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'I Have a Plan! Developing Project-based Learning Plans for Agricultural Literacy'

Explore how to develop Project-Based Learning (PBL) plans that promote an awareness of agriculture and agricultural careers using the seven research-based essential design elements. Participants will use a PBL template and resources from the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix to develop PBL plans for their educational setting.

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Debra Spielmaker
Email: debra.spielmaker@usu.edu
Speaker Order: 1
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Primary Presenter
Biosketch: Debra Spielmaker is a Professor at Utah State University in the School of Applied Sciences, Education, and Technology. In addition to her faculty role at Utah State University, Debra serves as the Team Leader for the National Center for Agricultural Literacy. Debra taught agricultural science for seven years in Utah and Montana, and directed the Utah Agriculture in the Classroom program for 20 years. She conducts works on program evaluation, student assessment, and has developed numerous K-12 classroom resources for science, social studies, nutrition, and Career and Technical Education.
Organization/Affiliation: National Center for Agricultural Literacy @ Utah State University
Andrea Gardner
Email: andrea.gardner@usu.edu
Speaker Order: 2
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Presenter 2
Biosketch: Andrea Gardner is an Education Specialist for the National Center for Agricultural Literacy. Prior to this position she was a high school agricultural science teacher. Throughout her career, Andrea has actively participated in professional development, mentoring, and the development of curriculum. Her lesson plans have been adopted and published as state-wide curriculum in two Utah courses as well as numerous lesson plans posted on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Organization/Affiliation: National Center for Agricultural Literacy
Lynn Wallin
Email: lynn.wallin@usu.edu
Speaker Order: 3
Author Order: 1
Person Type: Presenter 2
Biosketch: Lynn Wallin is an Education Specialist for the National Center for Agricultural Literacy (NCAL) at Utah State University. Prior to her work with NCAL, Lynn was an Education Specialist for Utah Agriculture in the Classroom and taught grades 1, 2, 3, and 4 in Utah and Arizona. Lynn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University and a Master of Education degree from Utah State University.
Organization/Affiliation: National Center for Agricultural Literacy