AgriScience & Large Animal Syllabi

  • Agriscience Syllabus

    Teacher: Mrs. Akin

    Classroom #7- Science Lab

    Mentor/tutor availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school by appointment

     

    ***DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***



    About the class: Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science and agriculture courses, and postsecondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology plays in the twenty-first century. In addition, it serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources cluster. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for success in more advanced agriculture and science coursework

     

    Prerequisite: None (This is a prerequisite class for any other offered agricultural science classes (i.e. plant science and hydroculture, small animal science, large animal science, veterinary medical applications, etc.).  

     

    Labs:

    This class will contain hands on laboratory excercises.  There will be the possibility of getting clothing dirty, blood, bad odors, and other elements that are associated with these labs.  These labs are for student hands on experiences. Please contact Mrs. Akin at least 1 class period prior to laboratory if you have any questions or concerns about the laboratory. Proper safety procedures will be taught. You are expected to follow the proper lab safety procedures or you will not be allowed to participate in lab activities.



    Class Materials:

     

    • Class Calendar

     

      • Created on first day of class
    • Daily Journal (MUST be obtained and present in class on Friday, August 9th ( For a Quiz Grade)
      • Journal entries will be a weekly quiz grade
    • 3 ring binder/Notebook (MUST be obtained and present in class on Friday, August 9th  (For a Quiz Grade)
      • MUST have a place to insert loose leaf paper (Notes/other resources)
      • Bring to class everyday. We will be taking notes daily.
      • Paper, Pen, Pencil

     

    Class Expectations:

    • Come to class prepared and willing to learn. We will be working independently and group work. Have a positive attitude and open approach to new class topics and ideas. Treat classmates the way you wish to be treated. Finally, have respect for all others and property.

    ***DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

    Journal Requirements:

    • Journals will be written in daily and left in assigned basket. This journal should NOT leave class
    • You have the first 5 minutes of class to complete your journal entry *When I am done taking attendance I am moving on*
    • Entries should have a paragraph style answer that includes:
      • The posed question
      • Minimum of 3 complete sentences.
      • Grammatically correct
      • Answers the assigned question
      • Written in first person
    • If a journal entry is missed, you have 5 days to complete the journal entry and turn in.

     

    Grading Procedure:

    1st 9 weeks                       2nd 9 weeks

    Tests/Projects 45%                  Tests/Projects 50%
    Quizzes 27%                            Quizzes 30%
    Classwork/Homework 18%      Classwork/Homework 20%
    Midterm 10%
     
                                               Final - SAE Presentation 15%

    Class Calendar: (***Dates are Subject to Change***)

     

    • Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Project- Assigned 08/5/19* DUE 11/04/19

     

      • Limited workdays will be given during class to complete this project. 
      • Project should be worked on at home/outside of class.
      • SAE Project DUE and presented to a panel of judges 11/4
      • Refer to SAE Rubric for more information
        • Given 2nd Monday of class and located on google classroom

     

    Fall

     

    Weeks

    Topics

    Test, Project, or Quiz*

    08/05-08/09

    Procedures, safety, SAE

    Week of August 5

    08/12-08/23

    Unit 1- Agriculture and Society (Agriscience Standards 1-5) and SAE

    Week of August 12

    08/26-09/06

    Unit 2- Environmental Systems (Agriscience Standards 6-8)

    Week of August 26

    09/09-09/20

    Unit 3- Plant and Soil Science (Agriscience Standards 17-18)

    Week of September 9

    09/23-09/27

    Unit 4- Cell Biology 

    (Agriscience Standards 9-10)

    Week of September 23

    09/30-10/04

    Unit 5- Genetics and Heredity (Agriscience Standards 11-12)

    Week of September 30

    10/14-10/18

    SAE Work Days

    Week of October 14

    10/21-10/25

    Unit 6- Anatomy and Physiology (Agriscience Standards 13)

    Week of October 21

    10/28-11/01

    SAE Work Days

    Week of October 28

    11/04-11/08

    Unit 7- Reproductive Systems (Agriscience Standards 19-21)

    Week of November 4

    11/11-11/15

    Unit 9- Power and Energy (Agriscience Standards 22)

    Week of November 11

    11/18-11/22

    Unit 8- Chemistry of Animal Digestion 

    (Agriscience Standards 14-16)

    Week of November 18

    11/25-12/6

    Unit 10- Electricity and Engines

    (Agriscience Standards 23-26)

    Week of November 25 & December 2

    12/09-12/19

    Review and Finals Week

    Week of December 9 & 16

    12/19

    END FALL SEMESTER

    12/19

     

    Large Animal Science Syllabus

    Teacher: Mrs. Akin

    Classroom #7- Science Lab

    Mentor/tutor availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school by appointment

     

    ***DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***



    About the class: Large Animal Science is an applied course in veterinary and animal science for students interested in learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific, health, or agricultural professions.  This course covers anatomy and physiological systems of different groups of large animals, as well as careers, leadership, and history of the industry. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for success in the level-four Veterinary Science course and further postsecondary training.

     

    Prerequisite: This is the third course in the Veterinary and Animal Sciences program of study.  Prerequisite classes include AgriScience and Small Animal Science.

     

    Labs:

    This class will contain hands on laboratory exercises.  There will be the possibility of getting clothing dirty, blood, bad odors, and other elements that are associated with these labs.  These labs are for student hands on experiences. Please contact Mrs. Akin at least 1 class period prior to laboratory if you have any questions or concerns about the laboratory. Proper safety procedures will be taught. You are expected to follow the proper lab safety procedures or you will not be allowed to participate in lab activities.



    Class Materials:

     

    • Class Calendar

     

      • Created on first day of class
    • Daily Journal (MUST be obtained and present in class on Friday, August 9th ( For a Quiz Grade)
      • Journal entries will be a weekly quiz grade
    • 3 ring binder/Notebook (MUST be obtained and present in class on Friday, August 9th  (For a Quiz Grade)
      • MUST have a place to insert loose leaf paper (Notes/other resources)
      • Bring to class everyday. We will be taking notes daily.
      • Paper, Pen, Pencil

     

    Class Expectations:

    • Come to class prepared and willing to learn. We will be working independently and group work. Have a positive attitude and open approach to new class topics and ideas. Treat classmates the way you wish to be treated. Finally, have respect for all others and property.

    ***DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

    Journal Requirements:

    • Journals will be written in daily and left in assigned basket. This journal should NOT leave class
    • You have the first 5 minutes of class to complete your journal entry *When I am done taking attendance I am moving on*
    • Entries should have a paragraph style answer that includes:
      • The posed question
      • Minimum of 3 complete sentences.
      • Grammatically correct
      • Answers the assigned question
      • Written in first person
    • If a journal entry is missed, you have 5 days to complete the journal entry and turn in.

     

    Grading Procedure:

    1st 9 weeks                       2nd 9 weeks
    Tests/Projects 55%            Tests/Projects 60%
    Quizzes 20%                     Quizzes 25%
    Labs 15%                          Labs 15%
    Midterm 10%

                                            Final - SAE Presentation 15%

     

    Class Calendar: (***Dates are Subject to Change***)

     

    • Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Project- Assigned 08/5/19* DUE 11/04/19

     

      • Limited workdays will be given during class to complete this project. 
      • Project should be worked on at home/outside of class.
      • SAE Project DUE and presented to a panel of judges on 11/4 
      • Refer to SAE Rubric for more information
        • Given 2nd Monday of class and located on google classroom

     

    Fall

     

    Weeks

    Topics

    Test, Project, or Quiz*

    08/05-08/09

    Procedures, safety, SAE

    Week of August 5

    08/12 - -08/23

    Unit 1

    History of Domestication, Economic, Occupational & Technological Implications

    (Large Animal Standard 1-5)

    Weeks of August 12 & 19

    08/26-08/30

    Unit 2

    Personal and Occupational Health & Safety

    (Large Animal Standard 6-9)

    Week of August 26

    09/02-09/06

    Unit 3

    Animal Ethics

    (Large Animal Standard 10-11)

    Week of 09/02

    09/09-09/20

    Unit 4

    Nutrition & Digestive Systems

    (Large Animal Standard 12-15)

    Weeks of 09/09 and 09/16

    09/23-10/4

    Unit 5

    Genetics, Reproduction, and Genomics

    (Large Animal Standard 16-18)

    Weeks of 09/23 and 09/30

    10/14-10/18

    SAE In-Class Work Days

    Week of 10/14

    10/21-10/25

    Unit 6

    Fundamental Care and Health of Horses

    (Large Animal Standard 19)

    Week of 10/21

    10-28-11/01

    SAE In-Class Work Days

    Week of 10/28

    11/04-11/08

    Unit 7

    Fundamental Care and Health of Cattle

    (Large Animal Standard 20)

    Week of 11/04

    11/11 - 11/15

    Unit 8

    Fundamental Care and Health of Small Ruminants (Sheep, Goats, Alpacas and Llamas)

    (Large Animal Standard 21)

    Week of 11/11

    11/18  - 11/22

    Unit 9

    Fundamental Care and Health of Swine

    (Large Animal Standard 22)

    Week of 11/18

    11/25 - 12/06

    Unit 10

    Fundamental Care and Health of Poultry

    (Large Animal Standard 23)

    Weeks of 11/25 and 12/2

    12/09 - 12/19

    Review and Finals Week

    Weeks of 12/09 and 12/16

    12/19

    END FALL SEMESTER

    12/19