Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom offers an annual essay contest for fourth and fifth grade students. Each year the topic has specific lesson plans, activities and other resources that teachers and home school parents can use to teach about Wisconsin agriculture.
The 2011-12 Essay Contest topic is:
“Why crops and plants are important to Wisconsin agriculture.”
2011-12 Contest Documents
2011-12 Essay Contest Promotion Ideas
2011-12 Essay Contest Rules
2011-12 County Essay Coordinators (Excel Spreadsheet)
2011-12 Essay Deadlines
2011-12 Full Sheet Student Entry Information
Meet our Sponsors
2011-12 County Essay Participation Report
2011-12 District Essay Participation Report
Volunteer Resources
2011-12 AITC Essay Contest Essay Coordinator Cover Sheet with Instructions
2011-12 Essay Promotional Display Flyer
2011-12 AITC Essay Contest Flyer – Information Coming Soon!
2011-12 Essay Contest Announcement
Teacher Resources
A Slice of Soil
Antigo – Wisconsin State Soil
Antigo Fact Sheet
Antigo – Natural Resources Conservation Service Information
Edible Soil Profile
Essay Contest Lesson Plan Cover (2011-12)
Fun Facts About Wisconsin Agriculture-June 2011
Growing a Garden in Bags
Learning About Wisconsin Crop-Related Careers
Learning About Wisconsin Crops and Plants
Other Educational Resources
Seed Soil Sun Hidden Word Search
Soil Painting Lesson
Soil Sammy
Ten Key Messages About Soil
What Do We Grow in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Fun Facts 2011