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'Scientists' Theater in Full Bloom'

The stage is set! It’s full “STEAM” ahead with simulation and role-playing contexts to demonstrate the biological process of capturing the sun’s energy, its transformation, and interaction with other essential factors on earth. From microorganisms to majestic redwoods and whales, we will showcase how all living organisms depend on plants and photosynthesis. Research supports that brain-based learning strategies of role-play and simulation increase the transfer of knowledge and meaning, provide emotional connections to real life, and are highly motivating. The highly interactive Food, Land & People Lesson “Gifts from the Sun” will be featured.

Workshop Session (all workshops will be 75 minutes)
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Jill Vigesaa
Email: jill.vigesaa@gmail.com
Speaker Order: 1
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Point of Contact,Presenter 2
State: North Dakota
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Main Phone: 701-799-5488
Biosketch: Jill Vigesaa has worked with North Dakota Soil Conservation Districts as an Education Coordinator for many years. Twenty-eight years ago, Jill developed an award winning series of educational programs called The Regional Environmental Education Series, designed for classroom presentations. This program educates over 30,000 students each year with over 500 presentations. She became involved with Project Food, Land & People, serving on the National Board and facilitating AITC workshops with Ginger Deitz in North Dakota. Ginger and Jill currently facilitate top rated FLP Workshops across the state. Jill was the first recipient of the National Ag Advocate Award.
Organization/Affiliation: North Dakota Farm Bureau
Virginia Deitz
Email: deitzv@gmail.com
Speaker Order: 2
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Primary Presenter
State: North Dakota
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Main Phone: 701-799-1825
Biosketch: Virginia (Ginger) Deitz is a retired teacher from Fargo, North Dakota after 41 years of teaching at the elementary level. She continues as an instructor for the Department of Distance and Continuing Education at North Dakota State University, and facilitates Project Food, Land & People Workshops for educators with Jill Vigesaa. She is also a frequent presenter for water festivals across the state, and has a long list of awards for her educational efforts with Project WET. Ginger is a former North Dakota Teacher of the Year, and received a National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture National Award in 2010.
Organization/Affiliation: North Dakota Ag in the Classroom