Principles of Agriculture

Grades 9-12
Course Rigor: Course Rigor

Credit: .5

Term: 1 Semester

Subject Type: Elective

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Discover how agriculture, food production, and natural resources shape our daily lives and global future. This one-semester course introduces students to the essential systems and careers that support the production of food, energy, and materials, while highlighting the science, technology, and skills that power these industries.

In this course, students will learn:

  • Agriculture Careers
  • Plant & Animal Systems
  • Food Production
  • Environmental Impact

Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, students explore topics from recordkeeping and environmental science to welding and soil chemistry. This course provides a broad foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in agriculture, conservation, environmental management, or agribusiness.

Course Overview
  • Unit 1: Careers in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
  • Unit 2: Leadership, Ethics, & Work Habits
  • Unit 3: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
  • Unit 4: Recordkeeping & Information Technology
  • Unit 5: Plant Structures & Systems
  • Unit 6: Understanding Animal Science
  • Unit 7: Food Processing & Production
  • Unit 8: Power, Structural, & Technical Systems
  • Unit 9: Natural Resources Today
  • Unit 10: Agriculture & the Environment
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