Introduction to Agriscience Block
On-Going Resources
WOD: Words of the Day (GSlides).
Bingo: Bingo Baker (Link).
Week One - 1/23-1/25 - Welcome to Ag Ed
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, ID how AFNR provides basic human needs, compare and contrast ag careers, reflect on employability skills.
Tu: Class Expectations/Community. Syllabus (Gdoc). Classroom Scavenger Hunt (GDoc). Slideshow to Update (GSlides).
Three Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link) What is Ag? Virtual Notes (GSlides). Scientific Method (GSlides).
W: Ag Pathways. 8 Pathways of Agriculture Notes (GSlides).Commodities Notes (GSlides). Careers in the 8 Pathways (GDoc). AgExplorer (Link).Career Finder Assignment (GSlides) Interactive Map (Link).
Th: Human Needs AFNR. Lesson (Link).
F: SAE. Video Library (Link). SAE Goals (GSlides).
Leadership Intro. Background Self Reflection (GDoc) Foundation For A Better Life (Link). Assignment (GDoc).
Week Two - 1/29-2/2 - Agriscience Essentials
I can...Demonstrate nonverbal and verbal communication skills, demonstrate prepared and extemporaneous speaking, create a formal and informal personal introduction, demonstrate teamwork and etiquette skills, demonstrate parliamentary procedure.
M: Etiquette: Dressing for Success (Link). Dressing for Success 2 (Link). LINK to Tie Tying (Video Link). BAD Handshakes (Video Link). Introductions.
Tu Prepared Speaking. LINK To FFA Creed (PDF). Creed Video (Link). My Creed Task (GDoc).
W: Public Speaking. Nonverbal Communication Reading (PDF). Ag States of America (Link).
W: Extemporaneous Speaking. Topics (Link).
Th: Communication: Non-Verbal Communication Video (Link). Poor Speaking Example Video (Link). Overcoming Fear TED Talk (Link).
F: FFA. Take a Bite Out of FFA Worksheet (GDoc). Slideshow (GSlides). We Are FFA Video (Link). FFA Emblem Lesson (PDF).
F: SAE Resource. Record Keeping (GSlides).
Optional: FFA Timeline Rubric (Link). Timeline Resources (Link).Timeline Maker Online Blog (Link). FFA Handbook (Link). FFA Manual Jamboard (Link).
Week Three - 2/5-2/9 - Ag Mech
I can...ID top agricultural commodities, 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.
M: History of Agriculture: Ag Oral History Interviews (GDoc). Notes (GSlides). Modern Marvels Full Video (Link). Modern Marvels Harvest Video Guide (GDoc). Historical Tool Photos (GDoc) Filled In Notes Historical Tools (GSlides).
Tu: Safety. Safety Notes (GSlides). PPE Video (Link). Top 25 Most Dangerous Jobs in America (Link). Top 25 updated (Link). Workplace Injury Infographic (Link). NFU Farm Safety Videos (Link).
W: Ag Commodities. Lesson (Link). Careers. Presentations (GSlides).
Th: Hypertufa. Inquiry Lab (GDoc). Concrete (GSlides).
F: SAE. Post-it Notes Check In Labs. Batteries That Make Sense Lab & Photovoltalic Cells
Week Four 2/19-2/22 - Food Science
I can...demonstrate the farm to fork method for 10+ global commodities, process and preserve food, ID nutritional requirements on packaging, ID risks of fear marketing, ID risks and marketing of energy drinks, ID contamination opportunities in food science.
M: Food Science Notes: Textbook Scavenger Hunt (Doc). Nutrition: MyPlate (Link). Nutrition Labels Reading (PDF). Nutrition Labels (Link). LINK to FDA Site. (Link)
Tu: 4 C's of Food Safety: Fact Sheets (Link). Farm-Factory-Fork Video (Link). Food Borne Illness: Facts (Link) Parody Video (Link). Food Borne Illness & Microorganism Reading. (PDF)
W: Preservation: Jerky Lab (GDoc). Energy Drink Research (Doc). Ingredient Notes to Edit (GSlides).
Th: Energy Drinks: Follow Up Lab Q (GDoc). Energy Drinks: Template to Take Notes On (GSlides). Example Article 1 (Link). Energy Drink Deaths Article (Link). Mouse Experiment Video. (Link).
F: SAE. Instructor Conferences Organic. USDA 101 Fear Marketing Examples (Blog Link). Organic Resource Guide (Link).
Week Five 2/19-2/22 - Agriscience
I can...use inquiry and disciplinary literacy to perform experiments, demonstrate measurement and accuracy in a lab, analyze the PH scale using the scientific method, summarize new technology in agriculture, explain the role of biofuels
M: 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).
Tu: Crops, Harvest Review & Agronomy: Intro Video (Link). Biofuel Lesson (Link). Harvest Crop ID - Agronomy (GSlides). Filled Out Harvest Crop ID (GSlides). Maize Article (Link).
W: Parli Pro: Group Speaking - Parli Pro. KWL (GDoc). Intro Notes (GSlides). Motions (GSlides). Discussion (GSlides). Motions Cheat Sheet (GDoc). Motions Cheat Sheet Key (GDoc).
OPTIONAL. Parli Small Group Activity Worksheet (Link). Parli Salient Point Sheet (Link). Inquiry Parli Task (Link).
Th: SAE. Oral Check In (Speed Dating)
Week Six - 2/26-3/1 - WI Wildlife
I can...identify characteristics in healthy soils, demonstrate the role of pollution in the water cycle, demonstrate the role of ecosystem interdependence, examine the diversity in the paper industry in WI, identify common hunting and fishing trends in WI, showcase my knowledge to create an educational wildlife model or display fort the school nature center
M: Wildlife. Nature Center Field Trip
Tu: Wildlife Intro: Wisconsin Wildlife Introductory Notes (GSlides). US Fish & Wildlife Service
W: MECCA Lab
Th: WI Wildlife Lab
F: SAE. Career Readiness Skills Convo
Week Seven - 3/4-3/8 - 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, evaluate animal rights and animal welfare, compare and contrast animal and plant cells, explain the role of genetics in animal breeding and selection.
M: Animal Careers Reading (Link). Animal Careers Facebook Profile (GSlides). Facebook Profile Rubric (GDoc).
Tu: Animal Rights/Welfare: Introduction to Animal Rights & Welfare (GSlides). Animal Rights/Welfare Factsheet (PDF). Humane Watch (Link). PETA (Link). Essay Rubric (GDoc).
W: Farm Virtual Tours. Rubric (GDoc). Dairy (Link). Beef (Link). Sheep (Link). Chicken (Link). Horse (Link). Goat (Link). Hog (Link).
Th: Pet Selector. Importance of Small Animals (GSlides). Quiz. (Link) What to Consider Before Getting A Pet (Link).
F:SAE. Whiteboard Check In Pet Experiences. In class activity
Week Eight - 3/11-3/15 - Plant Science
I can...ID careers in horticulture, ID parts/functions of the plant, demonstrate principals of design, ID floral tools, explain the key requirements for plant growth, identify the causes and role of erosion
M: Intro to Horticulture. Intro Reading (PDF). Wordle Creation (link). Careers In Horticulture Reading (PDF). Lab Day Stations (GDoc).
Tu: Principals of Design - Principals of Design Reading (PDF). Holiday Arrangement Costing Sheet (Gdoc). In Class Lab.
W: Invasive Species Notes (GSlides)
Th: Lab
F: SAE. Photo Share Out Floral Tools. Notes (Link).
Week Nine - 3/18-3/22 - Your Future In Agriculture
I can...Create a vision board for my goals, write SMART goals, ID hunger's role in our community, ID how I can fight hunger, Examine careers in AFNR.
M: Time Management. Productivity Plan (GDoc). In Class Vision Boards. Vision Board Example (JPEG).
Tu: Leadership Intro. Background Self Reflection (GDoc)
W: 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).
Th: Final Exam. Study Guide (GDoc).
F:SAE. Presentations Final Reflection - SAE Survey (GForms). Climate Change. Worksheet (GDoc). Website (Link).
4/1-4/3 FINALS.
I can...showcase my knowledge in an oral and written fashion
SAE Presentations. Final Reflection - SAE Survey (GForms).
Leadership Eval. Background Self Reflection (GDoc)
Final Exams. Study Guide (GDoc).
Agri-science Research Project: Project Template (GDocs). Brainstorming Worksheet (PDF). How to Choose a Topic (GDoc). Gallery Walk (GDoc).
Agriscience Fair Research SAE Examples Video (Link). Peer Critique (GDoc).
Ending Hunger & Educating Others:
Wildlife Portfolio (Doc).
Forestry. Tree ID - Resources (DNR Link). Worksheet (Doc.) Tree ID (PPT). Tree ID Packet (Doc). Tree Cookie Guide (Link). Tree Cookie Worksheet (Doc). Interactive Dichotomous Key Rubric (Doc).
Aquaculture. 1. Aquaculture Reading (Doc). 2 AquaPONICS Reading (Doc). 3.HYDROponics Reading (Doc.) Project Options (Doc).
Habitats. Habitats NatGeo (Link).
Career Project Rubric. (Doc). Loan Calculator (Link). USDA Careers (Link). Sample Resume (Link).
Interest Survey (Form) Practice Lab - STEM Pringles (Doc)
OPTIONAL. Floral Pumpkin (GDoc)
FFA Mission Lesson (PDF).
I can...summarize new technology in agriculture, explain the role of biofuels, demonstrate the scientific method in agriscience
Future of Ag: 15 Tech Innovations Video (Link). Innovation Jamboard (Link). Biofuels Reading (PDF).
Climate Change. Worksheet (GDoc). Website (Link).
Sustainability & Environmental Education.
Week Five 2/19-2/22 - Agriscience
I can...use inquiry and disciplinary literacy to perform experiments, demonstrate measurement and accuracy in a lab, analyze the PH scale using the scientific method, summarize new technology in agriculture, explain the role of biofuels
M: Crops, Harvest Review & Agronomy: Intro Video (Link). Biofuel Lesson (Link).
Tu: Maize/Corn/GMO:
W: Harvest Crop ID - Agronomy (GSlides). Filled Out Harvest Crop ID (GSlides). Maize Article (Link).
Th: Agriscience & Inquiry. Oreo Lab (GDoc). Practice Lab - STEM Pringles (Doc)
F:SAE. Oral Check In (Speed Dating)
F: 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).
WOD: Words of the Day (GSlides).
Bingo: Bingo Baker (Link).
Week One - 1/23-1/25 - Welcome to Ag Ed
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, ID how AFNR provides basic human needs, compare and contrast ag careers, reflect on employability skills.
Tu: Class Expectations/Community. Syllabus (Gdoc). Classroom Scavenger Hunt (GDoc). Slideshow to Update (GSlides).
Three Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link) What is Ag? Virtual Notes (GSlides). Scientific Method (GSlides).
W: Ag Pathways. 8 Pathways of Agriculture Notes (GSlides).Commodities Notes (GSlides). Careers in the 8 Pathways (GDoc). AgExplorer (Link).Career Finder Assignment (GSlides) Interactive Map (Link).
Th: Human Needs AFNR. Lesson (Link).
F: SAE. Video Library (Link). SAE Goals (GSlides).
Leadership Intro. Background Self Reflection (GDoc) Foundation For A Better Life (Link). Assignment (GDoc).
Week Two - 1/29-2/2 - Agriscience Essentials
I can...Demonstrate nonverbal and verbal communication skills, demonstrate prepared and extemporaneous speaking, create a formal and informal personal introduction, demonstrate teamwork and etiquette skills, demonstrate parliamentary procedure.
M: Etiquette: Dressing for Success (Link). Dressing for Success 2 (Link). LINK to Tie Tying (Video Link). BAD Handshakes (Video Link). Introductions.
Tu Prepared Speaking. LINK To FFA Creed (PDF). Creed Video (Link). My Creed Task (GDoc).
W: Public Speaking. Nonverbal Communication Reading (PDF). Ag States of America (Link).
W: Extemporaneous Speaking. Topics (Link).
Th: Communication: Non-Verbal Communication Video (Link). Poor Speaking Example Video (Link). Overcoming Fear TED Talk (Link).
F: FFA. Take a Bite Out of FFA Worksheet (GDoc). Slideshow (GSlides). We Are FFA Video (Link). FFA Emblem Lesson (PDF).
F: SAE Resource. Record Keeping (GSlides).
Optional: FFA Timeline Rubric (Link). Timeline Resources (Link).Timeline Maker Online Blog (Link). FFA Handbook (Link). FFA Manual Jamboard (Link).
Week Three - 2/5-2/9 - Ag Mech
I can...ID top agricultural commodities, 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.
M: History of Agriculture: Ag Oral History Interviews (GDoc). Notes (GSlides). Modern Marvels Full Video (Link). Modern Marvels Harvest Video Guide (GDoc). Historical Tool Photos (GDoc) Filled In Notes Historical Tools (GSlides).
Tu: Safety. Safety Notes (GSlides). PPE Video (Link). Top 25 Most Dangerous Jobs in America (Link). Top 25 updated (Link). Workplace Injury Infographic (Link). NFU Farm Safety Videos (Link).
W: Ag Commodities. Lesson (Link). Careers. Presentations (GSlides).
Th: Hypertufa. Inquiry Lab (GDoc). Concrete (GSlides).
F: SAE. Post-it Notes Check In Labs. Batteries That Make Sense Lab & Photovoltalic Cells
Week Four 2/19-2/22 - Food Science
I can...demonstrate the farm to fork method for 10+ global commodities, process and preserve food, ID nutritional requirements on packaging, ID risks of fear marketing, ID risks and marketing of energy drinks, ID contamination opportunities in food science.
M: Food Science Notes: Textbook Scavenger Hunt (Doc). Nutrition: MyPlate (Link). Nutrition Labels Reading (PDF). Nutrition Labels (Link). LINK to FDA Site. (Link)
Tu: 4 C's of Food Safety: Fact Sheets (Link). Farm-Factory-Fork Video (Link). Food Borne Illness: Facts (Link) Parody Video (Link). Food Borne Illness & Microorganism Reading. (PDF)
W: Preservation: Jerky Lab (GDoc). Energy Drink Research (Doc). Ingredient Notes to Edit (GSlides).
Th: Energy Drinks: Follow Up Lab Q (GDoc). Energy Drinks: Template to Take Notes On (GSlides). Example Article 1 (Link). Energy Drink Deaths Article (Link). Mouse Experiment Video. (Link).
F: SAE. Instructor Conferences Organic. USDA 101 Fear Marketing Examples (Blog Link). Organic Resource Guide (Link).
Week Five 2/19-2/22 - Agriscience
I can...use inquiry and disciplinary literacy to perform experiments, demonstrate measurement and accuracy in a lab, analyze the PH scale using the scientific method, summarize new technology in agriculture, explain the role of biofuels
M: 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).
Tu: Crops, Harvest Review & Agronomy: Intro Video (Link). Biofuel Lesson (Link). Harvest Crop ID - Agronomy (GSlides). Filled Out Harvest Crop ID (GSlides). Maize Article (Link).
W: Parli Pro: Group Speaking - Parli Pro. KWL (GDoc). Intro Notes (GSlides). Motions (GSlides). Discussion (GSlides). Motions Cheat Sheet (GDoc). Motions Cheat Sheet Key (GDoc).
OPTIONAL. Parli Small Group Activity Worksheet (Link). Parli Salient Point Sheet (Link). Inquiry Parli Task (Link).
Th: SAE. Oral Check In (Speed Dating)
Week Six - 2/26-3/1 - WI Wildlife
I can...identify characteristics in healthy soils, demonstrate the role of pollution in the water cycle, demonstrate the role of ecosystem interdependence, examine the diversity in the paper industry in WI, identify common hunting and fishing trends in WI, showcase my knowledge to create an educational wildlife model or display fort the school nature center
M: Wildlife. Nature Center Field Trip
Tu: Wildlife Intro: Wisconsin Wildlife Introductory Notes (GSlides). US Fish & Wildlife Service
W: MECCA Lab
Th: WI Wildlife Lab
F: SAE. Career Readiness Skills Convo
Week Seven - 3/4-3/8 - 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, evaluate animal rights and animal welfare, compare and contrast animal and plant cells, explain the role of genetics in animal breeding and selection.
M: Animal Careers Reading (Link). Animal Careers Facebook Profile (GSlides). Facebook Profile Rubric (GDoc).
Tu: Animal Rights/Welfare: Introduction to Animal Rights & Welfare (GSlides). Animal Rights/Welfare Factsheet (PDF). Humane Watch (Link). PETA (Link). Essay Rubric (GDoc).
W: Farm Virtual Tours. Rubric (GDoc). Dairy (Link). Beef (Link). Sheep (Link). Chicken (Link). Horse (Link). Goat (Link). Hog (Link).
Th: Pet Selector. Importance of Small Animals (GSlides). Quiz. (Link) What to Consider Before Getting A Pet (Link).
F:SAE. Whiteboard Check In Pet Experiences. In class activity
Week Eight - 3/11-3/15 - Plant Science
I can...ID careers in horticulture, ID parts/functions of the plant, demonstrate principals of design, ID floral tools, explain the key requirements for plant growth, identify the causes and role of erosion
M: Intro to Horticulture. Intro Reading (PDF). Wordle Creation (link). Careers In Horticulture Reading (PDF). Lab Day Stations (GDoc).
Tu: Principals of Design - Principals of Design Reading (PDF). Holiday Arrangement Costing Sheet (Gdoc). In Class Lab.
W: Invasive Species Notes (GSlides)
Th: Lab
F: SAE. Photo Share Out Floral Tools. Notes (Link).
Week Nine - 3/18-3/22 - Your Future In Agriculture
I can...Create a vision board for my goals, write SMART goals, ID hunger's role in our community, ID how I can fight hunger, Examine careers in AFNR.
M: Time Management. Productivity Plan (GDoc). In Class Vision Boards. Vision Board Example (JPEG).
Tu: Leadership Intro. Background Self Reflection (GDoc)
W: 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).
Th: Final Exam. Study Guide (GDoc).
F:SAE. Presentations Final Reflection - SAE Survey (GForms). Climate Change. Worksheet (GDoc). Website (Link).
4/1-4/3 FINALS.
I can...showcase my knowledge in an oral and written fashion
SAE Presentations. Final Reflection - SAE Survey (GForms).
Leadership Eval. Background Self Reflection (GDoc)
Final Exams. Study Guide (GDoc).
Agri-science Research Project: Project Template (GDocs). Brainstorming Worksheet (PDF). How to Choose a Topic (GDoc). Gallery Walk (GDoc).
Agriscience Fair Research SAE Examples Video (Link). Peer Critique (GDoc).
Ending Hunger & Educating Others:
Wildlife Portfolio (Doc).
Forestry. Tree ID - Resources (DNR Link). Worksheet (Doc.) Tree ID (PPT). Tree ID Packet (Doc). Tree Cookie Guide (Link). Tree Cookie Worksheet (Doc). Interactive Dichotomous Key Rubric (Doc).
Aquaculture. 1. Aquaculture Reading (Doc). 2 AquaPONICS Reading (Doc). 3.HYDROponics Reading (Doc.) Project Options (Doc).
Habitats. Habitats NatGeo (Link).
Career Project Rubric. (Doc). Loan Calculator (Link). USDA Careers (Link). Sample Resume (Link).
Interest Survey (Form) Practice Lab - STEM Pringles (Doc)
OPTIONAL. Floral Pumpkin (GDoc)
FFA Mission Lesson (PDF).
I can...summarize new technology in agriculture, explain the role of biofuels, demonstrate the scientific method in agriscience
Future of Ag: 15 Tech Innovations Video (Link). Innovation Jamboard (Link). Biofuels Reading (PDF).
Climate Change. Worksheet (GDoc). Website (Link).
Sustainability & Environmental Education.
Week Five 2/19-2/22 - Agriscience
I can...use inquiry and disciplinary literacy to perform experiments, demonstrate measurement and accuracy in a lab, analyze the PH scale using the scientific method, summarize new technology in agriculture, explain the role of biofuels
M: Crops, Harvest Review & Agronomy: Intro Video (Link). Biofuel Lesson (Link).
Tu: Maize/Corn/GMO:
W: Harvest Crop ID - Agronomy (GSlides). Filled Out Harvest Crop ID (GSlides). Maize Article (Link).
Th: Agriscience & Inquiry. Oreo Lab (GDoc). Practice Lab - STEM Pringles (Doc)
F:SAE. Oral Check In (Speed Dating)
F: 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).