INSTRUCTOR Ms.
Berry
Room 307
AGRICULTURE
EMAIL [email protected]
PHONE (909) 591-3902 ext. 4578
BIOLOGY
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The student will master an understanding of the nature of living things, their environment, and their relationships
with man. The student will know unity, interaction, continuity, and diversity of life. The major concepts that will be
covered are cell biology, genetics, stages of maturation, ecology, evolution, and physiology. Students will have access
to up-to-date laboratory equipment, science equipment, and technology. The student will be involved in an
agriculture project as a “hands – on” application of classroom knowledge. Participation in leadership development
activities through FFA is an integral part of this course. This course is aligned to State adopted content standards in
science and meets the UC/CSU Biology entrance requirement.
Tests & Quizzes
Grading Policy 20%
Assignments
Class assignments will be graded in a
Notebook Check format. Your assignment 45%
Lab Work
will be stamped when completed. You may
15%
NOT get full credit with no stamp. If you
need extra time with a class assignment, it FFA Activities
must be finished and stamped at the 10%
beginning of the next class period.
SAE/ Recordbook
10%
SUPERVISED AGRICULTURE EXPERIENCE PROJECT (SAE)
All students are required to participate in an SAE project which will allow the active application of science based
principles in a “learn by doing” environment. The project will be documented in the FFA Record Book. The Record
Book (properly updated and correctly completed) is worth 10% of the total grade earned. This will be primarily an in-
class activity, but the activities & participation recorded will be extracurricular. This SAE may consist of a project in
the field of agriculture, science, or industrial technology, and will allow students to experience career skills in the
industry. Examples include: metal or wood shop projects, customer service, horticulture, community service,
gardening, working in floral design, landscaping, and livestock (breeding or market animals). 10 SAE hours are
required per semester. Hours do NOT roll over to next semester (with the exception of first year students).
FFA
All students in the State of California enrolled in an Agriculture class are members of the FFA (Future Farmers of
America). FFA is an organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. The FFA is an
integral part of every agricultural class. Every student’s grade will be enhanced by participation in this organization.
Meetings, events, field days, fundraisers, conferences, community service, and competitions are just a few of the
ways students can become involved in the FFA. There is a requirement of 3 FFA Activities per semester (1 per 6
week grading period, points do NOT roll over to next semester). Plan ahead! If you know you cannot make after
school activities, make sure you attend the lunch or evening activities earlier in the semester.
BASIC EXPECTATIONS
Safety is number one. Horseplay will
not be tolerated especially in a lab
Respect fellow students and instructor.
Come to class prepared for the days
setting. lesson with assignments completed,
your notebook, pen/pencils, and
You are expected to be in your assigned paper.
seats, in dress code, ready to work when
the period bell rings. Tardiness will be It is your responsibility to learn, study,
reported to the front office. You must have and monitor your grades through Aeries.
a pass to be admitted into class after the
tardy bell rings. There is no talking
when the instructor or
In case of an absence, it is your another student is
responsibility to make up any missed talking.
work/notes. Extra copies or
assignments/handouts will be kept in Any electronic device used without
the back of the classroom. If you permission will be confiscated and will
missed notes, you will need to copy require parent pickup in the office before
those from a peer's notebook. 3pm.
Class Tests
Assignments & Quizzes
Class assignments and homework will be assigned quizzes will be given on a regular basis. Each
to reinforce classroom learning. I encourage all quiz will focus on newer material, but all
students to complete assignments in a timely information covered during the unit interval
fashion. Assignments will be due the day they are will be eligible for testing. After your return
assigned in class. Homework will be due the next from an absence, students should check for
class period unless you are told differently. class any quizzes that might have been missed.
assignments and homework will only be eligible You will be required to take the make-up quiz
for full points if they are turned in on time. Late the following class period
assignments will be docked 10% of the final grade
for each day that the assignment is turned in late. Exams will be given at the end of each unit.
After two weeks, assignments will only be There will be no retakes! Study ahead of
accepted for up to 60% credit. Assignments late time!
due to legitimate reasons (i.e. absences) should be
completed within one week of return in order to
earn full credit. It is your responsibility to check
with me on assignments you missed due to
absences.
Classroom/ lab instruction
Inquiry based instruction and
learning through an
interactive classroom and
laboratory.
FFA
Experiential, service, and/or
Premier leadership, personal work based learning through
growth, and career success the implementation of an
through engagement in FFA SAE project.
activities. Minimum 3
activities per semester. Supervised Agriculture
Experience Project
Three Circle Model
Course of Study
Distance Learning Objectives
VIRTUAL LEARNING
EXPECTATIONS
All virtual learning will be accessed through Google
Classroom.
Communication will be made through the Remind app
(make sure you add the class), email, and google classroom.
All assignments will be uploaded and completed through
Google Classroom.
Late work will be able to be submitted for -10% credit.
You may email, message on remind, or request a video call
on Google Meet or a phone call during my office hours.
Offices hours are located on my classroom website on the
school webpage. Utilize these office hours for any
assignment questions, troubleshooting tech issues, or
general questions.
All grades will be posted to Aeries and feedback will be
given on Google Classroom.
Assessments will be given after the end of each unit and will
be given on Google Classroom.
Class will meet on Google Meets during the scheduled
classtime. Be on time, have your video on and be prepared
to be engaged in class.
Google Classroom Code:
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2018-2019
INTRO TO
AGRICULTURE
CLASS SYLLABUS
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questions regarding this syllabus, please contact me using the contact information provided on the first page.
Thank you very much for your help and support! I’m very much looking forward to working with you this year.
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