2015-2016ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM SPECIAL BOOK GRANTS FOR TEACHERS

The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program is offering special topic grants to teachers across the state of Illinoisto ship the following books.

Founding Farmers Books

This grant will provide your choice of the following suggested book titles:Farmer George Plants a Nation (Grades 3-6) by Peggy Thomas, L is for Lincoln (Grades 1-5) by Kathy-jo Wargin,First Peas to the Table (Grades 1-4) by Susan Grigsby, andThomas Jefferson Grows a Nation (Grades 3-6) by Peggy Thomas.

To apply for project funding, please complete the form, outlining the project, goals and desired outcomes.

  • Projects should focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas.
  • High School Ag teachers may apply with an elementary teacher if their classes or FFA Chapters are working with a specific classroom.
  • Grants that are accepted will have books shipped directly to the teacher. The teacher will complete the follow up report by May 30, 2016.
  • Teacher will need to complete the section asking for a specific amount of books, total not to exceed $200.

Applications must be postmarked by no later than October 1, 2015. ** Note: We are accepting ONLY postmarked (mailed) applications. Teachers selected for the project funding will be notified by November 16, 2015, and will receive an agreement to be signed and returned by December 4, 2015. Agreements not returned by December 4 2015, will forfeit the grant application. A final report and project evaluation is due to the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom office by May 30, 2016. Guidelines for the final reports are mailed with the books.

Teacher’s Name ______

Grade Level:  Pre-School  K 1st 2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th

 High School (List Subject Areas: ______)

Name of School ______Phone # ______

School Address ______

City ______State _____ Zip Code ______

County of School Location ______

Home Address ______

City ______State ______Zip Code______

Email Address ______

Past Teacher Grant Recipient: _____ Yes ______No (just for our records; will not disqualify this request)

Founding Farmers Books

Quantity of books requested:

_____Farmer George Plants a Nation @ $4.50 each Total ______

_____L is for Lincoln@ $5.00 each Total ______

_____First Peas to the Table @ $9.00 each Total______

_____Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation @ $12.00 Total______

_____TOTAL BOOKS TOTAL PRICE______(not to exceed $200)

Describe how you will utilize these reading materials in your classroom.

Number of Students Involved in Project for 2015-2016 School Year:

Common Core Leaning Standards Addressed:

Overview of Activity and Project Timeline:

(When will you use these books/how will you implement project and how you will evaluate)

How will you specifically relate this project to agriculture?

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: ______

SIGNATURE OF BUILDING PRINCIPAL: ______

PLEASE SEND THIS REQUEST TO:

ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM

1701 TOWANDA AVENUE, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701

Questions? Phone: 309-557-3334

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

** Note: We are accepting ONLY postmarked (mailed) applications this year.

Please keep a copy of this grant for your records.

An electronic version of this application can be found at