Curriculum

• Exploring the History and Organization of the FFA
• Determining FFA Degrees, Awards and CDE's
• What are CDE
• Proficiency Awards
• Understanding FFA Officer Duties and Responsibilities

AET

• Researching SAE
• Planning Your SAE
• Implementing SAE Programs
• Keeping and Using SAE Records
• Making Long Range Plans for SAE Programs
• Understanding the Animal Industry
  • ​1. Analyzing Present & Future Trends in the Animal Sci. Industry
  • 2. Identify Career Opportunities in the Anmial Science Industry
  • Animals Rights Vs Animal Welfare
  • 
    
• Understanding Animal Production
  • 1. Understanding Supply & Demand Concepts
  • 2. Understand Futures Contracts and Governmental Programs
• Exploring the Beef Industry, Dairy Industry, Swine Industry, Sheep and Goat Industry, Equine Industry
  • Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Animals
  • Managing Diseases and Parasites
  • Managing Animal Health
• Horticulture and Plant Science
  • Classifying and Naming Plants
  • Identifying Plant Types and Uses
  • Understanding Plant Life Cycles
  • Propagating Plants Sexually
  • Propagating Plants Asexually
• ​Basic Principles of Soil Science
  • 1. Determining the Nature of Soil
  • 2. Understanding Soil Texture and Structure
  • 3. Explaining a Soil Profile
  • 4. Understanding Moisture Holding Capacity
  • 5. Understanding Soil Degradation
  • ​6. Understanding Soil Erosion and Management Practices
• ​Seed Germination, Growth and Development
• ​1. Identifying Seed Germination Processes and Requirements
• ​Developing Communication Skills
• 1. Intro to Communication
• 2. Understanding Effective Communication Techniques
• 3. Identifying Effective Speaking Techniques
• 4. Developing Listening Techniques
• ​5. Organizing and Presenting a Persuasive Message