#1678 LARGE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (not offered 2023/2024)

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

#1679 SMALL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 

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 

#1625 OUTDOOR RECREATION AND CRAFTS

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

#1685 RECREATIONAL PET MANAGEMENT

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

#1648 FORESTRY

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

#1617 MINNESOTA FOODS

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

#1680 WIDE WORLD of ANIMALS (Next offered 2026-2027)

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

#1681 FISHERIES and AQUATIC SYSTEMS

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

#1647 GREENHOUSE/ LANDSCAPING

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

#1628 HORSE (EQUINE) MANAGEMENT (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

#1626 VETERINARY ANIMAL SCIENCE (Next offered 2027-2028)

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

#1660 CIS INTRODUCTION to NATURAL RESOURCES (Not offered 2024-2025)

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.

#TP1650GR WOODLAND STEWARDSHIP

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 

#1651 WOODLAND STEWARDSHIP LEADERSHIP

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

#1634 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (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

#1607 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.