Agricultural Exploration (Middle School)

ABOUT THE COURSE

In the Agricultural Exploration course, students will explore agricultural science basics and concepts.

Total Lessons 36
Projects, Activities & Assessments 581

SAMPLE LESSON  Global Agriculture: Feeding the World

Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.

Lesson Plan
Activity
Project
Handout

Course Lessons

The World of Agriculture
Exploring Careers: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Blue & Gold Basics: What is FFA?
Blue & Gold Basics: The FFA Creed
Blue & Gold Basics: FFA Officers & Meetings
Blue & Gold Basics: Career Development Events
Blue & Gold Basics: Degrees, Awards & Scholarships
Blue & Gold Basics: SAE Programs
Parliamentary Procedure Guidelines
Public Speaking Basics
The Cheeseburger
Hot Topics - Lean, Finely Textured Beef
Global Agriculture: Feeding the World
Global Agriculture: Food Perceptions & Safety
Hot Topics - GMO Labeling
Basic Animal Science
Cows & Climate: Introduction
Cows & Climate: Methane from Livestock
Cows & Climate: What is the 2050 Challenge?
Taking the Mystery Out of Pork Production
Field Trip: Dig It! The Secrets of Soil
Hot Topics - Drought Effects & Issues
Field Trip: Hoover Dam
Field Trip: Landmark Nurseries
Field Trip: Pitchfork Ranch
Field Trip: Texas Freshwater Fisheries
Basic Shop Safety
Hand Tool ID & Terminology I
Hand Tool ID & Terminology II
Hand Tool ID & Terminology III
Large Metal Power Tools: Safety & Operation
Large Wood Power Tools - I: Safety, Operation & ID
Large Wood Power Tools - II: Safety, Operation & ID
Portable Wood Power Tools - I: Safety, Operation & ID
Portable Wood Power Tools - II: Safety, Operation & ID
Welding Shop Safety