Blue Springs School District

Course # HS6675
1 credit hour | Grades 9, 10

Credit Type: Practice Art/Elective

Students receive instruction in animal science, plant science, career exploration, leadership and personal development, and supervised agricultural experience. Units may include agribusiness, natural resources, and food science. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are agri-science projects, internships, and supervised agricultural experience.  Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of this course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.
 

Course # HS6676
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11

Credit Type: Practice Art/Elective
Prerequisite: Agriculture Science I or Teacher Approval, Industry Recognized Credential (IRC):  MO Agriculture Skill and Knowledge Assessment

Students receive instruction in plant and crop science, soils, entomology, horticulture, forestry, and additional instruction in animal science, career development, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are agri-science projects, internships, and supervised agricultural experience. Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of this course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.

Course # HS6683
0.5 credit hours | Grades 11, 12

Credit Type: Practice Art/Elective
Prerequisite: Agriculture Science II, Industry Recognized Credential (IRC):  MO Agriculture Skill and Knowledge Assessment

Students will be introduced to principles of handling, housing, and management of animals; basic dietary and sanitation requirements; restraining and handling; administering of medication, bathing, skin scraping, and basic laboratory tests.  Students will be orientated to career opportunities available in veterinary technology and introduced to: professional ethics, public relations, psychological adjustments of the student in terms of understanding the need for physical treatment and care of animals, client relations, vaccination programs, regulatory organizations, and receptionist.  This course places emphasis on animal psychology including main body systems and basic method of anesthesia and general animal care.  Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are agri-science projects, internships, and supervised agricultural experiences.  Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of this course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.  

Course # HS6677
0.5 credit hours | Grades 11, 12

Credit Type: Practice Art/Elective
Prerequisite: Agriculture Science II

Students gain a working knowledge of how plants grow and identification, installation, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, bedding plants and ground covers.  Students are exposed to many areas of plant propagations, greenhouse management, vegetable and fruit growing.  Students will create major landscape designs suitable for their landscape portfolio and will receive hands-on experience in agri-science projects, internships, and supervised agricultural experiences.  Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of this course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies. 

Course # HS6684H
1.0 credit hour | Grade 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Elective/3rd Science Credit
Dual Credit: 4 College Hours – Missouri State University (MSU):  AGS 101 Animal Science
Fees: If taking for dual credit ~$300 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office
Prerequisite: Agriculture Science II

Animal Science is a foundation-level course designed to engage students in hands-on laboratories and activities to explore the world of animal agriculture.  Throughout the course, students will develop a comprehensive Producer’s Management Guide for an animal of their choice.  Students’ experiences will include the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection, and marketing.  For example, students will acquire skills in meeting the nutritional needs of animals while developing balanced, economical rations.  Throughout the course, students will consider the perceptions and preferences of individuals within local, regional, and world markets.  Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include area agri-science projects, internships, and supervised agricultural experiences.  Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of this course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.  One (1) honor point will be earned for each semester successfully completed. Four (4) college hours of dual credit available through MSU if college’s criteria are met.