Animal Science 1 and Animal Science 2

Course title

VOC/AG

Pre-requisite

Animal Science 1 is required to for Animal Science 2

Course description

Course Name: Animal Science 1
Prerequisite: None
Eligibility: 9-12
Course Length: 1 Year
Fee: $23.00 (Notebook; Ag Fee; FFA Dues)
This course explores concepts in Agriculture; with a hands-on emphasis. Students will investigate the foundations of FFA; Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs); Living Systems; Integrated Pest Management; the Scientific Method; Parliamentary Procedure; Laboratory Safety; Plant Science; Companion Animals; and Leadership Development. These subject areas will be presented in a variety of ways including textbook materials; videos; demonstrations; hand‚Äôs on laboratory activities; guest speakers; lectures and discussions. After completion of two Animal Science courses; students will earn 1 full credit of Science! Something to look forward to- with 2 years in Advanced Animal Science class students can earn a certificate of Basic Animal Science Proficiency from Gila Community College totaling 15 college credits upon graduation.
Students will have the opportunity to participate; compete and travel to various FFA events on the local; district; state and national level. The National FFA organization has over 500;000 members throughout the United States. The organization promotes premier leadership; personal growth and career success through a variety of activities. This course consists of three main components: Agricultural Instruction; SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) and the FFA.

Course Name: Animal Science 2
Prerequisite: Animal Science 1
Eligibility: 10; 11 & 12
Course Length: 1 Year
Fee: $23.00 (Notebook; Ag Fee; FFA Dues)
This course explores concepts in Agriculture; with a hands-on emphasis. Students will continue to study Supervised Agriculture Experiences (SAE‚Äôs); Animal Care; Environmental and Natural Resources Science; Biotechnology; Anatomy and Physiology; Animal Nutrition; Veterinary Science; Genetics; Agribusiness; Consumer Sciences; and Leadership Development.. These subject areas will be presented in a variety of ways including textbook materials; videos; demonstrations; hands on laboratory activities; guest speakers; lectures and discussions. After completion of two Animal Science courses; students will earn 1 full credit of Science!
Something to look forward to- with 2 years in Advanced Animal Science class students can earn a certificate of Basic Animal Science Proficiency from Gila Community College totaling 15 college credits upon graduation.
Students will have the opportunity to participate; compete and travel to various FFA events on the local; district; state and national level. The National FFA organization has over 500;000 members throughout the United States. The organization promotes premier leadership; personal growth and career success through a variety of activities. This course consist of three main components: Agricultural Instruction; SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) and the FFA.

Payson Animal Science 1- 38 weeks total
The course explores concepts in Agriculture; with a hands-on emphasis. Students will investigate the foundations of FFA; Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE‚Äôs); Living Systems; Poultry Management; the Scientific Method; Parliamentary Procedure; Laboratory Safety; Plant Science; Companion Animals; Consumer Sciences; and Leadership Development. These subject areas will be presented in a variety of ways including textbook materials; videos; demonstrations; hand‚Äôs on laboratory activities; guest speakers; lectures and discussions.
Orientation- 1 week
LE 8.0 Evaluate Leadership styles appropriate for work place
AS 1.0 (1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 1.6) Demonstrate Laboratory Procedures and Safety Practices
Equipment- Demonstrate microscope; scales; veterinary equipment; large animal scale; large animal squeeze chute; first aid equipment; and PPE. (1 hr lab)
Arizona Ag- 3 weeks
LE 6.0 Evaluate the role of ag business and management industries
AS 12.0 (12.1; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5; 12.6) Analyze Agricultural literacy topics
Science Strand 2-Concept 1 (PO 2; 3; 4)
Lab- Investigate an Arizona Ag Crop online and USDA reports; create a visual aide and presentation. (5 hr lab time)
Small Animals- 3 weeks
LE 3.0 Participate in an SAE
AS 17.0 (17.1; 17.3; 17.7; 17.8)Apply Business Practices in the Agricultural Industry
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3)
Lab- Demonstrate correct handling procedures of small animals. (3 hr lab)
Equipment- Tattoo machine; scales; rabbits; guinea pigs; hamsters; birds; poultry
Leadership and Speaking- 5 weeks
LE 4.0 Demonstrate oral communication skills
LE 9.0 Participate in leadership activities as provided by FFA
AS 12.0 (12.1; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5; 12.6) Analyze Agricultural Literacy Topics
Science Strand 2- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4)
Demo- Demonstrate Speaking skills through FFA Creed; Speaking; Info CDE
Cells/Biology- 2 weeks
AS 2.0 (2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.7; 2.8) Describe Cell Biology Structures and Processes
Science Strand 4- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) The Cell
Science Strand 5- Concept 2 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Molecular Basis of Heredity
Lab- Microscope lab with common cell types including Meiosis and Mitosis (3 hr lab)
Equipment- Microscopes; Online cell simulations; drawing sheets
Poultry-2 weeks
AS 3.0 (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
AS 13.0 (13.1; 13.2; 13.3; 13.4; 13.5) Investigate Approved Practices of Disease Control
Science Strand 4- Concept 3 (PO 1;2;3) Interdependence of Organism
Science Strand 4- Concept 2 (PO 3) Molecular Basis of Heredity
Lab- Demonstrate correct handling procedures of small animals. (2 hr lab)
Lab- Perform whole class feed trial to demonstrate the Scientific Method. (8 hr lab time)
Equipment- Scales; Data sheets; feed tag analysis.
Scientific Method- 3 weeks
LE 5.0 Demonstrate written communication skills
AS 7.0 (7.1; 7.2; 7.3; 7.4; 7.5; 7.6; 7.7; 7.8) Use Scientific Processes to Analyze Data
Science Strand 1- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Observations; Questions and Hypothesis
Science Strand 1- Concept 2 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4;5) Scientific Testing
Lab- Choose an Agricultural related topic to perform a scientific experiment (10 hr in and out of class time)
Equipment- Laptops; microscopes; scales; camera; and misc lab equipment as needed.
Parliamentary Procedure/Conduct of Meetings- 2 weeks
LE 4.0 Demonstrate oral communication skills
Demo- Demonstrate understanding of Parliamentary Procedure through FFA Conduct CDE
Agriscience- 3 weeks
LE 4.0 Demonstrate oral communication skills
LE 5.0 Demonstrate written communication skills
AS 7.0(7.1; 7.2; 7.3; 7.4; 7.5; 7.6; 7.7; 7.8) Use Scientific Processes to Analyze Data
Science Strand 1- Concept 3 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7) Analysis; Conclusions; and Refinements
Science Strand 1- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Communication
Demo- Demonstrate understanding of Scientific Method through school wide Science Fair
Animal Systems- 3 weeks
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe basic principles of nutrition
AS 6.0 (6.1; 6.2; 6.3; 6.4; 6.5; 6.6; 6.7; 6.8; 6.9; 6.10; 6.11; 6.12; 6;13) Describe Principles of Animal Growth and Production
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 5) Describe the levels of organization of living things from cells; through tissues; organs; organ system; organisms; population and communities to ecosystems.
No Lab
SAE/Careers- 3 weeks
LE 3.0 Participate in an SAE
LE 1.0 Develop a plan for a career in Agriculture
AS 19.0(19.1) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of animals systems in the agricultural industry
Demonstrate understanding through AET recordbook on individual SAE
Create a power point on career of student‚Äôs choice.
Plant Science- 3 weeks
AS 5.0(5.1; 5.2; 5.3; 5.4; 5.5) Describe principles of Plant Growth and Production
Science Strand 5- Concept 5 (PO 1) Describe various ways in which matter and energy interact.
Science Strand 5- Concept 4 (PO 1; 3) Chemical reactions
Science Strand 6- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2) Geochemical Cycles
Lab- Seed germination lab to determine germination percentage of seed brands.
Lab- Soil lab to determine soil types used in growing plants.
Equipment- Petri dishes; seeds; calculator; graphing software; various potting soils.
Shop Skills- 5 weeks
LE 9.0 Participate in leadership activities as provided by FFA
AS 18.0 (18.1; 18.4; 18.5; 18.6; 18.7; 18.8) Demonstrate Agriscience Mechanic Application
Science Strand 5- Concept 3 (PO 1; 3; 6) Conservation of Energy
Science Strand 5- Concept 4 (PO 1; 11) Chemical Reactions
No scientific lab/industry appropriate equipment meeting AS requirements.

Payson Animal Science II- 38 week total
The course explores concepts in Agriculture; with a hands-on emphasis. Students will continue to study Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE‚Äôs); Animal Care; Environmental and Natural Resource Science; Plant Science Anatomy and Physiology; Animal Nutrition; Veterinary Science; Genetics; Agribusiness; Consumer Sciences; and Leadership Development. These subject areas will be presented in a variety of ways including textbook materials; videos; demonstrations; hand‚Äôs on laboratory activities; guest speakers; lectures and discussions.
Orientation- 1 week
LE 8.0 Evaluate leadership styles appropriate for the work place
AS 1.0 AS 1.0 (1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 1.6) Demonstrate Laboratory Procedures and Safety Practices
Equipment- Demonstrate microscope; scales; veterinary equipment; large animal scale; large animal squeeze chute; first aid equipment; and PPE. (1 hr lab)
Wildlife and Ecosystems- 4 weeks
LE 4.0 Demonstrate oral communication skills
LE 5.0 Demonstrate written communication skills
AS 4.0 (4.1; 4.2; 4.3) Describe Scientific Classification
AS 8.0 (8.1;8.2;8.3;8.4;8.5;8.6) Describe the Principles of Ecology and Environmental Science
AS 11.0 (11.1; 11.3; 11.4; 11.5)Investigate Ethics in the Agriculture Industry
AS 15.0 (15.1; 15.2; 15.3; 15.4; 15.5; 15.6; 15.7) Analyze the Interaction among Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences
Science Strand 1-Concept 3 (PO 5) Design models to represent real world scenarios
Science Strand 2- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) History of Science as a Human Endeavor
Science Strand 2- Concept 2 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Nature of Scientific Knowledge
Science Strand 3- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Changes in Environments
Lab- Water; Carbon; Nitrogen Cycle lab- Demonstrate understanding through model (4 hr lab)
Equipment- Model building supplies such as clay; water; craft sticks; pipe cleaners etc
Water Lab- Use water sampling equipment to determine; pH; DO; ammonium levels of water.
Equipment- Water sampling kit with testing beaker; eye droppers; titration apparatus; and charts
Forestry- 3 weeks
LE 9.0 Participate in leadership activities as provided by FFA
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
AS 5.0(5.1; 5.2; 5.3; 5.4; 5.5) Describe principles of Plant Growth and Production
AS 14.0(14.1; 14.2; 14.3) Investigate approved nutritional practice
AS 16.0 (16.1; 16.2; 16.3; 16.4; 16.5; 16.6) Investigate impacts of integrated pest management options
Science Strand 6- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 5; 6) Geochemical Cycles
Lab- Soils lab- Sedimentation; textural; and structural testing. (3 hr lab)
Lab- Tree sample book- Demonstrate identification of local trees and shrubs through collecting; pressing and creating a sample book including classification; habitat; growth habit; nutrient requirements; and use to humans. (4 hr lab)
Equipment- Various soil type; glass beakers; wash bottles; measurement devices
IPM and Vermiculture- 3 weeks
LE 8.0 Evaluate Leadership styles appropriate for work place
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
AS 16.0 (16.1; 16.2; 16.3; 16.4; 16.5; 16.6; 16.7; 16.8; 16.9) Investigate impacts of integrated pest management options
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Biological Evolution
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Matter; Energy; and Organization in Living Systems
Lab- Vermiculture lab- Building materials for housing; food; population counting charts.(4 hr lab)
Equipment- Worm houses; worms; kitchen scraps; sieve and tally sheets.
Animal Behavior and Safety- 2 weeks
AS 1.0(1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 1.5; 1.6) Demonstrate Laboratory Procedures and Safety Practices
AS 13.0(13.1; 13.2; 13.3; 13.4; 13.5) Investigate Approved Practices of Disease Control
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 2) Biological Evolution
No Lab
Demonstrate understanding through animal SAE project
Consumer Science- 4 weeks
LE 9.0 Participate in leadership activities as provided by FFA
LE 4.0 Demonstrate oral communication skills
LE 5.0 Demonstrate written communication skills
LE 3.0 Participate in an SAE
No Lab
Demonstrate understanding through in class completion of Animal Judging CDE
Ag Communications- 3 weeks
LE 2.0 Prepare for employment in Agriculture
LE 5.0 Demonstrate written communication skills
AS 12.0 (12.1; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5; 12.6) Analyze Agricultural Literacy Topics
No Lab
Demonstrate understanding through completion of resume and cover letter.
Plant Science/Fast Plants- 3 weeks
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
AS 7.0(7.1; 7.2; 7.3; 7.4; 7.5; 7.6; 7.7; 7.8) Use Scientific Processes to Analyze Data
AS 2.0 (2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 2.7; 2.8) Describe Cell Biology Structures and Processes
Science Strand 4- Concept 3 (1; 2; 3) Interdependence of Organisms
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (1; 2) Biological Evolution
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Matter; Energy and Organization in Living Systems
Lab- Fast Plants to create a cross bred plant showing genetics of two distinctly different plants while using understanding of plant growth and reproduction. (6 hrs lab)
Equipment- Fast plant set up; genetically different seeds; pipette; beakers; fertilizer; data sheets.
Genetics- 2 weeks
AS 2.0 (2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 2.7; 2.8) Describe Cell Biology Structures and Processes
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (1; 2) Biological Evolution
Lab- Karyotype matching exercise (1 hr lab)
Equipment- Worksheets with DNA matching exercises.
Shop Skills- 5 weeks
AS 18.0 AS 18.0 (18.1; 18.4; 18.5; 18.6; 18.7; 18.8) Demonstrate Agriscience Mechanic Application
Science Strand 5- Concept 3 (PO 1; 3; 6) Conservation of Energy
Science Strand 5- Concept 4 (PO 1; 11) Chemical Reactions
No scientific lab/industry appropriate equipment meeting AS requirements.
Recordkeeping/SAE/AET- 2 weeks
LE 1.0 Develop a plan for a career in Agriculture
LE 3.0 Participate in an SAE
LE 7.0 Demonstrate Business and Financial Management Practices
AS 17.0 (17.1; 17.3; 17.4; 17.6; 17.7; 17.8) Apply Business Practices in the Agricultural Industry
Science Strand 1- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3;4) Communication
Demonstrate understanding through AET recordbook on individual SAE
Dairy/Beef Unit- 1 week
AS 6.0 (6.1; 6.2; 6.3; 6.4; 6.5; 6.6; 6.7; 6.8; 6.9; 6.10; 6.11; 6.12; 6;13) Describe Principles of Animal Growth and Production
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
Science Strand 2- Concept 1 (PO1; 2; 3; 4) History of Science as a Human Endevor
Science Strand 3- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Changes in Environments
Science Strand 3- Concept 2 (PO 2; 3; 4; 5) Science and Technology in Society
Science Strand 4- Concept 2 (PO 3;4) Molecular Basis of Heredity
Science Strand 4- Concept 3 (PO1;2; 3) Interdependence of Organisms
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Biological Evolution
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 2; 4; 5) Matter; Energy and Organization in Living Systems
Demo Lab- Handling beef through weighing and placing in squeeze chute for exam (1 hr)
Equipment- Cattle; squeeze chute; large animal scale and restraint equipment
Sheep Unit- 1 week
AS 6.0 (6.1; 6.2; 6.3; 6.4; 6.5; 6.6; 6.7; 6.8; 6.9; 6.10; 6.11; 6.12; 6;13) Describe Principles of Animal Growth and Production
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
Science Strand 2- Concept 1 (PO1; 2; 3; 4) History of Science as a Human Endevor
Science Strand 3- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Changes in Environments
Science Strand 3- Concept 2 (PO 2; 3; 4; 5) Science and Technology in Society
Science Strand 4- Concept 2 (PO 3;4) Molecular Basis of Heredity
Science Strand 4- Concept 3 (PO1;2; 3) Interdependence of Organisms
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Biological Evolution
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 2; 4; 5) Matter; Energy and Organization in Living Systems
Demo Lab- Handling wool related to lamb quality and grading (1 hr)
Equipment- Various wool grades and staple length and size chart
Swine Unit- 1 week
AS 6.0 (6.1; 6.2; 6.3; 6.4; 6.5; 6.6; 6.7; 6.8; 6.9; 6.10; 6.11; 6.12; 6;13) Describe Principles of Animal Growth and Production
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
Science Strand 2- Concept 1 (PO1; 2; 3; 4) History of Science as a Human Endevor
Science Strand 3- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Changes in Environments
Science Strand 3- Concept 2 (PO 2; 3; 4; 5) Science and Technology in Society
Science Strand 4- Concept 2 (PO 3;4) Molecular Basis of Heredity
Science Strand 4- Concept 3 (PO1;2; 3) Interdependence of Organisms
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Biological Evolution
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 2; 4; 5) Matter; Energy and Organization in Living Systems
Demo Lab- Handling common feedstuffs related to the pork industry (1 hr)
Equipment- Various feeds commonly fed to livestock
Goat Unit- 1 week
AS 6.0 (6.1; 6.2; 6.3; 6.4; 6.5; 6.6; 6.7; 6.8; 6.9; 6.10; 6.11; 6.12; 6;13) Describe Principles of Animal Growth and Production
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
Science Strand 2- Concept 1 (PO1; 2; 3; 4) History of Science as a Human Endevor
Science Strand 3- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Changes in Environments
Science Strand 3- Concept 2 (PO 2; 3; 4; 5) Science and Technology in Society
Science Strand 4- Concept 2 (PO 3;4) Molecular Basis of Heredity
Science Strand 4- Concept 3 (PO1;2; 3) Interdependence of Organisms
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Biological Evolution
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 2; 4; 5) Matter; Energy and Organization in Living Systems
Demo lab- Goat evaluation; CMT testing of locally sourced goat milk. (1 hr)
Equipment- California Mastitis testing kit; milk
Horse Unit- 1 week
AS 6.0 (6.1; 6.2; 6.3; 6.4; 6.5; 6.6; 6.7; 6.8; 6.9; 6.10; 6.11; 6.12; 6;13) Describe Principles of Animal Growth and Production
AS 3.0(3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4) Describe Basic Principles of Nutrition
Science Strand 2- Concept 1 (PO1; 2; 3; 4) History of Science as a Human Endevor
Science Strand 3- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Changes in Environments
Science Strand 3- Concept 2 (PO 2; 3; 4; 5) Science and Technology in Society
Science Strand 4- Concept 2 (PO 3;4) Molecular Basis of Heredity
Science Strand 4- Concept 3 (PO1;2; 3) Interdependence of Organisms
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Biological Evolution
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 2; 4; 5) Matter; Energy and Organization in Living Systems
Demo lab- Horse shoeing demonstration (1 hr)
Equipment- Horse shoeing expert; horse; restraint devices.
Quality Assurance- 1 week
AS 13.0(13.1; 13.2; 13.3; 13.4; 13.5; 13.6; 13.7) Investigate Approved Practices of Disease Control
Science Strand 2- Concept 1 (PO1; 2; 3; 4) History of Science as a Human Endevor
Science Strand 3- Concept 1 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4; 5) Changes in Environments
Science Strand 3- Concept 2 (PO 2; 3; 4; 5) Science and Technology in Society
Science Strand 4- Concept 2 (PO 3;4) Molecular Basis of Heredity
Science Strand 4- Concept 3 (PO1;2; 3) Interdependence of Organisms
Science Strand 4- Concept 4 (PO 1; 2; 3; 4) Biological Evolution
Science Strand 4- Concept 5 (PO 2; 4; 5) Matter; Energy and Organization in Living Systems
Lab- Shot lab- demonstrate understanding through Intermuscular and subcutaneous shots administration. (1 hr)
Equipment- Needles; syringes; oranges; colored water.

School country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Payson

High school

Payson High School

School / district Address

301 S. McLane

School zip code

85541

Date submitted

03/5/2015

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

LINT
Integrated science

Approved date

03/9/2015