Archived High school registration guide 2017-18

STEAM Fish and Wildlife Ecology Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes: • Principles of Ecology • Wildlife Management • Principles of Forestry • Relationships between organisms and the environment Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. HEALTH/SCIENCE Fish and Wildlife Zoology Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One Trimester = 0.5 credit, does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes: • Principles of zoology • Natural resources conservation • Animal anatomy and structure • Animal life functions Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. AC Medical Anatomy I & Medical Anatomy II/Medical Terminology and Careers Intended Audience: Grade 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester/two periods = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes: • Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology of the Integumentary, Digestive, Urinary, Respiratory, Sensory, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Endocrine and Reproductive systems, in addition to current health issues. Projects, Activities, etc.: Dissections Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA/SkillsUSA Seasonal Horticulture Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Comprehensive exploration of the plant science [green] industry. Units to include: Careers in the Green Industry, Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Reproduction. Projects, Activities, etc.: Plant identification; soils and medias; landscape practices and measurements; seasonal floral design; vegetable and herb gardening; landscape maintenance and installation Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. AC Medical Terminology and Careers Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Medical terminology • Career exploration Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips and guest presenters Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional, guest presenters Co-curricular Connection: HOSA Pre-Vet Animal Science Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Comprehensive exploration of the Veterinary and Animal Science Career Pathway. Units to include Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Reproduction, Nutrition and Careers. Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, presentations, and career exploration. Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. Coll Honors Animal Science Prerequisite/Selection Process: Pre-Vet Animal Science Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • This is a University of Minnesota Introduction to Animal Science (ANSC 1101) course with emphasis on genetics, physiology and nutrition. The course includes a study of production systems relative to the horse, dairy, sheep, poultry, swine and beef industries. Additional topics include man’s relationship to animals, current issues and future perspectives of animal agriculture. Students will experience laboratories at the University of Minnesota relating to Animal Science. Students will be concurrently enrolled at the University of Minnesota and upon successful completion of this class; students will have four semester credits posted to their college transcript. Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, presentations, and career exploration. Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. Food Science Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of food science • Technology associated with providing safe and nutritious foods • Analyze basic scientific principles that explain how and why we process, prepare, and store foods for human consumption Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands-on activities Instructional Focus: Examining food products using scientific methods that lead to product development and safety in our food supply Floriculture Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Learn the art of floral design through the construction of several arrangements and corsages Projects, Activities, etc.: Minimum of five floral arrangements, including holiday and special occasion Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. 44 High School Registration Guide

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