AgriculturAL EDUCATION

Agriscience Applications

This course gives students a broad overview of leadership and the agriculture industry. Topics of study include:

• agricultural awareness and literacy,

• employability skills,

• the plant science industry including horticulture and agronomy,

• the animal science industry including food animals and companion animals,

• natural resources such as soil, water, forests, and wildlife, and

• agricultural mechanics.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-10

Natural Resources I (Standard or Honors)

This course provides an introduction to the natural resources industry. Topics of study include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• sustainable use of natural resources,

• air, water, and soil quality,

• fish, fisheries, and wildlife, and

• forestry.

English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12

Natural Resources II (Standard or Honors)

In this course, students take a more in depth look into monitoring and managing natural resources. Students learn to apply best management practices in:

• Leadership and employability,

• Forest management,

• Soil and water Quality,

• Wildlife management,

• Aquaculture, and

• Recreation including hunting, fishing, and camping.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: Natural Resources I

Horticulture I (Standard or Honors)

This course provides instruction on the broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• careers in the horticulture industry,

• plant growth and reproduction,

• plant nutrition,

• media selection,

• basic plant identification, and

• Integrated pest management.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12

Horticulture II – Plant Science (Standard or Honors)

In this course, students apply the scientific knowledge and skills learned in Horticulture I to learn to produce and manage horticultural plants, products, and services. Topics of study include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• greenhouse plant production and management,

• nursery plant production and management,

• basic landscape design, installation and maintenance,

• lawn and turf grass management, and

• basic floral design.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: Horticulture I

Horticulture II – Landscaping Honors

This course provides hands-on instruction and emphasizes safety skills needed by landscape technicians in the field. This course is based on the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association skill standards for a Certified Landscape Technician. Students are instructed in:

• interpreting landscape designs,

• identifying landscape plants,

• planting/maintaining trees, shrubs, and turf.

• landscape construction

• grading and drainage,

• irrigation,

• paver installation, and

• use/maintenance of landscape equipment.

Current events discussions provide students an understanding of careers and the employability skills needed to enter the landscape industry. English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Students selecting this HONORS level course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Honors

GRADE: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: Horticulture I

Animal Science I (Standard or Honors)

This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in care and production of food and companion animals. Topics include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• introduction to the animal science industry and careers,

• trends and issues in animal science,

• terms and breeds,

• animal evaluation,

• animal nutrition and digestion,

• animal breeding, reproduction, and genetics,

• handling and safety, and

• animal diseases and disorders.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12

Animal Science II - Companion Animal (Standard or Honors)

This course focuses on understanding and caring for various companion animals including dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, rabbits, and pocket pets. Topics of study include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• animal welfare,

• safe handling practices,

• nutrition and digestion,

• breeding,

• grooming,

• care,

• classification,

• and the history of the companion animal industry.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12