Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
Students participating in the Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources course will experience hands-on activities, projects, and problems. Student experiences will involve the study of communication, the science of agriculture, plants, animals, and natural resources. While surveying the opportunities available in agriculture and natural resources, students will learn to solve problems, conduct research, analyze data, work in teams, and take responsibility for their work, actions, and learning. Students will also gain an understanding of leadership opportunities within agriculture and develop their own agricultural project.
Pippin, Dr. Jones' cocker spaniel, will be a regular guest in the classroom as he completed his Canine Good Citizen training in January 2021.
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None | Freshmen Only, or by permission of instructor, Recommended if wanting to be a Norris FFA Member |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
This course is designed for group and individual work. The students will work on problem solving, critical thinking and leadership development activities. Students will work on advanced record keeping, individual and chapter application development and group planning activities along with Leadership development.
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Introduction to Agriscience | Juniors/Seniors Only |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
Students will learn management practices used to manage an agricultural business. Emphasis is placed on balance sheets, income statements, tax management, commodity marketing, risk management and other business skills. Students will be engaged with an on-line commodity marketing activity. This will enable students to participate in the Ag Business Management competition at the district and state level. Students will analyze and make an end of the year presentation on the activities conducted on the Norris FFA Learning Lab.
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None | 10th-11th-12th Grade Students |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
Students will express their knowledge of markets, consumer and producer theory. This section will test student’s ability to apply economic theories to common scenarios faced by ag producers. Students will predict market movements, production choices by applying theory to realistic applications. Related theories/topics may include: Topics to include will be Markets, Supply, Demand, Equilibrium, Market Shifters (Determinants of Supply/Demand), Consumer Theory, Utility Maximization Preferences, Substitution Effect, Opportunity Cost/Tradeoffs, Producer Theory, Profit Maximization, Long Run Vs. Short Run Decision making, Fixed costs (overhead) vs variable costs, Inputs of Production, Current Events
Students will also work to complete records for the Norris Land Lab.
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Agribusiness Management I | Juniors/Seniors Only |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
Student experiences will involve the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection, and marketing.
Students will explore hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of animal science and work on major projects and problems similar to those that animal science specialists, such as veterinarians, zoologists, livestock producers, and industry personnel, face in their respective careers.
This is a class for students interested in careers in animal science. Animal science topic areas include: livestock husbandry, health, feeding, breeding, marketing, and evaluation. A major emphasis of the class will be in livestock management skills necessary to care for animals and work in the livestock industry.
Pippin, Dr. Jones' cocker spaniel, will be a regular guest in the classroom as he completed his Canine Good Citizen training in January 2021.
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None | None |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
This course prepares students to design and arrange flowers, foliage, and related materials for interior locations. Students will construct a variety of fresh floral arrangements, including corsages, boutonnieres, bud vases, and other basic arrangements. Students will also learn to identify different flowers used in the floral industry. There is a $25 fee for this course to cover the cost of flowers and supplies.
Pippin, Dr. Jones' cocker spaniel, will be a regular guest in the classroom as he completed his Canine Good Citizen training in January 2021.
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None | None |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
This course is a follow-up of the beginning Floral Design class. In this course, students will learn about specific floral holidays and seasons and will make various arrangements for these special days. Students will also cover Contemporary Floral Designs and arrangements made from artificial materials. As part of the class, students will demonstrate floral design techniques to the Floral Design class members. Shadowing a florist is also part of the experience. There is a $25 fee for this course to cover the cost of flowers and supplies.
10-12 grade only
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Floral Design | 10-12 Grade Students |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
This course prepares students to grow plants for personal and commercial use. Students will be working extensively in the greenhouse with poinsettia production in the fall and bedding plant and geranium production in the spring.
If you love plants, this is the class for you!!
Pippin, Dr. Jones' cocker spaniel, will be a regular guest in the classroom as he completed his Canine Good Citizen training in January 2021.
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None | None |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
This course prepares students to plan landscape designs, including the selection, installation, and the maintenance of landscape plants. Students will also learn the names of various landscaping plants. Class members will maintain different landscape areas around the school during class time.
Pippin, Dr. Jones' cocker spaniel, will be a regular guest in the classroom as he completed his Canine Good Citizen training in January 2021.
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None | 10-12 Grade Students |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
This course will help students understand and make responsible decisions regarding the conservation of our natural resources. Range Management, Soil Conservation will be the critical topics of discussion in this class. A considerable amount of time will be spent outside working in the native prairie west of the school. Identification of crops, weeds, grasses, forbs, and soils will be made throughout the semester. Students will also learn about fertilizer and chemical treatments and regulations and how agriculture and natural resources can work together to benefit all. Students will compete in Area VI Range Judging Contest and the East Central Land Evaluation contest in September and October.
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None | None |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
This course teaches students about proper companion animal management techniques. Students will also research various careers dealing with companion animals, animal breeds, diseases and parasites. Animal trainers, veterinarians, and live animals visit the classroom frequently.
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None | None |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
Welding/Metals I is an introductory course in the field of welding. Topics covered will include: Basic shop safety, Safety procedures specifically needed for the welding shop, Identification of tools and equipment, necessary welding procedures for both Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Oxyacetylene Welding, and some basic metallurgy. Students will be required to wear safety glasses, welding gloves, and appropriate protective clothing suitable for welding. (Jeans, Boots, Safety Glasses, Welding Gloves, 100% Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt) Students will be required to complete some required welds as assigned by the instructor.
Maximum enrollment = 14.
NOTE: Students may take Welding once
Class Pre-Requisites | Other Pre-Requisites |
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None | None |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
Advanced Welding is a more in-depth study of the field of Welding. Welding applications will include Advanced Stick Electrode Arc Welding. Advanced Oxy-Acetylene welding, MIG Welding, TIG Welding, Basic Cutting Techniques. A review of basic welding in a flat position, shop safety (both general and specifically for the welding shop), basic bronze welding techniques, and basic metallurgy will be discussed. The student should have good basic skills before taking the course. The students will be required to have a pair of safety glasses, welding gloves, and provide appropriate protective clothing suitable for welding. Students will be required to complete a number of weld samples as assigned by the instructor.
Maximum enrollment = 14.
Pre-Requisite--Into to Welding, It is recommended that a student earned a minimum of a "B" in Intro to Welding to enroll in this course
**Advanced welding required to take Plasma Cam Design NOTE: Students may take Advanced Welding ONCE.
Class Pre-Requisites | Other Pre-Requisites |
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Intro To Welding | It is recommended that a student earned a minimum of a "B" in Intro to Welding to enroll in this course. |
Semester | Elective | 5.00 |
Students in Plasma-Cam will have the capabilities of this machine to increase the types of metals projects with art metal becoming more and more popular. It allows our students an opportunity to incorporate (CAD) Computer Aided Drafting, scanned images as well as other methods of technology into metalworking classes.
Instructor Permission to be in Plasma Cam Design if interested, please talk to Mr. Kubik
Maximum enrollment = 7.
Class Pre-Requisites | Other Pre-Requisites |
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Intro To Welding, Advanced Welding | None |