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Agricultural Education provides systematic instruction to students in the areas of agriculture, food, and natural resources. Through these subjects, agricultural educators teach students a wide variety of skills, including science, math, communications, leadership, management, and technology. Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.
Agricultural Education provides systematic instruction to students in the areas of agriculture, food, and natural resources. Through these subjects, agricultural educators teach students a wide variety of skills, including science, math, communications, leadership, management, and technology. Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.
Through agricultural education, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and career success. Agricultural education instruction is delivered through three major components:
Through agricultural 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)
• Classroom/Laboratory instruction (contextual learning)
• Supervised Agricultural Experience programs (work-based learning)
• Supervised Agricultural Experience programs (work-based learning)
• Leadership Development (North Carolina FFA Association and National FFA Organization).
• Leadership Development (North Carolina FFA Association and National FFA Organization).
The National FFA Organization is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for more than 255 careers in agriculture. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, giving them the tools to achieve real-world success. Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers, and premier professionals in many career fields. FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.
The National FFA Organization is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for more than 255 careers in agriculture. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, giving them the tools to achieve real-world success. Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers, and premier professionals in many career fields. FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.
Courses offered at Pamlico County High School (2023-24)
Courses offered at Pamlico County High School (2023-24)
Agricultural Mechanics I
Agricultural Mechanics I
Course Description: This course develops knowledge and technical skills in the broad field of agricultural machinery, equipment, and structures. The primary purpose of this course is to prepare students to handle the day- to-day problems and repair needs they will encounter in their chosen agricultural career. Topics include agricultural mechanics safety, agricultural engineering career opportunities, hand/power tool use and selection, electrical wiring, fencing, paints and preservatives, basic metal working, basic agricultural construction skills related to plumbing, carpentry, basic welding, and leadership development. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.
Prerequisite: None
Aligned Student Organization: National FFA Organization
Aligned Industry Credential: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Agriculture) Certificate
Agricultural Mechanics II - Honors
Agricultural Mechanics II - Honors
Course Description: In this course, the topics of instruction emphasized are non-metallic agricultural fabrication techniques, metal fabrication technology, safe tool and equipment use, human resource development, hot/cold metal working skills and technology, advanced welding and metal cutting skills, working with plastics, plumbing, concrete and masonry, agricultural power and advanced career exploration/decision making. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics I
Aligned Student Organization: National FFA Organization
Aligned Industry Credentials: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Agriculture) Certificate, Certified Welders per Welding Code AWS D1.1
Animal Science I
Animal Science I
Course Description: This course focuses on animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, health, and best management practices in preparation for an animal science career. Leadership development and employability skills are integral to the course and are delivered through authentic experiences. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced in this class.
Prerequisite: None
Aligned Student Organization: National FFA Organization
Aligned Industry Credentials: NC Beef Quality Assurance, Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Certification
Animal Science II - Companion Animal
Animal Science II - Companion Animal
Course Description: This course focuses on animal welfare, safe handling practices, nutrition, digestion, breeding, grooming, care, classification, and the history of the companion animal industry. Leadership development and employability skills are integral to the course and are delivered through authentic experiences. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced in this class.
Prerequisite: Animal Science I
Aligned Student Organization: National FFA Organization
Aligned Industry Credentials: Canine Care and Training Program (CCTP)
Equine Science I
Equine Science I
Course Description: Connect environmental factors to equine behavior. Conceptualize how anatomy influences equine movement and internal organs. Build knowledge of nutritional physiology and feeding management of horses. Explore the tools and equipment used to support equine sports and recreation through hands on activities. Build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Equine Science pathway
Prerequisite: None
Aligned Student Organization: National FFA Organization
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