COURSE CODE: 8003

Agriscience Exploration

SCED Code: 18001

Virginia Extended Description: III

Suggested Grade Level: 7

Duration: 18 Weeks

Prerequisite: None

OSHA Compliance Required?: No

CTSO: FFA

Non-Traditional?: F

Students explore science as it relates to agriculture and develop an understanding of human relations, communication, the importance of agriculture to the economy, and key scientific terms related to the field of agriculture. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Notes

Competencies within this course ensure compliance with the National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act (Public Law 116-7). Through this legislation, students are provided opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

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Career Clusters

Pathway	Occupation
Agribusiness Systems	Agricultural Commodity Broker Agricultural Loan Officer Agricultural Products Sales Representative Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers Sales Managers Economists
Animal Systems	Agricultural Products Sales Representative Animal Breeder, Husbandry Animal Geneticist Animal Nutritionist Animal Scientist Veterinarian Veterinary Technician Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Environmental Service Systems	Agricultural Products Sales Representative Environmental Compliance Inspector Environmental Sampling and Analysis Technician Hazardous Materials Handler Recycling Coordinator Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Toxicologist Turf Farmer Water Conservationist
Food Products & Processing Systems	Biochemist Food Scientist
Natural Resources Systems	Ecologist Fish and Game Officer Fisheries Technician Forest Manager, Forester Forest Technician Geological Technician Microbiologist Outdoor Recreation Guide Park Manager Park Technician Range Technician Wildlife Manager
Plant Systems	Agricultural Products Sales Representative Botanist Certified Crop Advisor Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Floral Designer Floral Shop Manager Forest Geneticist Golf Course Superintendent Machine Setter, Operator Nursery and Greenhouse Manager Ornamental Horticulturist Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Soil and Plant Scientist Tree Surgeon Turf Farmer Plant Breeder/Geneticist Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and Greenhouse
Power, Structural, & Technical Systems	Agricultural Engineer Agricultural Equipment Operator Agricultural Equipment Parts Manager Agricultural Equipment Parts Sales Representative Machinist Parts Manager Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer

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Career Clusters

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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