Glastonbury Public Schools
Regional AgriScience and Technology Program
Natural Resources
Natural Resources classes explore the renewable resources of water, trees, fish, wildlife, sunlight and air as well as the non-renewable resources of minerals, soil, and fossil fuels. Students study ecosystems, Connecticut habitat types, invasive species, ecological succession, topography, water quality, and the safety and handling of agricultural chemicals.
The courses here are all one semester (.5) credit courses.
Freshman Year
Ag Leadership 1
Foundations of Agriscience & Technology
Environment and Natural Resources
Horticulture
Sophomore Year
Ag Leadership 2
Fish and Marine Life Management
Outdoor Power Equipment
Content Elective
Junior Year
Ag Leadership 3
Wildlife Management
Equipment Systems and Repair
Green Infrastructure & Sustainable Design
Senior Year
Ag Leadership 4
Forestry
AP Environmental Science
Content Elective
Natural Resources Classes
Foundations of Agriscience & Technology
Students focus on the four main concentrations within the AgriScience and Technology program (Animal Science, Plant Science, Natural Resources and Agricultural Mechanics & Engineering) as well as current industry standard practices.
Environmental and Natural Resources
An introduction to the environment and natural resources and how to manage them.
Horticulture
This course will focus on the use of plants in gardens, landscaping, floral art, and home.
Fish and Marine Life Management
Students learn about aquaculture and freshwater/saltwater fish.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Students learn how to drive a tractor and operate small machines.
Wildlife Management
Students learn how to identify wildlife species and how to manage their habitats.
Equipment Systems and Repair
Students learn how to repair a small engine & weld. The Outdoor Power Equipment class is a prerequisite for this course.
Green Infrastructure & Sustainable Design
Students will study sustainable landscapes and their aesthetic functionality and explore biodiversity and careers.
Forestry
Students learn how to identify trees and discuss the various uses of timber.
AP Environmental Science
This course offered through the GHS Science Department can be taken for AgSci credit.
For an up to date listing of current course offerings, please visit the Glastonbury High School home page and click on the Program of Studies under the "Academics" tab.