to have in August around the start of school but I am lost about what to do.  This will be mainly to recruit new 7,8,9 grade Fri, 15 May 2009 00:19:51 GMT jtucker@sumac.scsc.k12.ar.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1683 2009-05-15T00:19:51Z 5 months, 3 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1569 Just started teaching a 5 weeks class called "In the Company of Horses".  I am certainly not an expert on this subject and would really like some help in finding fun and interesting topics to teach.  The class is for entertainment only, not for a grade Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:27:05 GMT sshomo@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1569 2009-03-11T19:27:05Z 7 months, 2 weeks ago 9 8 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1698 I have just been asked to incorporate earth science into my intro class so the students will be taking the earth science standards test.   I am looking for help/suggestions/materials that you use in your classes!   Thanks for the help ahead of Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:47:36 GMT amandasamons@earthlink.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1698 2009-06-12T21:47:36Z 5 months, 3 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1457 I am teaching a introductory plant science class that has mostly struggling students or students who are IEPs.  I want to get rid of notes almost entirely and do as many lab/greenhouse activities as I can.  I have a small (8x12) greenhouse that doesn't Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:00:30 GMT josh.christiansen@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1457 2009-01-08T16:00:30Z 9 months, 4 weeks ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1868 Looking for a way to help your students study identification?  Check out http://www.brainflips.com/ You can create cards yourself, share cards as a wiki, allow students to study with the cards side by side, have them do ID then check themselves or fill flash_cards identification study_guide Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:49:49 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1868 2009-10-22T02:49:49Z 1 month, 2 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1709 Here are some documents and assignments I've created on animal nutrition. Take, modify, and pass along! nutrition animal_science nutrients fetal_pig ruminant Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:43:45 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1709 2009-06-24T12:43:45Z 5 months, 2 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1781 Does anyone have any ideas of fun, hands on activities that you can do in Exploratory Agriculture Class?  I do not have a lot of money to use and that causes a problem.  I have the 7th graders 1st quarter and 8th graders 2nd quarter.  Any ideas or Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:29:40 GMT jfields@fairfaxk12mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1781 2009-08-25T17:29:40Z 2 months, 4 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1241   Summer!     Down the country lane staggers the coonhound on his last leg. He's been on the hunt for days and has just enough energy to plop himself under the nearest bush for a long sleep and recovery.     Sound like the Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:06:22 GMT michael.womochil@cccs.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1241 2008-06-20T17:06:22Z 5 months, 1 week ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1050   A new gadget for the classroom is a student response system, or "clickers".  What brands are most popular?  How do you use them in your classroom?  What are some of the pitfalls you have found in using them (possibly Brand clicker technology student_response_system Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:43:58 GMT lindyholt@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1050 2007-11-12T21:43:58Z 10 months, 2 weeks ago 14 13 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1489 7th - 12th Grade 2009 Ag Day Essay Contest   Theme - "Agriculture — Every Day in Every Way" Length - Essays must contain no more than 450 words Eligibility - Students in grades 7-12 in the 2008-2009 school year Prizes - State winners (one per contest essay agricutlure_day ag_day award communication Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:06:45 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1489 2009-01-28T03:06:45Z 9 months, 4 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1107 I was wondering if anyone  had a proposal that they may have used to expand their program into a two teacher program? Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:15:51 GMT triposu08@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1107 2008-01-18T18:15:51Z 1 year, 4 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1847 Was the 2008 Farm Act proportionately distributed Nutrition - 68%, Commodities - 12%, Crop Insurance 10%, Conservation 9%, and 1% Other? Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:46:52 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1847 2009-10-07T20:46:52Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1118 This question was posed by a fellow teacher here in Virginia. Any help can be posted here, replied to me or directly to Mr. Olsen at the email below.   I was wondering if anybody uses a "contract" for their CDE Teams?  I'm interested in Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:47:59 GMT jason.ince@pcs.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1118 2008-01-28T14:47:59Z 1 year, 8 months ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1367 Another teacher sent this to me.  Thought that it might be of interest to the profession.  Let me know what you think. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:05:41 GMT hmooney@cde.ca.gov http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1367 2008-10-13T21:05:41Z 1 year, 1 month ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1880 Just found out about a new site called Purpose Games.  It's at http://www.purposegames.com/  You can make interactive games with a free membership or you cam play games that are already created.  If you have students who register, they could even make corsage; digital_classroom; interactive_games; website Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:32:21 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1880 2009-10-31T23:32:21Z 3 weeks, 1 day ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1116   I use the Marty Stouffer's Wild America DVD's in my classroom for Wildlife Management. I haven't had them take notes or complete a worksheet on them but I am starting to think that I should have some way of determining that they are actually Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:50:52 GMT jenssonj@wem.mn.k12us.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1116 2008-01-25T00:50:52Z 1 year, 5 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1921 Communities of Practice helps us as Agricultural Educators connect to each other and serve as a resource for professional growth.  In a recent dialogue here, Heidi Martin and I were wondering who other National Board Certified Agricultural Educators spreadsheet; national_board_certified; nbpts; google; national_board_certification Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:27:05 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1921 2009-11-22T23:27:05Z 15 hours, 34 minutes ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1193 Does anyone have a simple plan for making aluminum can crushers?  If you do can you plese post?  Thanks so much! Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:38:44 GMT hmartin@hs.spotsylvania.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1193 2008-04-22T14:38:44Z 1 year, 1 week ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1126 Does anyone know how to download a YouTube video and burn it to a DVD? The reason I am asking is because there are several great clips on YouTube but many schools block this site. How do we get clips burnt to a DVD so that it can be used at school in technology youtube Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:48:55 GMT asmith.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1126 2008-02-05T18:48:55Z 1 month, 2 days ago 10 9 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1862 I am receiving Perkins money this year. I was wondering if anybody had any neat ideas on new technology to look at purchasing for the classroom? I teach teh following classes, intro to ag ed., animal science, horticulture, ag business, and natural Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:37:21 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1862 2009-10-14T14:37:21Z 1 month, 6 days ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1520 I am currently teaching a Landscaping course, and am building bound because of the cold upstate NY winters.  I teach a unit on designing and have access to a CAD program.  I'm looking for other project ideas for my students until the spring when we can Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:24:12 GMT kehrerm@greenville.k12.ny.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1520 2009-02-10T02:24:12Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1368   I started a new school this year and I currently teach 5 distance classes to 4 different schools.  Has anybody's school got to distance education.  We are fortunate to mostly all of our classes taught via distance to 4 different Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:53:09 GMT mmeyer@esu1.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1368 2008-10-14T14:53:09Z 11 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1871 This was posted in 08 but wanted to remind everyone to check out The American Veterinary Medical Association's videos http://www.avmatv.org/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:51:59 GMT charles.casada@4act.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1871 2009-10-26T21:51:59Z 3 weeks, 6 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1147 Have you tried using the FFA website for middle school? If you haven't, you are missing a great chance to educate your students as well as have a lot of fun. Lots of information on FFA, leadership development and career options to explore. Then, have middle middle_school resources laughter lesson_ideas website ffa Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:29:26 GMT sshomo@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1147 2008-02-15T15:29:26Z 1 year, 9 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1754 Our school is  emphasizing reading this year.  As my bell ringer, I would like to have agricultural related books (grade level 6, 7, 8 appropriate) for my students to read and discuss.  I am looking for recommendations on titles and where to get Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:34:06 GMT sshomo@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1754 2009-08-04T14:34:06Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1494 Our program current conducts an Equine Science course each semester for Jr./Sr. students. As part of this course, we take students to a local farm and allow them to work with and learn about horses first hand as an ongoing lab. Our school district is Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:54:25 GMT jason.ince@pcs.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1494 2009-01-29T17:54:25Z 9 months, 3 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1565 I love being an Ag teacher, and 99% of the time there is nothing else I would rather be doing.  I believe this is the case for many of you as well. Do we tell our students that we feel this way enough?  A great deal of emphasis recently has been placed Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:03:07 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1565 2009-03-09T19:03:07Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1491 Hello everyone!   I have always hoped to start some sort of class website, blog, or forum when I became a teacher but I never realized how easy it could be! I am a new ag teacher, and the teacher that I replaced had all of the ag students sign up Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:33:48 GMT jgregory@buckeyevalley.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1491 2009-01-28T23:33:48Z 9 months, 3 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1855 Let's look at some of the purposes for teaching.  When we stand before a class we intend to accomplish a host of things:  imparting knowledge, inspiring a love (or at least an appreciation) for agriculture, developing future leaders and productive 7_keys_program_success classroom instruction making_a_difference_magazine professional planning professional_growth Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:27:42 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1855 2009-10-12T18:27:42Z 1 month, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1778 The week of Delta went by so quickly that I couldn't get a handle on all of the ways to celebrate success, much less all the other physical activities.  Maybe I am not the only one.  So, how about if we post ways to celebrate success?  I learned of two Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:45:47 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1778 2009-08-19T20:45:47Z 1 month, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1555 Would anyone be willing to share their FFA unit? Pieces and parts welcome.   I'm a first-year teacher, and I started half-way through the school year. The freshmen haven't had any exposure to FFA yet, and this is something I didn't teach during ffa unit_of_instruction introduction_to_ffa activities_to_teach_ffa freshmen Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:03:35 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1555 2009-03-02T20:03:35Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 9 8 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1685 Does anyone have a computer program they use for landscape design? I am looking to purchase one for my classroom and don't know where to look. Wed, 20 May 2009 19:10:06 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1685 2009-05-20T19:10:06Z 6 months, 6 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1546 I am in my second year of teaching at a chapter that was neglected for years. I'm finally starting to see some improvements in all areas with the exception of SAE's. Many students didn't have an SAE program when I came, thus I started implementing them. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:53:36 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1546 2009-02-26T22:53:36Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1141   Check out this website.  It offers short agricultural related videos with problem solving activities that are very usable in middle school. I am using it once a week to add some diversity to my lessons.  Once you check it out, I think Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:28:11 GMT sshomo@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1141 2008-02-13T16:28:11Z 1 year, 9 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1222   I teach 2 wood shop and metal shop courses plus an agriculture construction class. Additionally I have some ag classes spend a quarter in the shop on personal projects in the springtime. Each year I try new ideas for making sure the tools are Fri, 30 May 2008 00:49:38 GMT jdcant@imbler.k12.or.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1222 2008-05-30T00:49:38Z 1 year, 3 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1110 What types of interactive white boards do you have and what brand is your preference?   I am shopping for a system and I'm not sure what direction to go. Smart Boards are the most numeours, but are they the best option? I've seen Permethian Boards, Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:44:53 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1110 2008-01-20T03:44:53Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1423 Our state is trying to update our website to make it more user friendly and dynamic.  One of the things they want to do is post some of the pictures of students at our various FFA events on to the website.  But in today's society you have to be careful marketing picture internet liability Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:30:37 GMT adam.franken@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1423 2008-12-08T03:30:37Z 11 months, 2 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1403 We have pretty standard names for our 7th grade (Introduction to Agriculture) and 8th grade (Exploring the World of Agriculture) classes.  It's almost time for course book revisions and I was curious - what are some of the names that other middle school course_name titles classes curriculum Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:59:33 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1403 2008-11-18T02:59:33Z 11 months, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1535 I have reviewed the "Ag Teacher Manual", but I am curious to what each of you would say would be critical to include in a New Teacher Portfolio as our student teachers leave to find that first position.   Any examples or ideas you could share would Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:00:29 GMT ddf12@psu.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1535 2009-02-19T17:00:29Z 9 months, 6 days ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1570 Another weird request from New Jersey.  My students don't get to experience real cotton.  For the past nine years I have been using the same boll that a student brought me from a trip she took with her family.  Today as I was demonstrating how tightly cotton fiber seeds clothes Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:13:24 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1570 2009-03-12T00:13:24Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1791 I am going to be purchasing at least two new welders within the next few months and wondered if anyone had any suggestions for the brand, type, size, etc. I would like to buy two stick welders as well as one MIG....if my budget allows! I know Lincoln arc_welding welding mig_welding welders Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:52:28 GMT amcgrew@avonschools.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1791 2009-08-31T18:52:28Z 2 months, 1 week ago 9 8 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1032 How do you make soil science interesting? I have some ways I'd be happy to share, but what do you do? Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:12:47 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1032 2007-11-09T19:12:47Z 1 year, 11 months ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1777 Do you find the textbook useful in an Ag Power/ Construction class?  What text does everyone use?  I am debating whether to buy a set of Ag Mechanics textbook.  I am in a new program that was started last year and the shop sat idle all last year.  It arc_welding concrete shop_assignments introductory_shop_assignments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:46:52 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1777 2009-08-18T19:46:52Z 2 months, 2 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1350   Where can I purchase a soil monolith-Pennsylvania     Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:46:55 GMT jhowell@pennsvalley.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1350 2008-09-30T23:46:55Z 1 year, 1 month ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1153 I have a few students wanting to make a Dog Box for a pickup. They can not find plans. Does anybody have plans or know where to find them? They want to construct it of wood.I realize we may have to make changes depending on pickup model. Thanks for the Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:32:23 GMT henry.paris@powhatan.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1153 2008-02-22T16:32:23Z 1 year, 8 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1590 I recently attended a NEED (National Energy Education Development) Project conference.  I would recommend that anyone thinking about teaching an energy unit look at their materials and curriculum.  They start with a unit called the science of energy and ag agriscience energy labs hands-on websites projects electricity solar uranium wind power hydropower oil gas fuel Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:29:51 GMT adriskill@weston7.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1590 2009-03-31T01:29:51Z 7 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1204 Anyone have any great ideas of plans for an FFA officer retreat?  We usually take one in the summer and plan the year, but also organize committees, go to an amusement park, and complete an agriculture tour.  I am looking for some fun Tue, 13 May 2008 21:09:24 GMT jwherley@ms.k12.il.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1204 2008-05-13T21:09:24Z 1 year, 4 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1700 Hi! I'm teaching Equine Science I for the first time this coming school year and I'm looking forward to it! I'm working on lesson plans now and I'm stumped on what kind of activity to do after I present information on coat colors, markings and terms genetics equine horse coat_color Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:23:43 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1700 2009-06-16T21:23:43Z 5 months, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1648 I am working on putting together an ag careers unit for my students.  What is everyone doing during there units?  Does anyone have a webquest for this topic?  Any help is appreciated! Tue, 05 May 2009 01:22:55 GMT amandasamons@earthlink.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1648 2009-05-05T01:22:55Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1909 Does anyone have a resource they use to teach up to date futures marketing lessons. marketing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:01:35 GMT csappington@cumberland.k12.il.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1909 2009-11-20T20:01:35Z 2 days, 18 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1405 Do any of you have a syllabus for a freshman level ag orientation class that I might use? Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:33:20 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1405 2008-11-21T18:33:20Z 11 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1651 Take advantage of a special opportunity to attend one of three AgrowKnowledge national faculty development workshops. Travel, lodging and most meals are covered by AgrowKnowledge . All you need to do is pay a small registration fee and commit to agrowknowledge professional_growth professional_development hydroponics tomato Tue, 05 May 2009 13:30:54 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1651 2009-05-05T13:30:54Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1297 Does anyone have suggestions for websites, magazines, newspapers, etc. which would have good articles to be used as a weekly Ag. Current Events assignment?   Thanks!   Jamie Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:28:38 GMT jgregory@buckeyevalley.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1297 2008-08-18T22:28:38Z 6 months, 6 days ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1434 Our district is starting to use the online Naviance Career Guidance system.  Does anyone have experience with it?  Have you used it in agriculture classes as part of an SAE or career unit?  How have you heard of other non-ag teachers in your school career internet Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:04:27 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1434 2008-12-11T11:04:27Z 11 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1142   I am waging a battle to start a middle school program in a district with a HS population of 1500+.  Does anyone have any DATA that would represent the benefits of a MS program?  MS SAE data, Math or Science score improvements?   Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:08:11 GMT eddym@se-polk.k12.ia.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1142 2008-02-14T00:08:11Z 1 year, 9 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1776 Anyone teaching in Ohio-   Do you have any good ideas for a scavenger hunt for farm science review? I'm student teaching and would like to engage the students while on the field trip! Any ideas? Thanks! Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:41:27 GMT gilbert.270@osu.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1776 2009-08-18T19:41:27Z 3 months, 1 day ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1875    If anyone does pig dissections... I am in need of permission slips for my students.  I am not sure of wording and what to offer as an alternative assignment.      If anyone has any excellent resources to share to help with the adventure that Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:49:45 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1875 2009-10-28T17:49:45Z 3 weeks, 4 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1865 Help, please.  We currently have a course called Biology of Agriscience. The NCAA Clearinghouse (for college athletes) has not approved this course title to count for their purposes.  Essentially, the course in a freshman and sophomore level course that ncaa course_title Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:37:42 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1865 2009-10-15T16:37:42Z 1 month, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1918 The most thought provoking sessions I attended at ACTE dealt with the issue of improving Programs of Study (POS). In my state, POS's are lined up with Career Clusters and then Pathways. In Agriculture, all completers of a POS take courses that have been Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:07 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1918 2009-11-21T16:42:07Z 1 day, 22 hours ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1477 I am in the process of needing to propose a new class being a semester of floral. I was looking for advice for start up materials. I know budgets are tight and need to propose the absolute necessitates, if any one has suggestions, it would be Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:08:16 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1477 2009-01-21T15:08:16Z 10 months, 4 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1379 I would like to incorporate some activities into my Natural Resources and Wildlife class.  I have a couple of resources, but am not impressed with them.  Does anyone have any good ideas?  I am currently in the wildlfie unit and would like Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:59:37 GMT mmeyer@esu1.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1379 2008-11-03T01:59:37Z 1 year, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1562 Need lesson plans for ethanol and biodiesel, with labs. ethanol biodiesel Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:13:46 GMT bpech@hartem.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1562 2009-03-08T03:13:46Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1910 Does anyway have any suggestions about where to find, purchase and install quality misting equipment for school greenhouses? I want to update my greenhouses and want to do it right the first time. greenhouse school_greenhouse Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:11 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1910 2009-11-20T20:02:11Z 2 days, 18 hours ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1829 Hi, I am getting ready to teach conduct of meetings and Robert's Rules of Order to my introduction to agriculture class. I am stumped as to how to teach tehm proper meeting procedures. Does anybody have any ideas as to interactive ways that they teach Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:17:35 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1829 2009-09-21T18:17:35Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1595 I'm planning my first officer retreat, and I'd love to solicit ideas. What ideas can you pitch out in terms of: Location Content Activities Building team dynamics Other parties to involve   Thank you! officer_retreat officers workshop planning Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:02:54 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1595 2009-04-07T16:02:54Z 5 months, 1 day ago 15 14 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1264   Hi, I am Ed Thacker Horticulture Instructor at Nelson County Hign School this is the link to our portalportal site.     http://guest.portaportal.com/nchshorticulture     Thanks,     Ed    horticultue portaportal site Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:14:31 GMT ethacker@nelson.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1264 2008-07-15T15:14:31Z 1 year, 4 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1802 The teacher I am subing for asked me to facilitate her Animal Repro & Genetics classes in creating rabbit hutch plans from scratch. Each class is making a hutch for three cages. She wants the students to come up with the plans for the hutch and I am Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:39:40 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1802 2009-09-10T16:39:40Z 2 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1064 Are there any of you with Adobe certifications that can tell me about it? Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:38:11 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1064 2007-11-16T14:38:11Z 2 years, 6 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1248 If  you are considering becoming a National Board Certified teacher this coming school year, please send me you name and contact info so I could put together a database of teachers working together.  I found in my work in 2002, that it helps Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:16:10 GMT rhteeple@bellsouth.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1248 2008-06-27T13:16:10Z 1 year, 4 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1881 I admit it.  I'm a techie geek (to a small degree).  One of my co-workers shared her technology secret with me. (i.e. How she's always doing "cool stuff!")  You can subscribe to a free newsletter for teachers called "Free Technology for Teachers" at technology; technology_integration; comics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:39:56 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1881 2009-10-31T23:39:56Z 2 days, 18 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1823 A new floral documentary is planning to begin on November 4th on TLC.  This could be a great resource for a floral design class.  The name of it is "Flowers Uncut With Jeff Leatham" and each show is planned to be 30 minutes long. Check out more about floral_design floral_resources flower_arrangements floriculture video video_resource floral Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:50:14 GMT asmith.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1823 2009-09-17T18:50:14Z 2 months, 19 hours ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1522 I am looking to have my students propagate a couple different crops in the greenhouse for a spring plant sale.  I am located near Albany, NY (which is central state).  We have had issues with white flies, so I would prefer plants that are not high on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:26:51 GMT kehrerm@greenville.k12.ny.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1522 2009-02-10T15:26:51Z 9 months, 2 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1523 I posted a question in new teachers this week about an unmotivated officer team.  Now I have a follow-up question.  I know it is advised to keep your classroom rules simple and don't have more than 3-7 of them.  However, that theory has NOT seemed to ffa rules officers example Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:30:53 GMT ksmith@txk.k12.ar.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1523 2009-02-11T14:30:53Z 9 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1205 Please find the first five documents and power points for my soil unit attached. soil lesson_plan Wed, 14 May 2008 18:05:18 GMT lava0055@umn.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1205 2008-05-14T18:05:18Z 1 year, 3 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1371   Our Officer Team and the Community POA Committee wants to do a "Haunted Shop" for Halloween.  They plan to open it to the community for a fun activity, not necessarily as a major fund raiser.  We would like to know if anyone has done community ffa Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:30:43 GMT rockie@wiggins50.k12.co.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1371 2008-10-15T12:30:43Z 1 year, 3 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1598 Our community has been hit hard by the economic situation, and I'm sure many of you can relate. I have several students who do tons of things for the chapter, but when it comes to trips that require a payment (state convention, camp, etc.), they aren't money scholarships helping_students costs Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:42:10 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1598 2009-04-08T15:42:10Z 7 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1664 So everyone knows how it gets when you have less than 3 weeks left of school - kids zone out in class, complain about being in class instead of in the 'shop', etc.  My freshman class has been a great group all year, but are fizzling out a little bit now Fri, 08 May 2009 02:39:23 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1664 2009-05-08T02:39:23Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1584 Does anyone use an outline to help students to formulate and extemp speech? extemp speaking outline speech Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:27:26 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1584 2009-03-26T15:27:26Z 8 months, 1 day ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1708 I began my first teaching job in January, at which time I began tracking the time I spent outside of my contract on extended services. Though my district did not require it, I did it for my own peace of mind to document my hours. I created the attached extended_programming service tracking documentation documenting Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:41:11 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1708 2009-06-24T12:41:11Z 4 months, 3 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1593 Hi! I am a student teacher and I am looking for a spring project to do with a group of adults that meet once a month to do fun crafty activities. This month they are looking for an activity that has to do with flowers and spring. The project can't be Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:19:16 GMT lesleybs@vt.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1593 2009-04-05T17:19:16Z 7 months, 2 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1225 I am getting ready to teach a workshop to FFA members about becoming an Agricultural Education teacher at our State FFA Convention.  Instead of reinventing the wheel, I thought I would ask for your ideas and what you have done to recruit your Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:19:34 GMT sshomo@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1225 2008-06-04T14:19:34Z 1 year, 4 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1848 I have been giving them a current events assignment.  That way they are still learning about agriculture or FFA.  The assignment is short and if they give me anything worthwhile I give them full credit (basically "give me" points).  I don't want to give Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:01:27 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1848 2009-10-08T04:01:27Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1574 How do you select students to go on field trips, when you have more sign up than what you can take?   Is it fair to use grades as a basis for determining who can go? field_trips selection objective_choosing Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:27:46 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1574 2009-03-16T18:27:46Z 8 months, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1753 I just recently talked with my principal about fundraising which lead to quite a discussion.  It started when I asked how many fundraiser's can student organization do.  There was never a direct answer as to how many but what came up was that the school Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:13:26 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1753 2009-08-03T16:13:26Z 3 months, 3 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1771 Good afternoon everyone, My name is Brittany Garrett. I will be a senior ag ed student come next week. I am so passionate about increasing children, adults, or just anyone for that matter understanding of agriculture. So many people have no idea where ag literacy ag_literacy careers children in the classorom Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:26:53 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1771 2009-08-11T20:26:53Z 3 months, 1 week ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1195   Alright everyone, I've been asked to deliver several workshops this summer concerning SAE's.  I have 2 questions that I need you to respond to:     1) If you are sitting in my workshop concerning SAE's what do you want to hear? sae_ideas sae Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:15:52 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1195 2008-04-29T14:15:52Z 1 year, 6 months ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1385   I am almost 1/2 way through my first year of teaching and I think I am at that bottom point on the roller coast where I would like to quit. I know that they say this is what happens and to hang in there. I have every intention on hanging in Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:09:28 GMT jfields@fairfaxk12mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1385 2008-11-07T18:09:28Z 11 months, 2 weeks ago 10 9 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1728 I'm a current Ag. Ed. major developing lesson plans for my Independent Study class.  My unit is Agriculture History and Government.  I have created some lessons for this unit already, but I'm in need of more ideas.  Any ideas?  Thanks for your Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:33:25 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1728 2009-07-09T15:33:25Z 4 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1338   Attention Teachers/Advisors....     Our chapter will be purchasing a set of corduroy officer station markers through National FFA Unlimited.  We do not have a parliamentarian or a chaplain in our chapter. I would like to sell these ffa ffa officers ffa meetings ffa unlimited Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:33:42 GMT amcgrew@avonschools.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1338 2008-09-11T14:33:42Z 1 year, 2 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1429 Does anyone have suggestions for resources that we can use to study anatomy for the the Small Animal CDE?  We always seem to have a hard time finding good pictures of the different systems of the species.  (digestive, skeletal..etc) Thanks! Stacy animals smallanimalcde Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:25 GMT stacyfritz@chatfield.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1429 2008-12-10T07:00:25Z 11 months, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1600 I am a student at the Ohio State University and today in one of my classes we discussed fundraising.  I was wondering what great fundraiser's all of you have. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:16:57 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1600 2009-04-09T16:16:57Z 4 months, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1341 I've been asked to teach a freshman level, Intro to Agriculture course at our community college. Can anyone who teaches a similar course provide me with curricula, content, lesson plans, ideas, etc.? Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:08:22 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1341 2008-09-15T13:08:22Z 1 year, 2 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1541 Completely bizarre question but I am hoping someone has had exposure to something that could help.  Have any of you done any instructional components dealing with the connection between agriculture and the Holocaust?   On Thursday, all of the 8th grade 8th_grade holocaust Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:34:51 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1541 2009-02-24T21:34:51Z 8 months, 3 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1079 I am a new teacher in a new program and I was wondering where is a good resource to get Ag related videos?  I realized this is open ended, but I have none!  I thinkd it would be nice to have a selection of videos/dvds around for teaching Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:56:44 GMT jblackburn@marceline.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1079 2007-11-28T23:56:44Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 15 14 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1599 I haven't posted in a while as I have been learning so many new cool things...Here are some sites that are awesome!   http://www.superteachertools.com/   has some great interactive templates you can adapt for class. I love the Jeopardy one. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:04:25 GMT hmartin@hs.spotsylvania.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1599 2009-04-08T18:04:25Z 7 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1470 Arkansas adopted the CAERT lesson curriculum this year.  CAERT developed lessons that matched the Arkansas Ag. Frameworks.  I use the lessons alot and love the resources provided.  The draw back is that I do not have enough computers for all of my Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:16:05 GMT jparker@omsd.k12.ar.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1470 2009-01-15T01:16:05Z 10 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1330 I'm looking for videos for the students to watch when I'm gone from school. They're sick of Dirty Jobs (though they're an awesome thing to show!) so does anyone have suggestions of items that are related to Ag that are also interesting as well? Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:29:36 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1330 2008-09-05T18:29:36Z 1 year, 2 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1799 Whenever anyone mentions the word balance, I always picture Lady Justice standing there with a blindfold on and the scales of justice in her hand. Then I think, " Blindfolded?! How are you supposed to create balance if you can't even find the scales?" 7_keys_program_success making_a_difference_magazine national_quality_program_standards Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:38:40 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1799 2009-09-07T17:38:40Z 2 months, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1346 Hey all,   We are going to conduct our annual Food For America program in the elementary this year and I am looking at trying to jazz things up a bit.         We've done the traditional, petting zoo, and lessons in the Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:09:57 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1346 2008-09-23T19:09:57Z 1 year, 2 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1616 I am looking into pursuing a doctoral degree while still working.  Has anyone done either Masters or Doctoral work while still employed as a teacher?  If so, how did you finance it?  Did you apply for FAFSA?  Were their any scholarships you found for graduate_work college scholarship financial_aid professional_growth Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:21:00 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1616 2009-04-19T16:21:00Z 7 months, 6 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1721 I posted this on the middle school section, but thought I might get some good input from this area also. I have been teaching Agriculture for 25 years, so I feel pretty comfortable teaching shop safety.  Seven years ago, I started teaching middle Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:15:12 GMT mbrown@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1721 2009-07-06T18:15:12Z 4 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1024 If your state added a Horse Hippology CDE contest would your school participate in the contest. Please add your state to your answer. Would you like to see this on a national level also. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:00:53 GMT jhmiller@ncat.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1024 2007-11-08T14:00:53Z 1 year, 2 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1493 Are you using Mpower? How it is being used successfully? What do you like/ dislike about the resource? In your opinion, how could it be enhance in the future?   Thank you in advance for everyone's input! Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:24:23 GMT kwuthrick@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1493 2009-01-29T14:24:23Z 5 months, 3 weeks ago 10 9 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1127 Greetings-   I am in the beginning stages of starting an FFA Alumni Chapter. I have started the process of developing a letter to send out to invite potential members to the first meeting.  Does anyone have a letter they used that worked ffa_alumni Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:48:44 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1127 2008-02-06T14:48:44Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1452 Has anyone developed a rubric or grade sheet for grading both entrepreneurship and placement SAE record books?  Any suggestions? Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:29:07 GMT aramos@cortez.k12.co.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1452 2009-01-05T22:29:07Z 6 months, 6 days ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1623 In the mail yesterday a CD from Monsanto of episodes of the FFA Today show.  Very timely...I needed an appropriate last minute lesson for a sub.  I created a worksheet for the December 31, 2008 episode.  We don't have RFD-TV so we don't get these Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:40:41 GMT edward.olsen@powhatan.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1623 2009-04-23T16:40:41Z 7 months, 3 days ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1417 I'm writing this from the NAAE Convention in Charlotte.  I heard one of the committees was asking about NAAE's presence on facebook.  We are there, indirectly.  The link is (I think) facebook web_2.0 communication Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:53:53 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1417 2008-12-06T02:53:53Z 11 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1642 Well, I am giving twittering a shot for my chapter to keep members up to date on what is happening.  I am still learning how it works and how students use it, so I don't know how succesful it will be.  What I do know is that our "Twitter homepage" is twitter communication chapter technology Fri, 01 May 2009 20:21:28 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1642 2009-05-01T20:21:28Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1274 Does anyone have any good class starters out there? We have to have an activity to take up like the first 10 minutes of class I have a few but I could use some suggestions Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:36:33 GMT berriea@uga.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1274 2008-07-27T02:36:33Z 1 year, 3 months ago 10 9 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1575 Just how tired are you at the end of the day? Rate it on a scale of 1-5. One says that you've still got juice when you get home and look forward to cooking supper, playing with your children, working livestock, or another evening activity. Three says 7_keys_program_success classroom instruction magazine making_a_difference_magazine national_quality_program_standards Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:21:41 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1575 2009-03-16T21:21:41Z 7 months, 3 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1087 My principal asked me today, to write a job description for the FFA Advisor.  Does anyone out there have such a document you would not mind sharing?  He directed me to an oral interp job description to model mine after. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:46:11 GMT linda.a.petersen@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1087 2007-12-04T22:46:11Z 1 year, 11 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1767 I am a first year teacher and would really like to implement a "daily agtivity" in my classroom.  I know that sometimes this can be a review question from the day before or a quiz-bowl type question relating to the FFA.  Does anyone have a list or other lessons introduction_to_ffa curriculum Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:05:01 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1767 2009-08-10T22:05:01Z 3 months, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1861 As a special project of the National FFA Foundation, Campbell's Soup is sponsoring the NAAE/FFA PALS Greenhouse Enhancement Grant Program. Three $6,000 grants will be made to ag ed programs that have active PALS programs as part of their FFA chapters to Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:17:19 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1861 2009-10-14T14:17:19Z 4 days, 18 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1540 I am wanting to hold an Agriculture Olympics at my school.  I would like to have any ideas on what events to hold, how their judged and and anything else that you can think of.  Any ideas will be welcomed as I have a clean slate on what I want to do.  olympics Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:44:45 GMT kevin.napier@knox.kyschools.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1540 2009-02-24T19:44:45Z 8 months, 1 week ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1129   If you teach Equine Science this video is great!  What a tremendous young lady and such a wonderful horse!  Go to the following web site http://www.westfallhorsemanship.com/media/128do.wmv         horse horse_judging performance aqha Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:24:55 GMT charles.casada@4act.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1129 2008-02-06T18:24:55Z 1 year, 9 months ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1635 NAAE is accepting proposals for workshops to be presented at the 2009 NAAE Convention in Nashville, Tennessee November 17-21, 2009, relating to topics appropriate for middle, secondary and post-secondary educators of agricultural education.  Workshops naae_convention workshops professional_development call_for_proposals Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:58:34 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1635 2009-04-29T16:58:34Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1276   I have a food dehydrator...but I do not teach a food science class.  I am looking for ideas (preferrably with lesson plans) on ways to use a food dehydrator.  I teach Plant Science, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agriscience, and 8th Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:50:06 GMT jlechtenberg@esu11.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1276 2008-07-30T20:50:06Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1536 I working on currently working on developing a unit dealing with urban sprawl and zoning issues because it has become such an issue area my area.  I plan on inviting the local zoning board members and Farm Bureau to speak.  What other areas/topics/idea Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:55:59 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1536 2009-02-23T13:55:59Z 9 months, 2 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1729 Does anyone have curriculum or ideas for a Teach Ag Workshop? I know some states have done workshops at state convention.  What did you do?  Thanks for your help! teach_ag Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:12:38 GMT kojensen@esu2.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1729 2009-07-10T02:12:38Z 4 months, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1285   We have two greenhouses at our school.  We are wanting to start some hydroponics in one of the houses.  Can anyone give me idea or tips that you have used.  Thanks in advance for all of your help.     Todd     Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:45:14 GMT tcreech@thomas.k12.ga.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1285 2008-08-07T15:45:14Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1827 Greetings:   I am sending out an all call today to request the names and email addresses of students enrolled in a University Ag Education program.  As part of the National Teach Ag Day Campaign, NAAE is creating a video through a donation from teach ag day Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:10:28 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1827 2009-09-21T15:10:28Z 1 month, 4 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1320   The culmination of my 7th grade intro course is ice cream making.  This year I have 8th grade as well and would like to do something other than ice cream with them.  Does anyone have any simple, relatively inexpensive food making ideas food 8th_grade culmination Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:52:30 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1320 2008-09-04T18:52:30Z 1 year, 2 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1229   I am a new teacher in Kentucky and will be starting a new program at a school this year. We're in the middle of selecting textbooks and ordering other resources for courses right now. I was wondering what other people were using as resources for Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:13:07 GMT cameron.white@boone.kyschools.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1229 2008-06-13T02:13:07Z 1 year, 5 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1795 Hi Everyone!   Thank you to those of you who have informed me within the last week about the Agtivities website formerly located at   http://www.isd743.k12.mn.us/AgTableofContents.htm .   I am aware of the issue and I am working to remedy agtivity book Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:56:49 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1795 2009-09-01T16:56:49Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1345 Can anyone recommend a landscape design software that I can use for high school landscape kids. We have the money to spend and I need to do it fast - so any input you can give would be great-- tell me if you have had a bad experience with a software landscape horticulture Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:06:51 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1345 2008-09-23T13:06:51Z 1 year, 1 month ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1690 This summer I am working with one of my professors from Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences to create an Urban Forestry Lesson Plan. I already have access to iTree, MyCaert, and agednet.com and basic knowledge of common Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:56:50 GMT njffareporter0607@yahoo.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1690 2009-06-04T17:56:50Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1676 We have just updated the NAAE USDA lesson plan on sustainable agriculture.  You can download this lesson plan at http://www.naae.org/links/resources/usdalessons.htm sustainable_agriculture lesson_plan Wed, 13 May 2009 18:49:02 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1676 2009-05-13T18:49:02Z 6 months, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1251   Hello  All -     It looks like I will be getting a new 30x48 Stuppy greenhouse for my school this summer/fall!   My main question/concern is what to floor it with.  I have been in some greenhouses with full concrete facilities greenhouse school_greenhouse Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:24:48 GMT jblackburn@marceline.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1251 2008-07-01T15:24:48Z 1 year, 2 months ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1091   I am looking for good organization ideas for my classroom.  I enjoy visiting other schools to see what their classrooms look like and hopefully to get a good idea on organizing/decorating my own room.  Ag teachers have so much "stuff" classroom organization Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:02:55 GMT lindyholt@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1091 2007-12-18T21:02:55Z 1 year, 3 weeks ago 9 8 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1220   Ok, I've taken the leap. I may be insane to apply while teaching 5 different preps and being regional v.p. But, my gut tells me that this is the right time.     Louisiana pays almost all of the fees for National Board Certification. The Wed, 21 May 2008 23:04:28 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1220 2008-05-21T23:04:28Z 1 year, 5 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1850 I will be presenting to my school board next week for approval of a start up FFA Chapter.   I was wondering if anyone has a brochure or handout that describes FFA that they would be willing to share so I don't have to spend hours making a new one before ffa brochure information marketing promotion Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:17:19 GMT adriskill@weston7.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1850 2009-10-08T15:17:19Z 1 month, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1512 I have a junior and senior member that are preparing for the prepared public speaking contest.  I was hoping to get some help with possible subject for their speeches.  I also have a member doing the extempt. speech.  Any ideas of how to approach that Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:52:24 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1512 2009-02-06T15:52:24Z 9 months, 2 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1521 Is anyone willing to share some unique interest approach ideas? I seem to struggle with coming up with fun ways to introduce lessons. Any topics welcome! Thanks. curriculum interest_approach lessons new_teachers Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:34:52 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1521 2009-02-10T02:34:52Z 9 months, 6 days ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1828 I have just put the new talipia in the tanks and now I need some help.  What suggestions on feed?  Also, if someone could give me some good guidelines to use for their water quality.  If you have a table or something that that you keep up with it in Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:39:25 GMT tcreech@thomas.k12.ga.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1828 2009-09-21T15:39:25Z 1 month, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1561 I am teaching a foresty unit for the first time. I am looking for labs, activites and other lesson plan ideas. Thanks in advance. forest forestry labs Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:48:18 GMT chad@millardk12.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1561 2009-03-06T01:48:18Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1703 This morning I started trying to plan for the academic year ahead and thought "I need to think of a really organized teacher and call and ask them this question."  I'm so glad I remembered I can get multiple responses to the following situation!   Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:22:41 GMT ksmith@txk.k12.ar.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1703 2009-06-18T19:22:41Z 5 months, 2 days ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1363 As part of the work of the 10x15 Teacher Recruitment task force activities, at the upcoming National FFA Convention, we are conducting focus groups of high school students who are planning to attend a college or university and major in agricultural Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:15:05 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1363 2008-10-09T18:15:05Z 12 months, 1 day ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1340 At some NAAE conference I went to (don't ask when, I can't remember) one of the workshops was about making soybean lip balm (might have been candles.)  Today in class we were talking about soybean products.  Does anyone have an in class Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:49:17 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1340 2008-09-12T19:49:17Z 1 year, 2 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1516 Hello Everyone! I am a prospective agricultural educator, as a part of my senior capstone class we have been asked to research an issue facing agricultural education. My issue is Motivation/Quality of students in agricultural programs. I would really Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:01:49 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1516 2009-02-09T18:01:49Z 7 months, 4 days ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1629 We need to beef up our performance on the math part of NOCTI testing. I know there is a book titled Mathematics in Ag available through Prentice Hall. Does anyone have a recommendation for another book they have used and like? Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:21:38 GMT kcouture@killinglyschools.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1629 2009-04-28T13:21:38Z 6 months, 5 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1296 Does anyone have the student critique themselves and their own projects before you actually grade them.  I think this is a good idea to get the students perspective. I was just wondering if anyone had a document that they used for this? Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:01:32 GMT mryun@esu1.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1296 2008-08-18T18:01:32Z 1 year, 3 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1170 Does anyone happen to have plans to create a welding 'trophy'? This is combined example of a butt, lap, and tee joint but I can't think of what order they go in. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks! Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:43:01 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1170 2008-03-12T21:43:01Z 1 year, 8 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1699 This past week, we had a quick, hard storm go through our town and I had been out of the office that day doing work at the fairgrounds.  I stopped in about 6PM to check my email and a couple other things I needed and found have 1/2 of my shop to be Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:51:51 GMT jfields@fairfaxk12mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1699 2009-06-15T13:51:51Z 5 months, 2 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1896 I am looking for any good activities, hands-on or off on interiorscaping. Any ideas??? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:24 GMT whand@na60.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1896 2009-11-18T17:46:24Z 4 days, 19 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1572 Greetings!   I really want to do something neat and fun next week Friday in my classes to celebrate National Ag Day.  I have a few ideas, nothing of any great significance though. One thought I had was to hold an Ag Experts Panel in my classes with ag_literacy ag_day Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:06:29 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1572 2009-03-13T15:06:29Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1125   I'm a new teacher in a middle school and my principal asked if I had plans to maintain the flower beds in the front of the school and in raised beds by the cafeteria.  Of course the answer is yes!  Any tips for what plants might work flower_bed middle_school school_planting Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:18:45 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1125 2008-01-31T21:18:45Z 1 year, 9 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1162   Does anyone have documents that can help with forming an Advisory committee?  Agenda's, Minutes, By-laws or ways to govern the use of the advisory committee.  Anything that has been successful would be great.  I am starting an advisory committe plans Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:50:31 GMT eddym@se-polk.k12.ia.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1162 2008-03-07T17:50:31Z 1 year, 8 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1298   Our school is really making a push for us to update all lesson plans to learning focused.  Has anyone planned their units in LFS format that would be willing to share?  This would help out a lot.     thanks,     Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:45:26 GMT tcreech@thomas.k12.ga.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1298 2008-08-19T01:45:26Z 1 year, 3 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1544 I looking for a list of supplies that are used to reconstruct the digestive tract of the horse with various equipment that could be purchased at a local hardware store. digestion horse tract model Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:37:00 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1544 2009-02-26T18:37:00Z 8 months, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1727 Minnesota is in the process of developing a proposal for about $76000 to one of our commodity organizations to put together a Public Relations Tool kit for our state AgEd teachers.  One of the largest components of this proposal is that of a Train the public relations marketing aged Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:49:03 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1727 2009-07-08T00:49:03Z 4 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1464 I am currently looking for a new set-up for my classroom. It's not the most flexible thanks to three walls having stuff permanently mounted, but I'm trying to find a way to create the best atmosphere for learning while still being able to manage the Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:42:21 GMT jgeisler@shenandoah.k12.in.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1464 2009-01-13T19:42:21Z 9 months, 4 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1496 1.  Log in. 2.  Click "Your View" tab (did you know you can set this to be your default view?  See how ) 3.  On the right side, you'll see the Status updates box 4.  To see everybody's status, click the "All" link.  This will show the status of status profile personalize how_to update Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:43:06 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1496 2009-02-02T15:43:06Z 9 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1824 Does anyone out there have a copy of the Food for America CD?  I had one but a student lost it and the National FFA is out for some time in the future.  If someone could please make me a copy I would owe them a huge favor.  I will pay for shipping.  I marketing middle_school promotion Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:42:01 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1824 2009-09-17T20:42:01Z 2 months, 3 days ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1524 I appreciate folks taking time to read this and provide their feedback. The basic question is "as we prepare student teachers, what do they need to "get" from an experiential education class?" Some context: I have the opportunity to teach for the second ffa sae student teachers new_teachers Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:21:25 GMT ddf12@psu.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1524 2009-02-11T23:21:25Z 9 months, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1331   This week at our back to school inservice, our superintendent shared with us a site called animoto.  So, I checked it out.  You can make short (30 second) video clips for free or you can pay an annual subscription and create longer video flash webpage technology media digital_learners Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:02:30 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1331 2008-09-06T18:02:30Z 1 year, 2 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1270   For several years now our officer team has provided lunch for our entire faculty and staff during one of the teacher work days before school starts.  The desire was two fold.  One, to show our teachers, administration and staff how much Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:13:40 GMT alice.dubois@tangischools.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1270 2008-07-23T20:13:40Z 1 year, 4 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1668 Join us for a national webinar "Education for the Green Economy: Opportunities, Resources and Models" , cosponsored by the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education, the American Association of Community Colleges, the webinar professional_development professional_growth green economy Mon, 11 May 2009 13:18:46 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1668 2009-05-11T13:18:46Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1630 Ok, so I had one student sell $2,000 worth of fruit. and about 10 students that sold under $50.  We had it set up so that anyone who sold over 500 got $25 to spend out of the FFA Blue Catalog and anyone who sold over 1000 got $50.  We also do a labor Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:09:33 GMT jlechtenberg@esu11.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1630 2009-04-28T14:09:33Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1391 I am in the process of trying to incorporate more literacy into my classes.  I have heard of other teachers doing 'group book projects' and I would like to have one per semester in each of my courses.  The classes I teach are Small Animal Care Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:59:01 GMT kehrerm@greenville.k12.ny.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1391 2008-11-12T19:59:01Z 7 months, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1223   Hi! I've been absent from the creating end for awhile because of school commitments but am happy to announce that next year. I have the possibility of introducing the veterinary science curriculum into our school.  So here is my Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:57:39 GMT hmartin@hs.spotsylvania.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1223 2008-06-01T15:57:39Z 1 year, 5 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1492 Does anyone have suggestions for keeping kids "busy" in the shop?  I have 11 kids and four welders.  I need something for the other 7 to do while I am helping the four that are welding. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:05:44 GMT sarah.stratmeyer@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1492 2009-01-29T01:05:44Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 9 8 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1684 I am tossing around the idea of having my senior students complete some sort of capstone project as a final exam for my Ag class. I would like to design a project which allows them to reflect over their entire agricultural education experience and/or Tue, 19 May 2009 21:17:18 GMT jgregory@buckeyevalley.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1684 2009-05-19T21:17:18Z 5 months, 3 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1618 We have discussed the possiblity of building a greenhouse at our school and I have been asked to put together a "plan" regarding location, price, size, manufacturer, etc.   If anyone has any suggestions on these things or where to find answers, Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:22:06 GMT jlechtenberg@esu11.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1618 2009-04-20T14:22:06Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1853 You were told at the Delta Conference that it was all about you so that later it will be all about your students.  Is it?  Tell us about it. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:42:57 GMT hmooney@cde.ca.gov http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1853 2009-10-09T20:42:57Z 3 weeks, 2 days ago 16 15 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1301   As a middle school teacher with quarterly 7th grade classes and semester 8th grade classes, it can be challenging to keep everyone informed about what's going on with FFA.  I'm trying something new this year - using a wiki.  I'm middle_school internet wiki computers Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:33:09 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1301 2008-08-21T02:33:09Z 1 year, 2 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1284 I am looking for some ideas on how to improve reading comprehension for the high school students. Because there is a lot of reading involved in my classes, I want to take the first couple of days and do reading comprehension activities to give students teaching_strategies Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:58:42 GMT jscott@cusd50.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1284 2008-08-06T16:58:42Z 1 year, 3 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1479 Does anyone have any ideas for leadership games?  Or fun ways to introduce FFA and/or leadership terms. Thanks! Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:00:25 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1479 2009-01-21T22:00:25Z 10 months, 18 hours ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1192 Any ideas for 20 minute lessons for 7th grade agriculture that can be run by a sub on days students have spent 2 hours of their day already in testing?  ?:| I am a shared teacher and need to be in the high school for my afternoon classes so I middle_school lesson_plan activity lesson_idea Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:21:05 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1192 2008-04-21T18:21:05Z 1 year, 6 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1654 Has anyone wrote a successful grant for a school greenhouse that they would be willing to let me read.  I have never written a grant for anything yet and I think we will need some grant funds if we are going to get this thing built.  ALSO, if you know Tue, 05 May 2009 15:14:21 GMT jlechtenberg@esu11.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1654 2009-05-05T15:14:21Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1655 Who has an aquaculture tank and raises fish?  What kind of fish do you raise?  Where did you get your tank? What reccomendations would you make to someone considering adding this into their curriculum? Wed, 06 May 2009 15:25:47 GMT jlechtenberg@esu11.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1655 2009-05-06T15:25:47Z 3 months, 2 weeks ago 15 14 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1501 Does anyone happen to have plans for small arc welding projects they have their students make? My students will be making a small project using an arc welder, oxy-acetelyne cutting torch and grinder as their machinery. I've seen boot scrapers but never Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:32:44 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1501 2009-02-04T02:32:44Z 9 months, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1199 The greatest horse race is occuring this weekend on May 3rd, the 134th Kentucky Derby also known as "The Run for the Roses". This would be a great time to discuss the history of horse racing in your class. Here are some websites that might be helpful equine performance kentucky_derby thoroughbreds racehorses horse_racing Thu, 01 May 2008 19:59:04 GMT asmith.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1199 2008-05-01T19:59:04Z 1 year, 6 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1422 I am receiving a hydroponics unit from a Hooked on Hydroponics grant. If anyone has some projects or activities they already have developed and would like to share I would like get them or any other suggestions on using a hydroponics unit in your Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:23:25 GMT henry.paris@powhatan.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1422 2008-12-08T02:23:25Z 11 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1774 I would like to offer a small engines course at my school, but I need some serious training to do so.  I know that Briggs and Stratton has a good program in Wisconsin but it is kind of costly.  Does anybody know of any other small engines courses or Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:08:12 GMT rdriley@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1774 2009-08-14T14:08:12Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1604 Early agriculture educators saw the value in getting community input, advice and vision. Religiously, they would meet with local citizens to take the temperature of their program-making sure what they were teaching was what the community needed, 7_keys_program_success making_a_difference_magazine national_quality_program_standards program_planning advisory_council Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:13:50 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1604 2009-04-10T22:13:50Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1532 Perhaps its because we never wrote a lesson plan? Well, have I got the solution for you. The folks in GA have created a lesson just for teaching our students about becoming an agricultural educator. And they're sharing it with everyone! They have a marketing professional classroom lesson_plan teach_ag recruitment Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:18:29 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1532 2009-02-13T16:18:29Z 9 months, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1779 I teach an Environmental Science/Natural Resources course.  I'm looking for a better way to incorporate "Going Green" information to them.  Any ideas out there before I reinvent the wheel?  I'm afraid my wheel might not turn if I creat it! environment going green Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:30:55 GMT nschilling@easternhancock.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1779 2009-08-20T01:30:55Z 3 months, 4 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1089   Does anyone have a good lesson plan resource to demonstrate F1 and F2 crosses?  Hope everyone is having a great holiday season!!!!!         Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:34:40 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1089 2007-12-15T17:34:40Z 1 year, 11 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1014 can anybody suggest any good floral design projects that will cost $10.00 or less? floral design_ideas Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:25:57 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1014 2007-10-16T19:25:57Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 9 8 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1867 Hello everyone. I'm teaching a class on poisionous weeds and we're going to do a case study where the I give the students the symptoms of the horse and 5 possible plants that could have caused the problem and they have to figure it out. I'm having poisionous_weeds horses interest approach Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:05:52 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1867 2009-10-20T21:05:52Z 1 month, 20 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1720 I have been teaching Agriculture for 25 years, so I feel pretty comfortable teaching shop safety.   Seven years ago, I started teaching middle school.  My curriculum is based on a lot of hands on learning.  Students use a variety of power tools.  The Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:56:07 GMT mbrown@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1720 2009-07-06T17:56:07Z 4 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1413 http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2008/11/run-computer-faster/   A great site with nine tips for anyone to use. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:43:07 GMT tdrape@yahoo.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1413 2008-12-03T14:43:07Z 11 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1830 I'm a new teacher and I'm looking at purchasing a floral cooler.  Does anyone have any suggestions of brands/types/sizes that are great or rather, brands/types/sizes that I should avoid?  Any help is greatly appreciated!   thanks,   Amanda Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:46:51 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1830 2009-09-21T21:46:51Z 3 weeks, 5 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1659 Mark your calendars for June 23 - 27, 2009! Hosted at the Millennium Hotel, on the St. Louis Riverfront. WORKSHOPS will be offered Friday and Saturday. The workshop list has not been added. Check the website for the listings. However, on Thursday, there professional_development professional_growth ag_in_the_classroom conference Thu, 07 May 2009 18:10:54 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1659 2009-05-07T18:10:54Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1613 Find out more at www.capetech.us/neatc   The Region VI NAAE Conference is in Plymouth, Massachusetts this year.  Early Bird registration was due on April 15, but there is still plenty of time to register.  Although you can go to the site and conference region_vi professional_development professional_growth workshop Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:30:59 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1613 2009-04-16T02:30:59Z 7 months, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1124   I am thinking of taking my advanced Horticulture class to our local Flower and Garden show.  Has anyone else taken their kids and had them do a scavenger hunt or other tasks at that show that they can share those items with me?     horticulture greenhouse Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:49:35 GMT edward.olsen@powhatan.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1124 2008-01-31T19:49:35Z 1 year, 9 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1161 I'm a 1st year teacher and I'm struggling to come up with a set of emergency lesson plans in case I have to be gone unexpectedly.  I have already had them write current event articles and watched Dirty Jobs movies for 10 things they learned from Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:46:49 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1161 2008-03-05T19:46:49Z 9 months, 4 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1870 I thought I would forward this along.    The FFA, after years of complainging about how ugly the officer station markers are and how we would like to have the old traditional ones back....have finally listened! In case any of you didn't see the Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:19:08 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1870 2009-10-26T19:19:08Z 3 weeks, 6 days ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1469 I am a student teacher. During my time student teaching, I will be helping my senior students prepare to take the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Exams in Mid-March. I have one half of my seniors who will be taking the standardized testing Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:08:01 GMT delcherdj@delval.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1469 2009-01-14T23:08:01Z 10 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1788 Ihad to share this link with everyone as I think it is great towards helping new and experienced teachers alike that are suffering from lack of confidence. I am currently long term subing and am starting to feel those same nervousness that I felt when I Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:36:47 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1788 2009-08-28T16:36:47Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1186 What sort of summer activities do you do with your middle school FFA members? Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:22:28 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1186 2008-04-11T10:22:28Z 1 year, 7 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1627 Does anyone have a good Power Point or project they use to promote proper landscape safety to their Exterior/Interior Hort classes?  With the warm weather arriving I thought now is the time to teach this.  Thanks! Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:50:17 GMT kehrerm@greenville.k12.ny.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1627 2009-04-27T14:50:17Z 7 months, 11 minutes ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1518 We are looking to build a greenhouse, but need to raise the funds ourselves. I was wondering if anyone knows of any grants that are out there to apply for to help do this. Thanks!!! Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:57:08 GMT mpeiffer@winterset.k12.ia.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1518 2009-02-09T20:57:08Z 9 months, 2 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1386 I recently downloaded an animal biotechnology lecture from Itunes and finally watched it today at the gym.  For those of you who cover biotech, it might be a worthwhile (approximately half hour) watch.  The video identifies different biotechnology animal_science video Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:05:01 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1386 2008-11-09T01:05:01Z 1 month, 4 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1866 Quick and dirty question here...   1.  Do any of you have your students do insect collections?   2.  If  so, how do you keep the bugs from stinking?  They REEK!!!!   Maybe I am not managing the assignment criteria/handling instructions Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:49:17 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1866 2009-10-16T13:49:17Z 1 month, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1763 This question was posted on the AAAE listserv, and I thought someone here might be able to help. "Do you know where I can take an on-line course on shop safety. My school district in SC wants me to take a class to allow me to make sure our ag. shop is safety Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:26:10 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1763 2009-08-07T13:26:10Z 2 months, 2 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1619 Would you like to be on the cutting edge of innovative?  Want to stop reinventing the wheel....I have an opportunity for you.  I need at least 10 teachers to help me pilot an effort to create a useful database of educational flascards that students can Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:36:43 GMT hmartin@hs.spotsylvania.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1619 2009-04-20T14:36:43Z 7 months, 6 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1412 So, I may be a little behind the powercurve because I just sent in my registration, but I am going through the 2009 process.  Feeling motivated after watching a friend complete his certification in 2008, I decided to take the plunge.  I'm not so worried Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:28:47 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1412 2008-12-03T03:28:47Z 11 months, 1 week ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1780 We have never attended Washingon Leadership Conference, because of the cost. My students would really like to go to WLC, but conservatively, were looking at about $1000 per kid with travel and everything. We are a small district (less than 400 K-12), Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:38:10 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1780 2009-08-24T02:38:10Z 2 months, 4 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1439 This question was posted by a fellow teacher here in Southside Virginia. Can anyone help?   I've been recording some of the Modern Marvels for use in our ag program.  Does anyone already have worksheets/questions written up for any of them?  I plan Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:43:13 GMT jason.ince@pcs.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1439 2008-12-18T16:43:13Z 4 days, 17 hours ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1134 As FFA week approaches, we have some plans for low cost promotion of the FFA chapter within the school.  Just curious what other chapters might be doing to promote FFA that is low cost and possibly even easy enough for middle school students to get marketing ffa_week middle_school promotion Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:01:37 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1134 2008-02-08T19:01:37Z 9 months, 2 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1263   I am looking for agriculture reading materials more oriented towards the high school student rather than the middle school student.  I am looking for books of various lengths pending how much time I decide the book should take up.  agriculture literature books high school Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:35:40 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1263 2008-07-15T14:35:40Z 1 year, 4 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1662 Hummert International is offering two Ag Education Short Courses this summer, both at their headquarters in Plant City, MO. Greenhouse Operations & Management Short Course June 23-25 includes both classes and a St. Louis greenhouse tour, including professional_development professional_growth short_course hummert horticulture Thu, 07 May 2009 18:20:51 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1662 2009-05-07T18:20:51Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1247 I try to focus on building communication skills in my students with speeches, discussions, debates as assignments, but often I end up with the same result: a student struggling through a speech to get a grade. I realize that practice makes perfect, but Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:20:30 GMT jwherley@ms.k12.il.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1247 2008-06-25T14:20:30Z 1 year, 4 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1333 I'm looking at replacing the horse gaits poster that I have in my classroom. Any specific suggestions? Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:25:23 GMT sstoterau@lpge.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1333 2008-09-08T20:25:23Z 1 year, 2 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1564 I am looking for some help with the PSAA Thermosyphon project on page 217 of the text.  No dimensions are given for construction.  Does anyone have the plans for this project?  I am looking for the size of the box and the diameter and length of the Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:11:04 GMT gwynnemillar@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1564 2009-03-08T20:11:04Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1745 In an effort to make my classroom as much like a core class as possible, I have used daily journal topics also known as bell ringers, warm-up, etc.  I have attached a list of over 100 topics that can be used as an introduction to a lesson or simply to Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:11:39 GMT ksmith@txk.k12.ar.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1745 2009-07-28T15:11:39Z 3 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1473 To receive email notifications any time something is posted in a particular community, just click on the community from CoP's main page, and select "recieve email notifications" in the actions box to the right.  To stop getting notifications, go back to notification email community Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:44:25 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1473 2009-01-16T15:44:25Z 10 months, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1254 I teach a comprehensive horticulture class of which floral design is a small part.  I want to know if anyone has some ideas for cheap and easy designs for a class of 25-30.  I would also welcome some ideas for incorporating landscape design Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:19:54 GMT agmorris14@yahoo.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1254 2008-07-03T18:19:54Z 1 year, 3 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1636 I was wondering if anyone might have some plans for a sheep grooming stand that they would be willing to share. I have a student who is wanting to build one for their SAE. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:51:03 GMT tbriscoe@madison.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1636 2009-04-29T20:51:03Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1663 NIFS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional development of agricultural safety and health professionals, providing national and international leadership in preventing agricultural injuries and illnesses to the agricultural community. nifs farm_safety conference professional_development professional_growth Thu, 07 May 2009 18:23:22 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1663 2009-05-07T18:23:22Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1226   It is that time of year again--time to set the themes for next year's issues of The Agricultural Education Magazine.   As the current editor, I strive to make the Magazine as useful as possible for the teacher in the field.  I Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:44:42 GMT billye@ag.arizona.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1226 2008-06-10T00:44:42Z 1 year, 3 months ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1580 I am looking at trying to upgrade some of the equipment in our ag shop to facilitate building larger projects. The past few teachers have concentrated on ag power and welding instruction but no large projects. The school administration wants the shop to Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:38:03 GMT dreichel@cole.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1580 2009-03-23T15:38:03Z 7 months, 3 weeks ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1895 Looking for an engaging and informative way to include hearing protection into your classroom? Simulations developed at the Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention are standards-based and have been researched to be effective. curriculum safety technology Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:49 GMT jmazur@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1895 2009-11-18T15:09:49Z 4 days, 23 hours ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1542 I am teaching Plant Science to my Ag Science II class and would like to teach them about different forms of propigation including scarification, stratification, cuttings, etc. The problem is I'm not sure what type of seeds/plants work best for these Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:18:48 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1542 2009-02-24T22:18:48Z 8 months, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1154   I'm sure many of you already may use this activity with your students, but for those of you who don't, I just wanted to pass on a successful lesson with Horse Breeds that I used with my 8th Grade Exploring the World of Agriculture Class.  I horses breeds letter_writing lesson_ideas middle_school Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:28:08 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1154 2008-02-22T20:28:08Z 1 year, 9 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1295   I am using Lab Aids: Science and Sustainability for a new course in my Ag Education Dept this year. I am really excited about this curriculum. I was wondering if anyone has any supplemental worksheets and or assignment and or activities with Part Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:47:56 GMT strohscheinm@usd230.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1295 2008-08-18T01:47:56Z 1 year, 3 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1480 Most of us for years have let kids go to the sp ed room to take tests only to wonder when they came back why all of them have the same answer.  I kind of got tired of the kids making grades that I did not think they deserved.  Here is what I did:   Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:31:46 GMT jcjones@gr1.dsc.k12.ar.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1480 2009-01-22T20:31:46Z 7 months, 1 hour ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1200 Looking for a great way to integrate SAE into the classroom. Look no further. There's a great program out there that is extremely under utilized by teachers.  It's called the agri-entrepreneurship program.  There are lessons, there are awards, award_entrepreneurship experiential_learning sae Mon, 05 May 2008 17:42:20 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1200 2008-05-05T17:42:20Z 1 year, 6 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1601 Preparing for student teaching in the fall, my class is studying about developing a POA. I was wondering if anyone had an interesting idea for implementing a POA plan. Also, what ideas of activities are there for the three different categories of Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:24:03 GMT gilbert.270@osu.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1601 2009-04-09T17:24:03Z 7 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1390   I was wondering if anyone has any experience with a school farm program.  My school has recently presented an idea about possibly having a program where we would try to raise our own meat, produce, etc.  as well as draw from local Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:05:40 GMT csmith@galesburg205.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1390 2008-11-12T18:05:40Z 11 months, 3 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1839 Does anyone have any innovative ideas or suggestions for marketing an agricultural education program to students who may not typically enroll? Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:56:43 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1839 2009-10-02T14:56:43Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1078   I have neat way (I think so anyway!) of teaching common livestock terminology to 8th graders/freshmen.  I realized earlier this year that perhaps not all students know simple livestock terminology. I realized this when I began talking about Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:51:29 GMT jblackburn@marceline.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1078 2007-11-28T23:51:29Z 1 year, 10 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1835 Hi everyone!   I am in my first year of teaching. One of the classes I teach is welding I and currently my classes are doing oxyacetylene cutting. Does anyone have a grading rubric for oxyacetylene cutting? I will also be teaching SMAW welding and Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:35:41 GMT lesleybs@vt.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1835 2009-09-26T19:35:41Z 1 month, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1798 Does anyone have any ideas or worksheets on how to have students research and pick a SAE? sae_ideas Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:45:22 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1798 2009-09-04T18:45:22Z 2 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1364   Our chapter is looking at developing an Alumnia Associaiton to help with fundraising and marketing our program.  I am looking for bylways and constitutions that can help us get started.     If you have any other advice please send Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:36:06 GMT stevenson.shane@meridianschools.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1364 2008-10-10T03:36:06Z 1 year, 1 month ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1387 I am looking for anyone who has lesson plans and possible activities on Agricultural Resource Management and Pasture Rotation Systems.     If anyone has anything, I would really appreciate it, its more than I have!     Thank You Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:10:01 GMT ffaamandac@yahoo.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1387 2008-11-10T02:10:01Z 11 months, 4 days ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1756 Here is a great website for Alternative Energy Info!   http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_basics.html biodiesel; wind energy; biomass; Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:18:14 GMT nmortens@morris.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1756 2009-08-05T14:18:14Z 3 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1040 I am interested in helping to develop a posology lesson plan. I love the one that comes in the VET Science materials from TeamAGED but am interested in collaborating with others to create an updatable lesson plan so that we can build up our questions posology math vet vet medicine Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:48:09 GMT hmartin@hs.spotsylvania.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1040 2007-11-10T14:48:09Z 2 years, 2 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1143   What do ya'll think of the Peoplesoft system for FFA rosters? Leave your opinion and vote on the poll I've created.     Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:06:10 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1143 2008-02-14T16:06:10Z 1 year, 9 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1687 AgCareers.com is offering a report they have compiled from their website traffic that shows trends in jobs in the agriculture sector.  Here's their description of the report  -- the link to download the report is at the bottom:   As the leading agribusiness jobs ag industry careers Fri, 29 May 2009 14:43:58 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1687 2009-05-29T14:43:58Z 5 months, 4 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1713 This is my first year teaching Ag Business.  I would like to implement a year long project for my students that will educate them on the development of an ag business.  The vision I have for this is they would have to come with a business plan, get a Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:38:55 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1713 2009-06-29T17:38:55Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1365 Check out http://www.wordle.com/ A wordle is a cloud of words that you make.  I am still learning how to use it, but it seems like fun.  There could be some teaching applications and a few people have already posted agriculture based fun technology worlde; classroom_tips; Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:25:42 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1365 2008-10-11T00:25:42Z 1 year, 1 month ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1256   I am starting a welding class and I need some simple projects for the students to build.  Projects that requires three weeks to build.         Robert Lee Bradley Sr     Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:59:51 GMT sigmarlb@bellsouth.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1256 2008-07-07T22:59:51Z 1 year, 3 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1671 I teach multiple shop classes and have trouble with tools disappearing or not getting put away properly, which can end up taking away class work time because we can't find tools. Many of you may be in this same situation because we know how students tools shop cleanup Wed, 13 May 2009 15:43:47 GMT josh.christiansen@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1671 2009-05-13T15:43:47Z 6 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1071   Hello all,     First, I think that this is an incredible thing. I hope that more of our profession will take advantage of this.     Second, I am very excited to be a part of the Teacher Turn the Key Team and will be program_management advisory_boards new_teacher Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:08:00 GMT ddf12@psu.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1071 2007-11-27T16:08:00Z 1 year, 11 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1351   I am trying to prepare students to participate in the National Poultry CDE.     Does anyone have any good things that they use or sites that would help?  I already have some stuff from IMS, but have little to no chicken Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:33:48 GMT eddym@se-polk.k12.ia.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1351 2008-10-01T12:33:48Z 1 year, 1 month ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1188 Here I go again, another day off with students and I scramble looking for good 'quality' work for my students to complete while I am out of the classroom.  I know that I am not alone in the scramble, so why not put this question our to Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:11:35 GMT sshomo@augusta.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1188 2008-04-15T16:11:35Z 1 year, 7 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1102 I teach at a large career center in a production based program. My frustration is that more and more of my students come from non-traditional ag backgrounds. I'm sure this is the case for many of you as well. Many of my students have chosen to come to Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:46:00 GMT bhershberger1@verizon.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1102 2008-01-16T01:46:00Z 1 year, 10 months ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1305   I am looking for a good fall greenhouse crop that we can sell around Christmas.  I was wanting to know what everyone else grew, or if you had any recomendations.     Thanks,     Shawn     Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:59:58 GMT smcewen@nshelby.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1305 2008-08-22T20:59:58Z 1 year, 2 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1033   Think.com is an on-line community like myspace or facebook, only, it is made for schools. Teachers and administrators monitor all activity. Students and teachers alike may post assignments, pictures, writing samples, multi media... anything you Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:23:23 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1033 2007-11-09T19:23:23Z 2 years, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1854 Happy October!   As I type this email I look out the window at SNOW covered ground.  I hope your landscape is much more appealing.   I am contacting you today to request your presence at the National Teach Ag Day video shoot on Thursday, teach ag day video Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:37:51 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1854 2009-10-12T14:37:51Z 1 month, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1567 After recently driving a group of my students to a Horse Judging Contest I realized if they weren't talking or eating they were listening to their Ipods, so I got to thinking why not use this to review for the contest and have them listen to some Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:52:56 GMT henry.paris@powhatan.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1567 2009-03-09T20:52:56Z 2 weeks, 5 days ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1347   I would really like to start a website for my FFA chapter, but I am unsure of the best way to do it.  How do you all host your websites?  Are they within the domain of the school's website or are they from an outside source?  I chapter website; webpage Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:13:05 GMT jblackburn@marceline.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1347 2008-09-23T22:13:05Z 1 year, 1 month ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1207 This summer, I would like to have an officer retreat and am looking for ideas/resources in order to train my officers for their responsibilities this year. We're not able to attend COLT conference due to our county fair being the same week and I want to Wed, 14 May 2008 23:21:08 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1207 2008-05-14T23:21:08Z 1 year, 6 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1581 Does any one have a syllabus and/or course outline for their Environmental Science class that they wouldn't mind posting? Any resources will be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much! Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:14:54 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1581 2009-03-25T17:14:54Z 8 months, 1 day ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1268 dWell, everyone, it was a good week. I'm working my way through our notes, materials, evaluations, and bills so give me a little time to get everything posted you asked for. If you wanted something and I don't get it up, please remind me. In all the diary_of_ag_teacher national_quality_program_standards 7_keys_program_success Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:31:58 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1268 2008-07-22T13:31:58Z 1 year, 3 months ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1428 This month's theme for Making a Difference is student leadership, and the question I pose to you is, " Are the National Quality Program Standards for leadership development too much?" Post your thoughts here. Read the rest of this month?s magazine at Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:10:25 GMT mcopple@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1428 2008-12-09T19:10:25Z 11 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1424 For anyone that teaches a course on Natural Resources, do you include any units on Forestry?  I am currently trying to break my semester long natural resource class into quarters- one quarter on Forestry.  What do you guys focus on? Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:45:55 GMT ffaamandac@yahoo.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1424 2008-12-08T21:45:55Z 11 months, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1813 Does anyone have a good website for beginners on Parli-Pro? Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:50:12 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1813 2009-09-13T01:50:12Z 2 months, 2 days ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1819 I just stumbled upon this article about GE dandelions.  I have not come across this one before and might be interesting to add to Biotechnology discussions.  I'm sure everyone is tired of reading about GE Soybeans!   biotechnology Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:42:44 GMT edward.olsen@powhatan.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1819 2009-09-15T21:42:44Z 2 months, 5 days ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1649 AgrowKnowledge National Faculty Development Workshops Take advantage of a special opportunity to attend one of AgrowKnowledge national faculty development workshops. Travel, lodging and most meals are covered by AgrowKnowledge. All you need to do is pay professional_development professional_growth workshop Tue, 05 May 2009 13:25:33 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1649 2009-05-05T13:25:33Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1306   The National FFA Organization, with the sponsorship of the USDA Rural Development Agency recently created a set of 14 lesson plans for entrepreneurship education. These lesson plans are now available to educators free of charge. The purpose of entrepreneurship_activities award_entrepreneurship Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:53:12 GMT mhoneycutt@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1306 2008-08-25T14:53:12Z 1 year, 3 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1052   I have little idea what I am doing, but this does seem interesting.  Our chapter operates 3 greenhouses that add up to about 4,500 sq ft.  It has developed into a big business.  We sell over$30,000 worth of plants each year.  greenhouse_managements and white fles Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:31:37 GMT hheavner@valmeyerk12.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1052 2007-11-13T19:31:37Z 2 years, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1459 I found this resource when trying to find some activities that would add life to my Ag Econ class.  I have used many of the games or activites and wanted to share it.  Enjoy!   http://www.econoclass.com/index.html ag_econ agricultural_economics consumer_education econ economics Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:44:50 GMT lindyholt@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1459 2009-01-08T21:44:50Z 10 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1766 Check this out!!! Luke Beam at Burns High School has created a on-line course for high school students who want to be ag teachers (or you can use it for your teacher's aides so they'll have more to do than homework from other classes). He's got the curriculum cde teach_ag-ed Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:03:57 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1766 2009-08-10T20:03:57Z 3 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1841 I ran across this as a podcast in ITunesU. Free on request. Go to this website: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/poultry/virtualchicken Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:23:12 GMT kcouture@killinglyschools.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1841 2009-10-03T18:23:12Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1612 We're only allowed five documents per post, here are a few other items that may be useful for the parent packet. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:54:38 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1612 2009-04-15T13:54:38Z 7 months, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1747 In the school that I am teaching at, the middle school is combined with the high school.  This next school year I will have 2 classes of middle school students.  I will have a 7th grade quad and an 8th grad quad.  I will have them only for 1 quarter Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:03:02 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1747 2009-07-29T19:03:02Z 3 months, 3 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1597 We will be building a new land lab, including a greenhouse on a busy corner of our school's property (in the city). The good news is we hope the visibility will help attract students, the bad news is we've got to make sure we build it to look nice and Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:16:46 GMT awhite@pvschools.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1597 2009-04-08T05:16:46Z 7 months, 3 days ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1463 what are some common prepared speech topics and what are some to stay away from? Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:18:27 GMT jtucker@sumac.scsc.k12.ar.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1463 2009-01-12T14:18:27Z 10 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1318 Hurricane Gustav reminded me of a resource that you may find useful…“Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Guide” The cost is $14.95 and the proceeds support critical disaster preparedness and response efforts. Order information can be found at Pets first aid disaster instructor training pets resources Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:45:12 GMT charles.casada@4act.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1318 2008-09-04T00:45:12Z 1 year, 2 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1027   I am posting this for someone in my state:         Idea...maybe if someone posts it we could then collaborate on a document to create the ultimate lesson plan for this.....         TO Ag Educators Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:18:48 GMT hmartin@hs.spotsylvania.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1027 2007-11-08T16:18:48Z 2 years, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1602 Some of you might have heard of this already.  It's tinyurl. I found it exciting when a student told me about it today and suggested that I shorten the class web address using it.  Again, the opportunity to learn from a student.   Go to:  website address simple Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:45:52 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1602 2009-04-09T18:45:52Z 7 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1695 This is only for community colleges and/or advanced tech centers -- but it could be a great opportunity. -J Section 1405 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act (NARETPA) of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3121) designates grant bioenergy alternative_energy paper Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:32:35 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1695 2009-06-11T15:32:35Z 5 months, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1103   Our program is purchasing an ultrasound machine and training with Perkins money. We will use it for checking pregnancy and meat quality in certain species.     We were also interested in ways that we could certify students to use this Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:00:57 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1103 2008-01-16T19:00:57Z 1 year, 10 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1077   Does anyone use podcasting as part of their regular teaching, for special class projects or for FFA events?  I recently took a course on how to create podcasts, but am having some trouble implementing the technology into my curriculum in a podcasting podcasts technology Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:38:42 GMT andersonr@greenville.k12.ny.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1077 2007-11-28T22:38:42Z 1 year, 10 months ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1353 i am in a fairly new ag progam and we do not have many plans for shop projects.  I have a student who wants to make a 5 x 8 utility trailer.  Where can I find good plans?  I would like cheap or free!   I have looked at Master Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:53:36 GMT jblackburn@marceline.k12.mo.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1353 2008-10-02T13:53:36Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1450 How do you help students organize their class notebooks? What do they include in the notebooks?   Grading rubrics greatly appreciated!   Thanks, Rose notebooks organization rubrics Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:20:16 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1450 2009-01-01T14:20:16Z 10 months, 3 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1821 Is anyone out there using the SENSE welder training program from AWS?  I looked at the program and I am interested in trying it, but I wanted some more information from someone teaching it.  I don't mind the cost if it it worth it for a student to get a arc_welding welding Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:28:06 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1821 2009-09-16T20:28:06Z 2 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1342   Hello,     This is my first year teaching.  I am taking on a small engines class.  The kids are good but I do not know enough about small engines to do well.  Does anyone have helpful info for a small engines Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:33:14 GMT kbrown@sibley-east.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1342 2008-09-15T14:33:14Z 1 year, 2 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1768 We are looking for ideas for a shirt that we could have to wear while at livestock shows.  We were hoping that some of you would have some ideas that we could throw around. thanks cattle shirts Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:39:10 GMT talton.ryan@newton.k12.ga.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1768 2009-08-11T16:39:10Z 3 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1730 This school year I will be teaching Large Animal Pre-Vet for the first time.  It is also the first time it has been offered at my school.  I was hoping for advice, lessons and other resources you might use to help teach a class similar to this.  I have Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:49:56 GMT amy.poffenberger@fcps.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1730 2009-07-11T09:49:56Z 4 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1123   We've all heard the expression "Laughter is the best medicine."  Let's kick off our community with a smile.  How have your middle school students given you a laugh lately?     laughter middle_school Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:51:42 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1123 2008-01-31T02:51:42Z 1 year, 9 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1573 This past summer I attended a great Food Science Conference (Science in Our Food Supply) in Washington DC, all expense paid plus a small stipend.  It is put on by the FDA and NSTA.  If you are or planning on incorporate Food Science into your Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:49:32 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1573 2009-03-16T12:49:32Z 8 months, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1198   Does anyone teach golf course management/sports turf management?  I am looking for anything to help develop a class including unit plans, instructional materials, project ideas, etc.      Any help would be greatly sports_turf_management golf_course_management turf_grass Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:46:47 GMT asmith.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1198 2008-04-30T19:46:47Z 1 year, 3 months ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1277 There are many of us in the profession that have had an opporutnity to participate in a Delta conference, and work with incredible trainers, leaders, and teachers.  Delta lesson plans take much time to develop, and the final product is always Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:06:49 GMT amandasamons@earthlink.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1277 2008-07-30T22:06:49Z 1 year, 3 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1031   I recently located some educational resources for the NAILE and thought everyone might be interested.  I thought about adding it to the resources but I wanted to make sure everyone sees this!  They also have an educational mailing list Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:27:10 GMT hofmannc@south.shcsc.k12.in.us; cherie@hofmannfarms.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1031 2007-11-09T17:27:10Z 2 years, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1291 My team of 8 officers is very diverse - a few play sports, many are in band or choir, and two work part-time. They were selected based on interviews this year and I felt that we had a strong team of responsible people. This summer, I scheduled our Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:04:36 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1291 2008-08-14T20:04:36Z 10 months, 2 weeks ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1119   Hello!  I'm looking for a set of Competencies for an Ag Communications Class.  We are adding the class to our program next year and hopefully we will be able to offer it as part of our embedded credit program for English.  But, I'm ag_communications curriculum competencies Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:40:45 GMT jennyleigh01@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1119 2008-01-29T01:40:45Z 1 year, 9 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1206 Please find the last four power points for my soil unit attached. soil lesson_plan Wed, 14 May 2008 18:07:54 GMT lava0055@umn.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1206 2008-05-14T18:07:54Z 1 year, 6 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1112 Hey All-   One of my biggest hair pulling issues of late is dealing with students who are absent, especially repeat and frequent offenders.  As FFA advisors we do our fair share of taking kids out of class but in my school anyway student absent Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:11:26 GMT ethompson.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1112 2008-01-21T21:11:26Z 8 months, 3 weeks ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1919 Here's a new tool I just heard about and started to "play" with a little.  It's Google Image Swirl http://image-swirl.googlelabs.com/   It allows you to search for an image and then tiles other images behind it.  When you click on an image, it clip_art; graphics; images; connections Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:39:49 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1919 2009-11-21T20:39:49Z 1 day, 18 hours ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1812 I love using Lifeknowledge Online.  I enjoy the ease of access via the web and having the ability to pull all of the parts together, i.e. powerpoints, pdfs, etc.  I would like to see the lessons offered in Word as well, so that I can edit and save the Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:53:37 GMT troy.mayfield@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1812 2009-09-12T20:53:37Z 2 months, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1647 Does anyone happen to have Animal Rights/Welfare lesson plans and/or activities that I could use to teach my freshman? I've searched around and can't seem to find much that is not one-sided. I think I'm going to make my own LP, but if anyone would like Mon, 04 May 2009 18:42:11 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1647 2009-05-04T18:42:11Z 2 months, 2 days ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1476 Does any one have a specific rubric that they use for grading the welds that they recieve? I'm looking for a more concrete way of elvauluating welds. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:15:45 GMT sstoterau@lpge.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1476 2009-01-19T23:15:45Z 10 months, 1 day ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1467 Does anyone teach anything on the Farm Bill?  Do you have resources that I can utilize in my class? I would like to get basic information to the students about the bill and what it means to agriculture.   Thanks,   Josh C. farm_bill Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:39:10 GMT josh.christiansen@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1467 2009-01-14T20:39:10Z 10 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1586 What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day in your classes? Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:50:02 GMT edward.olsen@powhatan.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1586 2009-03-26T18:50:02Z 8 months, 1 day ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1490 Passing on info from a e-mail I received. Applications being taken for new Shinoda scholarship The Shinoda Scholar of the Year is a new scholarship award for 2009 that will be awarded to the highest-ranking applicant as determined by the Joseph Shinoda scholarship floriculture college Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:05:38 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1490 2009-01-28T15:05:38Z 9 months, 4 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1566 I will be conduction officer elections very soon. Tonight are the interviews with the new officers to be installed at the banquet at the beginning of April.  Last year, I only counted interviews for officer elections and just had students approve the Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:22:36 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1566 2009-03-09T19:22:36Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1614 So, I have added two new sessions to my Experiential Education Class for student teachers at Ohio State, but I do not really have a firm idea of what I am going to do with it   Each class session is 78 minutes long. I have attached a syllabus if teacher education multicutural competence strategic partners Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:23:13 GMT ddf12@psu.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1614 2009-04-16T15:23:13Z 7 months, 1 week ago 4 3 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1603 Some of you might already know about this website, but for those of you that don't, I recommend checking out http://www.urbandictionary.com . I'm a first-year teacher, so I'm not that far out of the loop, but my students still puzzle me at times with what_are_they_saying internet lingo slang websites Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:06:11 GMT roshartschuh@bellevue.k12.oh.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1603 2009-04-10T00:06:11Z 7 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1283 Could anyone post a good Basic Ag (Ag I) syllabus to use as a frame work for making one for my class? Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:03:56 GMT burtonpelham@aol.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1283 2008-08-06T15:03:56Z 1 year, 2 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1055   There seems to be no community for Natural Resources. How can one be created?     Also, I am in need of good lessons for teaching water quality and conservation. Powerpoints, activities etc. are great. Can anyone help?     Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:55:18 GMT jason.ince@pcs.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1055 2007-11-14T16:55:18Z 2 years, 1 week ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1609 Does anyone have a good series of questions they ask for their officer interviews?  I am going to have a panel do the selecting but I need to get some good questions lined up for them.   Thanks! Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:58:19 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1609 2009-04-14T14:58:19Z 7 months, 1 week ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1293 I'm a new teache and will be teaching Fish and Wildlife for the first time in my program, doee anyone have good resources for curriculum? Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:59:11 GMT stevenson.shane@meridianschools.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1293 2008-08-15T06:59:11Z 1 year, 2 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1201 Does anyone have nice, intact copies of the previous version (published 2000-2003) of the National FFA student Handbook they would like to get rid of? I prefer using this version to the new one and need some replacement copies. We would be willing to Thu, 08 May 2008 15:39:45 GMT jason.ince@pcs.k12.va.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1201 2008-05-08T15:39:45Z 1 year, 6 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1433 I combined my junior and senior class curriculum this year in order to make teaching 5 different courses a little less stressful. In my junior class, I have quite a few students that have no plans of going on to college and are very hands-on learners. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:59:16 GMT alison.derringer@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1433 2008-12-10T21:59:16Z 10 months, 4 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1120   We have a class in agriscience that we need to incorporate physical science standards into, sepcifically for force, speed , velocity, acceleration, etc. I have heard of a mini tractor pull activity where students make their own mini toy tractors agriscience Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:18:53 GMT gwynnemillar@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1120 2008-01-29T19:18:53Z 11 months, 1 week ago 7 6 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1634 Free USDA Risk Management Education Lessons Plans are now a vailable from the Team Ag Ed Learning Center at http://aged.learn.com Lessons include: ·          Better marketing planning ·          Using the USDA-RMA Web site ·          New risk_management usda agricultural_economics agribusiness consumer_education econ economics Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:55:02 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1634 2009-04-29T16:55:02Z 6 months, 3 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1280 I am looking for a source for fertile poultry eggs.  I would like some bantam breeds and some exotics like silkies.  They have to be able to ship to Georgia.  Any sources??? Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:22:34 GMT tippena@pike.k12.ga.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1280 2008-08-03T21:22:34Z 1 year, 3 months ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1716 I'm working with Pfizer Animal Health for a classroom at convention this fall. Their education folks just shared their latest efforts and I'm passing it on to you. They've created an interactive, virtual hog farm. This would be so cool to show students entrepreneurship_activities experiential_learning exploratory_activities hands-on livestock matching_students_to_projects placement_activities sae sae_assessments sae_ideas student student_interest Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:25:50 GMT ncrutchfield@ffa.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1716 2009-07-01T15:25:50Z 4 months, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1360 Does anyone have a lab about making ethanol? I wanted to demonstrate how to make ethanol with the students. Or any other types of alternative fuels and labs. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you for your responses. alternative fuels ethanol Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:28:42 GMT russon@ufrsd.net http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1360 2008-10-07T18:28:42Z 1 year, 1 month ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1307 Have any of you worked with a free, interactive online seating chart program that you might recommend?  We have an improved electronic gradebook this year and it lost the seating chart feature.  Some of the teachers in my district are looking seating_charts class Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:39:05 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1307 2008-08-26T15:39:05Z 1 year, 2 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1904 Does anyone have a good resource for teaching students to give oral reasons? horse_judging Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:10 GMT andersonh@manheimcentral.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1904 2009-11-18T20:26:10Z 4 days, 18 hours ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1644 I've attached a video worksheet for the Dirty Jobs Big Animal Vet segment. The segment aired during season 4 with barbeque cleaner and oil tank remover jobs on the same episode. vet_medicine veterinary llama alpaca equine video dirty_jobs animal_science animals worksheets Sun, 03 May 2009 19:37:03 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1644 2009-05-03T19:37:03Z 6 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1681 After reading the post:  http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/message/3038#3038   I am wondering how everyone else is using their tomato seeds received from Campbell's?  We planted them in peat pots and are giving them away during our campbell's seeds garden Thu, 14 May 2009 18:23:12 GMT lindyholt@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1681 2009-05-14T18:23:12Z 6 months, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1272 Any suggestions on how to get students interested in the classes they are in. The majority of the students I teach signed up for another ag class but got put in another. Also any suggestions on how to effectively teach 27 students Ag mech during a 45 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:31:24 GMT berriea@uga.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1272 2008-07-24T02:31:24Z 1 year, 4 months ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1319 Useful for teaching small animal care. animals disaster first aid safety Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:56:00 GMT charles.casada@4act.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1319 2008-09-04T00:56:00Z 3 months, 20 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1638 I have a 7/8th grade introductory woods class. We are completing our last project ahead of time and I have about 6 days left with the students. Does anyone know of a short wood working project that is relatively simple but requires the students to use a Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:57:10 GMT josh.christiansen@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1638 2009-04-30T18:57:10Z 5 months, 1 week ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1028   What are some plants you take cuttings from for your greenhouse plant sale?  What are some plants you have had success with starting from seed?  ANy ideas for greenhouse plant sales in the Spring?     I have had success with greenhouse Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:00:46 GMT lindyholt@hotmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1028 2007-11-08T20:00:46Z 1 year, 9 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1468 Currently I have a semester of Ag. Mechanics. Does anyone have some great but somewhat easy lesson plans for someone that is kind of weak in this area? Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:01:38 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1468 2009-01-14T22:01:38Z 10 months, 3 days ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1287 I have a test plot just outside my classroom which is in a corn - soybean rotation.  I have the students do some of the planning for the plot and also do some experiments in the feild.  Currently we do experiments on how plant height affects Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:26:56 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1287 2008-08-08T16:26:56Z 1 year, 3 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1451 Does anyone know when the Delta Conference is scheduled for 2009?   Thanks! Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:21:25 GMT stevenson.shane@meridianschools.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1451 2009-01-03T18:21:25Z 10 months, 2 weeks ago 5 4 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1485 Is anyone incorporating sustainable agriculture topics into their curriculum and, if so, so you have any curriculum resources that you would recommend? Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:20:08 GMT cop_admin@naae.ca.uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1485 2009-01-25T17:20:08Z 10 months, 21 hours ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1475 This is my first year teaching and I have a small engines class that has been very challenging for me. I have a few Briggs and Stratton engines to work with (2 6-HP OHV engines & 1 3.75-HP L-Head engine from the engine donation program). My original Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:36:03 GMT cameron.white@boone.kyschools.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1475 2009-01-19T18:36:03Z 2 months, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1349 Any suggestions for which magazines to subscribe to in the classroom? I have a small budget for "periodicals" e.g. magazines. I'm trying to decide which ones would be the most beneficial. I currently get Hoard's Dairyman, and AgriNews (a regional farm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:27:23 GMT sstoterau@lpge.k12.mn.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1349 2008-09-29T20:27:23Z 8 months, 2 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1111 Leave your usernames here. I'm working on mine and I want to know who to contact for help. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:41:11 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1111 2008-01-21T16:41:11Z 1 year, 5 months ago 8 7 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1060   We have a Michael's Craft Store here in our area that I purchase my supplies from.  They do not accept purchase orders but they will usually let you submit papers to be tax exempt.  I have found that the "floral design world" is Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:27:27 GMT asmith.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1060 2007-11-13T20:27:27Z 2 years, 1 week ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1706 Does anyone have any ag mechanics course that works with tractor restoration? I am just starting my first year teaching and am need of some tractor restoration curriculum. Any materials, including unit outlines would be much appreciated! tractor restoration Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:34:08 GMT johnpbergin@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1706 2009-06-22T02:34:08Z 4 months, 3 weeks ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1058 I teach near Sioux Falls, SD and am very fortunate to have three floral wholesalers within twenty miles of me. I have an arrangement with all three that the will give me the flowers that they can no longer sell. This makes most of my arrangment labs floral_resources wholesale_florist floral_supplies Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:11:04 GMT linda.a.petersen@k12.sd.us http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1058 2007-11-15T18:11:04Z 2 years, 1 week ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1591 This year I am teaching Floral Design and have 21 girls in this class.  In the past, I have not had a problem with "extra" time when it came to projects but this year is different. These girls seem so unmotivated.  Projects that have taken my students 3 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:13:46 GMT lstewardpchs@yahoo.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1591 2009-04-01T15:13:46Z 7 months, 3 weeks ago 6 5 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1150 I know this is not an agricultural education based question, but I am hoping with some of the connections you have out there you can help me.  I serve on a technology literacy committee in the middle school.  We are looking for the curriculums technology middle_school curriculum literacy Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:28:57 GMT rmclean@nburlington.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1150 2008-02-19T20:28:57Z 1 year, 9 months ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1765 For the Food Science CDE..... can someone please provide me with a company name/contact that will donate/sell the 31 aroma samples? My students tell me that the ones I collect for them are much different than what they smell in the actual contest. We Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:04:19 GMT cheryl.matthewson@easthaddamschools.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1765 2009-08-09T19:04:19Z 3 months, 2 weeks ago 2 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1023 What, in your opinion, is the best thing your chapter does to promote FFA in the community at large? In other words, what gets you the most positive publicity? Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:46:28 GMT smithl1991@gmail.com http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1023 2007-11-08T13:46:28Z 1 year, 11 months ago 3 2 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1844 Communities of Practice is one of the most useful resources provided by NAAE.  It connects ag educators from all over the United States on anything and everything to do with agricultural education.  To encourage folks to use this great resource, we are Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:05:55 GMT jfritsch.naae@uky.edu http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1844 2009-10-06T19:05:55Z 1 month, 2 weeks ago 1 http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1818 Cooperative. Any information or recommendations of resources that you can email me will be appreciated! Thanks! Mariah Dale-Anderson Youth Activities Manager Illinois Farm Bureau ® 1701 Towanda Ave. Bloomington , IL 61701 Email: Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:22:58 GMT mdale-anderson@ilfb.org http://naae.ca.uky.edu:8080/clearspace_community/thread/1818 2009-09-15T20:22:58Z 2 months, 1 week ago 1