Upcoming
At our workshops, you’ll take part in inquiry-based, hands-on STEM lessons addressing Ohio science standards in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and Middle School Science. Talk to industry experts, tour an ethanol plant, and collaborate with other educators. Join our Alumni network and connect your students to the growing field of agricultural careers. See firsthand how Ohio Corn & Wheat is helping to Feed the World.
What’s it like at a Feed the World workshop?
How is science contributing to the future of global food and energy security? Learn how advancing technologies help us produce more with less. At a Feed the World workshop you will learn about the latest research and immerse yourself in biotechnology, soil science, water quality, energy production, and sustainable agricultural practices.
Upcoming Feed the World workshops
June 13, 2018
Feed the World summer workshop
How is science contributing to the future of global food and energy security? Learn how advancing technologies help us produce more with less. You’ll also take part in inquiry-based, hands-on science labs with an engineering design edge covering these topics: Biotechnology Soil science Water quality Energy production Sustainable agricultural practices These lessons address Ohio Science Standards in Middle School and High School. Take home free supplies for your classroom. Meet …
September 19, 2018
Come to the Farm Science Review! OSLN Design Challenge Prep
At FSR, you will be able to… Talk to industry experts Explore careers See and explore technology and equipment used on farms today Learn how agriculture is feeding the world Topics available: Organic v conventional farming How biotechnology has improved yield/sustainability Commodity concerns Water quality management strategies Tentative schedule: Visit Ohio Corn Education Visit Ohio Soybean Council Curated tour by topic Lunch on your own.
October 2, 2018
Visit Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Lab! OSLN Design Challenge Prep
At Waterman, you will… Talk to OSU experts Tour the dairy facility Tour the research farm Ask any question about agriculture! Topics to be covered… Commodity crop research, including soybeans and corn Fruit/vegetable crop research Entomology, bees Dairy management GMO research Community Garden partnership with James Cancer Clinic Resources Contacts with agriculture industry experts Access to curriculum, e-learning courses, career videos, additional professional development opportunities Lunch is on your …
October 19, 2018
Feed the World: Focus on Water Quality and Soil Science, Fall 2018
Get into the water now! Come learn about soil science and water quality at Highbanks Metro Park. Participants will explore how the Ag industry is improving soil integrity and water quality. These lessons address Ohio Science Standards in 7th and 8th grade science, Biology, and Environmental Science. How do we connect our students to water and soil quality? Why are clean water and healthy soil important to our future? How ca…
October 14, 2019
Feed the World: Focus on Water Quality and Soil Science, Fall 2019
Get into the water now! Come learn about soil science and water quality at Highbanks Metro Park. Participants will explore how the Ag industry is improving soil integrity and water quality. These lessons address Ohio Science Standards in 7th and 8th grade science, Biology, and Environmental Science. How do we connect our students to water and soil quality? Why are clean water and healthy soil important to our future? How c…
December 14, 2018
2018 Feed the World: Focus on Energy and Ethanol
Want to make some ethanol? Come learn about energy and ethanol at the Global Impact STEM Academy. Participants will explore how the Ag industry is creating quality feed and fuel while helping the environment. These lessons address Ohio Science Standards in 7th and 8th grade science, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. How is ethanol creating quality feed and fuel for Ohio and around the world? Why is renewable ethanol important to…
June 26, 2019
2019 Feed the World summer workshop
How is science contributing to the future of global food and energy security? Learn how advancing technologies help us produce more with less. You’ll also take part in inquiry-based, hands-on science labs with an engineering design focus covering these topics: Biotechnology Soil science Water quality Energy production Sustainable agricultural practices These lessons address Ohio Science Standards in Middle School and High School. Take home free supplies for your classroom. Meet i…
December 6, 2019
Feed the World: Focus on Energy and Ethanol, Fall 2019
Want to learn more about renewable fuel? Take part in our renewable energy workshop at Global Impact STEM Academy. Participants will explore how the Ag industry is creating quality feed and fuel while helping the environment. These lessons address Ohio Science Standards in 7th and 8th grade science, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. How is ethanol creating quality feed and fuel for Ohio and around the world? Why is renewable e…
June 24, 2020
2020 Feed the World summer workshop
This workshop will be virtual. Details available soon! How is science contributing to the future of food production and energy security? See how science issues can be solved through agriculture. You’ll also take part in inquiry-based, hands-on science labs with an engineering design focus covering these topics: Biotechnology Soil science Water quality Energy production Sustainable agricultural practices These lessons address Ohio Science Standards in middle school and high school. Take …
Satellite events
Take part in a Feed the World lesson at a Professional Development outreach event. These 50 minute sessions of engaging lab activities are designed to help you answer questions about GMOS, water quality, soil integrity, and ethanol production. We’ll get you busy with hands-on learning—come and see what Feed the World is all about!
January 30, 2018
SECO: Fun with Ethanol! Engineering Design in the Classroom
Let’s create ethanol! Use the engineering design process to determine the best feedstocks, enzyme usage, and fermentation rates for ethanol production. Test your design with a pocket breathalyzer to analyze the ethanol produced. One free “Corn Fermentation in a Bag” test kit given away as a part of the Feed the World Program! (Sponsored by Ohio Corn & Wheat)
January 30, 2018
SECO: Bring the stream into your classroom (MS - HS)
Can’t go on a field trip? Bring the stream into your classroom and prepare students to go out and test the local watershed. Learn how to evaluate water quality with macroinvertebrates and chemical testing in order to draw a quality conclusion! One Free water quality test kit given away as a part of the Feed the World Program! (Sponsored by Ohio Corn & Wheat)