Agriscience Research- 1/2 credit, 12th
Grade
Prerequisite: 2 Years of Ag, Instructor Permission
HHS Agricultural Education Instructor: Mr. Larison
This semester long course offers in depth study of the scientific method of research. The student will select, research, and conduct an agriculture based scientific experiment. Involvement with this course will involve communication with university professors and a great deal of student initiative. A display board will be constructed to allow the student to display the results of the experiment. The primary aim of this course is to introduce students to the careers and opportunities in agriscience research.
Course Competency Profile: http://www.holton.k12.ks.us/staff/jlarison/profiles/agresearchprofile.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.
Numerous other classroom texts
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 SportsmanÕs Incubator and Brooder System
HHS Ag Ed Department 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.