High School Agriscience Foundations I
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License Model
FlexPoint or School/District Hosted
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Number of Credits
1.0
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Estimated Completion Time
32-36 weeks
Suggested Prerequisites
N/ADescription
In this course you will learn what you need to jumpstart a career in agriscience. You will dive into agricultural history and its global impact, learn about scientific and research concepts that drive the field, as well as the effects of agriculture on the environment. The course will also teach you about the career opportunities available in the field and how to best promote yourself so you can land your dream job. Specialized lab activities will give you the hands-on practice you need to master the content, and you will have the unique experience of interviewing an agriscience worker related to your job of interest. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to become industry certified as an Agriculture Associate!Module One: Introduction to Agriscience
-Safety
-Equipment and tools
-FFA and SAE
Module Two: Cellular Systems
-Cells
-Cell reproduction
-DNA and genetics
-Plant reproduction
-Plant growth
Module Three: Animal and Plant Systems
-Plant categorization and products
-Animal categorization
-Animal products
-Animal welfare
Module Four: Environmental Systems
-Ecosystems
-Environmental resources
-Climatic and geologic activity
-Environmental concerns
-Environmental management
Module Five: Technology and Innovation
-Historical events
-Emerging trends
-Biotechnology
-Agriscience research
-Agriscience data
Module Six: Leadership and Careers
-Agriscience leadership
-FFA
-Career exploration
-Career planning
-Active citizenship