Join educators from around the nation and beyond in Indianapolis for several immersive opportunities in Agricultural Science at the National Science Teaching Conference.

Cultivating the Future: Food and Agriculture as the Foundation for Science Learning and STEM Careers

Wednesday • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Indiana Convention Center

FREE - FREE (registration required, but it’s still free) and lunch is provided courtesy of Midwest Dairy Association

What if everyday food and agriculture could become the foundation for meaningful science learning? In this interactive featured session, discover how the Illinois AgBio Storylines use familiar phenomena to engage learners in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, and sustainability through three-dimensional science learning. Experience multiple storylines while exploring instructional routines, curriculum resources, and implementation strategies that support meaningful science learning across K–12 settings. Whether you're teaching students, coaching educators, or leading curriculum implementation, you'll leave with adaptable resources and practical ideas for using food and agriculture to make science more relevant, accessible, and connected to students' lives and future STEM careers.

Takeaways: Educators will leave with classroom-ready instructional resources, implementation strategies, and practical ideas for integrating food and agriculture into science instruction that inspires curiosity and prepares students for future STEM careers.

For more information, contact NSTA or Chris Embry Mohr, Agriculture and Science Teacher at Olympia High School in rural Stanford, Illinois - chrisembry.mohr@olympia.org.