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Courses classified as Art credit are listed below in orange text.
Courses that require a prerequisite will be marked with *
Courses that are a required prerequisite for another courses will be marked with ^
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
The below courses count towards students elective credits
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
New GRHS Offerings:
Floral Design
Floral Design
#AGP-
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description:This is a hands-on high school floriculture course that introduces students to the industry of production, harvest, and use of flowers. Students will explore the elements and principles of design, including color, line, form, balance, proportion, and texture, and apply them to create floral arrangements. In addition to design theory, the course covers the production, care, and harvesting of flowers, while emphasizing proper growing techniques, seasonal planning, and post-harvest handling. Through practical projects and creative assignments, students will develop technical skills, artistic expression, and an understanding of the floriculture industry. This course is ideal for students interested in agriculture, horticulture, or art career pathways.
This class fulfills a ½ credit of an art required.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Backyard Agriculture and Homesteading
Backyard Agriculture and Homesteading
#AGA-
(Offered on rotating basis)
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description:
This class is an introductory course designed for students interested in learning how to grow, raise, and harvest their own food using the space and resources available to them. Students will explore the basics of plant and animal science as they relate to homesteading and family food production. Topics include gardening, soil preparation, crop selection, and seasonal planning, as well as the care and management of small-scale livestock such as chickens, rabbits, goats, pigs, and cattle. Emphasis is placed on humane animal care, sustainability, and efficient use of space and resources. Students will learn methods for producing vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat, and other farm products, along with basic harvesting, storage, and preservation techniques. This class will focus on the practical use of land to maximize small-scale agricultural practices with adaptations to a variety of living situations.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Large Wildlife Mgmt.
Large Wildlife Mgmt.
#AGA-1020
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class examines the biology, management and hunting of Deer, Elk, Moose, Bear, and Wolves. This class also examines proper hunting ethics, food plot development, scouting, aging, and scoring of trophy deer. Plan your own North America
hunt.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Small Wildlife Mgmt.
Small Wildlife Mgmt.
#AGA-1040
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class examines the biology, management and hunting of upland game birds such as Turkey, Grouse, Pheasant, as well your common fur bearers such as beaver, muskrat, otter, and fisher. You will learn how to hunt, trap, and process MN small game.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Outdoor Rec. and Crafts
Outdoor Rec. and Crafts
#AGZ-1000
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class introduces students to hobbies commonly used in northern MN such as; canoeing, archery, geocaching, and disk golf as well as learning about our edibles. You will also get a chance to build wreaths, pine centerpieces, rods or do a mount.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Recreational Pet Mgmt.
Recreational Pet Mgmt.
#AGA-1030
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class will introduce students to the identification, management and care of Dog, Cats, and other animals commonly used for companionship. This class has its own pet lab in which there is reproduction of cage animals.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Forestry
Forestry
#AGN-1010
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class introduces students to the identification, management, inventory, and utilization of trees in Minnesota. Students will spend a great deal of time outside identifying over thirty tree species. You will create a hundred year plan for the woodlot of your choice.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Minnesota Foods
Minnesota Foods
#AGF-1000
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This will be a new lab based class that GRHS that will be focused on the processing, preserving, storing, and preparing of common foods in Minnesota of both cultivated and wild foods. Some of the foods of focus will include but not be limited to fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats, and of course wild edibles and game meat. We will be learning about processes such as canning, dehydrating, smoking, baking, frying, boiling, and much more!
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Wide World of Animals
Wide World of Animals
#AGA-1060
(Offered on rotating basis)
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class examines all the various animals used for recreational purposes all around the world. We will examine how they are used in various cultures across the globe. We will examine how animals in that region impact the quality of life for people there and how we can in turn sustain those animals for generations to come. The class has a zoology flavor for animal enthusiasts.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Fisheries and Aquatic Systems
Fisheries and Aquatic Systems
#AGA-1000
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class examines the biology, management and fishing of our Minnesota fish. They also examine our lakes and streams and how to keep them healthy and producing fish. We also cover waterfowl species such as geese and ducks found in MN.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Greenhouse/Landscaping
Greenhouse/Landscaping
#AGP-1010
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: In this class you will produce house plants, and vegetables to be used in a plant sale that is put on by the class. This class will also draw up a landscape design, install or maintain landscapes, and floral arrangements. This class fulfills a ½ credit of an art required.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Equine (Horse) Mgmt.
Equine (Horse) Mgmt.
#AGA-1010
(Offered on rotating basis)
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This course is designed for students who own or have an interest in equine and veterinary careers. Students will examine biology, economics, and social implications of horse industry. Horse ownership and husbandry will be examined. Students will get hands-on training in horse judging and hippology studies and will ultimately competitively test their skills near the end of the fall semester at Agricultural Activities Day at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, where they will also examine one of the better equine programs in the Upper Midwest. Students in this course will examine topics in identification, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, budgeting, housing, diseases, training, and horseshoeing. Students in this class are eligible for FFA membership.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Vet. Animal Science
Vet. Animal Science
#AGA-1050
(Offered on rotating basis)
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description:
This advanced level course is designed to challenge students who have interest in basic scientific fundamentals of veterinary animal production, including feeding and nutrition, reproductive physiology, selective breeding, health, management, and marketing of major and minor species as well as practical commercial applications, such as ration formulation, disease prevention, artificial insemination, genetic selection, and crossbreeding systems. Veterinary skills such as first aid, disease identification, vaccination recommendations, and animal recovery will be covered as well. Successful completion in previous science and animal management classes is recommended.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
CIS Intro to Nat. Resources
CIS Intro to Nat. Resources
#1660 CIS INTRODUCTION to NATURAL RESOURCES
(Offered on rotating basis)
Prerequisites: Any agriculture or natural resource class by Mr. Linder or teacher consent plus 3.0 GPA for sophomores/juniors and 2.5 for seniors. Students must also take a placement test.
Duration: 1 semester
GRHS Credit: ½ credit
ICC Credit: 1 semester credit
Open to: 10-11-12
Description: This rigorous college credit bearing course is an introduction to the natural resource field for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to challenge themselves in understanding the comprehensiveness of the world around them. This class will combine the disciplines of forestry, wildlife, fisheries, soils and water conservation to help the student understand how to best utilize the multiple-use resource. This science based course includes numerous outdoor and indoor labs throughout the semester. This is a concurrent enrollment course with Itasca Community College.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
ICC will give credit for the Collegiate Introduction Natural Resources Management with a “B” or better and/or a test out option is available.
Woodland Stewardship^
Woodland Stewardship^
#TP-AGN-1000
Prerequisite for: Woodland Stewardship Leadership
Duration: 1 semester (2 hours)
Credit: 1 credit
Open to: 10-11-12 – Teacher permission required.
Description: The crown jewel of this department in which you actually go out every day and harvest timber using chainsaws, ASV loader, forwarder, truck, and 14 foot dump trailer. New for next year is the purchase of a 2021 RT75 ASV. This class is by teacher invite only with preference going to students taking a class in this series.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Woodland Stewardship Leadership*
Woodland Stewardship Leadership*
#AGN-2000
Requirement needed: Woodland Stewardship
Duration: 1 semester (2 hour block class)
Credit: 1 credit
Open to: 10-11-12 – Teacher permission required.
Description: Woodland Stewardship Leadership MAY be available upon request.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Geographic Info. Systems^
Geographic Info. Systems^
#AGZ-1010
(Not offered every year)
Prerequisite for: Advanced GIS
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class is a computer based class that uses aerial maps and global positioning systems to track fish and wildlife populations and movement. This technology will help analyze hunting land, ponds, and fishing lakes. This class carries ICC credit possibilities. An advanced class is available for those who have already taken GIS.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Advanced GIS*
Advanced GIS*
* See Mr. Linder if interested
Requirement needed: GIS Mapping & Drone Technology
This course is an extension of the GIS course for students interested in expanding their experience. This is an opportunity to enhance your GIS skills in an advanced class. Potential to earn college credit at ICC.
Advanced GIS MAY be available upon request.
ICC will give credit for the Collegiate Introduction Geographic Information Systems with a “B” or better and/or a test out option is available.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Projects
Agriculture and Natural Resources Projects
#AGN-2020
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit per semester (This course can be taken more than once to work on more advanced projects)
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: This class is designed to work on individual projects related to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. This class is designed for those wishing to study areas of specific emphasis not covered in any of the classes taught in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources department. This is ideal for FFA students wanting to work on their CDE, SAE, and Leadership skills.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
Personal Leadership Development Skills
Personal Leadership Development Skills
#TEZ-1000
Duration: 1 semester
Credit: ½ credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Description: Do you belong to an athletic team, club, or organization inside or outside the school? This class is designed to make you a more effective leader within an organization. In this class you will understand your role as a member, officer, or captain. You will learn about the organizational problem- solving cycle used in nominal decision making that can be applied to your organization. You will learn how to create professional agendas, minutes, and committee reports as well as the use of parliamentary procedure to help meetings run more efficiently. You will also gain practice in presenting as a group and or as an individual using various technologies and multimedia, thus furthering your speaking skills. You will also work on developing a skills portfolio which will include your resume and of course mastering your job interview and interpersonal communication with your teammates and the community you serve.
FFA membership is available to students by taking this course
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