'Ag in the Classroom', a 4-H School Enrichment Program, is a program coordinated with school personnel with use of selected 4-H learning materials as well as some California Ag in the Classroom curriculum as part of the school curriculum during school hours. They involve one or more sessions with activities led by 4-H Youth Development Program staff, volunteers, and teachers.
In 2006-07, 22 teachers, two Child Care Providers, 3 preschools & 1 homeschool family and1661 students were able to have a 'hands-on' learning experience with the following projects: Embryology, Butterfly Pavilions, Root-View Gardens, Ladybug Land, Praying Mantis, and more.
For more information on how to obtain the use of these materials contact Donna Wice, 4-H Coordinator, at (209) 966-4829.
2008 National Ag in the Classroom Conference will be held in June in Costa Mesa California.