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Students are responsible for obtaining the following lab materials necessary for the following projects and assignments.

01.02 Safety lab

• 1 aluminum tin (pie size or larger) or rectangle metal cake pan
• Soil to fill up about one quarter of the pan (this will be your land)
• Water
• 50 mL cooking oil (such as vegetable oil or olive oil)
• Clean-up materials—sample materials include spoons, craft sticks, plastic wrap, cotton balls or squares, paper, pieces of sponge, coffee filters, and liquid soap or detergent

02.06 Cellular systems project

• Two matching containers (clear glass or plastic bottles or cups such as soda bottles or mason jars)
• Gravel or small rocks
• Soil (potting soil or topsoil) and sand (if you choose the substrate variable)
• One bag of nine-bean soup mix from a grocery store
• Water and measuring cup
• Plastic wrap and aluminum foil (if you choose the light variable)
• Rubber bands
• Ruler

03.06 Animal and plant systems project

• Sharp scissors

04.02 Environmental Resources lab

• Distilled water
• Metric ruler
• Small zipper storage bag
• Soil from the yard, garden, or other local source
• Jar with tightly fitting lid (tall and skinny would be best)
• Small digging tool
• pH strips (available at hardware and pool supply stores) or vinegar and baking soda

05.05 Agriscience Data project

• Choice of materials varies depending on choice of student project

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...

• Define agriscience
• Identify career choices within agriscience
• Identify challenges facing the modern agricultural industry
• Identify common causes of agriculture accidents and prevention methods
• Evaluate alternative methods of containing and cleaning up oil spills
• Categorize types and uses of laboratory equipment used by botanists and horticulturalists
• Identify the central ideas of cell theory
• Compare prokaryotic and eurkaryotic cell structures
• Define DNA and universal genetic code
• Explain processes of cellular reproduction and causes of genetic variation
• Simulate techniques for cross-breeding plant species
• Observe and explain biological and environmental factors in promoting plant growth
• Classify plants based on shared characteristics
• Identify animal classifications common among livestock
• Explain the importance of animal by-products in the agricultural industry
• Identify important components of safety within food processing, handling and preservation
• Define methods to promote animal welfare within fields of animal husbandry
• Diagram and record observations of a food-related animal byproduct
• Identify components of an ecosystem
• Evaluate human impacts upon ecosystems
• Measure the pH of soil samples
• Identify climate and geologic impacts on agriculture
• Explain methods and technologies that improve food processing and reduce environmental concerns
• Evaluate methods of controlling an invasive species
• Identify evidence of historical change and emerging trends within agriculture, biotechnology and productivity
• Apply the scientific method in conducting an agriscience investigation
• Identify traits and skills employed by managers and leaders within agriscience careers
• Explain the role the FFA has played in educating agriscientists
• Evaluate career interests and opportunities in the agricultural, food system, and environmental science industries
• Identify career planning strategies

Module 1: Introduction to Agriscience

Module 2: Cellular Systems

Module 3: Animal and Plant Systems

Module 4: Environmental Systems

Module 5: Technology and Innovation

Module 6: Leadership and Careers

Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube.

Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/

Lightweight devices such as Apple iPads, Google Chromebooks, and tablets have limited support for Java or Flash which still appear in a small percentage of our catalog. While FLVS does not offer technical support for these devices, FLVS is working to remove Flash from their remaining course content. Students will need extra work-around steps or alternate browsers to engage with some portions of those courses. FLVS recommends students have a Windows or Mac based computer available to complete coursework in the event that your selected mobile device does not meet the needs of the course. Fully supported Operating Systems for FLVS courses include Windows (10 or higher) and MacOS (11 or higher). Supported Browsers include the most recent versions of Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Apple Safari on devices that support Java and HTML5. Browsers need to be up to date, and some FLVS courses may require installation or enabling of the following Plug-ins: JavaScript enabled, Cookies enabled, Java installed. https://www.flvs.net/student-parent-resources/more/system-requirements