AGRICULTURE

2008-2009

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

Year Course                1.25 Credit

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 learn the basics of taxes dealing with W-4, W-2 and 1040EZ forms on the federal to local levels.  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.  Students will work collectively on the PALS program.

 

 

 

1007    AG BUSINESS II                                            Prerequisite: Ag Business I

Grade 12                    

Year Course                1.00 Credit

Dues        $20.00       

Lab Fee   $15.00

 

Students will learn marketing techniques and strategies that are used in every day life.  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 and on a small engine repair and maintenance 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 540 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.