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Syllabus

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the world of Agriculture. Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand and apply basic concepts in Animal Science, Plant Science, Ag Mechanics, Record Keeping, Public Speaking and Leadership.   It will also give students the opportunity to compete in activities through the FFA.

Course Content:

A.    History of Agriculture

  1. Define the term Agriculture.
  2. Discuss the trends of Agriculture in Oklahoma and the World and how if affects the         economy.
  3. Identify and discuss important people in agriculture, now and then.

B.    Introduction to the FFA

  1. Be knowledgeable of the History of the FFA (FFA Quiz).
  2. Recite the FFA Creed.
  3. Be able to discuss opportunities available through the FFA.
  4. Conduct a meeting using parliamentary procedure.
  5. Research, write, and orally present a four minute speech or presentation.

C.    Agricultural Economics and Record Keeping

  1. Discuss the economic affect agriculture has on our daily lives.
  2. Define the role of the stock market and Chicago board of trade.
  3. Determine the difference between commodities contracts, cash market, and options.
  4. Define terms associated with record keeping.
  5. Complete a practice exercise using the computerized record keeping system.

D.    Ag Products and Consumer Awareness

  1. Be able to list a variety of agricultural products (food and fiber)
  2. Be able to list non-food agricultural products (clothes, medicine, energy, etc.)
  3. Be able to determine quality and species of meat products found in the grocery store.
  4. Be able to determine quality of fruits and vegetables.

E.    Public Speaking

  1. Identify the parts of a prepared speech
  2. Present an introduction of a speaker or presenter
  3. Give an oral demonstration

F.    Plant Science

  1. Be able to identify the parts of a plant
  2. Be able to determine types of plants and their uses
  3. Define different propagation methods for starting and growing plant
  4. Identify necessary nutrient requirements for plants
  5. Identify signs of a healthy and unhealthy plant
  6. Identify common weeds, grasses, trees and selected ornamental plants

H.    Animal Science and Care of Small Animals

  1. Identify different species of animals
  2. Identify breeds of livestock
  3. Identify the external and internal anatomy of selected animals
  4. Determine necessary nutrient requirements for animals
  5. Identify signs of a healthy and unhealthy animal

I.    Ag Power and Technology

  1. Identify the areas of study of Ag Power and Technology
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of shop safety by scoring 100% on safety test
  3. Demonstrate proper safety procedures in the shop
  4. Successfully make a satisfactory weld using the SMAW
  5. Successfully make a satisfactory cut using the Oxy-Gas cutting torch
  6. Successfully complete a small welding project

Grading Policy:  The course will follow the school grading policy.

90-100                         A

80-89                             B

70-79                             C

60-69                             D

Below 60         F

 Grades will be determined by 40% test, 30% Day Work, 20%  Home Work, and 10% FFA Activities.

 

Animal Science Syllabus

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the world of Animal Science.  Upon completing this course, students will be able to understand and apply the basic concepts of Animal Science and Biology.  It will give students the opportunity to compete in activities through the FFA, earn high school science credit, and possibly receive advanced standing college credit with cooperating higher education institutions.

Course Content:

A.    Introduction to Animal Science

    1.    Define the term Animal Science
    2.    Identify careers and areas of study related to Animal Science
    3.    Discuss the importance of the study and application of Animal Science concepts

B.    Animal Classification

    1.    Identify species of domestic animals (livestock, poultry, pets)
    2.    Determine differences between species
    3.    Identify common breed names and characteristics within species
    4.    Identify obvious anatomical differences between species

C.    Animal Reproduction

    1.    Identify reproductive anatomy of cattle, sheep, swine, equine, poultry, dogs & cats.
    2.    Discuss gestation period differences between species.
    3.    Discuss importance of nutrition as related to breeding livestock.
    4.    Identify different methods of breeding procedures.
    5.    Discuss the importance of genetic data.

D.    Genetics

    1.    Identify terms associated with genetics (DNA, Genes, Heterozygous, Dominant trait, etc.)
    2.    Perform a two trait Punnet square to determine genotype and phenotype
    3.    Present a hypothesis, based on genetic data, the characteristics of a preferred mating.
   4.    Perform DNA extraction.

E.    Management

    1.    Discuss appropriate facilities as related to a particular specie of livestock
    2.    Determine marketing strategies for livestock
    3.    Identify preventative health requirements for livestock (i.e. vaccinations)
    4.    Recognize characteristics of a healthy and unhealthy animal.
    5.    Determine environmental concerns within the livestock industry.
    6.    Discuss care and management procedures for animals.

F.    Animal Nutrition

    1.    Identify terms associated with animal nutrition (protein, carbohydrate, fats, etc.)
    2.    Identify terms association with feeds (roughage, supplement, trace minerals, etc.)
    3.    Identify common protein supplements.
    4.    Identify common hay used in feeding livestock.
    5.    Develop an appropriate feed ration for a selected specie of animal.
    6.    Determine proper components of an acceptable diet for a selected animal.
    7.    Discuss locations and businesses related to animal nutrition.
    8.    Discuss physical signs of proper and improper animal nutrition.

G.    Livestock and Animal Selection

    1.    Identify ideal characteristics for market livestock.
    2.    Identify ideal characteristics for breeding livestock.
    3.    Identify ideal characteristics for working dogs.
    4.    Identify ideal characteristics for market poultry.
    5.    Participate in an FFA CDE related to Animal Science

H.    Animal Science and Care of Small Animals

    1.    Identify different species of animals
    2.    Identify breeds of selected dogs
    3.    Identify the external and internal anatomy of selected small animals
    4.    Determine necessary nutrient requirements for small animals
    5.    Identify signs of a healthy and unhealthy pet

Grading Policy:  The course will follow the school grading policy.

90-100                         A

80-89                             B

70-79                             C

60-69                             D

Below 60         F

 Grades will be determined by 40% test, 30% Day Work, 20%  Home Work, and 10% FFA Activities.

Ag Communications Syllabus

Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the world of communications. Students will study oral, print and technology communication practices. This will be done through the use of computer technology, Internet experiences and written and oral expression.

Course Content:

1.    History and components of communication

    a.    Identify different types of communication methods
    b.    Discuss the changes made in communications
    c.    Identify important people in the communication field

2.    Print media

    a.    Discuss the importance of print media
    b.    Research and write an article for the newspaper
    c.    Research and write an article with picture for the newspaper
    d.    As a class, prepare a newsletter to be distributed
    e.    Prepare an advertisement for the newspaper

3.    Television media

    a.    Discuss the role of television media
    b.    Develop a script for a news report or broadcast
    c.    Film a news report or broadcast to be viewed by the class
    d.    Develop and film a television commercial

4.    Computer media

    a.    Identify the uses for computer technology in the communication area
    b.    Be able to construct and send an e-mail
    c.    Be able to construct and deliver a PowerPoint presentation
    d.    Be able to use word processing software
    e.    Prepare a computer generated advertisement

5.    Oral communication

    a.    Write and deliver an informative talk
    b.    Deliver a PowerPoint presentation
    c.    Participate in a practice job interview
    d.    Participate in a practice formal social activity
    e.    Deliver a demonstration presentation

Grading Policy:  The course will follow the school grading policy.

90-100                         A

80-89                             B

70-79                             C

60-69                             D

Below 60         F

 Grades will be determined by 40% test, 30% Day Work, 20%  Home Work, and 10% FFA Activities.

 

Ag Power and Tech Syllabus

Course Description:  This course is designed to help students develop skills used in several metal fabrication and construction industries.  Students will learn proper safety procedures used in the shop along with hands-on skills in the areas of welding, cutting, and use of power tools.

Course Content:

1.  Shop Safety
    a.  Identify proper eye protection
    b.  Demonstrate safe use of welding equipment
    c.  Demonstrate safe use of cutting torch (oxy-gas and plasma)
    d.  Demonstrate proper use of power tools
    e.  Demonstrate knowledge of common safety procedures and codes

2.  SMAW (Stick Welding)
    a.  Practice proper safety procedures in the shop
    b.  Identify the type of welder and the appropriate electrode for the job
    c.  Identify the most common welds
    d.  List the most common welding positions
    e.  Distinguish between an adequate and poor weld
    f.  Identify common tools used in SMAW
    g.  Perform acceptable welds in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions
        1. Bead
        2. Butt weld
        3. T-weld
        4. Lap weld
        5. Corner weld

3.  MIG Welding (Wire Welding)
    a.  Practice proper safety procedures in the shop
    b.  Identify the type of welder and the appropriate setting for the job
    c.  Identify the most common welds
    d.  List the most common welding positions
    e.  Distinguish between an adequate and poor weld
    f.  Identify common tools used in MIG welding
    g.  Perform acceptable welds in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions
        1. Bead
        2. Butt weld
        3. T-weld
        4. Lap weld
        5. Corner weld

4.  Oxy-gas cutting
    a.  Practice proper safety procedures in the shop
    b.  Properly turn on, light, adjust and turn off the oxy-gas torch
    c.  Perform acceptable cuts on mild steel
        1. Straight
        2. Bevel
        3. Round
        4. Circle

5.  Plasma Arc cutting
    a.  Practice proper safety procedures in the shop
    b.  Properly set the machine and prepare the metal for the cut
    c.  Perform acceptable cuts on mild steel
        1. Straight
        2. Bevel
        3. Round
        4. Circle

6.  Project Construction
    a.  Discuss blue prints
    b.  Sketch an outline of a small project
    c.  Figure cost of materials
    d.  Construct the project

Grading Policy:  The course will follow the school grading policy.

90-100                         A

80-89                             B

70-79                             C

60-69                             D

Below 60         F

 Grades will be determined by 40% test, 30% Day Work, 20%  Home Work, and 10% FFA Activities.