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GrowNextGen @grownextgen

Bridging the gap between the agricultural industry and education by connecting science teachers with industry leaders and classroom resources.

Joined June 2015
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GrowNextGen
@grownextgen
5 Nov 2024
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

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Ohio Soybean Council@Ohiosoycouncil
19 Nov 2025
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-er… @GrowNextGen
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Mrs. Hoy 🐾@ahoysecondgrade
22 Apr 2024
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
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Graham Middle School@GrahamMidSchool
27 May 2025
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.
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Mrs. Hawk PLTW KJH@HawkPLTWKJH
18 Mar 2025
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
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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

Free classroom curriculum resources: lessons, activities, and more. — GrowNextGen

Explore, download and share these proven real-world educational resources to help bring science and agriculture to life in your classroom. Relevant and engaging, you’ll find useful, easy-to-implement...

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

Free classroom curriculum resources: lessons, activities, and more. — GrowNextGen

Explore, download and share these proven real-world educational resources to help bring science and agriculture to life in your classroom. Relevant and engaging, you’ll find useful, easy-to-implement...

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

Take your class on a virtual field trip! — GrowNextGen

If you are a parent or student, there is no need to register! You can follow all our virtual field trips live at our YouTube channel. You can also access recordings of previous virtual field trips...

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‘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
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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

E-learning courses — GrowNextGen

These self-guided digital resources allow students to work independently. Pre- and posttests can be used to check knowledge gains.

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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-video…

Explore careers in a fast-growing industry — GrowNextGen

It’s never too early to start growing students’ interests in a career in agriculture and the many related fields. These videos give students a firsthand look at different career paths and career...

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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
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'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-video…

Explore careers in a fast-growing industry — GrowNextGen

It’s never too early to start growing students’ interests in a career in agriculture and the many related fields. These videos give students a firsthand look at different career paths and career...

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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
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"Education is the backbone to agriculture. It connects the divide between urban and rural areas," says Kaylynn Wilhelm, GrowNextGen ambassador.
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"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.
Teacher engaged in a hands on STEM lesson at a Grow next Gen workshop.

ALT Teacher engaged in a hands on STEM lesson at a Grow next Gen workshop.

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🧬 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/h…
Different honey samples are analyzed for a lesson on forensic palynology for determining pollen prints.

ALT Different honey samples are analyzed for a lesson on forensic palynology for determining pollen prints.

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"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," says @HancockMayfield . Hands-on experiences create lasting memories in science education.
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