AGRICULTURE

2010-2011

1000  AGRISCIENCE I

Grade 9        

Year Course             1.25 Credit

Dues       $20.00               

Lab Fee   $10.00

 

Applying principles of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, production and management of animals raised in both a domesticated and/or a natural environment.  Planning, implementing, managing, and/or providing support services to the selection, breeding, feeding, health, care, and marketing of animals.

 

Applying principles of environmental safety, health, and wise use of renewable and nonrenewable resources.  Planning, implementing, managing, and/or providing support services to soil, air, and water management; and land use planning.

 

 

1001  AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGY

Grade 10                                                       Prerequisite: Ag Science I or permission

Year Course             1.25 Credit                                          from Instructor

Dues       $20.00              

Lab Fee    $10.00

 

Applying principles of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, and genetics to all phases in the production and/or management of plants in both a domesticated and a natural environment.  Planning, implementing, managing, and/or providing support services to the identification, selection, breeding, planting, fertilization, health, maintenance, and harvesting of plants and plant products.

 

They will learn principles and management practices for recognized groups of plants found in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and natural resources.

 

Applying principles of engineering to mechanical equipment, structures, biological systems, land treatment, power utilization, and technology.  Planning, implementing, managing, and/or providing support services to facility design and construction; equipment design, manufacture, repair, and service; and agricultural technology.

 

 

1006   AG BUSINESS I                                           

Grade 11                

Year Course             1.00 Credit

Dues       $20.00     

Lab Fee  $15.00

 

Students will learn how to construct a resume’ and job application and interviewing principals to seek employment.    They will work on public speaking and leadership skills.  In the shop they will learn the principals of electrical wiring for the home and farm, and complete an extensive woodworking project. 

 

 

 

 

 

1007   AG BUSINESS II                                           Prerequisite: Ag Business I

Grade 12                                                        Co requisite: Currently Enrolled In

Year Course             1.00 Credit                                           Ag CO-OP

Dues        $20.00    

Lab Fee   $15.00

 

Students will learn marketing techniques and strategies that are used in every day life.  They will learn the basics of taxes dealing with W-4, W-2 and 1040EZ forms on the federal to local levels.  They will be able to understand the marketing of agricultural commodities from cash sales to futures trading.  They will complete an agricultural sales project as a group.  Parliamentary Procedure will be reviewed and customer relations dealing with the public sector will be discussed.  Students will work in the shop on a hydraulics unit. There will be time for individual shop projects chosen by the student.

 

 

1008   AGRICULTURE CO-OP                                 Prerequisite: Currently Enrolled In

Grade 12                                                                                    Ag Business II

Year Course             2.00 Credits

 

Students will be on a work release program to work in an approved setting.  Students must work 360 hours and record their task in the Job Placement record book.  Students will be graded based off their record books, visit of instructor and by the employer.

 

 

1009   AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP I

Grades 9-10                                                   Pre-Requisite: Must Be Currently

Online Year Course – 2 Semesters                                         Enrolled in a Regular                        

1.00 Vocational Credit                                                           Agricultural Class

 

Agricultural Entrepreneurship programs will primarily be conducted outside of designated class time. This may consist of a Job Placement, Crop, Animal, or Research project.  The student is to maintain an individual career and technical education portfolio including a record book listing the financial records of the program, skills and competencies developed, and leadership development activities in which the student participated.

 

 

1010   AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP II

Grades 11-12                                                 Pre-Requisite: Must Be Currently

Online Year Course – 2 Semesters                                         Enrolled in a Regular

1.00 Vocational Credit                                                           Agricultural Class

 

Agricultural Entrepreneurship programs will primarily be conducted outside of designated class time. This may consist of a Job Placement, Crop, Animal, or Research project.  The student is to maintain an individual career and technical education portfolio including a record book listing the financial records of the program, skills and competencies developed, and leadership development activities in which the student participated.