Introduction to Agriscience
Agriscience is a one-credit course that provides
students with a general overview of the five major career areas in Agriscience
Education: Plant Biosystems, Animal Biosystems, Agri-Engineering, Agri-Commerce
and Communication, and Environmental and Natural Resources. Students are involved
in classroom and laboratory activities in each of the five major career areas.
Application of agriculture related case studies is used to demonstrate and
reinforce skills taught in this course.
This course expands students’ critical-thinking
skills, use of the scientific method, integration of technology, development
of leadership skills, and application of knowledge and skills related to practical
questions and problems.
Safe field and laboratory investigations will
be used in instruction to the maximum extent possible to illustrate scientific
concepts and principles and to support inquiry instruction.
This course emphasizes SAEP and FFA opportunities that develop students’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.