Forestry
Forestry is a one-credit course designed to enable students to become knowledgeable of forestry and wood technology. Students acquire an appreciation for increased emphasis on managing and securing forests for the future. Students develop skills for producing, managing, harvesting, marketing, and developing forestry products. Students also develop skills in the area of biotechnology, surveying, and mapping. Students evaluate practices to insure protection of natural resources found in the forest ecosystem. Students learn to identify forest trees, forest products, forest insects, and forest diseases. Students use tools associated with forestry and wood technology. Students develop leadership skills, realize personal growth, and are better prepared for career success through the knowledge gained and skills acquired in this course.
This course encourages critical thinking, use of the scientific method, integration of technology, development of student leadership skills, and application of knowledge and skills related to practical questions/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.