This course is the introduction for all subsequent agriculture pathways. You will gain basic knowledge and skills in the areas of Agribusiness, Animals Systems, Biotechnology, Food Science, Natural Resources, Plant Systems and Power/Structural Systems. Upon successful completion of these skills, you will be able to choose an area or areas of skill progression to further your knowledge and understanding in a hands-on, project based setting.
Animal Science I: Biology and Technology (This course meets the Science requirement for graduation.)
This course explores many different kinds of both wild and domesticated animals. Animal taxonomy, domestication, nutrition, reproduction, behavior, and agricultural production are explored. Some dissections may be included.
Animal Science II (This course meets the science requirement for graduation.) (Prerequisite: No. 1510) No. 1520 | Course Credit: 1 | Grade Level: 11 - 12
This course studies topics surrounding dairy, beef, swine, poultry, horses, companion, and specialty animals. Students will explore topics in veterinary care, including basic anatomy and physiology, diseases, pathogen prevention, digestion, reproduction, and nutrition. Dissection of fetal pigs and other specimens will be performed.
Do you like chips and salsa, dill pickles, or apple pie? Do you have a love of gardening and want to know how to preserve the bounty of that garden? Students will learn where these fruits and vegetables come from, how they are grown and then how to properly harvest garden produce from the school garden. This produce will then be utilized by the students to learn food preservation techniques in the Foods Lab. Students will learn freezing, hot water bath canning and food dehydration. These foods will be used to prepare different types of dishes to prepare and eat during the lab.
PLANNING & PLANTING THE SCHOOL GARDEN No. 1527 | Course Credit: 1 | Grade Level: 10 - 12
In this course students will have the opportunity to experience growing vegetables in our school garden and on-campus high tunnel. Students will plan, plant, grow, and maintain vegetable crops that will be used here at Little Falls Schools for our lunch programs. The experience of learning to grow your own healthy vegetables is waiting for you. Experiential learning and leadership development will both be expected.
ECONOMICS IN AG (Prerequisite: Successful completion of any agriscience class offering)
No. 1532 | Course Credit: 1 | Grade Level: 12
This course will provide students with information related to the study of global economic systems with an emphasis on agriculture and natural resources. It covers topics like supply and demand, production, and personal finance.
This class meets the Economics Requirement for Graduation.
AGRICULTURE PATHWAYS INCLUDE THE AREAS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, FLORICULTURE, FORESTRY, HORTICULTURE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Students will have the opportunity to continue their knowledge and understanding in the Agriculture pathways working through a progression of skills. Students personalize their learning in each pathway based on skill development. Students will determine how their learning will be demonstrated and assessed. As the learning/skill building advances, students progress to more advanced skills and project based learning.