Ag. Survivor B
Grades: 10, 11 & 12 – ½ credit
Prerequisite: None, although Exploring Ag. is recommended
Course Description: This course will cover topics in agriculture business. This class will
simulate how to survive in the real world whether owning a home or life in general.
Money management will be discussed including the topics of:
budgeting, loans, checking accounts, credit, and credit cards.
setting financial goals,
Students will also be exposed to mechanics. Rather than calling a professional, students will
perform lab activities of these do-it-yourself fix-it projects including construction, electricity,
sheet rocking, painting, and texturing. Job applications and resumes will also be covered if time
allows.
Course objectives:
1. Provide an overview of agriculture businesses.
2. Cover steps in buying a business and create a business plan.
3. Understand basic money management principles.
4. Have real-world skills in getting and keeping a job.
5. Discuss emerging technologies in agriculture.
6. Understand basic home improvement methods and construct a “wall”.
*Can Qualify for Minnesota College Credit combined with Ag. Mechanics & Ag. Survivor
Method of presentation: Class discussion, worksheets, main text readings, videos,
demonstrations, and laboratory exercises.
Method of evaluation: General assignments, quizzes, projects, and class participation (attitude,
attendance, and effort).
Grading: Grading will be based on total points. The grading scale is as follows.
A:
93-100
C:
73-76
A-: 90-92
C-: 70-72
B+: 87-89
D+: 67-69
B:
83-86
D:
63-66
B-: 80-82
D-: 60-62
C+: 77-79
F:
0-59