Exploring Agriculture and Business A/B

Exploring Agriculture Science and Business is a two-semester course designed to focus on the role of agriculture and its impacts on society and the concepts of sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural mechanics. Students will learn about the plant lifecycle, characteristics of livestock, food sources, nutrition, and food safety principles. They will also research and write about major advancements and issues in agriculture, create nutritionally balanced meal plans, and apply the scientific investigation process to answer questions and solve problems. They will also evaluate the effects of pollution on ecosystems and propose solutions. In addition, the course covers agricultural mechanics and technology and their effects on society and the economy, as well as various types of agribusinesses and their functions. The course will also teach students about local and national job opportunities available in the agricultural science and agribusiness industry and the skills needed for success in these careers. Through focused mini lessons, students will be introduced to durable skills such as metacognition and critical thinking, and they will have opportunities to practice and begin applying these skills in career-specific activities.

There are no required materials for this course.