Williamsfield School District #210

Curriculum Map 2007-2008

Rigg, Kent / Introduction to the Agricultural Industry / High School / Grades 9-12

Month

Content

August-September

FFA
  Opportunities in the FFA
  History and Organization of the FFA
  FFA Degrees, Awards, and CDE’s
  Member and Officer Duties and Responsibilities
  Understanding SAE’s
  Kinds of SAE’s
  Keeping and Using SAE Records

September-October

Ag Mechanization Safety
  Identifying Basic Areas of Agricultural Mechanization
  Using Personal Safety in Agricultural Mechanics
  Exploring Careers in Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems
Woods
  Planning and Designing Projects
  Using Hand Tools
  Using Power Tools
  Selecting Lumber

November

Parliamentary Procedure
  Importance of Parliamentary Procedure
  History of Parliamentary Procedure
  Subsidiary Motions
  Incidental Motions
  Privileged Motions
  How to run effective meetings

December

Agribusiness
  Understanding Goals and Planning
  Net Worth, Cash Flow, and Income Statements
  Understanding Budgets

January

Welding
  Using Metal Cutting Processes and Techniques
  Applying Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Techniques
  Applying Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Techniques

February

Plant and Soil Science
  Understanding Soil Color, Texture, and Structure
  Growing Media and Primary Nutrients
  Understand Seed Germination
  Root, Stem, and Leaf Development

March

Electricity
  Introducing Electricity and Electrical Safety
  Measuring and Calculating Electricity
  Identifying Electrical Tools and Equipment
  Preparing and Using Schematics
  Wiring Circuits

April

Animal Science
  Discovering Ways Animals help people
  Giving a Pet a Home Examination
  Understanding the Beef Industry
  Understanding the Swine Industry
  Understanding the Sheep Industry
  Livestock judging and grading

May

Plumbing
  Understanding Plumbing Systems
  Working with Copper Tubing
  Working with Plastic Pipe
  Working with Drain Waste Vent Systems