Plants, Animals, and You

Plants, Animals, and You

Instructor: Mr. Kohn

Phone: 715-754-5273 Ext 2241

Email:

Room: 121 Ag Room

Time: 5th hour 11:30-12:17

Grade: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th

Length/Credit: One Semester/.5 Credit

HELP: I plan to be at school by 7:15 am each day and will be around after school until at least 4. You may also come in for help during 3rd or 7th hour. I want you to do well in my class and I’m going to do everything in my power to help you succeed. Remember…there is no such thing as a stupid question.

Course Description: This course is specifically designed for students that want to learn more about the world of agriculture. The class looks at what agriculture is and how it affects you and citizens worldwide. Some topics of study include agricultural careers, the National FFA Organization, plant science, food science, leadership, and small animal care. Please plan on many hands-on activities and fun.

Grading: Students will be graded on a total points grading system. They will earn grades for completing exams, projects, quizzes, homework, and labs. You will be required to complete an Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). This will be your final. Students will also earn a citizenship grade.

Grading Scale: A = 94-100 A- = 91-93 B+ = 88-90 B = 85-87 B- = 82-84 C+ = 79-81 C = 76-78 C- = 73-75 D+ = 71-72 D = 67-70 D- = 65-66 F = 64 And below

Text: Agriscience Fundamentals and Applications 4th Edition

Small Animal Care and Management

Handouts, pamphlets, etc.

Routines:

·  Be in your seat, with your ag notebook, when the bell rings. Begin working on the question of the day.

·  Come prepared to class, with all materials ready. This includes: notebook, pencil, and any other supplies specified by the teacher.

·  No lining up at the door at the end of class. The bell tells me I have permission to release you from class, but I will let you know when you may leave.

·  I will accept late work. If work is one day late, you may earn up to 75% of the points. Two days late will be 50% and three days will be 25% of the points. No points will be given if an assignment is more than 3 days late.

·  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask for the appropriate assignment and turn it in to Mr. Kohn. You will have one day for each day you are absent to make up the assignment.

·  All pre-assigned assignments are due the day you come back to class. Late assignments will not be accepted after that time unless prior arrangements have been made.

Expectations:

·  Be respectful of others.

·  No profanity or put-downs!

·  Horseplay is not permitted.

·  Absolutely no tobacco.

·  No food or beverages without the permission of the teacher.

·  Students will clean up after themselves, including personal items. The ag room should not be your locker!

·  Have a positive attitude.

·  All rules in the student handbook apply in this class, too.

Attendance:

·  Attendance will be monitored and discipline for tardiness will be enforced according to school rules. If you aren’t in the room when the bell rings, you’re tardy. You are accountable for your actions.

Repercussions for Inappropriate Actions:

·  Step 1: Loss of daily citizenship points (-3 points per occurrence)

·  Step 2: Conference between you and Mr. Kohn

·  Step 3: Working Detention. You will be assigned a 30 minute working detention and have two days to make it up.

·  Step 4: Call home to parent/guardian

·  Step 5: After school detention

·  Step 6: Conference with Mr. Breitrick, parents, you, and Mr. Kohn

·  Step 7: Removal from class

·  Step 8: Other action as determined by offense.

Course Outline and Objectives:

A. Introduction to Agriculture

1.  Define agriculture and identify career opportunities in agriculture.

2.  Describe the role of agriculture in the world.

3.  Describe the role of agriculture in the U.S.

4.  Describe agriculture in Wisconsin.

5.  Identify advances in agricultural technology and their implications.

B. Plant Science

1.  Describe how plants affect our lives.

2.  Describe the parts of a plant and major processes.

3.  Describe the importance of the growing medium to plants.

4.  Identify the important factors to consider in caring for plants.

5.  Identify current and emerging technologies of plant agriculture.

C. Animals in Society

1.  Describe the importance of animals.

2.  Describe the responsibilities of animal ownership.

3.  Identify factors in selecting an animal.

4.  Identify current and emerging technologies of animal agriculture.

D. Food Science and Products from Agriculture

1.  Describe the role of agriculture in the food chain.

2.  Identify food products from plants.

3.  Identify food products from animals.

4.  Describe the importance of food processing and safety.

5.  Identify fiber products from agriculture.

6.  Describe the nonfood products from agriculture.

E. Natural Resources and Conservation

1.  Describe the importance of natural resources.

2.  Describe the importance of soil conservation.

3.  Describe the importance of water quality and air quality.

4.  Describe the importance of wildlife management.

5.  Describe how conservation issues affect agriculture.

F. Leadership and Personal Development

1.  Identify important factors in developing leadership skills.

2.  Explain the importance of keeping financial records.

G. Basic Home and Farmstead Safety and Maintenance

1.  Understand electricity and explain precautions for the safe use of electricity.

2.  Identify common measurements and give examples of their uses.

3.  Identify common tools and their uses.

4.  Identify personal safety practices when using hand and power tools.

5.  Identify safety and maintenance procedures for lawn and garden equipment.

*This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. All modifications will be announced ahead of time and in writing whenever possible.