I use CASE curriculum along with other supplemental teaching tools. Discover CASE Course Descriptions and Major Concepts below.

TN Course Description: Introduction to Agricultural Sciences is a middle school course designed to provide a general introduction to the agriculture, food, and natural resource industry. This course helps students understand the importance of agriculture in daily life by exploring basic principles of agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, animal science, natural resources, and horticulture. Depending on LEA capacity and preference, the course may be tailored for seventh and eighth grades, with the additional option for flexible implementation schedules. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for high school coursework in agriculture.

TN Course Description: Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science and agriculture courses, and postsecondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology plays in the twenty-first century. In addition, it serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources cluster. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for success in more advanced agriculture and science coursework. This course counts as a lab science credit toward graduation requirements.

TN Course Description: Applied Environmental Science focuses on the knowledge, information, and skills related to the fundamental science and management of ecosystems as well as careers, leadership, and history of the industry. This course covers principles of environmental impacts, energy consumption, and ecosystem management. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for advanced coursework in the Environmental and Natural Resources program of study.

TN Course Description: Principles of Plant Science and Hydroculture focus on essential knowledge and skills related to the science of plant growth. This course covers principles of plant health, growth, reproduction, and biotechnology, as well as fundamental principles of hydroponics and aquaponics. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for more advanced coursework in horticulture science.