Course Description:
This course focuses on integrating biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the environment, natural resources, food production, science and agribusiness. Topics of instruction include agricultural awareness and literacy, leadership and FFA, employability skills, and an introduction to all aspects of the total agricultural industry. Skills in biology, language, writing, computers, mathematics, and physics are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are field trips, shadowing, agriscience projects, and hands-on experiences. Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.
Agriscience Applications Course Objectives: At the end of this course you should be able to …
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Demonstrate leadership skills such as public speaking and parliamentary procedure.
Use the Agricultural Education Tracker (AET) to keep records and calculate finances.
Identify careers and basic scientific themes in the livestock/poultry, horticulture, engineering, biotechnology, and environmental industries of North Carolina.
● Conduct the scientific process to examine agricultural issues.
Materials Required for Class:
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ThreeRing Binder (At Least 1”).
 Dressed properly for each day’s activities
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Be sure to put on a good attitude each day or at least warn me ahead of time
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Notebook Paper
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Writing Utensils (pens, pencils, markers)
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FFA Dues - $25.00 (Optional but highly encouraged)
Behavior: As a participant of this class, you are expected to do the following: come to class prepared with notebook and pencil, be respectful to everyone at all times, participate in all class activities and discussions, have a cooperative attitude, follow directions when asked, maintain tools and equipment, and always put
SAFETY FIRST.
Attendance: You must be present in order to receive a participation grade. If you are absent, you will receive a zero for that day’s work unless you complete an alternative assignment from one of the textbooks chosen by the instructor. It is your responsibility to catch up on any notes or materials you may have missed while absent and to make arrangements to make up tests as soon as possible.
Participation: In order to be paid by an employer, you must perform the task that they ask you to do on the job site for that day. In order to receive a high grade, you must participate and complete the daily assignment(s).
Examples of non-participation include: texting on your cell phone, not following instructions, playing games on your computer, etc. Participation grades reflect a student’s ability to follow directions, cooperate with others, and complete the assigned task. Agricultural Education provides students with hands-on opportunities to learn new skills and students are expected to dress appropriately and follow all safety rules so that they can enjoy the learning experience while minimizing the risk of accidents.

Tests & Quizzes: Section and Unit tests will be announced and based on the NC Agricultural Education
Blueprint and Elements test item banks for this course. All tests will be representative of the material covered in class. Quizzes will be given periodically during the semester and may be announced or unannounced. Quizzes will be based on material covered in class and/or in lab/shop. Quizzes may be oral, written or performance based.
Notebook: A 3-ring binder notebook with loose-leaf paper is required for this class. Any material given in class should be recorded and/or placed in your notebook in a neat and orderly manner. It is important for you to take adequate notes. You may write in pencil or ink. Notebook checks may be announced or unannounced.
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE): Each student is expected to have a Supervised Agricultural
Experience project approved by the instructor. This project will require work outside of the instructional day. In addition to performing the various tasks needed to complete the project, students will be required to keep accurate records regarding their activities.
Student Organization (FFA): All students are highly encouraged to participate in the FFA Organization. Some opportunities offered by the FFA are local activities, career development events, travel, and awards. The local chapter meets every month with a banquet in May. If chapter dues are a financial burden please let the advisor know. Scholarships for FFA dues are available for those in need. No child will be excluded from participating because of financial difficulties.
Laboratory/Shop: This course will require students to participate in shop activities, work experiences, and field trips. Students must have a safety contract with the appropriate signatures on file with the teacher before participating in shop activities. Each student must also pass a safety test before he/she will be allowed to take part in shop activities.
A school insurance policy or a private policy is required for students taking this course.
Textbook: You will have the use of a class textbook. These books cannot be taken from class unless you obtain prior approval from the teacher. If you borrow a book, you will be responsible for returning it.
Bathroom Policy: You will be given 4 bathroom passes for each 9-week grading period. You can use these at any reasonable time to go to the bathroom if you fill them out and turn them in when you return. Conserve your passes so that you have one available in case of an emergency. If you still have them at the end of the grading period, you will be given extra credit on your participation grade.
Grading:
Tests
Classwork & Projects (SAE)
Participation
Notebook & Quizzes
50%
20%
20%
10%
This course has an End of Course Test (VoCATS) administered by the Department of Public Instruction in
Raleigh. This exam grade will count as 20% of your final semester grade.