Agricultural Learning Center Programs Class Trips All programs can be adjusted to fit your time constraints. The two grade level experiences described below offer age appropriate information and activities showing the agricultural lifestyle once shared by the majority of Americans. They contain links to New Jersey Core Content Curriculum Standards, some of which are noted in the description. Each program is about two hours long. Staff can work with you to personalize a visit. ‘Down on the Farm’ This program has been developed for kindergarten students. Located in the agriculture area of the fairgrounds, the program consists of hands on activities for children. Some of the stations in use are: scarecrow building, hay maze, pedal tractors, and washboard laundry. Parent volunteers assemble at the fairgrounds 30 minutes before students’ arrival and are briefed by staff on the operation of the stations. This program runs between 90 minutes and 2 ½ hours. ‘Down on the Farm’ operates in May. For additional information contact Kathy Cafasso at kcafasso@njstatefair.org.
[Some NJCCCS addressed are: 6.1.2 A1, 2; 6.1.4 A1, 2, 6; 6.4.2 A3; 6.5.2A1; 6.5.4 B2; 6.6.2 D1; 6.6.2 E1; 5.5.2 A 1 & 2; 5.7.2 A1,2; 5.10.2 A1; 5.10.2 B1; 1.1.2 A1; 1.2.2 A1]
‘Agricultural Time Machine’ This program has been developed for fourth grade students and runs 2-2 ½ hours. Located in the Snook Agricultural Museum and the Shotwell 4-H Building in the agricultural area of the fairgrounds, the program consists of a look at agriculture in the past and present. Antique farm equipment, including those involved in corn and milk production, will be examined. The changing face of today’s agriculture will be presented as well as information about cultivation and harvesting of today’s agricultural products.
This program operates in late September through October. For more information contact Kathy Cafasso at kcafasso@njstatefair.org. To watch a video on YouTube, click here.
[Some NJCCCS addressed are: 6.1.2 A1&2; 6.1.4. A 1, 2, 6; 6.4.4 B5, 7; 6.5.4 A1, 2, 4, 7; 6.6.4 B2, 3; 6.6.4 E1, 2;5.2.4 A1; 5.4.4 A1; 5.4.4 C1; 5.5.2 A1,2; 5.5.5 B1; 5.5.4 C1; 5.8.4 A2; 5.10.4 B1; 9.1.4 A1,2]
In School
Learning Center staff will soon be available to do assembly or classroom programs.
Coming in February, 2012: "George Washington, Farmer." This 40 minute presentation will highlight Washington's lifelong work as a farmer at Mt.Vernon - his favorite job. It will highlight his hands on approach to increasing the yield of his crops and breeding of his animals along with quotes from his correspondence concerning his agricultural pursuits. Call or email Kathy Cafasso for details - 973-948-5500 x259, kcafasso@njstatefair.org.
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