OAFE provides professional development services for educators across the province in both English and French. The workshops are conducted by experienced Ontario teachers, principals, and curriculum consultants engaged by Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. as educational consultants. All workshops provide the curriculum connections between the learning expectations of the Ontario Curriculum and the many components of the agri-food system. The workshops present teaching strategies, ideas for student activities and assessment suggestions that facilitate co-operative learning, problem-solving and integrating new concepts into the existing curriculum. Most resources are distributed free when accompanied by a workshop.
OAFE workshops are 90 minutes in length and are offered free of charge to educators. They can be scheduled during or after school hours, on professional development days, or at association conferences. Workshops are usually organized by a school board, principal, group of schools, or professional organization, and can be tailored to suit your professional development needs.
To Your Good Health (All Levels)
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As consumers, we need to consider the role that our food selections play in maintaining our health and that of our children. Balanced menu choices coupled with proper exercise does affect our overall health and wellness. This workshop will provide you with a resource to help educate students about the benefits of choosing a healthier menu from the foods that we produce in Ontario.
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Growth and Changes in Plants (Primary)
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This program, designed for Grades 1-3 teachers, is linked to the Life Systems Science strand of the Ontario curriculum. It is designed to provide an understanding of patterns of growth in plants, their natural environment, and the many ways plants are important and useful to people. (A similar workshop can be presented on the topic - Growth and Changes in Animals)
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Celebrate The Fall With Literacy (Primary/Junior)
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The Fall Season - Harvesting! Thanksgiving! Halloween! Help your students explore the Fall with literacy as the focus. This workshop will highlight several resources which can be used and give you the activities and curriculum connections to help Celebrate the Fall.
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All About Food (Junior/Intermediate/Senior)
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What do you know about food production and agriculture in Canada? This workshop will introduce an abundance of information about food production and agriculture. During this workshop you will learn how to use the All About Food resource to increase your students' understanding of the diversity and strength of Agriculture in Canada.
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Challenge of Change (Intermediate/Senior)
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Agriculture and the Agri-Food industry are constantly changing to adapt to new issues, new technology, and new concerns. This workshop will focus on the The Challenge of Change resource, and show teachers how people in agriculture are adapting to the changing demands of the times.
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Food Safety/Food Security (Intermediate/Senior)
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Are you concerned about the safety of your food? This workshop will focus on safe food practices, following your food from the farm to your table. Learn about food safety and innovative ways to bring this topic to the attention of your students.
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Biotechnology and Food (Senior)
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This program is designed to meet the needs of teachers who deal with the issue of biotechnology and food in their classrooms. The focus of activities used is critical thinking as it applies to the topic of biotechnology. Curriculum expectations relate to a variety of subjects including Geography, Biology, and English.
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