Discovering Agriculture - Syllabus
2018/2019
Instructor Email Phone
Mrs. Jessie Shafer [email protected] 395-3621 x318
Description
This is a semester long course that is designed to introduce 7th grade students to Agriculture Education and the FFA Organization. Students will be taking part in classroom and laboratory work in the areas of Plant/Animal Science and Agriculture Mechanics. In addition, students will be discovering these areas further on their own through the development of an individual SAE (supervised agricultural experience). Throughout the year students will be a member of the FFA Organization; taking part in activities to formalize themselves with the organization every Friday, take part in chapter, community, regional, and state events to develop their leadership skill and career skills.
Expectations and Goals
It is the goal of the program to endow Learners with 21st century skills needed to achieve Success in their future endeavors, in the areas on agricultural conservation, education, management, and production.
Student’s overall grade for this course will be based on work in all three components that make up Agriculture Education: 30% SAE, 30% FFA, and 40% Classroom/laboratory instruction.
Required Materials
- Notebook/Paper
- Pencils/Pens
- Folder/Binder
*** Students will have a 1-1 IPads that be utilized for different classroom/laboratory activities throughout the course***