AGRICULTURE
COURSES OFFERED AT WEST PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL and ARE SUBJECT TO SPACE &
TRANSPORTATION AVAILABILITY. NOT ALL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE EVERY YEAR;
SOME ARE OFFERED EVERY OTHER YEAR.
NOTE: Students enrolled in these classes will
leave school on district transportation prior to the start of the regular school
day. Students must ride district provided transportation to and from these
locations.
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GRADES
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COURSES OFFERED
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CREDITS
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9,10,11,12 |
Agricultural Orientation
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1
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| 10,11,12 |
Agriscience |
1
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10,11,12
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Ag Management/Business |
1
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| 10,11,12 |
Horticulture |
1 |
| 10,11,12 |
Ag Mechanization |
1 |
| 10,11,12
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BSAA |
1
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10,11,12
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Wildlife & Natural
Resources Management |
1
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AGRICULTURAL ORIENTATION
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1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $10
This course is designed to be an overview of a variety of agricultural topics.
Subjects include agricultural history, forestry, soil, farm safety, agricultural
machinery, crops, record keeping, wildlife, livestock, horticulture, and
introductory woodworking. Students will
be required to maintain a record book project during the spring semester and FFA
membership is strongly encouraged. This course is a prerequisite for all
subsequent agriculture courses.
AGRISCIENCE
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1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Orientation
Fee: $10
This secondary agriculture course focuses on the science of the agriculture
industry and is divided into two categories: environmental science during
fall semester and animal science during spring semester. Each topic may be
taken independently of the other for 1/2 graduating credit. Environmental
science topics include soil, Illinois native landscapes, water conservation,
plant systems, alternative fuel sources, global warming, and weather.
Animal science topics include veterinary terminology and tools, nutrition,
anatomy and physiology, reproduction, parasitology, safety and sanitation,
clinical exams, and animal genetics. Students will work heavily through
experiments and the scientific method. All students are required to
design, execute, and exhibit a science experiment in the FFA Agriscience Fair.
Ag Science will count as a science credit to meet graduation requirements, but
NOT for college admission.
AG MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS
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1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Orientation
This class includes instruction in planning the agricultural business,
keeping records, Ag. computers, Ag. Finance, managing an Ag. Business, public
speaking, interviewing, resumes and a career search. At least two weeks
will be spent on owning and operating the business and customer relations.
Part of the curriculum will be spent on stock market analysis and the futures
market.
HORTICULTURE
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1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: One year of Science
Fee: $10
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following
areas: forestry, landscaping, greenhouse management, identifying
horticulture plants, propagating horticultural plants, plant taxonomy, pruning,
gardening and floriculture. A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program
will be a required component of the course and participation in FFA activities
and career development events is encouraged. (This counts as a science
credit toward graduation requirements, but NOT for college admission.)
AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION
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1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Orientation
This course includes the study of
tool conditioning, arc welding, MIG welding, oxy-acetylene welding, plumbing,
concrete and masonry, electric motors and controls, surveying, and advanced
carpentry. Students will be required to complete a shop project either
individually or as a class.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN AG/ANIMAL SCIENCE
& PLANT SCIENCE (BSAA)
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1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology
Biological Science Applications in Agriculture is a course designed to
reinforce and extend students' understanding of science by associating basic
scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in
agriculture. One semester will focus on major phases of plant growth and
management in agriculture and the specific biological science concepts that
govern management decisions. The other semester will examine major phases
of animal agriculture and specific biological science concepts that govern
management decisions in the animal industry. This course will deepen
students' understanding of science as content and a process through the use of
numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. Students can also establish
a Supervised Agriculture Experience Program and participate in agricultural
science activities in FFA.
In this class, students will apply their knowledge of biology to management
decisions and practices in agriculture. Sample topics include: 1)
Initiating plant growth-germination, plant sensory mechanisms, enzyme reaction,
and respiration, translocation, metabolism, and growth regulation. 2)
Growth and development of animals embryology, ethology, nutrition, and immunity
systems and 3) Processing animal products. (This course will count
as a science credit for graduation requirements.)
WILDLIFE & NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION
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1 credit |
(1 year) |
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
This course develops management and conservation skills in understanding the
connection between agriculture and natural resources. Student knowledge
and skills are developed in: understanding natural resources and its importance;
fish, wildlife, and forestry management and conservation; and exploring outdoor
recreational enterprises. Hunting and fishing as a sport, growing and
managing tree forests, and outdoor safety education will be featured.
Career exploration will be discussed including: park ranger, game warden,
campground manager, forester, conservation officer, wildlife manager, and
related occupations. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a
focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised
Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for
leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic
concepts.
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