Agriscience Exploration (7th Grade)
Syllabus
Course Description: Students explore science as it relates to agriculture and develop an understanding of human relations, communication, the importance of agriculture to the economy, and key scientific terms related to the field of agriculture.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Agriscience (overview of how science applies to agriculture)
- Animal Science (Meat animals, Dairy, and Equine)
- Plant Science (Review of basic plant science and applying that knowledge in greenhouse setting)
- Conserving Natural Resources (soil, water, forests)
- Agricultural Mechanics (Safety, Tool Identification, Measuring, Introduction to Woodworking)
- Agricultural Research
- FFA
- Leadership
- Workplace Readiness Skills (throughout the six weeks period)
Grading:
Daily Assignments30%
Quizzes/Tests30%
Projects (Classroom and Shop)30%
Participation/Cooperation10%
Daily Assignments: Daily assignments may include bell ringers, written assignments, completion of notes, or exit ticket.
Quizzes/Tests: You will have quizzes and tests at the end of each unit. Quizzes and tests will always be announced several days before occurring. Sometimes quizzes will occur in the middle of the unit so that I can assess your understanding of the subject matter.
Projects: Projects will be done in the classroom and shop.
Participation/Cooperation: Each week you will earn a participation/cooperation grade. This grade depends on your level of participation, attitude, work ethic, and your willingness to work as part of a group.
*Late assignments will receive a grade deduction (unless there is an illness or other excused absence.)
Beverley Manor FFA Chapter:
I encourage each of you to join the Beverley Manor FFA Chapter. FFA is an opportunity for students to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. You will be receiving additional information about the Beverley Manor FFA Chapter in the next few days.
Contact Information:
Should you or your parents need to contact me, please use the following information:
Email:
Phone: (540) 886-5806
This is the Beverley Manor Middle School phone number. If I am teaching class, I will not be available to talk on the phone, but leave a message and I will return it as soon as possible. You can also try to call before or after school.
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I’m looking forward to having you in my class this term. I hope that you enjoy your time in the BMMS Agriscience Department and continue to understand the importance of agriculture to our county, state, country, and world! Through this course, you will see how important the study of science is to the agriculture industry. I hope to see you return in 8th grade!