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Agriculture Education Classroom Pathway
Below you will find the suggested pathway for students wishing to complete an advanced exploration of agriculture. These courses will be completed over a 5-year period beginning in the 8th grade, with lessons progressively increasing student knowledge throughout their high school year. It is suggested that students complete the courses in the following successions, but exceptions are made to meet student needs. Students that wish for more specific learning may create a plan with Ms. Sondag in order to focus their studies to complement their future career.Agriculture Education Classroom Pathway
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Rosa Sondag
1201 NE PoplarLeon, IA 50144Office: 641-446-4816Fax: 641-446-7990Email: rosa.sondag@centraldecatur.orgOffice Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PMAvailable via email anytime and feel free to reach out on my cell phone, 641-344-0575, between 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM.Materials Needed:3-ring BinderNotebook PaperSafety Glasses
Agriculture Exploratory
Agriculture Exploratory introduces middle school students to all facets of agriculture, beginning with the basics of "What is agriculture?" to more advanced concepts of Iowa Agriculture and Global Agriculture. Throughout the course students are encouraged to participate in engaging activities and projects that develop problem solving skills and communication. Agriculture Exploratory
Agriculture Exploratory Syllabus.pdfIntroduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR)
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) introduces students to agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study in agriculture. Science, mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven in the context of agriculture and students will use the introductory skills and knowledge developed in this course throughout the CASE curriculum. Throughout the course are activities to develop and improve employability skills of students through practical applications. Students explore career and post-secondary opportunities in each area of the course.Students participating in the Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources course experience hands-on activities, projects, and problems. Student experiences involve the study of communication, the science of agriculture, plants, animals, and natural resources. While surveying the opportunities available in agriculture and natural resources, students learn to solve problems, conduct research, analyze data, work in teams, and take responsibility for their work, actions, and learning.Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR)
AFNR_Detailed_Course_Outline.pdfPrinciples of Agricultural Science – Plant (ASP)
Principles of Agricultural Science – Plant (ASP) course provides a foundation of plant science knowledge and skills. Students will experience various plant science concepts through exciting “hands-on” activities, projects, and problems. Student experiences will include the study of plant anatomy and physiology, classification, and the fundamentals of production and harvesting. Students will learn how to apply scientific knowledge and skills to use plants effectively for agronomic, forestry, and horticultural industries. Students will discover the value of plant production and its impact on the individual, the local, and the global economy. Students will work on major projects and problems similar to those that plant science specialists, such as horticulturalists, agronomists, greenhouse and nursery managers, and plant research specialists, face in their respective careers.Students will understand specific connections between the course’s lesson and Supervised Agricultural Experience and FFA components of agricultural education programs. Students will improve investigative, experimental and communication skills.Principles of Agricultural Science – Plant (ASP)
Plant Science Syllabus.pdf Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal (ASA)
The major focus of the Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal (ASA) course is to expose students to the world of agriculture, animal science, and career options. Students participating in the ASA course will have experiences in various animal science concepts with exciting hands-on activities, projects, and problems. Students’ experiences will involve the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection, and marketing. For example, students will acquire skills in meeting the nutritional needs of animals while developing balanced, economical rations. Throughout the course, students will consider the perceptions and preferences of individuals within local, regional, and world markets.Students will explore hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of animal science and work on major projects and problems similar to those that animal science specialists, such as veterinarians, zoologists, livestock producers, and industry personnel, face in their respective careers.In addition, students will understand specific connections between animal science lessons and Supervised Agricultural Experience and FFA components that are important for the development of an informed agricultural education student. Students will investigate, experiment, and learn about documenting a project, solving problems, and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community. Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal (ASA)
Animal Science Syllabus.pdfAgricultural Business Foundations (ABF)
Agricultural Business Foundations (ABF) introduces students to business management in agriculture. Mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven in the context of agriculture and students will use the introductory skills and knowledge developed in this course throughout subsequent CASE courses. Throughout the course are practical and engaging activities, projects, and problems to develop and improve business and employability skills. Additionally, students investigate and develop viable business plans in order to solve local problems. The business plan ideas are communicated to student peers and members of the professional community.Agricultural Business Foundations (ABF)
Agricultural Business Foundations Detailed Course Outline.pdf
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