Plant and Soil Science - 1 credit, 10 thru 12
Prerequisite: Agriculture Exploration
HHS Agricultural Education Instructor: Mr. Larison
Completion of this full year class will provide students with an in-depth look at plant physiology, fertilizer/chemical analysis, plant growth and reproduction, soil properties/formation, field crop management, and grain marketing and analysis. Careers explored in this area include: field scout/crop consultant, agronomist, ag chemical sales rep, fertilizer/chemical specialist, conservationist, and production agriculture. Lab activities will be used to investigate plant and soil properties, and basic biology concepts in an agriculture application.
Course Competency Profile: http://www.holton.k12.ks.us/staff/jlarison/profiles/plantsciprofile.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
Class Resources
Herren, Ray V. and Roy L. Donahue. The Agriculture Dictionary. New York: Delmar, 1991.
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
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.