Agriscience I Lesson Plans 2008
A Louisiana Team AgEd Project

Project Task Force:
Joe W. Kotrlik, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Bradley Leger, Ph.D., LSU AgCenter
Hals Beard, LSU AgCenter
Kathy Conerly, Zachary High School
Patricia Felder, Louisiana Department of Education

Critical Thinking Skills Consultant:
Dr. Curt Friedel, Louisiana State University

Thank You!!

to the Writing Team members and the members of Louisiana Team AgEd.

 

Agriscience I: Learning Standards (LS), General Learning Equivalents (GLEs), List of Units & Lesson Plans with Objectives

 

Agriscience I (0010301) 1/180  Agriscience I provides students with basic knowledge of agriculture and its history, and the science applications in agriculture.  This course includes units in animal science, soil science, plant science, agricultural mechanics, basic carpentry, food science technology, and agricultural leadership. Mathematics, science, English, biology, and human relations skills will be reinforced in the course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are school-based enterprises, field trips, and internships. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs and the FFA leadership activities are integral components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.  Students will be required to fulfill requirements for earning the Greenhand Degree as stated in Section C of Article VI of the FFA Constitution and Bylaws.  To be eligible to receive this degree, students must: be enrolled in Agricultural Education and have plans for an SAE; learn and recite the FFA creed, motto, salute, and Mission Statement; describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors; demonstrate a knowledge of the history of the FFA organization; personally own or have access to an official FFA Manual.

Prerequisite:  None.

 

Unit One: Introduction to Agriculture

Lesson Plan

Powerpoint

1. Orientation to the Agriscience Program

L1-1

P1-1

2. Career Opportunities in the Agriculture Industry

L1-2

P1-2

3. The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program

L1-3

P1-3

4. Introduction to Agricultural Portfolio Development

L1-4a  L1-4bc

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5. Classroom/Lab Safety and Management

L1-5

P1-5

6. Problem-Solving

L1-6

P1-6

Unit Two: Agricultural Leadership/FFA

Lesson Plan

Powerpoint

1. Introduction to the National FFA Organization

L2-1

P2-1

2. Individual/Team Development Through FFA Opportunities

L2-2

P2-2

3. Development of Interpersonal Skills

L2-3

P2-3

4. Parliamentary Procedure

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Unit Three: Animal Science

Lesson Plan

Powerpoint

1. Animal Anatomy and Physiology

L3-1

P3-1

2. Animal Selection Based on Physiology and Genetics

L3-2

P3-2

3. Disease and Parasites

L3-3

P3-3

4. Animal Nutrition

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5. Career Options in Animal Science

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Unit Four: Soil Science

Lesson Plan

Powerpoint

1. Soil Formation

L4-1

P4-1

2. Soil Properties

L4-2

P4-2

3. Chemical and Biological Properties of the Soil

L4-3

P4-3

Unit Five: Energy

Lesson Plan

Powerpoint

1. Energy Usage in Agriculture

L5-1

P5-1

2. Sources of Energy

L5-2

P5-2

3. Alternative Energy Sources for Agriculture

L5-3

P5-3

Unit Six: Plant Science

Lesson Plan

Powerpoint

1. Plant Growth

L6-1

P6-1

2. Plant Environment

L6-2

P6-2

3. Pest Control, Weeds, Insects and Diseases

L6-3

P6-3

Unit Seven: Food Science Technology

Lesson Plan

Powerpoint

1. History and Trends of Food Processing

L7-1

P7-1

2. Chemical and Biological Food Deterioration

L7-2

P7-2

3. Food Processing Methods

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P7-3

Unit Eight: Agricultural Mechanics

Lesson Plan

Powerpoint

1. Introduction

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2  Safety

L8-2

P8-2

3. Woodworking/Construction

L8-3

P8-3

4. Electricity

L8-4

P8-4

5. Cold Metals/Light Welding

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6. Small Engine Technology

L8-6

P8-6

7. Electricity

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*Not developed because recommended curriculum was changed without notice.

**Completed file was not submitted.