Grades 10-12

In this course we’ll find out what natural resources are and study various scientific topics, including human impacts on the planet, energy sources, physical geography and geology, ecology, soils, watersheds and riparian areas, the atmosphere, botany, forestry, fisheries, and wildlife. In this lab-based class you will gain career-related skills in teamwork, personal management, problem solving, and communication related to natural resources industries. Each student will conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) project, in which they will be able to personally analyze one area of agriculture in which they are interested. Upon satisfactory completion of both semesters, this course may be used to meet up to 1.0 of the science credits required for graduation.

Length: Year  ●  Credit: 1.0  ●  Prerequisite: None  ●  NCAA Approved

• Dual Credit Course: Students who pass this course and Introduction to Agriscience and/or Plant Science may be eligible to receive Oregon college credit. Work with the teacher to coordinate college credit and pay any associated fees.

• You will have the opportunity to meet the Career-Related Learning Experience (CRLE) graduation requirement in this class.