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AGRICULTURE |
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
PHS Future Farmers of
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Agriculture classes are not repeatable for credit. |
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CTE AGRICULTURE SCIENCE (Y) #0704
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This course is
available to all students who have never taken a vocational
agriculture class. It is the first year of a 2-year core program
followed by Agriculture Biology. The course introduces students to
the basic elements of plant science, animal science, agriculture
business, California agriculture, leadership, and the FFA (Future
Farmers of America). Students will have the opportunity to gain
field experience through the development of a supervised
occupational experience. As a vehicle for
developing leadership skills students will be exposed to the
FFA and its many opportunities.
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CTE AGRICULTURE BIOLOGY (Y) #0706
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Agricultural Biology is a 1-year, laboratory science course designed for the student with career interests in agriculture. Using agriculture as the learning vehicle, the course emphasizes the principles, central concepts, and inter-relationships among the following topics: molecular and cellular aspects of life, chemical and structural basis of life, energetics of life, growth and reproduction in animals, evolution of modern plants and livestock species, plant and animal genetics, taxonomy of modern agricultural plants and animals, animal behavior, ecological relationships among plants, animals, humans and the environment, nutrition in animals, health and diseases in animals, and similarities between animals and humans.
The course is centered around an extensive laboratory component in order to connect the big ideas of life science with agricultural applications and other curricular areas, including written and oral reporting and leadership.
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CTE AGRICULTURE BUSINESS & ECONOMICS (Y) #0706
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This course is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in the field of agriculture. Students will understand and employ basic economic principles as they relate to agriculture business management, production agriculture, and individual consumers. The course will include study of basic economic concepts, vocabulary, the development and operation of the U.S. market economy from both the macroeconomic and microeconomic context, as well as comparative economic systems and the global market economy. Students will be required to develop a “business” to include product management, packaging, price determination, and marketing. Students will keep accounting-based records of expenses, receipts, and profit/losses. At the conclusion of the course, profits will be split equally amongst the partners. The course will also include development of the skills necessary for the preparation of resumes, job applications, interview skills, and college and scholarship applications.
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ROP ANIMAL HEALTH I (Y) #0965 L1
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The intent of this course is to prepare high school students and adults to work in the Animal Health industry. The course focuses on livestock and small animals. Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge and hands-on experience in the areas of specific animal species, health and diseases, animal behavior, livestock and small animal procedures, and veterinary assistance. The course also includes instruction in the FFA leadership organization, careers, and Supervised Occupational Experience projects. Students may use this course as the first step to Animal Health Community Classroom.
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ROP ANIMAL HEALTH II (Y) #0965 L2
This is a yearlong course in which students work in community classrooms related to the Animal Health industry. Example community classrooms may include veterinary clinics, pet groomers, retail animal health businesses, horse facilities, ranches, and zoos. Students will meet once per week in the classroom and then be in community classrooms for the remainder of their hours. Field trips and guest speakers will enhance instruction. The course also includes instruction in the FFA leadership organization, supervised agricultural experience projects, and job readiness.
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CTE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES 1 (Y) #0336
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This course
is the first CTE course in the Natural Resources program at EDHS.
During the year, students will investigate local ecosystems and the
environmental issues associated with these areas. Students will
complete field studies to help relate cause and effect patterns
within the environment. Community service will be an ongoing part
of this program.
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CTE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES 2 (Y) #0337
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This course is the second and final science-based CTE course in the Natural Resources program at EDHS. During the year, students will focus on independent projects, develop project management skills, manage an independent or small group project to develop leadership skills, inquiry skills, goal setting, time management, and communication skills. Students will continue to complete field studies to help relate cause and effect patterns within the environment. Community service and a senior project are a required part of this program.
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