Principles of Ag M

Course: Principles of AFNR   
1st Nine Weeks2nd  Nine Weeks3rd NineWeeks4th Nine Weeks
Unit(s):Unit(s):Unit(s):Unit(s):

-Detailed Unit Explanation and Topics

-Safety Exams or Certifications

 

Unit 1: 1 Week

SAE Projects

- Explain & choose projects

- Set up recordkeeping system

 

Unit 2: 1 Week

Global Agriculture

-What is Ag?

_Ag as a global market

 

Unit 3: 2 Weeks 

History of Ag

- Scope of AG

- Historical significance of Ag

- Future of Ag

 

Unit 4: 1 Week

Personal Communications

-FFA Creed

 

Unit 5: 3 Weeks

Structure of Ag Leadership Organizations

- History of the FFA

- What is FFA

- Opportunities of FFA

- Parliamentary Procedure

-Detailed Unit Explanation and Topics

-Safety Exams or Certifications

 

Unit 6: 2 Weeks

Careers, Safety, & Employability

- Careers- 2 days

- Employability Traits- 3 days

- Tools, Safety & Safety Exam- 5 days

 

Unit 7: 1 Week

AG Research

- Career in Ag Project

 

Unit 8: 1 Week

Financial Records

- AET Recordbook  

 

Unit 9: 4 Weeks

Ag Structures and Power

-Tool Identification

- Safety Tests

- Constructing a plan

- Building wood project

 

Fall CCA

-Detailed Unit Explanation and Topics

-Safety Exams or Certifications

 

Unit 10: 2 Weeks

Soil Systems

- Components of soil

- Process of soil formation

- Soil chemistry

 

Unit 11: 4 Weeks

Plant Systems

- Structure and function of plants

-Plant germination and growth

- Plant reproduction

- Importance of plants

 

Unit 12: 1 Week

Use of Tech

- AET Recordbook

 

Unit 13: 3 Weeks

Environment and Natural Resources

- Effects on the environment

- Environmental safety

- Energy and water conservation

wildlife habitats

-Detailed Unit Explanation and Topics

-Safety Exams or Certifications

 

Unit 14: 3 Weeks

Food Products

-Understand how meat is processed

-Trends in food production

- Issues in food production

 

Unit 15: 1 Week

Use of Tech

- AET Recordbook

 

Unit 16: 6 Weeks

Animal Science

-Basic Breed Identification of:

Cattle

Goats

Sheep

Horses

Pigs

Poultry

-Industry Standards in growth and development

-Nutrition of animals

-Animal Selection

 

Spring CCA

Required Project:

SAE Planning

Personal Creed

History of Ag

Required Project:

Career Investigation

Cost of College/Trade School

Tool Use

Required Project:

3D Diagram

Soil Profile Illustration

Wind, Geothermal, & Soil Energy

Required Project:

Foodborne Illnesses

History Report

Selection Criteria

Employability Skills   

Cycle 1: 

-Professionalism

-Ethics

127.15(1)(A)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(K)

127.15(1)(L)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 2: 

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(I)

Cycle 3:

-Self Management Skill

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(D)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(J)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 4:

Communication Skills

127.15(1)(C)

CHOICES 360 Activities L1   
Interest Profiler OR A Picture of Me in the Future OR 
Career Finder Cover Letter Creator