AGRICULTURAL CLASSES
In order to meet the State Department of Education and National requirements for a CTE (Career Technical Program), all students enrolled in the I-35 Agricultural Science program will maintain a project outside of the classroom time period. Records of the students’ choice will be maintained for the duration of the project.
Examples of projects are: small and or exotic animals, job placement, crops/ horticulture, lawn care, home improvement, mechanical skills, livestock production, etc. Continuation and expansion of these projects can earn students financial stability far beyond graduation and possible recognition at the state and national level in the FFA organization. It is recommended that Agriculture students be members of the I-35 FFA Chapter and
have the opportunity to compete in CDE contests throughout the year.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & MARKETING (ASTM)
(Year) Elective
Grade Level: 9-12
Want to know more about one of the largest youth organizations in the world or hear about the largest business throughout the world? Then check out this course. You will not only receive information about modern agriculture in Iowa, but also the U.S. and the world of international agriculture business and production throughout the world. Also included will be the introduction into one of the largest youth organizations available for young men and women, the National FFA Organization. The FFA helps develop financial stability,
leadership, sportsmanship, and responsibility. Time will also be spent on developing a project where each student will keep track of income, expenses, and hours of labor applied.
AG RESTORATION
(Semester) Elective
Grade Level: 11-12
Recommended: Auto Body, Welding
Want to learn the basics of remodeling or constructing a building? If so, Ag. Construction might be for you. Students will work on the construction of a usable building (garage, storage shed, etc.) from start to finish. Activities that will be included are blueprint reading, selection and purchasing of building materials, site layout, foundation, framing, sheeting, roofing, windows and doors, exterior finish, interior wall and floor, and electrical work
HORTICULTURE
(Semester) Elective
Grade Level: 10-12
Recommended: ASTM
This course is a project based course used to introduce the student to the basic concepts and skills utilized inhorticulture. Students will receive an introduction to basic botanical concepts such as morphology, anatomy,taxonomy, physiology, genetics, and propagation as they apply to horticulture. Regular use of the FFAGreenhouse will occur
HYDROPONICS, AQUA/AEROPONICS
(Semester) Elective
Grade Level: 10-12
Students will explore the various methods of growing plants using water-based methods. They will get toproduce and harvest their own crops, along with building the different types of plant growing systems.
AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP
(Semester) Elective
Grade Level: 10-12
Agricultural Leadership courses help students develop leadership skills with a focus on opportunities in the food,
fiber, and natural resources industries. Topics may include but are not limited to human relationships and
effective communication, decision-making and problem-solving, leadership qualities and styles, and ensuring
the successful completion of group activities.
ANIMAL SCIENCE
(Year) Elective
Grade Level: 10-12
Recommended: ASTM
Students will cover the Animal Husbandry production of swine, beef, sheep, other domestic animals and animal breeding. Instruction time will also be spent on developing meeting nutrition guidelines and troubleshooting diseases and parasites that affect livestock. Students will be expected to participate on judging teams made available throughout the year. Emphasis will be placed on the animals that are raised in the area.