Applied Science-7th Grade
This is an exploratory agricultural course offered to all 7th grade students. The course highlights many aspects of agriculture and will help students develop an interest and understanding of the industry.
Applied Science Class Standards and Benchmarks
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and
decision-making in agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation, use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a. Analyze the economic impact of production agriculture on the economy
Standard 2: Understand the concept of cooperation and community service/teamwork
Benchmark: Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork skills
a. Follow direction
Standard 3: Understand the use of communication skills in agriculture – interpersonal and group; written and oral
Benchmark: Use appropriate communication skills in a variety of occupational situations in agriculture
a. Speak effectively in front of others
Standard 4: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of agricultural business, supply and service
Benchmark: Apply technical skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a. Use the Worldwide Web to find information
decision-making in agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation, use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a. Analyze the economic impact of production agriculture on the economy
Standard 2: Understand the concept of cooperation and community service/teamwork
Benchmark: Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork skills
a. Follow direction
Standard 3: Understand the use of communication skills in agriculture – interpersonal and group; written and oral
Benchmark: Use appropriate communication skills in a variety of occupational situations in agriculture
a. Speak effectively in front of others
Standard 4: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of agricultural business, supply and service
Benchmark: Apply technical skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a. Use the Worldwide Web to find information
Ag Exploratory-8th Grade
This is an exploratory agricultural course offered to all 8th grade students. The course highlights many aspects of agriculture and will help students develop an interest and understanding of the industry. This is also a great opportunity for 8th grade students to get involved and put their feet into FFA a little bit by competing in the Ag CSI (Ag Career Science Investigation) contest that is for 8th grade students considering being in FFA in high school. This contest gives 8th graders a perspective of what the agricultural industry is about. They learn a lot from participating in this contest and also improves the students personal and speaking skills that they will need in the future.