Principles of Agriculture- 2nd TrimesterRandy AdamsFall 2012
Week 1
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment11/12 / 1. Describe class expectations for behavior and work ethic
2. Understand class activities and competencies to be gained / - Icebreaker
- Overview of the Syllabus and Competencies (post it notes and then posters over units)
- Class Materials needed
- Classroom Expectations /
- Return syllabus agreement and Explore Bowhunting Agreement by Friday 8/17
11/13 / 1. Create a classroom notebook
2. Develop a SAE Project and keep records / - Develop a table of contents for notebook
- SAE Calendar Pages /
- Notebook Checks four times per semester
11/14 / Unit 1: What is Agriculture?
1. Define agriculture and trace it’s development throughout history
2. Relate the agriculture industry to current day quality of life / - Agriculture Then and Now
- Relate other industries that are affected by agriculture / Exit Slip
11/15 / Discuss the world food crisis and the importance for agriculture / Agriculture Then and Now / -
11/16 / Describe how agriculture affects all aspects of our life / Computer Lab- Ag. Country Report
Week 2
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment11/19 / Describe the agriculture industry of a foreign country to better understand global agriculture / Computer Lab /
- Ag. Country Report
11/20 / Present information over the agriculture industry / Ag. Country Report /
- 50 point Project Grade
11/21 / Thanksgiving Break
11/22 / Thanksgiving Break
11/23 / Thanksgiving BReak
Week 3
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment11/26 / Present information over the agriculture industry
Describe the process of vertical farming to meet the global food crisis / Ag. Country Report
Video and Reflection
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- 50 point Project Grade
11/27 / Identify various aspects of the agriculture industry
Describe how agriculture affects all aspects of our life / Photo-Journalism Project Assigned – Due December 5th
Where’s the Beef / - 100 point project
11/28 / Describe the agriculture industry in Kentucky / KY Ag. Facts / Notebook
11/29 / Identify how much money the farmer receives from every food dollar spent / How much does the farmer receive? / - Reflection
11/30 / Create a timeline of the technological advancements in the history of agriculture / Computer Lab Digital Timeline Creation / Creation of timeline
Week 4
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment12/3 / Create a timeline of the technological advancements in the history of agriculture / Computer Lab Digital Timeline Creation / Creation of timeline
12/4 / Present information about a technological advancement in agriculture to my peers / Presentations / Presentation
12/5 / Review for the exam / Study Guide / Study Guide Graded
12/6 / Review for the Exam / Review Game / Participation
12/7 / Complete the unit exam / Exam / Exam
Week 5
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment12/10 / Describe the FFA Mission Statement / Favorite Leader
Personal Mission Statement
SMART GOAL Setting / SMART GOAL Exit Slip
12/11 / Describe the purposes of the FFA and the opportunities available to me
Describe the attributes of an effective leader / FFA Creed, Ag. Ed. Triangle, motto
Leader Exchange- Due January 8th / 1st paragraph due 12/17
Summative Project
12/12 / Describe the historical events of the National FFA Organization / Computer Lab Research and Skit Development
12/13 / Utilize resources to learn more about the FFA / FFA Web Scavenger Hunt- Computer Lab / Professional Dress Exit Slip
12/14 / Describe the various types of membership within the FFA / Notes
Filming news stories / News story- Due December
Week 6
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment12/17 / Describe proper FFA Official Dress and the importance of professional dress / Official Dress Relay / Creed- 20 points
1218 / Present the 1st paragraph of the FFA Creed / FFA Creed / Creed- 20 points
12/19 / Describe the historical events of the National FFA Organization / FFA in the News Skit Presentations / CDE Reflection
12/20 / Christmas Break!
12/21 / Christmas Break!
Week 7
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment12/31 / Christmas Break!
1/1 / Christmas Break!
1/2 / Christmas Break!
1/3 / Review for the Unit Exam / Study Guide and Review Game / Exam
1/4 / Review for the Unit Exam / Study Guide and Review Game / Exam
Week 8
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment1/7 / Exam / Exam / Exam
1/8 / Unit: Parliamentary Procedure
Identify common motions used in parliamentary procedure / Parliamentary Procedure Packet / Basic Motion
1/9 / SUB PLAN
Describe good forms of communication / Movie and essay / Essay
1/10 / Make and main motion and perform opening ceremonies / Parliamentary Discussion / Students muss pass a main motion
1/11 / Discuss and vote upon an item of business / Parliamentary Discussion / Students must vote on an amendment to a motion
Week 9
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment1/14 / Refer an item of business to a committee and adjourn a meeting / Practice
Exam Requirements / Exam performance
1/15 / Perform opening and closing ceremonies for parliamentary procedure / Practice in Small Groups / Exam Performance
1/16 / Discuss an item of business and make a group decision / Group Parliamentary Script / Exam
1/17 / Discuss an issue using parliamentary procedure / Group Exams / Exam
1/18 / Discuss an issue using parliamentary procedure / Group Exams / Exam
Week 10
Date / Learning Targets: I can… / Activities / Assessment1/21 / No School
1/22 / Sub Plan
Describe issues with food awareness within the agriculture industry / King Corn / One page Reflection
1/23 / Perform a parliamentary procedure skit to showcase my understanding of parliamentary abilities / Exam / Exam
1/24 / Sub Plan
Describe issues with food awareness within the agriculture industry / King Corn / One page Reflection
1/25 / Perform a parliamentary procedure skit to showcase my understanding of parliamentary abilities / Exam / Exam