Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2020-21

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. 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. 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 measure- ments; 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. High School Registration Guide 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 con- struction 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. Greenhouse Management Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, elective credit, does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes: • Learn and experience all of the components related to the propagation, growth, marketing and sale of greenhouse crops Projects, Activities, etc.: Spring plant sale, plant propagation, fertilizer and pesticide application, management of other growth factors as they apply to greenhouse production Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. Global Food Challenge “Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It?” Intended Audience: Grades 11, 12 Credit: One Trimester = .5 credits Major Outcomes: • Sustainable Food Systems Organic vs Conventional • Antibiotic and Hormone use in Meat Animals • Animal Welfare Impact on Food Production • Use of Pesticides to Grow Crops • Locally Sourced Food and Food Waste • GMO’s and other Genetic Concerns • Impact of Population Growth and the Carrying Capacity on the Planet • Land Usage, Urban Sprawl, and Urban Agriculture • Hydroponics and Vertical Farming Projects, Activities, etc.: Field trips, guest speakers, experiential computer based simulations, group discussion and research, socratic seminar based discussions and individual research Instructional Focus: Hands on experiential activities, application of learning through digital assignments, and active participation. HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS Introduction to Holistic Healing [CRHS only] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Future health professionals will be exposed to the world of Holistic Health with topics such as Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Dietary Supple- ments, and Mind-Body Therapies. Students will research and discuss various therapies in regards to their history, implementation, interaction with traditional medicine, and careers involved. Projects, Activities, etc.: Various Holistic Medicine Speakers, Research, and Projects Instructional Focus: This course introduces students to non-traditional medical therapies and aligning careers in the biomedical pathway. Medical Anatomy I [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] [Medical Anatomy I/II may be taken in any order; both are needed for articulated credit.] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Human anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, digestive, urinary, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. Projects, Activities, etc.: Dissections Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA Coll Honors Animal Science Prerequisite/Selection Process: Pre-Vet Animal Science or Animal Mgmt recommended 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 empha- sis on genetics, physiology and nutrition. The course includes a study of production systems rel- ative 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. Stu- dents will experience laboratories at the Univer- sity of Minnesota relating to Animal Science. Students will be concurrently enrolled at the Uni- versity of Minnesota and upon successful comple- tion 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. Medical Anatomy II [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] [Medical Anatomy I/II may be taken in either order; both are needed for articulated credit.] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Human anatomy and physiology of the repro- ductive, sensory, cardiovascular, nervous and endocrine systems; current health issues Projects, Activities, etc.: Dissections Instructional Focus: Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA Medical Terminology and Careers [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] 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 Health Science Internship Prerequisite/Selection Process: Application and interview required Intended Audience: Grade 12 pursuing careers in health service occupations including: chiropractic, dental, dietary, nursing, therapies and veterinary Credit: Up to three credits available [0.5 credit per trimester for seminar, 0.5 credit per trimester for work]; students may enroll for up to three trimesters which is preferred by employers/internship sites Major Outcomes: • Career exploration • Leadership development • Effective work skills • Community service Projects, Activities, etc.: Job manual, career portfolio, leadership conferences, community and school service Instructional Focus: On-the-job training, career development and student organization Co-curricular Connection: HOSA 35

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