GrowNextGen

FREE science curriculum for Ohio teachers! Explore hands-on labs, virtual field trips, and career resources that center student engagement and teach biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and technology. Visit grownextgen.org #AgisSTEM

Congrats to Worthington science teacher Erica Hitzhusen, the 2025 Teacher Leader of the Year! 🎉 Her innovative, agriculture-connected science lessons are inspiring students and supporting educators across Ohio. 🌱 Read more: grownextgen.org/news/tloy-eric… @GrowNextGen

Today we took our virtual field trip with @grownextgen to learn about Ohio soy beans. The kids enjoyed dancing along, as you can see from the video. 😜 I think we all were surprised at how much there was to learn about soy beans. 🫘 @FLECCPTA

GMS grade 8 students participated in the Real Money, Real World simulations recently in partnership with @grownextgen . Students not only went through financial literacy programming, but also had stations with Soy Ambassadors, @BecksHybrids , and cost analysis with teachers.

@HawkPLTWKJH @Ohiosoycouncil @PLTWorg @WarrenCoCareer @KJHKnights Keep us posted on the progress of your projects with ChickQuest, Amber! Thanks so much for joining us yesterday.

Great day @grownextgen Chickquest workshop at Ohio State! Thanks @Ohiosoycouncil and to 4-H for real life STEM lessons and all the materials to go with it! Today we got all the supplies to hatch our own chicks in the classroom! @PLTWorg @WarrenCoCareer @KJHKnights @PLTWorg

Modern agriculture integrates biology, chemistry, environmental science, and engineering. Explore how agriculture connects to the science you’re already doing in your classroom: grownextgen.org/curriculum

‘It's one of those things kids are gonna remember forever. They're never gonna forget the day they watched a chick hatch from an egg.' - @HancockMayfield , bringing unforgettable science to students with #GrowNextGen

Did you know soybeans are in chocolate, tires, and ink? 🤯 Discover more SOY-prising science in our free curriculum: grownextgen.org/curriculum

Ohio farmers support science teachers who connect labs to real life! Students explore biotech, engineer solutions, and discover ag careers thanks to @Ohiosoycouncil @educationproj

Take your students behind the scenes of Ohio agriculture! Our virtual field trips connect classrooms with innovative scientists, producers, and researchers. Access all recordings at grownextgen.org/virtual-field-… 🔬🌱

‘It's a real eye-opening experience for a lot of people... It is always gratifying to share with them and have them respond, "WOW we had no idea.’ - Jane Hunt, Lead Educator on teaching biodiesel science #GrowNextGen

From DNA extraction to biodiesel production, our FREE e-learning courses plug right into your science curriculum. ZERO prep time, ZERO cleanup—just powerful STEM learning! Browse now: grownextgen.org/elearning

BIG science means BIG opportunities! From entomology to food science, there's a high-tech ag career for every student. Watch career videos: grownextgen.org/career-videos

THANK YOU to our partners for supporting Ohio educators as they bring science to students through agriculture! Thanks to your support, teachers are growing the next generation of high-tech, high-talent agriculture professionals. @Ohiosoycouncil @educationproj

'We underestimate the sheer number of careers created by agriculture. There's literally a career opportunity for every young person in agriculture.' - David Marrison. Explore career videos: grownextgen.org/career-videos

Our hands-on workshops give teachers the confidence to bring cutting-edge science to their students. ChickQuest Chickenology Ag Biotech Academy Bioproducts in the Classroom Soil & Water Quality in the Classroom Experience Food Science: Field to Package Explore upcoming events: grownextgen.org/events

"Education is the backbone to agriculture. It connects the divide between urban and rural areas," says Kaylynn Wilhelm, GrowNextGen ambassador.

"We're looking forward to more GrowNextGen opportunities in the future," says Dave Dahnert. Ongoing professional learning in science education keeps teachers and students on the cutting edge of STEM.

🧬 Teach students biotechnology skills in your classroom! Honey makes the perfect subject for looking at DNA. Use our NEW hands-on Honey and Biotechnology unit to introduce your students to bioinformatics: grownextgen.org/curriculum/hon…