NAAE Agriscience Inquiry Institute (AgI²)

The NAAE Agriscience Inquiry Institute (NAAE Ag I²) was developed out of the need for more state focused professional development opportunities related to inquiry-based teaching and the enhancement of science in agricultural education. The format and core of the state NAAE Ag I² is based on the National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Academy (NATAA).

The NAAE Agriscience Inquiry Institute (NAAE Ag I²) seeks to:

• Provide teachers with educational resources and inquiry-based teaching skills to implement science-based activities in the agricultural education classroom.
• Share lesson plans, laboratory exercises and teaching strategies in order to improve the resources available to teaching agriscience in the state.
• Incorporate literacy strategies that enhance student learning.
• Provide examples of how science standards naturally fit and enhance existing agricultural education curriculum.

AgI² Program Development

NAAE Ag I² professional development programs are conducted at the state level. NAAE will provide programming support to assist with the planning and implementation of the state Ag I². A team of National Agriscience Teacher Ambassadors from the state, NAAE, and a National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Mentor Facilitator will plan and implement the program on the state level.

AgI² Format

National Agriscience Teacher Ambassadors from the state, NAAE, and National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador Mentor Facilitator will present at least 15 hours of high quality professional development and provide follow up for the program.

If you are interested in hosting an AgI² in your state or region, please complete our Region/State Institute Interest Form.

Questions related to AgI² may be directed to Cameron Earlywine.