Professional Development

Professional Development Opportunity: Exploring Careers in Agriculture — Connecting Curriculum to Career Pathways!

Discover how agriculture connects to every classroom and career pathway in this exciting, career-focused professional development day with Agriculture in the Classroom–Manitoba (AITC-M). Designed for educators across all subject areas, this interactive session explores how students can connect their learning to real-world opportunities in Manitoba’s vibrant agricultural sector.

When: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: R. B. Russell Vocational High School, 364 Dufferin Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: Free!

Session Description: Exploring Careers in Agriculture — Connecting Curriculum to Career Pathways

In this full-day workshop, you’ll explore AITC-M’s curriculum-linked career resources through a mix of demonstration, discussion, and collaboration. Educators will rotate through activities that model how agriculture careers can be meaningfully integrated into science, social studies, and technical education classrooms.

As we move through each resource, there will be open dialogue to share how these tools have our could be used in different ways and contexts—sparking new ideas and ensuring every teacher leaves with fresh, practical ways to incorporate career exploration into their teaching.

Throughout the day, participants will work in teams, earning points through games, challenges, and resource activities designed to keep engagement high and learning fun!

What to Expect

Begin the day with introductions to AITC-M and our work connecting teachers and students with agriculture. You’ll sign up for the AITC-M Dashboard, join your team, and dive into hands-on career-focused activities designed to highlight how agriculture can enrich classroom learning and inspire future pathways.

Continue exploring engaging, ready-to-use classroom resources that connect students to career opportunities across agriculture, science, and technology. As the day progresses, you’ll exchange ideas, reflect on classroom applications, and gain new strategies for helping students explore meaningful career options in Manitoba’s agriculture industry.

Finish the day with a short survey, final reflections, and a celebration of the winning team!

Come ready to learn, connect, and explore how agriculture links to every classroom and career. This is your chance to reimagine career education through the lens of innovation, collaboration, and real-world learning. Register soon to reserve your spot!

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Professional Development Opportunity: Hands-on, Minds-on Teaching with AITC-M

Join Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba (AITC-M) for a full day of hands-on, play-based professional learning! This immersive workshop is all about experiencing AITC-M’s classroom resources the way your students would—through play, teamwork, and friendly competition.

When: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School, 1930 1st St, Brandon, MB
Cost: Free! Space is limited to 30 participants—register early

Session Description: Hands-on, Minds-on. Teaching Through Play.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, dive in, and play your way through agriculture education! Throughout the day, you’ll “play” your way through some of AITC-M’s most popular classroom resources—competing in teams as you explore how agriculture connects to science, social studies, geography, careers, and sustainability.

Through engaging challenges, interactive games, and collaborative learning, you’ll see how AITC-M’s free, ready-to-use programs can make real-world learning easy and exciting in any classroom.

You’ll leave with familiarity with AITC-M’s top resources and how to use them right away, fresh ideas for engaging students through hands-on learning, strategies to integrate agriculture into your teaching in fun, meaningful ways, and a sense of play and connection with other educators—and maybe even a prize or two!

What to Expect

In the morning, you’ll kick off with introductions, a quick overview of AITC-M programs and resources, and a fun warm-up activity to get you in the competitive spirit. Then, teams will dive into hands-on games and challenges using some of AITC-M’s most popular materials.

After lunch, the competition continues! You’ll keep “playing” through additional AITC-M classroom resources - earning points, ideas, and inspiration along the way. The day wraps up with a short reflection, prizes, and an opportunity to order or download your favourite resources to help you bring agriculture to life in your classroom.

Come ready to learn, play, and compete your way through agriculture education! Register through the Brandon Teachers’ Association to secure your spot for this engaging, one-of-a-kind PD Day.

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Professional Development Opportunity: Exploring Genetic Engineering - Hands-On Learning with CRISPR in Agriculture

Step into the future of science education with Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) during STAM’s annual PD Day! This full-day, hands-on session invites biology teachers to experience CRISPR-the same cutting-edge genetic engineering technology used by real scientists, today, but you can experience it right in the classroom. Discover how precision genome editing is revolutionizing agriculture, helping farming become more sustainable and learn how to bring this leading-edge science to your students through engaging, inquiry-based learning.

When: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Where: Garden City Collegiate, 711 Jefferson Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Cost: Free! Register through Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS)

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Session Description: Exploring Genetic Engineering - Hands-On Learning with CRISPR in Agriculture

In this immersive workshop, you’ll roll up your sleeves and explore the Genetic Engineering Kit: From DNA to Dinner, gaining firsthand experience with CRISPR and Cas9 technologies that are transforming industries from agriculture to medicine. Learn not only how genome editing works, but also how to teach it-through experiments and real-world stories that make complex biotechnology understandable and exciting for your students.

By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with both your own Genetic Engineering Kit and the confidence to bring modern biotechnology alive in your classroom.

What to Expect

Start the day with an introduction to AITC-M, network with fellow educators, and explore why agriculture belongs in every science classroom. Together, we’ll explore the perceptions, ethics, and practical applications of genetic engineering by engaging in selected activities from the Genetic Engineering Kit that bring these complex ideas to life.

In the Afternoon, experience genetic engineering technology in action as you model real-world gene editing in a classroom-safe environment. Explore agricultural applications of genetic modification, navigate the AITC-M dashboard for ready-to-use teaching tools, and discover how your students can investigate the science shaping our food systems.

Come ready to experiment, explore, and be inspired by the science shaping our food and our future. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to bring real-world genetic engineering into your classroom-register through the Manitoba Teachers’ Society to secure your spot in this groundbreaking PD experience.

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