PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure.
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available.
- Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.
Grade Range: 9-12
Credit Equivalency: 1.0
Semester: 1 Semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course will prepare students for careers in agriscience. Agriculture is the world's largest industry, so the critical nature of understanding how agriculture must thrive in unpredictable conditions cannot be overstated. Throughout the modules, students will gain an understanding of some of the fundamental issues in agriscience, including safety, environmental factors such as climate change and extreme-weather conditions, plant and animal science, and food safety. Additionally, students will explore how they can emerge as leaders in such a complex and exciting industry!
Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.
COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE
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Module 1: Introduction to Agriculture in the Global Economy
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Module 2: Safety, Scientific, and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues
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Module 3: Environmental Principles in the Agricultural Industry
- Module 4: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
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Module 5: Scientific Skills in Animal Science
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Module 6: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments
- Module 7: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
- Module 8: Food Safety and Handling Procedures
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO
Please follow this link for a course preview video.
TEACHER SERVICES
All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment.