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Course #: 700 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 9-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
This course is designed to serve as a foundation course for classes in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. As a foundation course, students will focus on the diversity of the agriculture industry by looking at as well as looking at the biological makeup of plants and animals. Students may have experience working with live animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, pigs, and much more) in the animal learning center. Students will also have the opportunity to explore other aspects of the agriculture and natural resource industry such as forestry, wildlife management, and agriculture careers.
Crop Science & Horticulture
Crop Science & Horticulture
(offered in odd graduation years, next offered in 2024-2025)
Course #: 711 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
Students will be exploring horticulture and agronomy concepts such as plant reproduction, plant growth responses, and crop management. As a part of this class, students will be investigating and implementing protocols for setting up a crop operation (both in a greenhouse and in a crop field). This class will then research crop varieties, establish planting timelines, and implementing Integrated Pest Management protocols.
Lab activities include: setting up a greenhouse, transplanting plugs, creating irrigation simulators, evaluating plant health, identifying plant pests, monitoring plant nutrition, plant propagation, planning and implementing a 5 acre crop test plot, and plant identification.
(offered in even graduation years next offered in 2023-2024)
Course #: 701 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
Students will be exploring expanding horticulture concepts such as plant reproduction, plant growth responses, and planting designs. As a part of this class, students will be setting up a greenhouse business through the establishment of a management staff. This class will then market their products to the community.
Lab activities include: setting up and managing a greenhouse, transplanting plugs, implementing plant propagation methods, evaluating plant health, identifying plant pests, monitoring plant nutrition, plant propagation, designing planting baskets, plant identification, pruning, lawn and turf management, greenhouse operation and an introduction to landscaping.
(offered in odd graduation years, next offered in 2024-2025)
Course #: 702 Length: 1 Trimester Grade level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
Golf courses and landscapes are two aspects of the agriculture industry that have a lot in common. This class will explore landscape design from the design on the paper to putting the plants in the ground as well as implementing these concepts on a 9 hole golf course.
Lab activities include: measuring a landscape, drawing landscape plans to scale, install a landscape, identify landscape plants, designing a 9 hole golf course, researching aspects of a country club (clubhouse, irrigation systems, turf grasses, etc.), and enjoying the great outdoors by serving as the Sauk Prairie High School’s official landscapers.
Course #: 703 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended course: None
This course provides a broad introduction to the biotechnology industry, including applications in diverse areas such as health care, agriculture, environmental science, and identification (including forensics) Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues raised by applications in biotechnology will also be discussed. Lab Activities include: podcasting, online discussions, gel electrophoresis lab, tissue culture propagation, DNA Extraction, and studying genetics using live plants and animals. Successful completion of this course will have the potential to provide students with two credits from Madison College (Biotechnology Applications, Biotechnology Seminar).
APPROVED AGRICULTURE/SCIENCE EQUIVALENCY COURSE
*Students may receive dual credit at Madison College and SPHS Science Elective Credit upon satisfactory completion of this course.
(offered in even graduation years, next offered in 2023-2024)
Course #: 704 Length: 1 Trimester Grade level: 11-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
This course teaches basic concepts of animal health. As a part of this course, we will be exploring the veterinary practices used in the industry for both small and large animals and will have the opportunity to work with veterinarians from the Sauk Prairie area during the lab activities.
Lab activities include: animal physicals with live animals, animal restraint, developing animal feeds, calculating medication dosages, conducting routine veterinary screenings, administering injections, conducting blood draws, and a field trip to Madison College’s Veterinary Technician program.
(offered in odd graduation years, next offered in 2024-2025)
Course #: 705 Length: 1 Trimester Grade level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
During this semester course the class will explore selection of animals, feeding, reproduction, animal health, and behavior of specific animal species. Domestic animals we will be covering include: horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and two species determined by students.
Lab activities include: animal selection with live animals, anatomy identification, small animal health care analysis, and handling / showing animals, a field trip to Aunt Bees Pet Spa, and a field trip to a local small animal veterinary clinic.
Course #: 706 Length: 1 Trimester Grade level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
This course involves an overview of the anatomy, genetics, nutrition, health, management and selection of various large animals that are raised for food purposes (Beef, sheep, poultry, and swine). Studies will also include meat science, breed identification, animal selection, and facility management. Students will learn the science behind the animal’s body systems through various weekly hands-on laboratory activities.
Lab activities include: animal selection, meat identification, animal carcass evaluation, maintenance of production animals in the improved animal laboratory, formulating a feed ration, animal health research. A field study will also be included in this course and will involve a visit to Prem’s Meat Market, the USDA Dairy Forage Research Center, and a stop at a local swine farm.
Course #: 708 Length: 1 Trimester Grade level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
This course will look at the various aspects of wildlife species in Wisconsin and how we can manage these precious resources. Units that will be investigated include: careers, large game species, wildlife identification, hunting, trapping, DNR game laws, taxidermy, game birds, waterfowl small game species, and endangered species.
Lab activities include: taxidermy, antler scoring, track identification, habitat construction, animal hide identification, safe hunting practices, wildlife identification, duck decoy painting, a visit with a DNR Game Warden, and a potential field trip to Poynette DNR field station.
APPROVED AGRICULTURE/SCIENCE EQUIVALENCY COURSE
*Students may receive SPHS Science Elective Credit upon satisfactory completion of this course.
Course #: 713 Length: 1 Trimester Grade level: 11-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: Wisconsin Wildlife Management
Management of our wildlife and natural resources is a non-traditional agriculture path that looks at how we manage our environment. This is an advanced version of the Wisconsin Wildlife Management Class that will take concepts about wildlife animal behaviors and anatomy and look at how to use that knowledge to create a management plan. To aid in creating plans, students will investigate watershed management, soils, wildlife surveys, outdoor recreation, Wisconsin forests, exploring a compass and GPS (Global Position System), and exploring wildlife habitats.
Lab activities include: water sampling, soil evaluation, tree identification, tree pruning, chainsaw safety, using a compass, G.P.S. navigation, geocaching, and a field trip to the Sauk Prairie School District Land Laboratory to conduct wildlife surveys, study habitat and create management proposals.
APPROVED AGRICULTURE/SCIENCE EQUIVALENCY COURSE
Course #: 709 Length: 1 Trimester Grade Level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
With a discussion and activity based approach, this class will challenge students to find and grow their leader within. By discovering their personal talents, values, and beliefs, we will develop ways to utilize our individuality to be competitive and successful in today's society. Working independently and as a team member, this course is designed to focus on premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. Students will have opportunities to step outside their comfort zones by working with others and taking their communication skills to the next level. Skills in the areas of goal setting, time management, and job interviews will be taught. Students will also have the opportunity to identify pertinent skills to work on through weekly tutorials.
(offered in even graduation years, next offered in 2023-2024)
Course #: 710 Length: 1 Trimester Grade level: 10-12 Credit: 0.5
Recommended Course: None
Owning and operating fish hatcheries and related businesses are some of agriculture’s fastest growing sectors. Units in this course include: careers, community awareness, Wisconsin lakes and streams, aquatic plants, fish health, hydroponics, fishing regulations, water testing and exploration of different aquaculture systems.
Lab activities include: managing two 350 gallon fish tanks with live freshwater fish, fish taxidermy, water testing, fish identification, fish dissection, fly tying, lure making, and a visit from a UW-Extension Fish & Aquaculture Specialist. A field study will also be included with this course out at Devil’s Lake State Park focusing on water testing, boater’s safety, and even some fishing.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Work Based Learning Experience
Work Based Learning Experience
Choices: Length: 2 Tris, or 3 Tris Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 0.5, 1.0, or 1.5
Course #: 725, 726, 727 (Employability Skills)
Course #: 722, 723, 724 (Youth Apprenticeship)
Recommended Course: Concurrent enrollment in any Agriculture & Natural Resource class.
This work based learning experience is an on-the-job training program. With the help of the instructor, students are responsible for obtaining a work site that corresponds with the offerings through the Agriculture & Natural Resources Department. Students in this course will be responsible for completing weekly reports, following a training agreement, and completing employability assignments. Evaluations are provided by the employers to help students improve their work skills. Students enrolling in Youth Apprenticeship must sign up for two related courses of instruction during the same year and must be enrolled in this course for two trimesters to earn certification. Please see Mr. Talford if there are any questions about which program and concurrent courses to enroll in prior to setting up your schedule.
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