Course syllabus
Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Syllabus
Instructor: Kamy Whatley
Program DescriptionThe Agricultural Education program is comprised of three different components: the Agricultural Education classroom, the FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEP). Each of the three components is equally important, and each student in the Groom Agricultural Education department will be expected to participate and take seriously each component.
Program Objectives
The Groom Agricultural Education Department strives to develop within each student a passion for agriculture and life skills. The Agricultural Education courses also integrate other subject matter into the course material while teaching problem solving skills. Additionally, the courses tie science, business, and other industries to agriculture while teaching students about the vastness and global industry of agriculture.
Course Description:
To be prepared for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
Classroom rules/ Code of Conduct:
Each student is expected to:
Class Materials:
The following must be brought to class each day, (THEY ARE REQUIRED).
Instructor: Kamy Whatley
Program DescriptionThe Agricultural Education program is comprised of three different components: the Agricultural Education classroom, the FFA, and Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEP). Each of the three components is equally important, and each student in the Groom Agricultural Education department will be expected to participate and take seriously each component.
Program Objectives
The Groom Agricultural Education Department strives to develop within each student a passion for agriculture and life skills. The Agricultural Education courses also integrate other subject matter into the course material while teaching problem solving skills. Additionally, the courses tie science, business, and other industries to agriculture while teaching students about the vastness and global industry of agriculture.
Course Description:
To be prepared for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
Classroom rules/ Code of Conduct:
Each student is expected to:
- Demonstrate courtesy, even when others do not.
- Behave in a responsible manner, always exercising self-discipline.
- Attend class, regularly and on time.
- Be prepared for each class; with all appropriate materials and assignments to turn in meet district and campus standards of grooming and dress.
- Respect the rights, privileges and property of others: students, teachers, and other district staff and volunteers.
Class Materials:
The following must be brought to class each day, (THEY ARE REQUIRED).
- Writing Utensils
- Binder/ Notebook large enough to hold any notes/ class work that is passed back
- lined paper
- Good Attitude