December 16th - 20th

This week in Plant and Earth Science;
*Continue to monitor growth and development of Wisconsin Fast Plants
*MM- Corn
*Quiz - Ch. 3, 4 and Corn
*Ch. 5 - Plant Growth and Development; reading/discussion/notes, MM-Christmas Tech w/notes

This week in Animal Agriculture;
*Ch. 5 - The Swine Industry; reading/discussion/notes, MM-The Pig
*Ch. 7 - The Sheep Industry; reading/discussion/notes, Virtual Tour
*Goats - Virtual Tour
*Quiz - Ch. 5, 7 and Goats

This week in Natural Resource Management;
*Wrap up Taxidermy/Research Projects; Display/Grade
*Ch. 25 - Marine Fishery Management; reading/discussion/notes, MM-Commercial Fishing, Dirty Jobs-Shrimping and Lobster
*Ch. 26 - Freshwater Fishery Management; reading/discussion/notes, Wisconsin Fisheries Mgt., Freshwater Fisheries Adventure

December 9th - 13th - FFA Fruit Arrives this Thursday!

This week in Plant & Earth Science;
*Continue Observations on Wisconsin Fast Plants - monitor growth and development.
*Ch. 3 - Plants as Living Organisms - reading/discussion/notes packet.
*Ch. 4 - Plant Reproduction - reading/discussion/mini-lab/notes
*"Modern Marvels - Corn"

This week in Animal Agriculture;
*Continue with Ch. 16 - Reproduction - reading/discussion/notes
*Ch. 17 - Cloning - reading/discussion/notes
*Ch. 18 - Animal Growth and Development - reading/discussion/notes
*Quiz - Ch. 16, 17, and 18 - 40 points/notes 5 min.
*Begin Ch. 5 - Swine Industry?

This week in Natural Resource Management;
*Continue with Taxidermy Projects or WI Wildlife Specie Research Power Points - to be completed and graded on Monday, December 16th.

*Seniors will be involved in the Mad City Simulation on Wednesday, December 11th.
*Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, December 11th after school.

The week of December 2 - 6;
*Welcome Back to School!

This week in Plant and Earth Science;
*Begin Wisconsin Fast Plants Lab - daily observations and manipulating plants as they grow to better understand plant growth, reproduction and development.
*Continue with Ch. 8 - Land Classification and Use; create and share models.
*Quiz - Ch. 7, 8 and 9 - 50 points/notes 5 minutes
*Begin Plants - "Eyewitness: Plants", Ch. 3 - Plants as Living Organisms, read/discuss/notes.

This week in Animal Agriculture;
*Continue with Ch. 4 - The Dairy Industry; "Modern Marvels: Cheese", Dairy Sensory Lab, "Whey Cool".
*Quiz - Ch. 3 & 4 - 65 points/notes 10 minutes
*Ch. 16 - The Reproduction Process; read/discuss/notes
*Guest Speaker - Dr. Jeff Johnson, DVM, WITC

This week in Natural Resource Management;
*Begin Taxidermy - "Modern Marvels: Taxidermy", Individual Taxidermy or Research Projects

The week of November 25 - 29;
*Good luck and stay safe hunters!
*Happy Thanksgiving!

November 18th - 22nd - WKCE Testing for Sophomores Monday & Tuesday.
This week in Plant & Earth Science;
*Soil Testing
*Ch. 9 - Soil Fertility and Management - read/discuss/notes, make amendments to soils based on information presented and test results, VHS "Manure"
*Ch. 8 - Land Classification and Use - read/discuss/notes, build LCC models in soil test groups

This week in Animal Agriculture;
*Ch. 4 - The Dairy Industry - read/discuss/notes, DVD's "Modern Marvels - Milk, Ice Cream, and Cheese", Plastic Bag Ice Cream Lab, Dairy Sensory Lab

This week in Natural Resource Management;
*Congratulations to the Trapper Education graduates!
*Ch. 24 - Game Management - questions, "Poaching" article review
*Quiz - Ch. 23 & 24 - 60 points/notes 10 minutes
*Whitetail Deer Project

November 11th - 15th;

Plant and Earth Science
*Soil samples are DUE on Monday, November 11th for testing later in the week.
*Ch.  2 - Sustaining Plant and Soil Productivity; read/discuss/complete questions
*Quiz - Ch. 1 & 2, 50 points/notes 5 minutes
*Ch. 7 - Soil Materials and Formation; read/discuss/notes/labs/testing individual soils.
*Ch. 9 - Soil Fertility and Management; read/make amendments to soils based on initial test results.

Animal Agriculture
*Quiz - Ch. 1 & 2, 35 points/notes 5 minutes
*Ch. 3 - The Beef Industry; read/discuss/notes/"MM - Cattle Ranches" and "Holy Cow" with notes.
*Ch. 4 - The Dairy Industry; read/discuss/Breed Research/notes

Natural Resource Management
*Trapper Education continues; Ch. 7 - Best Management Practices, Ch. 5 - Furbearer Management, and Ch. 14 - Trapping Safety in the manual.  Guest Presenters - Dave Swanson, Conservation Warden and Jack Olson, Trapper.
*Return to Ch. 24 - Game Management; "What They Say About Hunting"/questions
*Quiz - Ch. 23 & 24, 60 points/notes 10 minutes
*Begin "Whitetail Deer" project and "Poaching"

I missed a week...but, it was a wonderful experience for all of the FFA members that joined me and 57,000 other members from across that nation for the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY from October 30th - November 2nd!

The week of November 4th - 8th;
Small Animal Science -
Monday - Final Exam, 100 points
Tuesday - Field trip to the Washburn County Area Humane Society

Plant and Earth Science -
Monday - Final Exam, 175 points
Tuesday - Guest Speaker, Wendy Kannel, Wisconsin Farm Bureau will discuss and engage the students in some activities dealing with soybeans.

Natural Resource Management -
Begin "Trappers Education" in class.  Students who are not currently certified have the opportunity to get their certification through class.  All they need to do is fill out the registration form, turn in their fee of $12.00 and complete the course in class. 

Monday - Introduction, Furbearer Resources
Tuesday - Guest Speaker - Chris Cold, Wildlife Management, WI DNR, "Trapping Ethics"
Wednesday - Responsible Trapping, Best Management Practices
Thursday and Friday - Guest Speakers - Larry Boettcher and Ed Richter, Trappers/Trapper Instructors, "Unit II"

Wednesday starts a new quarter and with it, two of my classes will change;
Plant & Earth Science - your child should be taking this class as a Science credit.
Wednesday - Introductions, Expectations, Syllabus, begin "The Promise of the Land"
Thursday - Conclusion of the video, complete worksheet; Review textbook; Ch. 1 - Plant & Soil Science, pgs. 1 - 18, complete terms.
Friday - Review by section, discussion of direct vs. indirect plant source products; "Plant & Soil Science Careers"; describe soil sampling techniques - soil samples must be brought in by Thursday 11/14.

Animal Agriculture - your child should be taking this class as a Science credit.
Wednesday - Introductions, Expectations, Syllabus, begin Ch. 1 - Animal Agriculture as a Science, pgs. 1 - 11 with notes.
Thursday - Conclusion of Ch. 1, Ch. 2 - The Classification of Agriculture Animals, pgs. 14 - 24 with worksheet as notes.
Friday - Review, Quiz - Ch. 1 & 2 - 30 points/notes 5 minutes; Begin "Cattle" with "MM - Cattle Ranches"

October 21 - 25, 2013 - Our State FFA Officer will be visiting all day on the 24th!  :)
This week in Small Animal Science;
*Finish up with the Companion Animal Presentation and turn in Companion Animal Research Papers.
*Article Review #2 - shared on Tuesday, October 22nd.
*Ch. 8 - Cats, pgs. 120-149.  "Caressing The Tiger"; read, discuss, and take notes on material; "The Ultimate Guide to Cats"

This week in Plant and Earth Science;
*Take final measurements on flower/fruit development and on plant height.  Remove Wisconsin Fast Plants from water and prepare for final activity.
*Ch. 13 - Insect and Nematode Controls, pgs. 225-246.  "The Silence of the Bees"; read, discuss and take notes on material.
*Modern Marvels - "Cotton"
*Quiz - Ch. 12 & 13 - 50 points/notes for 10 minutes
*Retest amended soils and check on hypothesis.

This week in Natural Resource Management;
*Planet Earth - "Into the Wilderness"
*Ch. 23 - Fish and Wildlife In America, pgs. 267-274.  "America's Endangered Species", read, discuss, and take notes on material; "Eyewitness: Survival"; Profile of a WI Specie - threatened, rare or endangered.

October 14th - 18th
This week in Small Animal Science;
*Quiz - Ch. 5 & 6 - 55 points/notes 10 minutes
*Prepare and present Companion Animal Research

This week in Plant & Earth Science;
*Continue observations, pollination, and measurements of Wisconsin Fast Plants
*Completion of Quiz - Ch. 5 & 6 with Review from Ch. 3 & 4 - 60 points/notes 10 minutes
*Ch. 10 - Irrigation and Ch. 11 - Soilless Plant Production: Hydroponics, Quiz - Ch. 10 & 11 - 30 points/notes 3 minutes
*Ch. 12 - Integrated Pest Management
*Guest Speaker - Kevin Schoessow, UW-Extension Agent

This week in Natural Resource Management;
*Review Ch. 20 - Forest Enemies and Their Control, Forest Enemies Project
*Ch. 21 - Fire!, "Yellowstone Fires - 1988" VHS
*Quiz - Ch. 20 & 21 - 40 points/notes 5 minutes
*Ch. 23 - Fish and Wildlife in America, "Planet Earth - Into The Wilderness" DVD, "America's Endangered Species" VHS.

October 7 - 11 - Homecoming Week!
This week in Small Animal Science;
*Ch. 6 - Nutrition and Digestion, pgs. 58-67;
Read/discuss, complete notes, pet food nutrition comparison, and 3D Digestion Systems project in small groups.
*Quiz - Ch. 5 & 6 - 60 points/notes 10 minutes

This week in Plant & Earth Science;
*Wisconsin Fast Plants Lab;
Observations daily on growth and development, create bee sticks, pollinate 2 - 3 consecutive days.
*Ch. 5 - Plant Growth and Development, pgs. 75 - 92;
Read/discuss, complete terms and questions, VHS "It's A Jungle Out There"
*Ch. 6 - Cultural Practices in Producing Plants, pgs. 95 - 113;
Read/discuss, complete terms and questions
*DVD "Modern Marvels - Wheat" w/notes

This week in Natural Resource Management;
*WI DNR Website Search
*Ch. 19 - Woodland Management, pgs. 216 - 226;
Read/discuss, VHS "Managing Northern Hardwoods", terms and questions
*Quiz - Ch. 18 & 19 - 50 points/notes 5 minutes
*Ch. 20 - Forest Enemies and Their Control, pgs. 230 - 238

September 30 - October 3;
Small Animal Science this week;
*Ch. 5 - Careers In Small Animal Science, pgs. 43 - 56
Complete Career grid, VHS "Animal Hospital", and create a Career Advertisement
*Ch. 6 - Nutrition and Digestion, pgs. 58 - 67
Begin reading and discussion/notes

Plant and Earth Science this week;
*Continue observations of WI Fast Plants - thin plants, note leaf development, measure height of plants
*Ch. 4 - Plant Reproduction
Complete reading and notes, DVD "Modern Marvels - Corn"
*Quiz - Ch. 3 & 4 - 60 points/notes 10 minutes
*Ch. 5 - Plant Growth and Development, pgs. 75 - 92
Read, discuss and complete notes

Natural Resource Management this week;
*Quiz - Ch. 8, 9 & 11 - 55 points/notes 7 minutes
*Ch. 18 - Our Forests and Their Products, pgs. 203-214
Read, discuss and complete questions; DVD "Planet Earth - Seasonal Forests"
*Ch. 19 - Woodland Management, pgs. 216 - 226
Read, discuss and complete notes; VHS "Managing Northern Hardwoods"
*Quiz - Ch. 18 & 19 - 45 points/notes 5 minutes

*Note - Don't forget the Parent-Teacher Conferences being held at the High School this Thursday and Friday! 

The week of September 23 - 27;

Small Animal Science;
*Continue with Ch. 7 - Dogs - Notes on; Common Diseases, Parasites, Poisonings, and Reproduction, DVD "In The Womb".
*Quiz - Ch. 7 - 80 points/open notes
*Ch. 5 - Careers In Small Animal Science - Notes, VHD "Animal Hospital", Career Advertisements
*Article Review #1 Shared Friday

Plant and Earth Science;
*Review Soils/Land Judging
*Set up "Wisconsin Fast Plants" lab
*Ch. 3 - Plants as Living Organisms - Notes packet; Kingdoms, Life Cycles, Structures and their Function, VHS "Plant Life - Putting Down Roots", Flowers
*Ch. 4 - Plant Reproduction - Notes; Sexual Reproduction, Corn vs. Bean lab, Asexual Reproduction
*DVD "Modern Marvels - Corn"
*Quiz - Ch. 3 & 4 - 60 points/notes 10 minutes

Natural Resource Management;
*Finish Ch. 8 - Rangeland Management
*Ch. 9 - Landfills and Solid Waste Management - Notes, DVD "Modern Marvels - Garbage", "Zero Waste"
*Guest Speaker - Invasive Species
*Ch. 11 - Land Use Planning
*Quiz - Ch. 8, 9 & 11 - 50 points/notes 7 minutes

For the week of September 16 - 20;
Small Animal Science:
*Quiz - Ch. 3 & 4 - 50 points/notes 7 minutes
*Ch. 7 - Dogs - DVD "The Science of Dogs"
       Notes; Breeds, Choosing a Dog, Feeding and Exercise, Research Pet Food Labels, Training, Grooming and Care, DVD - "Dog 1st Aid", Common Diseases, Parasites and Poisonings, Reproduction, DVD - "In The Womb"

Plant and Earth Science:
*Discuss Soil Test results
*Ch. 9 - Soil Fertility and Management, pgs. 153 - 168.
       Notes as read, add lime to soil if needed, DVD "Manure", add organic matter to soil if needed
*Ch. 8 -  Land Classification and Use, pgs. 135 - 150.
       Read individually and respond to questions, review as a group, assign LCC models by kit #
*Share LCC models
*Quiz - Ch. 7, 8 and 9 - 50 points/notes 5 minutes

Natural Resource Management:
*Ch. 7 - Non-farm Erosion Control, pgs. 73 - 82.
       Respond to questions as read, review as a class outside while observing some of the erosion control measure in place on the school grounds.
*Quiz - Ch. 6 & 7 - 35 points/notes 3 minutes
*Conservation Poster Contest
*Ch. 8 - Rangeland Management, pgs. 83 - 96.
       Read, discuss and take notes; DVD's - "Tallgrass Prairies" and "Planet Earth - The Great Plains"

For the week of September  9 - 13, 2013;

Small Animal Science -
*Ch. 3 - Small Animals as Pets
*Ch. 4 - Animal Rights and Animal Welfare; VHS "Investigative Reporting -- Animal ER" and research in the computer lab
*Quiz - Ch. 3 & 4 - 50 points/notes for 7 minutes
*Ch. 7 - Dogs; DVD "The Ultimate Guide to Dogs" and notes

Plant & Earth Science -
*Quiz - Ch. 1 & 2 - 45 points/notes for 5 minutes
*Ch. 7 - Soil Materials and Formation; soil texture lab and soil testing personal samples
*Ch. 9 - Soil Fertility and Management; amend soils if necessary and DVD "Manure"

Natural Resource Management -
*Review Resource types
*Quiz - Ch. 1, 2 & 3 - 35 points/notes 3 minutes
*Ch. 4 - Soil Characteristics
*Ch. 5 - Soil Erosion; VHS "Degradation of the Land"
*Guest Speaker - Ruth King, Non-point Source Pollution, WI DNR
*Quiz - Ch. 4 & 5 - 60 points/notes 10 minutes

Welcome back to SHS - I can't believe that the 2013-2014 school year is about to begin!

This term I will be teaching Small Animal Science, Plant and Earth Science, and Natural Resource Management.  I will be posting lesson plans for each of the classes weekly. 

Week 1:
Small Animal Science - Introductions and Course Syllabus

*Ch. 1 - Small Animal Care

*Ch. 2 - Safety

*Quiz - Ch. 1 & 2 - 40 pts./notes 5 minutes

 

Plant and Earth Science - Introductions and Course Syllabus

*The Promise of the Land - VHS

*Ch. 1 - Plant and Soil Science/Careers VHS

*Ch. 2 - Sustaining Plant and Soil Productivity

 

Natural Resource Management - Introductions and Course Syllabus

*Ch. 1 - Our Natural Resources

*Ch. 2 - A History of Conservation in the United States

*Ch. 3 - Concepts in Natural Resources Management

 

There is a textbook for all classes that is left in the classroom.  Students are welcome to check out a book at any time as long as they are returned to the classroom, as we are typically short of books and students are given time in class to work on assignments.