Environmental & Natural Resources

Agricultural Science and Technology - CP 562400CW

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Agricultural Science and Technology is designed to teach essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. Emphasis is placed on the role of agriculture in our society and its importance to the welfare of the world. Typical learning activities include hands-on experience with performing basic principles of plant, soil, and animal science; studying and modeling the significance of humankind’s interrelationship with soil, water, and air; and participating in FFA activities. 

Environmental and Natural Resources Management - CP       562600CW 

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and Technology

The Environmental and Natural Resource Management course is designed to be the introductory course for the Environmental and Natural Resources pathway.  The course is a combination of subject matter and planned learning experiences on the principles involved in the conservation and/or improvement of natural resources such as air, soil, water, land, forest, and wildlife for economic and recreational purposes.  Instruction also emphasizes such factors as the establishment, management, and operation of land for recreational purposes. Typical learning activities include constructing a model watershed; identifying and/or measuring the levels of air, water, noise, and solid waste pollution in a selected site; hands-on experiences with site analysis; evaluation of competing interests; analysis of biological and physical aspects of the environment and environment-related issues including methods of abating and controlling pollution; participating in personal and community leadership development activities;  planning and implementing a relevant school-to-work transition experience; and participating in FFA activities.

Wildlife Science - CP   567400CW

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science and Technology and Environmental and Natural Resource

The Wildlife Science course is designed to teach technical knowledge and skills for entry-level position in the conservation and/or management of wildlife enterprises. Typical instructional activities include hands-on experiences with food plot construction, analyzing aquatic plants and animals, classifying reptiles and amphibians, and raising game birds and/or fish.  Participation in personal and community leadership development activities and planning and implementing a relevant supervised agricultural experience are requirements for this course.  In addition, participating in Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities and competitions further enhance the coursework.

Outdoor Recreation - CP     560200CW

Grades: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science, Environmental and Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Science 

The Outdoor Recreation course is a combination of subject matter and planned learning experiences on the principles involved in outdoor safety, planning outdoor recreational activities, designing parks and special use areas, and outdoor recreational resources on public lands.  Instruction also emphasizes such factors as the establishment, management, and operation of land for recreational purposes.