Middle School Education

Nutrition, history, environmental science, economics, literature, art and math, community service - the world of agriculture is a rich and diverse field for interdisciplinary studies, especially in middle school! Teachers of middle school students know that this high energy group can be especially motivated to investigate, build, demonstrate and display their passions for the planet and their communities. Incorporating ag and natural resources curriculum is a powerful way to engage motivated students!

Read Environmental Literacy and Agriculture: Resource Guide

MAEF's Middle School Program consists of the following:

Ag and the Bay
Students venture out to Swan Harbor Farm in Havre de Grace, Maryland, home of the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation!

 

Leopold Education Project
This nationally acclaimed professional development workshop introduces students and teachers to the work, life and legacy of Aldo Leopold, Father of Conservation Agriculture and the Land Ethic.

Life-Cycling!
Life-Cycling is a series of project-based curriculum enhancements that put scientific processes to work in agriculture and natural resources conservation. This collection of projects will continue to grow - check back often!

FBEA Mid-Atlantic Regional Network
The Mid-Atlantic Farm-Based Educators Network is up and growing! We are a free membership group of farm-based educators who represent farms, non-profits, agencies, and ag businesses and their energetic educators who work outdoors teaching students