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'Fabulous Agriculture Websites for You and ME!' |
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Ever wonder why those tasty cranberries are harvested in bogs? What is a bog anyway? Need some ideas for how to turn your students into citizen scientists? Would you like to use yoga to teach your students the parts of a plant? Come discover incredible new online agriculture resources which will inspire you and stimulate your students. We will investigate many intriguing websites by looking at online resources you probably never knew were there and cover a wide range of agricultural topics that you can take home to invigorate your lessons and support activities. Detailed resource list provided. Workshop Session (all workshops will be 60 minutes) | |
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Presentation: 16053_8088PamHosimer.pdf |
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Handouts: 16053_8088PamHosimer.docx |
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| Pam Hosimer | |
| Email: | phosimer@verizon.net |
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| Speaker Order: | 1 |
| Author Order: | 0 |
| Person Type: | Primary Presenter |
| Biosketch: | Pam Hosimer received her Master of Library and Information Science degree, as a special librarian concentrating on agricultural and environmental topics, from the University of Maryland, College Park. She has presented at local, state and national conferences as a volunteer for Extension since becoming a Master Gardener in 2008 and an original member of the Statewide Grow It, Eat It program formed in 2009. Formerly a special education teacher in the public school system, Pam had previously worked with Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation developing farm-based curriculum for Maryland middle school students. Passionate about growing food and teaching where food comes from Pam ties together her experience as an educator, gardener and librarian by utilizing a multimedia approach with students in the classroom and the garden. In her free time Pam likes to visit gardens and farms, volunteer in the community, read mystery books, drink tea, meet new people and travel. |
| Organization/Affiliation: | University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener |