Agricultural Science and Technology - Mullins - S2

Agriscience & Technology Course Syllabus.docx

 

Course Syllabus

Agriscience & Technology

Spring 2025

Ms. Madison Mullins

 

Instructor: Madison Mullins                         Grade Level: 9th-12th

                   Prerequisites: None

      Earnable Credits: 1 unit

                                         Length of Course: 1 semester

 

 

Ms. Mullins Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:

Agriscience & Technology - 8:45-10:05

Planning - 10:05-11:30

FLEX - 11:35-12:15

Agriscience & Technology - 12:20-2:10

Intro to Horticulture - 2:15-3:45

Wednesday: No FLEX

 

 

 

 

Welcome to our class! It is my joy and privilege to teach you this semester in a student-teacher/long term substitute role. Agricultural Science & Technology is a fun, challenging, hands-on, and practical class that will develop our agricultural literacy in the real world and enrich our experiences and confidence while entering the workforce, agricultural or otherwise.

~ Ms. Mullins

 

Course Description:

 

The Agricultural Science and Technology course is designed to teach essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. Emphasis is placed on the role of agriculture in our society and the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the world. Basic personal and community leadership and safety, and agricultural mechanical technology are included as a part of the instructional program. Each student is expected to design and participate in a supervised agricultural experience.

Typical learning activities include hands-on learning experiences including performing basic principles of plant, soil, and animal science; studying and modeling the significance of humankind’s interrelationship with soil, water, and air; participating in FFA activities.

 

Materials Provided in Class:

Textbooks	Supplemental reading material
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	Resources for classwork
Lab kits

 

Materials Needed for Class:

Pencils, pens	Student ID
3-ring binder	Positive attitude
Computer w/ charger	Readiness to participate

Grading Scale:

A = 89.5-100%

B = 79.5-89.49%

C = 69.5-79.49%

D = 59.5-69.49%

F = 0-59.49%

Make up Work Policy:

• Make up work will be accepted after up to 2 days after the missed due date, with a 10% penalty assigned per day. 
• Participation grades missed due to unexcused absences will be graded as 0. If missed due to an excused absence, makeup assignments will be issued on a case by case basis.

FFA: The 3 circle model represents the intersection between the 3 areas of curriculum in a school based agricultural education program (SBAE). Classroom/laboratory instruction will take place in the classroom during class hours, and participation with the Future Farmers of America and Supervised Agricultural Experience serve as intracurricular activities that supplement the learning process.

 

Mission - To make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

 

The FFA chapter holds meetings, special field trips, competitions, camps, conventions, fundraisers, community education events, and more! You can even become an officer in the FFA to help lead meetings and plan our POA (program of activities).

The FFA requires enrollment in at least one (1) agriculture course per year.

 

Important Dates in the FFA:                  

2/19 - Legislative Day	3/21 - Dairy CDE
2/21 - Mr. FFA Scholarship	4/1 - State Tool ID CDE
3/1 - CUT Event	4/24 - Tentative Banquet
3/4 - Region 1 Tool ID CDE	4/26 - Ag Mech/Poultry CDE

 

Curriculum Outline: Agriscience & Technology

 

These units and lessons are a rough outline for what we may cover in class this semester. Units and lessons are subject to change as the semester progresses and the time left to learn new material constantly changes. Units A and B will be covered.

 

Unit	Major Assessments
A FFA & SAE	SAE Outline
B Safety	Safety Contract
C Measurements	Measurement Lab Practicum
C Principles of Soil Science	Unit Test
D Principles of Plant Sciences	ID Quiz Lab Practicum
E Principles of Animal Sciences	Unit Test
F Electricity	ID Quiz Family Tree Project
G Tree ID	Unit Test
H Hunter’s Education	Safety Contract Completion Certificate

 

 

 

 

Cornerstone Assignments (Written):

 

The SAE is a course-long project that will supplement each student’s learning in the classroom with individualized application to the student’s unique interests.

 

There are several types of SAEs, and students have a wide range of options to choose from. We will have a unit covering all of the types of SAEs, choosing an SAE, benefits of completing an SAE, and how to gain resources and keep track of their progress. There are “proficiency awards” for outstanding SAEs at the state and national levels in the FFA.

 

The SAE project will culminate with an essay assignment reflecting the student’s experience and a presentation with pictures and records describing the experience.

 

We will also create a portfolio of practicums from our lab that describe the safety, background information, materials and procedures involved with each lab practicum. We will use class time throughout each unit to complete the portfolio.

 

Tests/Projects will be administered almost as frequently as units in the course, with some exceptions. They will be assigned at the end of each unit and projects will be graded with provided rubrics.

 

Major Assignments = 60% weight of their semester grade.

         20% = SAE project/presentation/essay

         20% = lab portfolio

         20% = tests/projects

 

 

Due dates, dates of assessments, and content plans are subject to change and will be clearly communicated in the event of apparent need.

 

 

This page will represent your understanding of and agreement with the content of this syllabus. Please turn this page in to me by 1/31 with both your signature and the signature of a parent/guardian. Please use the dates in the calendar provided to keep up with content outlines, due dates, and assessment dates. I will reference the syllabus throughout the semester so it is worth becoming familiar with. I am looking forward to teaching you this semester!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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