Agricultural Education

Agriscience   (9-12)  (Full year) 

  This course covers a wide range of agricultural topics, including animal, plant, and food science, agriculture welding, leadership and communications, and the careers available in the agricultural industry.  The course will feature many hands-on and service learning activities throughout the year.  Agriscience is a prerequisite for all other Agricultural Education classes.

Animal Science   (10-12)    (Full year)    

                                (Prerequisite: Agriscience [or Intro to Agriculture]  or teacher approval)

  This course will impart information about the care and management of domestic and farm animals.  The course will cover animal nutrition, health, behavior, selection, reproduction, anatomy and physiology, facilities, product processing, and marketing.  Students will also study a particular companion animal in order to learn how to care for and maintain companion species as a more inclusive study.

Plant and Soil Science    (10-12)    (Full year) 

                                   (Prerequisite:  Agriscience [or Intro to Agriculture]  or teacher approval)

  This course will expose students to the art and science of growing nursery plants, agriculture crops and vegetables.  In doing so, they cover a wide variety of topics, including greenhouse and nursery operations, soils and media mixtures, soil chemistry, fertility, soil conservation, irrigation, landscape design, irrigation systems, weed and pest control, and floral design.

Agricultural Welding I    (10-12)   (Full year)   

                                  (Prerequisite:  Agriscience [or Intro to Agriculture]  or teacher approval)

  This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge that are specifically applicable to the tools and equipment used in the agricultural industry.  In learning to apply basic industrial knowledge and skills (ARC, MIG, TIG Welding, Oxy-Acetylene and plasma cutting), students will complete skills and multiple projects.  Students will review safety procedures in addition to project planning and execution.

Agricultural Welding II    (11-12)    (Full year)     (Prerequisite:  Agricultural Welding I)

  This course provides students with the skills and knowledge that are specifically applicable to the welding industry with advanced blueprint reading and welding in the OH, V and H position along with pipe welding and TIG welding that could result in welding certification.

Agricultural Mechanics    (10-12)    (Full year)    

                                   (Prerequisite: Agriscience [or Intro to Agriculture]  or teacher approval)

  The course exposes students to mechanics, power, technology, and career options in the world of agriculture.  Students will experience mechanical and engineering concepts with exciting hands-on activities, with multiple lab opportunities.  This course will include:  shop safety, tool operation, material selection and uses, welding, wood shop, concrete, electricity, alternative energy, and fabrication of projects.

 Agricultural Fabrication  (11-12)   (Full year)  

                                         (Prerequisite:  Ag Welding I or Ag Mechanics or teacher approval)

  This upper level course will enable students to create plans, acquire materials, and build projects utilizing skills in welding, woodworking, electrical work, concrete, and other fabrication methods.  Students in this class will complete a project portfolio in order to present a collection of projects and skills at the end of the course.

Agriculture Leadership and Communications   (11-12)    (Full year) 

                                   (Prerequisite:  Agriscience [or Intro to Agriculture]  or teacher approval)

  This course will help students develop leadership skills with a focus on opportunities in the food, fiber, and natural resources industries.  Topics will include but are not limited to human relationships and effective communication, decision-making and problem-solving, leadership qualities and styles, and ensuring successful completion of group activities.

Agriculture Internship   (11-12)   (Full year)  

                                    (Prerequisite: Agriscience [or Intro to Agriculture]  or teacher approval)

  Ag Internship provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills for various agriculture careers.  Students will provide a detailed log of experiences and hours on their personal AET account while participating in a work-based learning experience.