Middle School Ag 8

On-Going Resources
Daily Smart Starts (GSlides). SAE Project (GDoc). SAE Rubric (GDoc). ​Online "Word Wall" (link). 

Week One & Two - 9/1-9/11 - no school 7 -  Agriculture, FFA, SAE - The Three Circle Model 
I can name all classmates by first and last name. 
I can develop classroom expectations and demonstrate proper classroom etiquette.  

• Fill out & return signed permission form (GDoc).
• Create a personal InstAGram for your teacher to get to know you and submit (GSlides) or on paper InstAGram template (PDF).

I can name the three components of the three circle model of agricultural education. 

• Draw the three circle model and add in examples. What is ag article (Link). 

I can compare and contrast commodities in different states and regions. 

• Take notes as a class on the 8 Pathways of agriculture (GSlides).
• 8 Pathways of Agriculture guided notes 
• Scategories Ag Style  
• Complete an Ag Commodity Banner (GDoc) and be ready to share tomorrow. 
• Complete commodities reflection on the back of your poster. 

I can explain 2+ careers in each pathway of ag

• Take the  Ag Career Explorer (Link) test in class, discuss in class and reflect. 
• OPTIONAL  Career task (GDoc) and/or make up work if you miss class discussion. 

I can identify 5 or more important dates in FFA history.

• Participate in interactive timeline as a group using the following resources. National FFA Website (Link) Mishicot FFA Website (Link)

I can identify five or more opportunities for students in FFA. 

• Perform FFA scavenger hunt in class using the following links. National FFA Website (Link).  Wisconsin FFA Website (Link). Mishicot FFA Website (Link). 

I can explain what FFA does on a local, state, and national level.

• Participate in all activities our Section 9 State FFA Officer has for us during class. 

I can engage in service learning

• Discuss the importance of service learning in class and create tie blankets to donate to  Project Linus (Link).  How To Video (Link) 

QUIZ 

Week Three & Four - 9/14-9/25 - 1/2 day 24 - Food Science, Products & Processing Pathway
I can explain why food science is important.

• Read "What is food science" article
• Take notes on the "why" behind food science powerpoint as a class 

I can explain the farm to fork model for cheese. 

• Take notes on slides as a class 
• Fill out the farm to fork process sheet for cheese and turn in.

I can use sensory analysis to describe samples of foods or drinks.

• In class sensory lab with discolored liquids- fill in sensory evaluation sheet
• Take notes on sensory evaluation for cheesemaking 

I can compare and contrast cheese using sensory evaluation and research.

• Select a cheese variety slips (GDoc). to research following the research requirements (GDoc) using  Wisconsin cheese (Link) and other sites to research.  
• Present and prepare your cheese & information to perform sensory analysis. sensory chart (GDoc). 

QUIZ

Week Five & Six - 9/28-10/9 - Plant & Soil Science Pathway
I can explain the purpose of propagation, and demonstrate how to perform a cutting on a variety of plants

• Propagation notes (canva).

I can define important sectors of plant science.

• Complete intro slide with group: 5th hour Slides (GSlides)
  • 6th hour slides (GSlides)

I can use principals of design to create a floral design

• Complete slides in class -  Floral Basics Powerpoint (GSlides). 
• Floral lab in class. Design rubric (Doc). 
• Procedure due in class (2/21) 

I can identify the parts of the plant.

• Intro to plant anatomy slides (canva).

I can explain the purpose of propagation, and demonstrate how to perform a cutting on a variety of plants

• Propagation notes (canva).

I can identify the role of soybeans in common products. 

• Perform a lab using soybeans in class or at home, be ready to reflect on your success or lack of.  Soybeans. Lab Options - Crayons (GDoc). Candles (GDoc). Lip Balm (GDoc). Hand Cream (GDoc).  Emulsion (GDoc). 

QUIZ  (Review) 

Week Seven & Eight - 10/12-10/23 - no school 16 - Natural Resource Pathway
I can identify WI renewable and nonrenewable resources.

• In teams complete vocabulary collage (GDoc).
• As a class discuss into slides (GSlides) and take notes. 

I can identify the role of invasive species.

• UnWanted Poster Rubric (GDoc). 

I can demonstrate outdoor safety.

• Lab day on MECCA.

QUIZ

Week Nine & Ten - 10/26-11/6 - end of Q1 3 & no school 4 - Ag Mechanics - Power, Structural and Technical Pathway
I can explain different aspects of the power, structural, and technical pathway. 

• Research questions (slide 2) and prepare to work with group on your slide tomorrow.
  • Intro video (Link). Worksheet (GDoc).
  • 5th hour slides (Gslides).
  • 6th hour slides (Gslides).

I can identify name and function of 10 common tools safely. & I can use hand and power tools to fabricate a horticultural design.

• Discuss Tool ID & Safety. Tool ID (GSlides). 

• In class lab - 2025 - Pool Noodle Lab (Link). 
  • Option 1 - Soda Can Lab (GDoc). Videos (GSlides).  
  • Option 2 - Hypertufa Inquiry Lab (GDoc). 

QUIZ

Week Eleven & Twelve - 11/9-11/20 - Biotechnology Pathway
I can compare and contrast abiotic & biotic environmental factors

• Take notes on intro slides (GSlides). 

I can explain how a food chain/web function. 

• In class discussion and  Oh Deer Activity (Link). 

I can perform timber cruising. 

• Lab day on MECCA

I can explain the importance of sustainability.

• In class lab.  MECCA Nature Walk Document (GDoc).  Flora & Fauna in the School Forest Document (GSlides).
• Bird Adaptation lab.  Link(GDoc). 

QUIZ 
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Week Thirteen & Fourteen - 11/23-12/4 - 1/2 day 25, no school 26, 27 - Animal Science Pathway 
Large Animal:

• Intro activity: Species specific flip charts in class
• Large Animal Project (GDoc). 

Small Animal:

• What Pet Survey (Link).  Dog Breed Survey (Link). Cat Breed Survey (Link). 
• ​What pet should I have reflection
• Dog Breeds (Slides)

Animal Science Wrap-up (GForm). 

Week Fifteen & Sixteen - 12/7-12/18 & 12/21-12/22 - 1/2 day 23 - Wildlife and Environmental Science Pathway 
Introduction to Biotech. Careers in Biotech (Link).
I  can explain eye parts and functions.

• Perform in class sheep eye dissection. Notes (PDF) Worksheet (GDoc). Video (Link). 

I can extract DNA.

• Read through What is DNA Reading (Link). NEW reading (Link). Video (Link). 
• Perform in class lab or if virtual complete DNA Home Lab (GDoc). Lab Example Video (Link). 

I can reflect on advancements in agriculture.

• Watch Ag Advancements Video and compare and contrast two ag technologies via a protype project. 
• RUBRIC - sales pitch and prototype 

QUIZ


WINTER BREAK - 12/24-1/3


Week Seventeen & Eighteen - 1/4-1/15 - Agribusiness Communications Pathway
I can ID 5 local and 5 international agribusinesses.

• Research tools -  Agribusiness Research Steps (GDoc). Local Agribusiness Examples (GDoc). Peer Presentations (GSlides). 

I can examine company goals/objectives.

• In class discussion and mafia activity (Link). 

I can advocate for agriculture using professionalism.

• In class activity - tools - Advocacy Links from FFA Lessons (Link). Gallery Walk of Agribusinesses (GDoc). Reflection (GDoc).

I can reflect on my future in agriculture. 

• Vision Board (Rubric GDoc). 
• Complete class reflection - Class Reflection.  Reflection (GForms). 

Older Resources: 
State Ag Resources (Link).  WI (Link). 
Pumpkin Design LAB (GDoc).
I can use the scientific method & engineering process to grow radishes.

• In a group work on your radish races packet (GDoc). 

I can use principals of design to create a floral design

• Complete slides in class -  Floral Basics Powerpoint (GSlides). 
• Floral lab in class. Design rubric (Doc). 

I can identify the role of invasive species.

• In class research document (GDoc).

Animal Science Unit Resources: Propson
Intro Activities: 

• What Pet Survey (Link).  Dog Breed Survey (Link). Cat Breed Survey (Link). 

I can examine historical and future developments in animal science.

• Take Intro Notes (GSlides). and and be ready to discuss.  Genetics Practice (GDoc). 

I can identify common vet tools & function.

• In Class Tool ID. Incubation Video (Link). Wordle Instructions (Link). 

I can identify key components of animal body systems & disorders.

• Discussion in class

I can explain what hormones are and why we care.

• Chicken Lab

Watch Art of Cheesemaking Video (Link) or Modern Marvels (Link). and take notes.
Take notes on Intro Notes (GSlides). 
I can advocate for WI dairy farmers 
In your team complete intro worksheet (GDoc).