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Teachers all over the state and beyond are using Feed the World lessons with their students! See how other teachers are implementing this curriculum in their classrooms, learn about emerging agricultural topics and resources, and get the latest updates on our workshops and satellite activities.
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Northmor Students Test Backyard Soil to Understand Agricultural Science
Kaitlyn Wasilewski, an agriculture education teacher at Northmor Local Schools in Galion, Ohio, recently used Feed the World classroom grant materials to connect her students directly with the science beneath their feet. “We dug deep into the science of soil and its critical role in farming! Students brought in samples from their own backyards to …
New Teacher Finds Essential Support Through Feed the World Workshop
Shadayah Lawrence, a second-year biotechnology program teacher at Pontitz Career Technical Center in Dayton, Ohio, recently discovered how Feed the World workshops provide crucial support for educators new to the profession. “One ‘aha’ moment I had here is that I’ve realized that hands-on professional development like this is very needed, …
Blanchester Teacher Uses Single Lab to Teach Multiple Biology Concepts
Georgette McClain, a biological sciences teacher at Blanchester High School, recently used Feed the World classroom grant materials to help her students understand complex biological processes through hands-on investigation. “This was a huge help for my students in understanding the process of fermentation AND how enzymes work,” McClain shared …
Chad Schwinnen Connects Biochemistry to Agriculture at New Albany High School
Biology teachers Chad Schwinnen of New Albany and Jessica Jones of Olmsted Falls do hands-on life science through agriculture. Chad Schwinnen, a biology teacher at New Albany High School, recently participated in a Feed the World workshop that opened his eyes to unexpected connections between his curriculum and Ohio’s agricultural economy. “While …
Heather Gilliland Bridges Agriculture and Science Education
Heather Gilliland (center) tests water quality at Feed the World workshop. Heather Gilliland, an 8th grade science teacher at Miami East, discovered unexpected connections between her science curriculum and agriculture during a recent Feed the World workshop. Despite her teaching experience, the workshop revealed how deeply scientific principles …
Science Teachers Discovers Career Connections in Ethanol Production
Georgie Stacy, center, tests ethanol with fellow science teachers at Feed the World’s Ethanol workshop. Georgie Stacy, Upper Level Science and Biology Teacher at Ridgedale Local Schools in Morral, Ohio, recently participated in a Feed the World workshop focused on ethanol production and sustainable fuels. “Something that I learned throughout this …
Feed the World’s Lead Educator Honored by Science Education Leaders
The Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) recognized Heather Bryan, Lead Educator for Feed the World, with their 2025 Friend of Science Award for her significant contributions to science education through the Feed the World program. Drawing from her dual background as a teacher and farmer, Bryan creates professional development that helps …