Agriculture
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Course Title |
Vendor |
Prerequisite |
EDY Career Ready Click to Learn More |
HS Credits |
CTE |
Agricultural Communications II S1 |
FlexPoint |
Agriscience Foundations I (recommended) |
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.5 |
Y |
Agricultural Communications II S2 |
FlexPoint |
Agricultural Communications II S1 |
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.5 |
Y |
Agricultural Communications III S1 |
FlexPoint |
Agricultural Communications II S2 |
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.5 |
Y |
Agricultural Communications III S2 |
FlexPoint |
Agricultural Communications III S1 |
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.5 |
Y |
AgriScience 1: Introduction |
eDynamic |
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.5 |
Y |
Agriscience 2a: Exploring Horticulture |
eDynamic |
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Y |
.5 |
Y |
AgriScience 2b: Sustaining Human Life |
eDynamic |
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Y |
.5 |
Y |
AgriScience Foundations I S1 |
FlexPoint |
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.5 |
Y |
AgriScience Foundations I S2 |
FlexPoint |
AgriScience Foundations I |
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.5 |
Y |
Agriscience I |
Pointful |
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.5 |
Y |
Agriscience II |
Pointful |
Agriscience I |
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.5 |
Y |
Agriscience III |
Pointful |
Agriscience II |
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.5 |
Y |
BioTechnology 1a |
eDynamic |
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.5 |
Y |
BioTechnology 1b |
eDynamic |
Biotechnology 1a |
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.5 |
Y |
Forestry and Natural Resources |
eDynamic |
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.5 |
Y |
Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources |
eDynamic |
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.5 |
Y |
Veterinary Science |
eDynamic |
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.5 |
Y |
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Agriculture
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Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
Agricultural Communications II |
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X |
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X |
FlexPoint |
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Agriscience I |
X |
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X |
Pointful |
X |
Agriscience II |
X |
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X |
Pointful |
X |
Agriscience III |
X |
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X |
Pointful |
X |
Agriscience Foundations I |
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X |
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X |
FlexPoint |
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Agriscience I: Introduction |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
Agriscience II: Sustaining Human Life |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
Agriscience 2a: Exploring Horticulture |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
Biotechnology 1a: Introduction |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
Biotechnology 1b: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
Introduction to Forestry & Natural Resources |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
Introduction to Renewable Technologies |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
Principles of Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
Veterinary Science |
X |
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X |
eDynamic |
X |
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CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Agriscience Foundations I recommended
Agricultural Communications II prepares students with specialized knowledge in agriculture and media as they learn to design and develop marketing materials, engage in the community, and address needs of agricultural producers and consumers in a moral and ethical way. Students write news stories, compose photographs, create publications, and develop audio and video press materials. They also practice presenting speeches and visual presentations, developing real-world skills that apply across career fields. Throughout the course, students explore opportunities and develop employability skills to prepare for a career in the agricultural communication field.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
This course will prepare students for careers in agriscience. Agriculture is the world's largest industry, so the critical nature of understanding how agriculture must thrive in unpredictable conditions cannot be overstated. Throughout the modules, students will gain an understanding of some of the fundamental issues in agriscience, including safety, environmental factors such as climate change and extreme-weather conditions, plant and animal science, and food safety. Additionally, students will explore how they can emerge as leaders in such a complex and exciting industry!
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Agriscience I
In this course, students will explore the various components of agriscience careers and agricultural living. Beginning with career exploration, students will become familiar with the vast array of opportunities that exist in agriscience. They will discover what is necessary for the proper care and management of livestock from keeping living quarters clean to caring for newborn animals. Students will understand the ways in which plants, crops, and vegetation thrive in varying conditions. They will explore the fundamentals of running a successful agriscience operation as well as how agriscience affects and is affected by global economic conditions.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Agriscience II
This course further delves into agriscience as a core global business. Students will explore fundamental business operations and structures as well as financial considerations. Students will understand the nutritional needs of livestock in order for them to be free from disease and be able to thrive in good health. Plants are heavily dependent on proper fertilization, irrigation, and nutrition to prosper. Thus, students will take a comprehensive look at the systems necessary to produce bountiful crops. The course will be rounded out learning about the tools and techniques needed to run an agriscience business and harvest crops.
Required Materials: None
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Agriscience Foundations involves the scientific study of agriculture and its local and global impact. Students will dive into agricultural history, learn about scientific and research concepts that drive the field, animal and plant systems, as well as the effects of agriculture on the environment. This course also teaches about career opportunities available in the field and how students can promote themselves to land a dream job. Specialized lab activities provide students the hands-on practice needed to master the content, and they will have the unique experience of interviewing an agriscience worker related to a career of interest. At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to earn an industry certification! This course was written with both agriculture and science standards.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
How can we make our food more nutritious? Can plants really communicate with each other? These are just two of the questions tackled in Introduction to Agriscience. From studying the secrets in corn roots to examining how to increase our food supply, this course examines how agri scientists are at the forefront of improving agriculture, food production, and the conservation of natural resources. In Introduction to Agriscience, you’ll learn about the innovative ways that science and technology are put to beneficial use in the field of agriculture. You’ll also learn more about some of the controversies that surround agricultural practices as nations strive to provide their people with a more abundant and healthy food supply.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Agriscience I
Have you ever strolled past a bright green cauliflower at the market and paused to ponder its unusual color? Ever wonder why “broccolini” is suddenly a thing? Well, if you find yourself curiously questioning these, and other, peculiar vegetables and wondering about the role of agriculture in the modern world, Agriscience II is for you. Learn how science and technology are revolutionizing our food supply and promoting innovative ways to produce healthy plant-based foods, such as developing better hybrids and growing edible plants in challenging places. Food is our most essential resource; see how plant science will change the face of eating in the 21st century and give us the knowledge to continually improve our green thumbs.
Required Materials:
- Plant seeds or cuttings
- Growing media Growing container
- A sharp blade and rooting hormone, depending on the plant you choose
- Soil or other growing media
- Soil test kit
- 2-3 pots
- Seeds of your choice (make sure your growing medium is appropriate for the seed you chose)
- Plant
- Pest management materials (vary based on chosen strategy)
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Get ready to dig deep beneath the water table to examine how plants and ecosystems impact the world of agriculture science. In this course, you will explore the uses and life cycle of plants as well as plant parts, genetics, functions, and processes. You will also develop an understanding of the horticulture industry, ethical impact and trends of the trade, and career opportunities in this fruitful field. Grab your gloves and prepare to leach some agriscience knowledge.
Required Materials:
Physical
- Bowl
- Clear cup (or glass, beaker)
- Container (jar, plastic pot)
- Digital camera
- Fine mesh strainer (or cheesecloth)
- Funnel
- Liquid dish soap (1 tablespoon)
- Plant (suitable to grow from a cutting)
- Pruning shears
- Resealable plastic bag
- Rubbing alcohol (70-percent alcohol)
- Salt (½ teaspoon)
- Strawberries (3 fresh)
- Tweezers
- Water
Software
- Graphic design software
- Word processing software
Optional
- Art supplies
- Audio recording device
- Flowers (two types)
- Magnifying glass
- Poster board
- Presentation software
- Rooting hormone
- Scissors (preferably with a fine tip)
- Spreadsheet software
- Video recording device
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Biotechnology is a cutting-edge, high-demand field that encompasses everything from plant and animal breeding to genetics. Discover how biotechnology has changed the world around us, from food to genetics. Explore historical applications with modern discoveries. Understand how regulations and ethics govern the course of biotechnology and learn of its importance to the field of medicine.
Is technology changing the way we live? Is it possible that nature can provide all the answers to some of science’s most pressing concerns? The fusion of biology and technology creates an amazing process and offers humanity a chance to significantly improve our existence through the enhancement of food and medicine. In Biotechnology: Unlocking Nature’s Secrets, you’ll learn how this field seeks to cure such deadly diseases, such as cancer and malaria, develop innovative medicine, and effectively feed the world through improved systems. Learn about the history of biotechnology and some of the challenges it faces today, such as resistant bacteria and genetically modified organisms in food. You will research new biotechnologies and understand firsthand how they are forever changing the world in which we live.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Biotechnology 1a
Dig deeper into the world of biotechnology! Learn how and why biotechnology is so important to the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and genetic fields of study. You’ll learn about mapping the human genome, the role of antibiotics, how medicine is created to combat diseases, and the future of the biotechnology field. It’s time to explore the depth and breadth of this fascinating field!
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Whether you are a treehugger or not, everyone loves the beauty and serenity of a healthy forest. Our precious woodland species not only supply us with aesthetic beauty but also play a valuable role in nature. Trees uphold a great deal of our wildlife’s ecosystem while providing us humans with needed lumber, paper products, and even food. But these forests cannot protect themselves and depend greatly on humans for conservation. In Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources, you will learn more about this meaningful relationship and how environmental policy, land use, water resources, and wildlife management all factor into current forestry issues. After better understanding these variables and how they affect the majesty of our forests, you may just be hugging these gentle giants after all.
Required Materials:
- A digital camera or camera phone
- Approximately 1 cup of soil
- A clear glass jar with a lid
- Water to fill the jar
- A ruler or tape measure
- Marker or tape
- Supplies for an experiment of the student’s choice
- Samples of water from three different water sources
- 3 clear glass containers with lid
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Cars that run on used vegetable oil. Electricity produced from your garbage. A windmill made from spare bicycle parts that pumps water to crops. Energy is life. So, how do we address the world’s growing concerns about energy sources? Where will it come from in the future? How can energy be something sustainable, renewable, and accessible? Introduction to Renewable Technologies begins to uncover the development of new energy technologies and explores how recent approaches to generating, storing, and creating this precious resource have evolved. By gaining a larger understanding of this challenge, we, as thoughtful people, can implement real change and unlock the solution needed for a safer, cleaner, and more enduring world.
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Did you know that the world’s population could be as high as 11 billion people by the year 2050? And certainly, as our population is growing, so too are our food needs. Even today, millions of people around the world experience hunger. How can we balance growing populations and keeping everyone fed? This is where the importance of agriculture, food, and natural resources comes in! Through the study of Principles of Agriculture: Food and Natural Resources, you will gain a stronger sense of how food ends up on the plate and how we can maximize the foods and natural resources the earth provides. You’ll learn more about agriculture’s history, animal husbandry, plant science, and natural resources, and you’ll be better prepared for your part in sustaining the world.
Required Materials:
- A digital camera or camera phone
- Supplies for an experiment of the student’s choice
CREDIT: 0.5
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) Whether you want to step into the wild side of veterinary medicine or just take care of the furry dogs and cats down your street, Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals will show you how to care for domestic, farm, and wild animals and diagnose their common diseases and ailments. Learn how different veterinary treatments are used and developed to improve the lives of animals and, as a result, the lives of those people who treasure them. If you have always been drawn to the world of our furry, scaly, and feathered friends, this may be just the course for you.
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