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Agriscience Technology Academy

The Agriscience Technology Academy introduces students to agriculture, natural resources, and environmental science through hands-on learning. Students explore how food is produced, how animals and plants are raised, and how agriculture connects to everyday life.

Students also have the opportunity to earn a high school-level Agriculture Associates Industry Certification.

What makes it unique?

  • Hands-on and project-based learning
  • Real-world agriculture and environmental skills
  • Student-led projects and investigations

What do students do?
Students grow plants in gardens and greenhouses, care for animals, and explore soil, water, and environmental science. They conduct experiments, build small projects, and use classroom and outdoor learning spaces to better understand agriculture and food production.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

8th Grade

Fundamentals of Agriculture

Ms. Pope

The next series in the world of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster, students will be engaged in activities with terminology, careers, history, required skills, and technologies associated with each pathway in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster. Additionally, they will be provided with opportunities to acquire and demonstrate beginning leadership skills. Students have the opportunity to earn an Industry Certification.

7th Grade

Exploration of Agriculture

Ms. Pope

Agriscience courses at Ransom involve the study of a wide range of fields that are offered in the agriculture industry. The industry involves the growth and processing of plants and animals for human use. Course activities include soil testing and growing plants using soil and soilless practices, irrigation installation, raised bed construction and maintenance, and landscape design.

6th Grade

Introduction to Agriculture

Ms. Pope

Agriscience courses at Ransom involve the study of a wide range of fields that are offered in the agriculture industry. The industry involves the growth and processing of plants and animals for human use. Course activities include soil testing and growing plants using soil and soilless practices, irrigation installation, raised bed construction and maintenance, and landscape design.