Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Course Syllabus

Course Description
Mrs. Ryan
This course is an introduction to the agricultural and
environmental systems. In this course, students will examine
Agriculture Educator & FFA Advisor the principles of food science, natural resource management,
253 S Walnut St. P.O. Box 130 animal science & management, plant & horticultural science,
Gnadenhutten, OH 44629 power technology, and biotechnology. Students will examine

the FFA organization and Supervised Agriculture Experience
taylor.ryan@ivschools.org programs. Throughout the course, students will develop
Phone : (740) 254-4262 communication, leadership, and business skills that are

essential to the agriculture industry.

Supplies Units of Study

Career Exploration
Chromebook
Environmental Sciences
Notebook/Folder
Soil Science
Positive Attitude
Water Quality
Willingness to learn
Food Science
Creativity
Communications
Kindness
Agricultural Technology & Mechanics
SAE for All
Make Up Work FFA History
Students who are absent from school or
Biotechnology
class for any reason are required to
Plant Science
make up their missed work during their
absence. The number of days they miss Animal Science
will equal the number of days that the Quality Assurance
student has to turn in their later work. Sustainable Agriculture
All makeup work must be completed no
later than one week prior to the end of FFA Expectations
the grading period. Students will be There are many opportunities for students to be involved during the year.
deducted 20% of the grade for each day Think of FFA like a buffet - your enrollment into an agriculture class is the
the assignment is late. plate, it is up to you to fill your plate. Go to the buffet as many times as
One (1) day late - 80% of grade possible and fill your plate as high as possible. The more an FFA member
Two (2) days late - 60% of grade participates, the more FFA points they receive. FFA points will determine
Three (3) days late - 40% of grade leadership awards, eligibility to attend trips, and officer positions. The more
four (4) days late - 20% of grade your participate the better FFA is, the more fun you have the more friend you
Five (5) or more days late - 1% of grade will make. Participate in everything and anything you can!
 FFA Fundraising
In order to fully operate, the FFA must raise money through fundraisers scheduled throughout the year.
The main fundraisers that are planned are the traditional citrus sale in the late fall and the spring
strawberry sale. We will assist the Alumni with fundraisers as well. Other sales will be added if necessary.
Money raised through these fundraisers supports attendance at activities and events throughout the year.

Learning To do
Students are expected
to participate in class
activities as well as FFA
activities. This course is
an intracurricular.
Class Expectations
Doing To Learn
Students are required to
be prepared for all
classroom activities.
Charged Chromebook -
Writing utensil - Positive
attitude - Willingness to
learn - Creativity
Earning To live
Everything is earned -
this includes grades,
privileges, and respect
Living to Serve
Students are expected
to respect their fellow
classmates, classroom
supplies, and display
the characteristics of a
leader. The FFA is a
family.

Course Grades
This breakdown shows what percentage of each area
will contribute to your overall course grade for every
nine weeks.

** Course adds up to 100%

**Retakes are available to students who score below an

85%. Students will need to meet with Mrs. Ryan during
BBB and complete a retake form.

FFA Points & Participation

Each nine weeks students are required to attend at least THREE FFA events. Examples are FFA Meetings, booth
shifts, State and National Conventions, leadership nights, CDE contests, County Fair, service projects and so much
more. Every nine weeks you have to have four events. However, ALL events earn you various points (Posted on the
bulletin board in Mrs. Ryan's room. The total point values will be added up right before the banquet to determine
the class winner and leadership awards. Your FFA participation will account for 14% of your grade.