Agriculture Science and Technology Syllabus 

                

                   

Course Syllabus – Agriculture Science and Technology

 

 

Course Information	Teacher Information
Credit: 1 Credit Graduation Requirement	Name: Mrs. Melanie Birchmore
Planning Period: Third	Phone:  864-682-3151
Class Location: Room T-128 Shop: T-111	Turn in assignments in Orange Basket.
E-Mail: mbirchmore@laurens55.org	Grade Assistance Time: Monday iLunch
Google Classroom – onwey4o iCEV – www.icevonlin.com, (username and password first initial last name lowercase no space)

 

Vision Statement

Laurens District 55 High School will be a school of excellence and equity in educational practices for each learner. 

Mission Statement

The mission of Laurens District 55 High School is to create a community of learners who are responsible and productive citizens.

 

Course Description:

Agricultural Science and Technology Course #562410CW Grade: 9, 10, 11 – 1 unit   This course teaches essential concepts and enhance understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. The course emphasizes the role of agriculture in our society and the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the world. Basic personal and community leadership, safety, and agricultural mechanical technology are included as a part of the instructional program. Each student will develop and participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience. Typical learning activities include hands-on learning experiences such as performing basic principles of plant, soil, and animal science; studying and modeling the significance of humankind’s interrelationship with soil, water, and air; participating in FFA activities. Students will also have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on manner by tending the greenhouse, through working on landscaping projects, and by interacting with small animals. Students signing up for this class should enjoy working outside with plants and animals. Successful completion of this course is required to take upper-level classes in the Plant and Animal Systems Pathway.

 

 

 

Course Competencies/ Learning Objectives

Students who successfully complete Agriculture Science and Technology will be competent in the following areas:

Understand the importance of agriculture to our society.

Student Evaluation

The grading system for the Agriculture Department at Laurens District 55 High School is as follows:

Tests and Notebook Assignments	-	20%
Projects/Labs/Class Participation	-	40%
SAE assignments and SAE Portfolio Exam	- -	20% 20% (school wide)

Attendance Policy

Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Laurens District 55 High School expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

 

Classroom Expectations

1. Arrive to class on time.
2. Be prepared for class each day:  inside or outside.
3. Respect your classmates and teacher.
4. Be responsible for your actions.

 

 

Class Requirements

Your daily assignments will be on Google classroom or iCEV.  You are responsible for turning in assignments on time, even if some assignments have to be done for homework.  The required assignments and instructions for each section will be on Google Classroom.  If you are absent, be sure to check your Google Classroom for missed assignments.  If you complete your assignments on paper, they should be turned in to your class’s basket.  If assignments are turned in electronically, then they should be put into your class folder or done on your iCEV.  Assessments/tests will be done on the iCEV website. 

It is YOUR responsibility to come after school or during grade assistance time to catch up on missed work from your absences.  I will NOT take class time to help you catch up. 

 

Plagiarism, Cheating, and Academic Integrity

Plagiarism is the practice of copying words, sentences, images, or ideas for use in written or oral assessments without giving proper credit to the source. Cheating is defined as the giving or receiving of illegal help on anything that has been determined by the teacher to be an individual effort. Both are considered serious offenses and will significantly affect your course grade. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct booklet for additional information.

 

Methodology

A combination of lecture, hands-on projects and labs, presentations, SAE (Portfolio), and cooperative learning will be used in this course. Grades will be determined by the satisfactory and timely completion of assignments inside and outside of class. The grade of each assignment is based on the prerequisite given for each assignment.

Below is an overview of topics and major assessments/assignments for this course. Please note dates/timeframes are subject to change and are an estimate.

 

Safety

Safety during this class is extremely important.  Please follow all safety rules in order to keep yourself and the animals we will work with safe at all times.  Especially pay attention to your environment when we are outside and in the shop.

Unit/ Topic	Assessments/Assignments	Month/ Timeframe
Introduction to Agriculture Careers	Project, Slideshow, Journal, Vocabulary, Assessment	September 4, 2018
FFA and SAE	Project, Worksheet, Vocabulary, Assessment	September 21, 2018
Livestock	Project, Worksheet, Vocabulary, Hands-on Barn Activities, Assessment	October 17, 2018
Soils	Vocabulary, Project, Notes, Worksheets, Assessment	October 26, 2018
Plants	Vocabulary, Project, Slideshow, Hands-on Activities in Greenhouse and Garden	November30, 2018
Biotechnology	Project, Worksheet, Vocabulary, Assessment	December 14, 2018

General Information:

If you are having trouble with this class, come to me immediately, and I can work with you.  If you wait until the end of the 9 weeks, it will be TOO LATE.  I will be available to help you understand so you can be successful in this class. 

 

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Small Animal Care Syllabus

Agriculture Workbased Syllabus

Horticulture

The courses within the Horticulture Pathway are designed to give students hands-on and practical experiences related to growing, planting, ,maintenance of plants.  The courses within the Horticulture Pathway:

• Agriculture Science and Technology
• Introduction to Horticulture
• Landscape Technology
• Nursery, Greenhouse, Garden Center Technology
• Turf/Landscape Management
• Golf Course Technology
• Sports Turf Management