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Introduction to Agriscience Skinny

On-Going Resources
WOD: Words of the Day (GSlides). 
SAE Resource. The AET login (Link).​​ 
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​​Week One - 9/1-9/4 -Ag Ed/FFA/SAE 
I can... Name all classmates by first and last name, explain the three circle model in ag ed, ID common locations for classroom supplies, demonstrate why organization and record keeping are vital to agribusiness, explain the 8 pathways of agriculture, compare and contrast ag careers, reflect on employability skills. 
Class Expectations/Community.  Syllabus (Gdoc).  Classroom Scavenger Hunt (GDoc). 2 Truths Slideshow to Update (GSlides)
Three Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link). What is Ag? Virtual Notes (GSlides). 
Ag Pathways. 8 Pathways of Agriculture Notes (GSlides). AgExplorer (Link). 8 pathways - careers (GDoc). Career Finder Assignment (GSlides)
SAE. Video Library (Link). SAE Goals (GSlides). Emails Reminder (GSlides).

Week Two - 9/8-9/11 - Ag Ed/FFA/SAE 
 I can... compare and contrast commodities, search the source of products to their ag commodity, show respect to guest speakers, compare and contrast FFA opportunities for students, reflect on my values and interests to create a personal emblem.  
Ag Commodities. Lesson (Link). ​WI Ag Commodities. (Link). 
State FFA Officer 9/10. State Officer Blog (Link). 
FFA Intro. Intro (GSlides).  Take a Bite Out of FFA Worksheet (GDoc). Slideshow (GSlides). We Are FFA Video (Link)​. FFA Student Manual (Link)​. 
FFA History. FFA Emblem Lesson (PDF). FFA Emblem (Link)
SAE. Goal Sheet Revisions & Partner Discussions 

Week Three - 9/14-9/18 - Ag Communications 
 I can... Compare and contrast FFA LDEs, demonstrate nonverbal and verbal communication skills, demonstrate prepared and extemporaneous speaking, demonstrate teamwork and etiquette skills.
Public Speaking. Non-Verbal Communication Video (Link). Poor Speaking Example Video (Link).  Overcoming Fear TED Talk (Link).  Top Speaking Tips Article (Link). TED Talks (Link). Nonverbal Communication Reading (PDF). 
Prepared Speaking. LINK To FFA Creed (PDF). Creed Video (Link). ​My Creed Task (GDoc). ​Fill In the Blank (GDoc).  Questions (GDoc). Creed Manipulative (GDoc).  
Extemporaneous Speaking. Topics (Link). 
Etiquette: Dressing for Success (Link). Dressing for Success 2 (Link). LINK to Tie Tying (Video Link). BAD Handshakes (Link).
SAE. Peer SAE Speed Dating Update. 

Week Four - 9/21-9/25 - 1/2 day 24 - Ag Communications 
 I can...  demonstrate teamwork and etiquette skills, , demonstrate parliamentary procedure in a mock meeting. 
Etiquette: Dressing for Success (Link). Dressing for Success 2 (Link). LINK to Tie Tying (Video Link). BAD Handshakes (Video Link). ​
Group Speaking - Parli Pro.  KWL (GDoc). Intro Notes (GSlides).  Motions (GSlides). Motions 2 (GSlides).  BLANK Motion Chart (GDoc). FILLED IN Motion Chart (GDoc). Discussion (GSlides).  Motions Cheat Sheet (GDoc).  Motions Cheat Sheet Key (GDoc).  Parli Small Group Activity Worksheet (Link). Parli Salient Point Sheet (Link). Inquiry Parli Task (Link). Parli QA (GDoc). 
SAE Resource. Record Keeping (GSlides). 

Week Five - 9/28-10/2 - Food Science 
 I can...use the scientific method to create a challenging agriscience fair SAE,  demonstrate the farm to fork method for 10+ global commodities, process and preserve food , identify the nutritional requirements and packaging criteria on food, explain the role of safety in food, use inquiry and disciplinary literacy to perform experiments. 
Agriscience & Inquiry. Oreo Lab (GDoc). Practice Lab - STEM Pringles (Doc)  Agriscience Packet (GDoc). 
Food Science Notes: Textbook Scavenger Hunt (Doc). 
Nutrition: MyPlate (Link). Notes (GSlides).  Nutrition Labels Reading (PDF). Label Notes (GSlides). Nutrition Labels (Link). Label Stations (Link). LINK to FDA Site. (Link)​ 
4 C's of Food Safety: Fact Sheets (Link).  Notes (GSlides). 
SAE. Instructor Conferences  (this week and next) 

Week Six - 10/5-10/9 - Food Science 
 I can... demonstrate the farm to fork method for 10+ global commodities, process and preserve food, identify the risks and trends associated with fear and passion marketing including with energy drinks, compare and contrast food industries and food science careers, perform sensory evaluation,  explain the role of biotechnology advances in agriculture including GMO crops ​
Energy Drinks: CAFFEINE (GSlides). Template to Take Notes On (GSlides). Example Article 1 (Link).  Energy Drink Deaths Article (Link). Mouse Experiment Video. (Link). Follow Up Lab Q (GDoc). Energy Drink Research (Doc).​ Ingredient Notes to Edit (GSlides). 
​Preservation: Jerky Lab (GDoc). 
GMO: What is GMO? (Link). GMO Answers (Link).Digital Breakout Box (Link). GMO Lesson (Link).   ​GMO Lesson 2 (Link). GMO Lesson 3 (Link).  Digital Breakout Box (Link). Organic. ​USDA 101 Fear Marketing Examples (Blog Link).  Organic Resource Guide (Link). ​​
Farm-Factory-Fork Video (Link). ​Food Borne Illness: Facts (Link) Parody Video (Link). Food Borne Illness & Microorganism Reading. (PDF)  ​
SAE. Instructor Conferences  (this week and last) 

Week Seven - 10/12-10/16 - no school 16 - Animal Science 
I can...ID how and why we choose a pet, compare and contrast pet trends, compare and contrast farming methods via livestock species, explain career options in animal science.
Animal Careers Reading (Link). Animal Careers Facebook Profile (GSlide). Facebook Profile Rubric (GDoc).
Farm Virtual Tours. Rubric (GDoc). Dairy (Link).  Beef (Link). Sheep (Link). Chicken (Link). Horse (Link). Goat (Link). Hog (Link). 
Pet Selector. Importance of Small Animals (GSlides). Quiz. (Link) What to Consider Before Getting A Pet (Link). 
Pet Experiences. In class activity 
SAE. Whiteboard Check In 

Week Eight - 10/19-10/23 - Animal Science 
 I can..evaluate animal rights and animal welfare, compare and contrast animal and plant cells, explain the role of genetics in animal breeding and selection, compared common pet health concerns and vet tools used to treat, define parasite. 
Animal Rights/Welfare: Introduction to Animal Rights & Welfare (GSlides). Animal Rights/Welfare Factsheet (PDF). Humane Watch (Link).  PETA (Link).  Essay Rubric (GDoc). ​
Animal Terminology. Notes (GSlides). 
Intro Disease/Parasites & Health. Flea Circus Video (Link).  Tools/Equpt. (GSlides). 
SAE: Sticky Notes

Week Nine - 10/26-10/30 Ag Mechanics 
I can...explain the role of ag mechanics in agriscience, demonstrate English and Metric measurement, connect common tools/equipment to function, ID safety risks in ag mech, plan/design/construct and evaluate my design, compare and contrast ag mech careers. 
Ag Mech. Safety. Safety Notes (GSlides). PPE Video (Link). Top 25 Most Dangerous Jobs in America (Link). Workplace Injury Infographic (Link). Safety Colors Practice Quiz (GSlides).Tool ID-Photos Only (GSlide). Tool ID - With Names (GSlide).
Measurement.  In Class Lab 
Ag Mech 
Project. Rubric (GDoc). 
Midterm. Study Guide (GDoc). 
SAE. Partner Turn and Talk (midterm) 

Week Ten - 11/2-11/6 - end of Q1 3 & no school 4 - (MIDTERMS) - Ag Mechanics  
​​I can...use inquiry and disciplinary literacy to perform experiments, demonstrate measurement and accuracy in a lab,  explain the role of biofuels, Identify 15+ common plant commodities, Explain basic agronomy principles, compare modern and historic agronomy techniques in agriculture, compare types of wood and defects. 
Agronomy - Field Crops. Harvest Crop ID - Agronomy (GSlides). Filled Out Harvest Crop ID (GSlides). Maize Article (Link). Modern Marvels Full Video (Link). Modern Marvels Harvest Video Guide (GDoc). Immigrant Harvester Career Video (Link). Historical Tool Photos (GDoc) Filled In Notes Historical Tools (GSlides). Equipment Firsts (Link). 1776-1990 Farm Machinery & Tech (Link).  Intro Video (Link). Biofuel Lesson (Link).
SAE. Post-it Notes Check In 

Week Eleven - 11/9-11/13 - Plant Science 
 I can... -Identify 15+ common plant commodities, define and advocate for organic and conventional production, compare and contrast horticulture careers, ID plant structures in greenhouse labs, use horticulture tools and medias to increase plant growth. 
Organic. ​USDA 101 Fear Marketing Examples (Blog Link).  Organic Resource Guide (Link). 
Intro to Horticulture. Intro Reading (PDF). Intro Notes (PDF). 
Greenhouse. Wordle Creation (link). Lab Day Stations (GDoc). Sister Planting (Link). Three Sister 2024 (Link).
Horticulture Careers. Careers In Horticulture Reading (PDF). ​
SAE. Photo Share Out

Week Twelve - 11/16-11/20 - Plant Science 
 I can... define and demonstrate germination, explain the role of photosynthesis in plants, define common plant nutrients, use the scientific method, design floral using principals of design. 
​Principals of Design - Principals of Design (Link). Holiday Arrangement Costing Sheet (Gdoc). In Class Lab. 
Floral Tools.  Notes (Link).​
SAE.  Check in  Discussion. Career Readiness Skills

Week Thirteen - 11/23-11/25 - 1/2 day 25 - WI Wildlife 
 I can... examine the diversity in the paper industry in WI, identify how and why the DNR controls wildlife populations, examine water quality concerns in WI, look at trends in fur production and the impact on WI economy, identify common hunting and fishing trends in WI, showcase my knowledge to create an educational wildlife model or display fort the school nature center
Wildlife Intro: Wisconsin Wildlife Introductory Notes (GSlides).​ US Fish & Wildlife Service. Invasive Species Notes (GSlides). Reflection 
SAE. Career Readiness Skills Convo 

Week Fourteen - 11/30-12/4 - WI Wildlife 
I can...identify characteristics in healthy soils, demonstrate the role of pollution in the water cycle, demonstrate the role of ecosystem interdependence, howcase my knowledge to create an educational wildlife model or display fort the school nature center.
Soils. 
Pollution.
SAE. Whiteboard Check In 

Week Fifteen - 12/7-12/11 - Environmental Science 
 I can... compare and contrast cells of plants, explain soil to determine texture, compare soil profiles and horizons, explain best management practices in environmental science.
Soils.
Best Management Practices.
SAE. 
Presentation Work Time  

Week Sixteen - 12/14-12/18 & 12/21-12/22 - 1/2 day 23 - Leadership
 I can... self assess my leadership and the leadership of those around me, identify historical leaders in agriculture history, create a time management plan, use interviews to compare agriculture and life through varied generations, identify the role of hunger in agriculture, 
Leadership Intro. Background Self Reflection (GDoc) Foundation For A Better Life (Link).  Assignment (GDoc). 
Time Management. Productivity Plan (GDoc). In Class Vision Boards
Ag Literacy Project (GDoc). Rubric (GDoc).
Hunger: Hunger Ends Here Video (Link). Hunger Ends Here Video Questions (GDoc).  Hunger in America (Video). Hunger Fighters Intro Video (Link). Heifer International (Link).  Feed The World TED (Link). Population Clock (Link).  ​
History of Agriculture: Ag Oral History Interviews (GDoc). Notes (GSlides) 
Historical Leaders. Leadership Corkboard (GSlides).  Great Orators Video (Link).  Current Movers and Shakers In Ag (Link).  Historical Leaders in Ag Blog (Link).  100 Years of Ag - Farm Bureau (Link). 
F:SAE. Presentations  ​Final Reflection - SAE Survey (GForms).​ 
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WINTER BREAK - 12/24-1/3
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Week Seventeen - 1/4-1/8 - Agribusiness  & Your Future in Ag 
 I can... self assess my leadership and the leadership of those around me, identify historical leaders in agriculture history, create a time management plan, use interviews to compare agriculture and life through varied generations, identify the role of hunger in agriculture, identify the role of climate change in agriculture. 
Final Exam. Study Guide (GDoc).​
Hunger: Hunger Ends Here Video (Link). Hunger Ends Here Video Questions (GDoc).  Hunger in America (Video). Hunger Fighters Intro Video (Link). Heifer International (Link).  Feed The World TED (Link). Population Clock (Link).  ​
Timeline Resources. American Ag Changes (Link).  Future of Ag Research (GSlides). 
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Climate Change.  Worksheet (GDoc). Website (Link). ​
​Human Needs AFNR. Lesson (Link). Ag Issues (GSlides). 

Week Eighteen - ​1/11-1/15 & FINALS
I can...showcase my knowledge in an oral and written fashion , demonstrate my growth from my SAE. 
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Final Exams. Study Guide (GDoc)]
AET Grading Report - SAE Final Check (GDoc). 
​​SAE Presentations. ​SAE Presentations. ​Final Reflection - SAE Survey (GForms).​​
Optional: Final Demo Project (Link). 

​Optional:
FFA Timelines. FFA Timeline Rubric 
(Link). Timeline Resources (Link).Timeline Maker Online Blog (Link). 
FFA Intro. Guided Notes (GDoc). 
​General Tools: Bingo Baker (Link).  TikTok Template (GSlides).  E-Moment List (GSheets).

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