AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS

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1 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS Agricultural Sciences in the classroom has changed drastically over the last 20 years. Instead of solely focusing on Production Agriculture, our program strives to provide a well-rounded education of Agriculture based on Life Sciences, Agribusiness, and Production Agriculture. Approximately 30% of the US population is employed in agriculture and over 80% of those jobs are in life sciences, research, and marketing. Agriculture is not just for farmers anymore; it is for anyone interested in the science, technology, research, and production of plants and animals. Thanks to generous community donors, any student that enrolls in an Agricultural Science class is automatically a member of the Whiteland FFA Chapter. Participation in FFA activities is highly recommended, but not required. Many Agricultural Science courses are dual or advanced credit allowing students to potentially earn college credit from their coursework. Different Agricultural Science classes are offered each year. Some classes are offered every year, while others are on a two year rotation to ensure that students have the ability to take all classes/subjects they are interested in during their high school experience. Please note the rotation schedule below to ensure that you plan your 4 years accordingly. Rotation 2: Course Offerings INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES: Grade 9 and first- time agriculture students; two semesters, two credits Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is a two semester course that is a prerequisite to and a foundation for all other Agricultural Science classes. An activity and project based approach is used to enhance the effectiveness of student learning activities. EL1. Utilizing knowledge about the human population and world resources, discuss the necessity of agriculture to sustain a growing global population. EL2. Recognize agricultural education is a component of a three circle model (Ag Ed, FFA, & SAE) and that participation in all three of these elements is essential for a well-rounded curriculum. EL3. Discuss the purpose of the National FFA Organization and its beginnings; as well as discuss organizational information about the Whiteland FFA Chapter. EL4. Using information about organisms and the characteristics of life, identify natural resources and wildlife in the world around us and its necessity for our survival. EL5. Recognize various species and breeds of livestock and companion animals and the proper care and management that is necessary to adequately raise these animals. EL6. Utilize the chemical properties of food to explain different processing, preparation, and manufacturing techniques used to maintain freshness and product appeal. EL7. Demonstrate proper care and maintenance of annual plants from seedling to grown product.

2 EL8. Utilize knowledge of plant and soil anatomy to provide plants with a healthy growing environment. EL9. Effectively market agricultural products to appeal to a variety of audiences. EL10. Discuss current controversial agricultural issues in a diplomatic, non-offensive manner and participate in debates that discuss the positive and negative points of different Ag issues. ANIMAL SCIENCE*: Grades 10-12; two semesters, two credits. Dual Credit with Ivy Tech Community College Animal Science is a two semester program that provides students with an overview of the field of animal science. Students participate in a large variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects. EL1. Utilize proper animal terminology to identify animals by sex, specie, and maturity. EL2. Identify and discuss the basic cells, tissues, and organ systems in the animal body. EL3. Describe and identify signs of good and poor animal health, disease transmission, and best practices for livestock facilities overall health. EL4. Map out the basic parts of the male and female mammalian and poultry reproductive tracts and track the development of a fetus, starting with the estrous cycle throughout gestation, ending with parturition. EL5. Trace the digestion of food in the ruminant and avian animal digestive tract from injection to elimination utilizing the functions of the major organs of each system. EL6. Discuss the 6 essential nutrients for animal survival and their function in overall body health. EL7. Articulate the animal harvest process and the USDA standards for humane slaughter, inspection, and processing of animals into meat and by-products. EL8. Utilizing knowledge about specie, breed type, nutrition, age, sex, and size of an animal, discuss proper management techniques for 8 different livestock and companion animal species and the responsibilities of their caretakers. ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE: ANIMALS*: Grades 11-12; two semesters, two credits; can count as science elective credits for Core 40, Academic Honors, or Technical Honors Diploma. Dual Credit with Ivy Tech Community College Prerequisites: Biology I and Animal Science. Advanced Life Science: Animals is a two semester course that provides students with opportunities to build upon skills learned in Animal Science and investigate concepts that enable them to understand animal life and animal science as it pertains to agriculture. EL1. Utilize taxonomy and classification to describe and organize animals by characteristics. EL2. Identify and discuss the basic organ systems, tissues, and cells in the animal body. EL3. Describe and identify the major components of the animal skeletal system; the various bone and joint types, as well as the formation of bone through the animal s life span. EL4. Articulate how muscles are formed in the animal body and the mechanisms muscles utilize to move and function.

3 EL5. Map hormone regulation in the animal and utilization of the nervous system and brain to manage hormonal control. EL6. Trace the steps of reproduction from the development of sperm and egg cells to the birth of the new animal. Include the estrous cycle, hormonal controls, and lactation. EL7. Portray the importance of the immune system in the overall health of the animal and how the body attacks and protects against disease. EL8. Describe how essential and nonessential nutrients and their biochemistry impact the animal s overall cell, tissue, and organ health. EL10. Track the expression of gene expression and regulation in the animal s body utilizing key terms. EL11. Provide reasoning of why ethology (animal behavior) is vital to animal survival and discuss innate and learned behaviors. EL12. Utilizing evolutionary principles, Mendelian theory and the animal genome, explain how and why animal s choose partners and mate for certain traits. EL13. Recognize mutations, sex-linked disorders, and how the relationships among genes and alleles can cause these types of occurrences. EL14. Discuss advancements in animal reproductive biotechnology and the ability of man to manipulate embryonic development and reproductive events. EL15. Discuss controversial issues in Animal Science and ways producers and consumers can compromise on the meaning of animal rights and animal welfare. EL16. Utilizing knowledge of the nervous system, track the effects of an animal injury and the reactions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems to the injury and body. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT*: Grades 10-12; two semesters, two credits. Dual Credit with Ivy Tech Community College. Agribusiness Management provides foundation concepts in agricultural business and opportunities to explore the Ag Business industry as a career. It is a two semester course that introduces students to the principles of business organization and management from a local and global perspective with the utilization of technology. EL1: Demonstrate business professionalism skills necessary for a successful career in the agricultural industry. EL2: Recognize the principles necessary in the pitch and sale of an agribusiness product. EL3: Identify the gains and risks associated with entrepreneurship and skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. EL4: Demonstrate the steps behind new product formation and the safety/environmental concerns, as well as benefits associated with new and emerging agricultural technology. EL5: Interpret the necessity of different common agricultural laws and policies and recognize their importance in the industry. EL6: Identify the importance of the tax system and its implications on agriculturalists. EL7: Discuss supply and demand ratios for different common agricultural products and their fluctuations based on growing season factors.

4 NATURAL RESOURCES*: Grades 9-12; two semesters, two credits. Dual Credit with Ivy Tech Community College. Natural Resources is a two semester course that provides students with a background in natural resources and environmental management. Hands-on and laboratory based learning activities encourage students to investigate areas of environmental concern. EL1: Recall the 8 Natural Resources and recognize examples in daily surroundings. EL2: Recognize ways natural resources and humans have impact endangered and extinct organisms. EL3: Describe the basic components of a habitat and factors that can influence habitat health and fragmentation. EL4: Identify invasive species in an environment and predict their impact on habitat health and survival. EL5: Recognize relationships between ecosystem characteristics and their effects on population density. EL6: Understand the importance of water as a Natural Resource and issues pertaining to water purity and conservation. EL7: Utilize principles of wildlife management to solve over/under population scenarios and problems in forested areas. EL8: Analyze how human activity has affected our environment and natural resources. EL9: Utilize natural resources to create an ideal habitat for particular species of living organisms. EL10: Utilize natural resources for basic human survival needs. EL11: Recognize career opportunities in natural resources and skills needed to have a successful career in the field.

5 Rotation 1: Course Offerings INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES ANIMAL SCIENCE* ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE: ANIMALS* FOOD SCIENCE*: Grades 10-12; two semesters, two credits. Dual Credit with Ivy Tech Community College. Food Science is a two semester course that provides students with an overview of food science and its importance. Students work together in the foods lab setting to learn how to safely prepare, process, preserve, and work with food. EL1: Understand the necessity for Food Science in today s world and the science and technology practices behind the modern food industry. EL2: Utilize food prep safety skills to eliminate the risk of foodborne illness. EL3: Connect the relationship between the five senses and food perception/preferences. EL4: Evaluate how different leavening agents are used to impact food texture and surface area. EL5: Utilize the My Plate model to create a complete and healthy meal for different ages and activity levels. EL6: Recognize the importance behind food preservation and successfully model one of the procedures associated with preservation. EL7: Demonstrate the fermentation process and explain how it relates to many of our daily food products. EL8: Identify the 6 Essential Nutrients to human survival and their impact on our diet, as well as the foods we eat daily. EL9: Utilize principles of marketing, design, and food chemistry to create and market a unique food product to the general public. PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE: Grades 9-12; two semesters, two credits. Plant and Soil Science is a two semester course that provides students with background in basic botany and landscaping principles, as well as opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including project based work and management of the school greenhouse. EL1: Utilize the principles of soil evaluation to judge a soil s effectiveness on plant growth and survival. EL2: Recall different fiber and oil crop plants, seeds, and recognize diseases associated with growing these crops in Indiana. EL3: Identify entomological pests and their effects on crop growth. EL4: Perform the process of seed germination and understand its importance in the plant life cycle.

6 EL5: Recognize the essential anatomical parts of the plant and its relationship to overall plant physiology. EL6: Investigate the importance of the root, leaf, and stem system in plant physiology. EL7: Investigate water as an essential nutrient of a plant and its importance in the growth cycle. EL8: Demonstrate proper care of annual plants from seedling to maturity utilizing greenhouse resources. EL9: Design basic landscaping plans for residential and commercial organizations using the principles of landscape design. EL10: Recognize and investigate different career opportunities in the Plant & Soil Science Industry.