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| Course: Agriculture 9
Grade: 9 Quarters: 2 Building solid concepts in agronomy, livestock,
parliamentary procedure, leadership development, floriculture, nursery
operation, meat science, mechanics, and much more will enable you to build
a solid foundation in the vast field of agriculture.
Students will analyze present day livestock
production systems and learn the concepts relating to genetics, reproduction,
nutrition, marketing, and consumer quality issues.
Students will explore the vast field of agronomics
from both the producer and agribusiness perspectives. Information
will be researched and decisions made concerning a total crop plan from
planting to harvest. Topics will include soils, tillage, plant nutrients,
variety selection, herbicide selection, crop management, insect control,
harvesting, and much, much, more!
Students will develop plans, construct, and
wire an agriculture building.
Identifying agriculture machinery companies
and understanding the concepts of theory and operation of tractors, tillage
machines, planting equipment, spraying and fertilizer technology and harvesting
equipment are just a few subject areas that will be explored.
This class is for anyone who drives a car.
It will focus on the basic skills needed to accomplish a wide variety of
maintenance jobs, such as changing oil and oil filters, maintaining and
replacing transmission and radiator fluid, selecting and replacing tires,
tire rotation and alignment, changing wiper blades and maintaining washer
fluid, how to test and replace batteries, how to use jumper cables, and
how to handle emergency situations. The class will deal with purchasing
and financing a car as well as taking out car insurance. It will
also deal with basic body and interior car care (simple bodywork, detailing,
washing and waxing).
Students will receive training regarding the
disassembly and reassembly of 4 stroke/cycle and 2 stroke/cycle small engines.
Special emphasis will be placed on trouble shooting and problem solving,
interpretation of technical information from specification manuals and
parts measurements.
Students will receive instruction regarding
the use of a variety of gas and electrical welding techniques. The
analysis and repair of a wide range of metals and repair/construction conditions
will be addressed.
This course is specifically designed for students
who have an old tractor and wish to restore it to original condition. Students
will identify parts of the tractor, fix leaky gaskets and other parts,
sandblast and paint the tractor. Tractors may be available for those
students who do not have one.
The Community Project class will provide the
work force for the completion of the community project. Those enrolled
in the course will learn to read blue prints and technical drawings.
Students will be expected to carry through with the plans that have already
been set in place. There will be special emphasis on precision and
accuracy. Students will be challenged in the areas of measurement
and tool skills.
A practical experience in the art of landscape
design, installation, and maintenance. Students will participate
in all aspects of an actual landscape installation including site analysis,
drawing of the design, preparation of a bid, and a sales meeting with the
homeowner. Additional topics will include care of the lawn, pruning,
rose gardening, and water gardening.
Students will participate in the commercial
production of floral products in a simulated business setting. They
will learn how to design and create floral arrangements such as boutonnieres,
corsages, arrangements, wreaths, swags, and potpourri. They will
also become actively involved in floral sales and service, distribution,
and advertising.
This class will cover introductory skills in
wood furniture construction. All students will construct an appropriate
project during the quarter. Project ideas might include an end table,
display shelf, a decorative cupboard, or coffee table. A variety
of finishing techniques will also be covered such as staining, painting,
stenciling, tiling, and tin punching. The “Arts and Crafts” and “Amish”
style of furniture crafting will be stressed in the class.
Home Improvement will cover topics related
to redecorating and repairing the home. The interior of the home will be
emphasized. Topics include: painting and decorative painting techniques,
wallpaper, flooring, furniture repair and restoration, woodwork repair
and finishing, electrical wiring systems, plumbing, windows, and doors.
Students will do a furniture restoration project using faux finishing.
This class will teach students how to refurbish
heirloom furniture made from wood. However, the class will also include
instruction on a broader range of finishing techniques that will include
staining, primitive painting techniques and stenciling. Metal restoration
will also be discussed and may be an option for student projects.
Students will participate in refurbishing their own item using any one
or more of these techniques.
This is an
elective class. Students will get experience in many popular hobbies and
crafts. The following topics will be covered: scrapbooking, card making,
stamping, candle making, needlework, decorative wood cutting and painting,
macramé, jewelry making, and rug weaving. A $25 fee will be assessed to this
class for supplies. Exploration of wildlife and natural resources
and all of the issues involved will be discussed and researched from a
global perspective in the local Heron Lake area.
Become your own boss! Learn how to become
an entrepreneur—someone who builds his or her own business. You will
discover how to become involved in “niche” marketing, creative advertising,
risk management and how to “make the big bucks” by living the “American
dream!” Students will accomplish this by developing a product or
skill to actually sell through “Educated Plants” or the “Quasar Quick Stop.”
(You earn the profits.)
Students will examine financial plans, profit
and loss statements, cash flows, and analyze the strengths and weaknesses
of an agribusiness. In addition, students will study markets from
the local to the global levels and use daily information from the DTN,
Chicago Board of Trade, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange to apply actual
daily markets in real-life decision making.
Explore the world of sales and advertising.
Students will become an active part of a classroom sales force. They
will learn how to sell with TV, radio, displays, posters, and print media.
They will become skilled sales people using face-to-face sale and tele-marketing.
They will also learn the psychology of selling and how to get people to
buy.
This course is designed for students involved
in advanced agricultural education. Students who are participants
in National FFA should enroll in this class.
This class will be for those students who want
to pursue advanced training for an agricultural career. Students
may construct advanced welding products, run “Educated Plants,” market
and sell other products through the Quasar Quick Stop, design and install
an advanced landscape project, overhaul a large implement, etc. Useful
background in welding, floral design, landscaping, entreprenuership, and/or
small engines will be helpful.
This is an advanced leadership class for students
who are seriously interested in a career in Agriculture or Agri-Business.
Students will participate in the business aspects of “Educated Plants and
Projects." Students will also participate in advanced leadership
projects related to parliamentary procedure, FFA contest work, etc.
Students must apply to Mr. Place before being accepted into this class.
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School to work and entrepreneurship are two
specific topics this practical work related class will cover. Students
will be required to actually work at a job site or develop a business.
Instructor approval is required.
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