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Program of Study
Program of Study
Animal & Botanical Sciences offers a sequence of courses designed for students to explore their interests in the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource sector. They develop a quality Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program, and become active members of the Freehold Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter.
Students will take at least 28 courses throughout their four years at Freehold Township High School. There are five classes total in the Animal and Botanical Sciences Program. This allows opportunities in students' schedules for other elective courses of their choosing. They will also be able to take non-magnet courses at any level that is offered (e.g. Honors, Advanced Placement).
Three-Component Model of Agricultural Education
Three-Component Model of Agricultural Education
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource education (FANR) is a systematic program of instruction available to students desiring to learn about the science, business, and technology of plant and animal production and/or about the environmental and natural resources systems.
Agricultural education first became a part of the public education system in 1917 when the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Hughes Act. Today, over 800,000 students participate in formal agricultural education instructional programs offered in grades seven-adult throughout the 50 states and three U.S. territories.
Through FANR education, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and career success. Agricultural education instruction is delivered through three major components: classroom/laboratory instruction (contextual learning), supervised agricultural experience programs (work-based learning), and student leadership organizations National FFA Organization
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