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7th Grade agriscience
SEMESTER CLASS
Agriscience 7 is designed to be an introductory class. This course will focus on introducing students to the agriculture, food, and natural resources industry as well as give them the opportunity to learn more about the FFA organization. Participation in FFA is not required of this class.
Grades: 7
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Agriscience 7 is designed to be an introductory class. This course will focus on introducing students to the agriculture, food, and natural resources industry as well as give them the opportunity to learn more about the FFA organization. Participation in FFA is not required of this class.
Grades: 7
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8th Grade Agriscience
SEMESTER CLASS
Agriscience 8 is designed to be the next step to exploring the fields of agriculture, food, and natural resources. This course will focus on exploring careers in the AFNR industry and further developing leadership skills. As part of this class, students will be participating in leadership contests and ag skills contests.
Grades: 8
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Agriscience 8 is designed to be the next step to exploring the fields of agriculture, food, and natural resources. This course will focus on exploring careers in the AFNR industry and further developing leadership skills. As part of this class, students will be participating in leadership contests and ag skills contests.
Grades: 8
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Zoology
Zoology is the scientific study of animals. This course will focus on animal anatomy & physiology, animal genetics & reproduction, domestic animal production, animal health & nutrition, and agricultural business & marketing. As part of this class, students will be participating in leadership contests, and ag skills contests. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the poultry improvement (broiler) contest.
Grades: 9-12
Recommended Grade: 9
Requirements: Must take Botany & Zoology in order to meet Biology requirement for graduation.
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Grades: 9-12
Recommended Grade: 9
Requirements: Must take Botany & Zoology in order to meet Biology requirement for graduation.
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Botany
Botany is the scientific study of plants. This course will focus on plant anatomy & physiology, soils & plant nutrition, plant culture & propagation, natural resource systems, environmental service systems, and integrated pest management. As part of this class, students will be participating in the soil judging contest, leadership contests, and ag skills contests.
Grades: 9-12
Recommended Grade: 10
Requirements: Must take Botany & Zoology in order to meet Biology requirement for graduation.
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Grades: 9-12
Recommended Grade: 10
Requirements: Must take Botany & Zoology in order to meet Biology requirement for graduation.
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Environmental Science
Environmental Science is designed to teach students how to be better stewards of the land. This course will focus on the formation of eath, ecosystems, soils, water, and air quality. As part of this class, students will be participating in the soil judging contest, leadership contest, and ag skills contest.
Grades: 9-12
Recommended Grade: 11-12
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Grades: 9-12
Recommended Grade: 11-12
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Advanced Agriscience
Advanced Agriscience is designed to give students the opportunity to future dive into the AFNR industry. This course will focus on advanced topics including agribusiness management, integrated pest management, agriculture communications, and agriculture literacy. Students in this class will be required to develop and complete an agriscience research project and will facility an elementary agriculture literacy program in the spring.
Grades: 10-12
Recommended Grades: 11-12
Requirements: Must have completed Botany & Zoology.
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Grades: 10-12
Recommended Grades: 11-12
Requirements: Must have completed Botany & Zoology.
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Leadership, Communication, & Careers
Leadership, Communication, & Careers (LCC) is an independent study course for students that would like to learn more about leadership styles and communication skills while also explore new careers within the AFNR industry.
Grades: 10-12
Recommended Grades: 11-12
Requirements: Must have completed Botany & Zoology.
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Grades: 10-12
Recommended Grades: 11-12
Requirements: Must have completed Botany & Zoology.
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Agriscience On-Job Training (OJT)
Agriscience On-Job Training experiences (OJTs) are an option for students who have completed Botany & Zoology and would like to gain more work experience through a half-day working position. Please contact Mrs. Yackle if you are interested in an OJT.
Grades: 11-12
Requirements:
Grades: 11-12
Requirements:
- Must have completed Botany & Zoology with a C or above.
- Must have pre-approval from Mrs. Yackle, Mrs. Foy, Mr. Dennis, and parents/guardians.
- Must complete weekly journal entries on AET.
- Must maintain eligibility in order to attend OJT weekly.
- Must have employer complete an evaluation each marking period.
