AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS I
Overview
Dive into agricultural history and its global impact and learn about scientific and research concepts that drive the field, as well as the effects of agriculture on the environment. The course will teach you about agriculture career opportunities and how to best promote yourself to land your dream job. Specialized lab activities provide hands-on practice to master the lessons and you will have the unique experience of interviewing an Agriscience worker related to your career interest. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to become industry certified as an Agriculture Associate!
Major Topics and Concepts
- Introduction to Agriscience
- Safety
- Equipment and Tools
- FFA and SAE
- Cells
- Cell Reproduction
- DNA and Genetics
- Plant Reproduction
- Plant Growth
- Plant Categorization and Products
- Animal Categorization
- Animal Products
- Animal Welfare
- Ecosystems
- Environmental Resources
- Climatic and Geologic Activity
- Environmental Concerns
- Environmental Management
- Historical Events
- Emerging Trends
- Biotechnology
- Agriscience Research
- Agriscience Data
- Agriscience Leadership
- FFA
- Career Exploration
- Career Planning
- Active Citizenship
Fee Details
Regular : R 9166.66
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Annual
Household items for lab experiments
None