Agriculture Exploration - 1 credit, 9th
HHS Agricultural Education Instructor:
Mr. Larison
This
year long course offers an introduction to all major phases of agriculture
(i.e. Animal Science, Plant/Soil Science, Horticulture, Ag Mechanization, Ag Processing,
Agribusiness and Sales, Veterinary Science, and Leadership and Personal
Development). FFA is introduced
and each student selects and implements a Supervised Agricultural Experience
program and begins a record book.
The class will work with an aquaculture and water quality project during
the year and in the school greenhouse.
The primary aim of this course is an introduction to a variety of
agricultural career opportunities.
Course Competency Profile: http://www.holton.k12.ks.us/staff/jlarison/profiles/agexprofile.pdf
Program Overview All classes in the Agricultural Education Department are divided into three main components, as approved by the Kansas State Department of Education. These include classroom and laboratory instruction, the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program, and the National FFA Organization. Students who enroll in these classes at the high school level are expected to participate in each of the three areas. The Agricultural Education Department focuses on building career development skills in all students in the many areas of the field of agriculture.
Description of the FFA The FFA is a National Organization made up of nearly 500,000 members from all fifty states. The FFAÕs mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Members are expected to participate in a wide variety of activities, which may range from across the state and across the nation.
Ag Ed Department Website
Information about the Ag Ed Department as well as specific information on class schedules, assignment due dates, photos, and a block by block schedule can be accessed on the following website:
http://www.holton.k12.ks.us/staff/jlarison/
Ag Ed Policies and Grading Procedures
To review the Ag Ed Department policies and grading procedures visit the following website:
http://www.holton.k12.ks.us/staff/jlarison/policies.htm
Agriculture Exploration Class Resources
Ag
Science 2 Curriculum Caddy.
CEV Multimedia. Texas: CEV,
2002.
Cooper,
Elmer L. Agriscience:
Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd ed. New York: Delmar, 1997.
Herren,
Ray V. and Roy L. Donahue. The
Agriculture Dictionary. New
York: Delmar, 1991.
Infovets. CD ROM. 2003 ed. Dairy,
Beef, Feline, Canine, Equine, Small Ruminant.
Learning Lab Interactive Library. CD ROM. Ohio State University, 2000 ed.
Plus Ag Ed Department Internet subscriptions to:
www.agednet.com www.quia.com www.infovet.com
HHS Ag Ed Wireless Windows XP Pro Pentium 4 Laptop Computer Lab
á Microsoft Office XP Professional, Quicken 2001, plus much more
HHS Ag Ed Department 21X36 ft Greenhouse HHS Ag Ed Department Ag Mech Laboratory
HHS Ag Ed 650 Gallon Aquaculture System
You are expected to bring all necessary equipment & materials to class each day (Space will be provided to leave these items in the Agriculture classroom). This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Planner, Writing Utensil, Paper, Notebook, and clothing for the days activities.