Ag Education

Lesson Plans September 12-16

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Lesson Plans May 16-20

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Upcoming events: State FFA Convention May 31-June 3
Senior Finals Wed. 1-3-5-7
Thursday 2-4-6
Senior Awards Friday

Monday May 16

Ag Tech-Evaluate Record Book

8th Grade (Green)-Work on Mice Maze

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Par Law/Quiz bowl

Tuesday May 17

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade (White)-Monitor Garden in the Glove-Par Law

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Par-Law/Quiz Bowl

Wednesday May 18

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade (Blue)-Work on Tool Boxes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Final Seniors

Thursday May 19

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade (Green)-Race Mice

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Juniors work on Par Law and Quiz bowl

Friday May 20

Ag Tech-No Class

8th Grade (Green)-No Class

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Juniors work on Par Law and Quiz Bowl

Lesson Plans May 9-13

2011-05-08T17:23:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our State FFA CDE teams. The Ag Communications team placed 2nd in the state.

Monday, May 9

Ag Tech-Update record book and then burn a CD of their record book

8th Grade-white-Garden in a glove activity

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on parts and and par-law

Tuesday, May 10

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade-blue work on tool boxes

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-work on parts/par law

Wednesday, May 11

Ag Tech-work on shop skills

8th Grade-Green work on mice mazes

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Work on par law and quiz bowl competition

Thursday, May 12

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade-white monitor garden in the glove, measurement activity

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-work on par-law or quiz bowl

Friday, May 13

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade-blue work on tool boxes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on par-law, parts or quiz bowl

Lesson Plans May 2-6

2011-05-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

Announcements: State FFA Contests May 1-2-3. Students leaving with Mr. Curran will depart Sunday, May 1st at 10:30. Students departing with Mr. Boultinghouse will leave Monday at 9:00. Students will be back from state contests on Tuesday night approximately 8-9:00.

Monday, May 2

Ag Tech-Work on record book catching up on it.

8th Grade-(Blue) finish watching Hildago

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Only two left and you may work on other homework

Tuesday, May 3

Ag Tech- Watch Oxyacetylene welding and write down 10 facts from the video.

8th Grade-(Green) Do the worksheet over measurements

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on other homework

Wednesday, May 4

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade-(white) finish presentations, measurements and farewell to our student teacher

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Catch up on classes missed. Start working on quiz bowl and par-law

Thursday, May 5 (This afternoon is the community clean up day)

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade-Blue-Finish presentations in class

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Par-law- quiz bowl

Friday, May 6

Ag Tech-watch dvd

8th Grade-Start on mice mazes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Par-law and quiz bowl

Lesson Plans April 25-29

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Upcoming Events: State CDE's May 1-3. The Horse and Ag Communications team will leave on Sunday. Everyone else will be leaving on Monday. We will be home around 9:00 Tuesday evening.

Monday 25

Ag Tech-Update Record book, catch up on shop skills. Record book should be ready to turn in the first part of May.

8th Grade Ag-Go over their insect and plant

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on state contests

Tuesday April 26

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade Ag-Go over your plant and insect

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Work on state cde's

Wednesday April 27

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade Ag-Go over your plant and insect

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership- Work on state cde's

Thursday April 28

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade Ag-Measurements

Small Engines-Work ins shop

Leadership-work on cde's

Frilday April 29

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade Ag-Measurements

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on state cde's

Lesson Plans April 18-21

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Announcements: Thanks for coming to the FFA Banquet. State CDE's are May 1-2-3. Earth Day is April 21 and we have our Petting Zoo on April 23 from 9-10:30

Monday, April 18

Ag Tech-update record books, work on shop skils

8th Grade-Meet in the Library-pick a vegetable to grow in the garden or greenhouse and look up some information.

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Leadership-Evaluate banquet-start preparing for CDE's

Tuesday, April 19

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade-Meet in the Library-pick a vegetable to grow in the garden or greenhouse and look up some information.

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on State CDE's

Wednesday, April 20

Ag Tech-Work on shop skills

8th Grade-Meet in the Library-pick a vegetable to grow in the garden or greenhouse and look up some information.

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on shop skills

Thusday, April 21 Half a Day for students Classes will be 7-6-5-4

Leadership-Work on state cde's

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Ag Tech (4th hour) Work on shop skills

Friday, April 22 No School Good Friday

Petting Zoo from 9-10:30 on April 23rd

Lesson Plans April 4 - April 8

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Upcoming Events: April 7-Allen County Aggie Days, April 14- Southeast District Banquet at Girard, April 16- Girard FFA Chapter Banquet

Monday, April 4

Ag Tech- Update record books, Arc Welding Info & Demo

8th Grade Ag-Blue group- Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Tuesday, April 5

Ag Tech- Arc Welding in Shop

8th Grade Ag-Green group- Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Wednesday, April 6

Ag Tech- Students work on Arc Welding Skills

8th Grade Ag-White Group-Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Thursday, April 7 **Allen County Aggie Days**

Ag Tech- Arc Welding Worksheets

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group- Soils Unit Worksheets

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Friday, April 8

Ag Tech- Work on completing Arc Welding Skills

8th Grade Ag- Green Group- Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Prepare for Chapter Banquet

Lesson Plans March 28 - April 1

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March 21 - 25 SPRING BREAK

Upcoming Events: April 1-Fort Scott Aggie Days, April 7-Allen County Aggie Days, March 30 National Chapter Award due.

Monday, March 28

Ag Tech- Update record books, Safety Quiz, Oxyacetylene Welding Demo

8th Grade Ag-Green group-Begin Soils & Crops Unit

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-Work on National Chapter Award

Tuesday, March 29

Ag Tech- Safety Quiz, Oxyacetylene Welding

8th Grade Ag-White group- Begin Soils & Crops Unit

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring

Leadership-Work on National chapter award

Wednesday, March 30

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group-Begin Crops & Soils Unit

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-National Chapter award

Thursday, March 31

Ag Tech- Oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag-Green Group- Soils

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-Work on National Chapter Award

Friday, April 1 **Fort Scott Aggie Days**

Ag Tech- Oxyacetylene Welding

8th Grade Ag- White Group- Soils

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership- Work on National Chapter Award

Lesson Plans March 14-18

2011-03-13T19:41:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Events: April 1-Fort Scott Aggie Days, April 7-Allen County Aggie Days, March 30 National Chapter Award due.

Monday, March 14

Ag Tech- Update record books, fill out participation awards, intro to livestock judging

8th Grade Ag-Blue group-make butter and evaluate key chains, cover milk information

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-Work on National Chapter Award

Tuesday, March 15

Ag Tech-Livestock judging

8th Grade Ag-Green group-Work on laying out metal tool boxes or talk about mice mazes.

Small Engines-Work on engines or wiring

Leadership-Scholarship due to state today or MFA scholarship due, work on National chapter award

Wednesday, March 16

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag-White Group--Work on laying out metal tool boxes or talk about mice mazes.

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-National Chapter award

Thursday, March 17

Ag Tech-Demonstrate oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag--Work on laying out metal tool boxes or talk about mice mazes.

Small Engines-Work in Shop on engines or wiring skills

Leadership-Work on National Chapter Award

Friday, March 18

Ag Tech-Review what you need to bring back after break for shop

8th Grade Ag-Fun day

Small Engines-Shop clean up and take home anything needed for break.

Leadership-Present 3rd-4th graders safety presentation

Lesson Plans Feb. 29 through March 4

2011-02-27T16:54:00.000-08:00

Congratulations on a great FFA week. Upcoming events: District Officer, Star Greenhand interviews on Saturday, March 5. Ag Sales, Dairy and Poultry March 8th at Iola.

Monday, Feb. 28th-

Ag Tech-Scavenger hunt in shop

8th Grade-White-Meat cuts-judging and play dough to design meat cuts

Small Engines-Go over electrical terms and wiring introduction

Leadership-Ag Sales information

Tuesday, March 1-We will be gone to Neodesha today for review of proficiency applications and state degrees.

Ag Tech-Assignment in class

8th Grade-Blue assignment in class

Small Engines-Assignment in class

Leadership-Ag sales project

Wednesday, March 2 1/2 of school Classes 1-2-3-4

Ag Tech-Identifying shop machinery

8th Grade-Green work on leather key chains

Small Engines-No Class

Leadership-No Class

TThursday, March 3

Ag Tech-Review for test

8th Grade-White group judging, next time will be a test over the unit

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Project summaries due on Friday

Friday, March 4

Ag Tech-Test over safety in shop

8th Grade-Blue review and test over unit

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Hand in project summaries and work on portfolios

Feb. 21-25, 2011 FFA WEEK

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Announcements: Congratulations to the Meats and Dairy Foods students on their success and hard work at the competition at Erie last Friday!

***FFA WEEK****
This week is FFA week so we will be having different activities and events to celebrate!

Monday, Feb. 21 –Drive Your Tractor to School Day

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop
8th Graders- (Blue) Meats Unit
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- Wrap Up & Catch Up Day

Tuesday, Feb. 22 –Wear your FFA T-Shirt, State Officers Visit During Seminar/SSR

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop
8th Graders- (Green) Meats Unit Review
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- Closure to State Degrees, District Officers & Introduction to Ag. Sales

Wednesday, Feb. 23 –Teacher Appreciation Breakfast

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop Review
8th Graders- (White) Meats Unit- Judging
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- Closure to State Degrees, District Officers & Introduction to Ag. Sales

Thursday, Feb. 24 –Cookies & Water/Pop during class

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop Test
8th Graders- (Blue) Meats Unit- Judging
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- State Degrees, District Officers & Introduction to Ag. Sales

Friday, Feb. 25 –Early Release: Students wearing Official Dress will be released at SSR & Students wearing FFA T-Shirt will be released at Seminar.

Agriculture Technology- Agriculture Mechanics/Introduction to Shop
8th Graders- (Blue) Meats Unit
Small Engines- Work out in Shop
Leadership- Ag. Sales

Lesson Plans Feb. 14-18

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FFA Announcements: Congratulations to the Ag Communications and Job Interview teams for having an outstanding day at Coffeyville last week.
Meats and Dairy Foods CDE-Friday, Feb. 18 at Erie. Leave at 7:30 a.m.
Meats practice at 7:30 a.m. everyday this week or after school. Dairy Foods practice after school this week. Tuesday-Meats team will go to Schroeders for practice during 7th hour and SSR-Seminar.
Sat. Feb. 19-dodgeball tournament at Fredonia. Leave time at 8:30. First year officers serve the soil conservation banquet at 5:45 p.m. in official dress in the Cafeteria.
FFA Week Feb. 19-26

Monday, Feb. 14-Happy Valentines Day

Ag Tech-Go over yield grading worksheets, review for test which will be on Tuesday.

8th Grade Ag- (Green) Continue meats unit, record what you ate from the weekend. In class activity

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on meats, dairy foods, proficiency or state degree

Tuesday, Feb. 15-

Ag Tech-Meats test

8th Grade Ag-(white) start meats unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on meats, dairy foods, proficiency or state degree

Wednesday, Feb. 16-

Ag Tech-Start Ag Mechanics unit

8th Grade Ag-(blue) continue on meats unit. Record what you ate from the last two days.

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on meats, dairy foods, proficiency or state degree

Thursday, Feb. 17-

Ag Tech-Ag Mechanics unit

8th Grade Ag-Green-Review for test which will be next time we meet

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on meats, dairy foods, proficiency or state degree

Friday, Feb. 18-

Ag Tech-Ag Mech unit

8th Grade Ag-(White)-Meats unit-activity in class

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Most students will be gone to the meats or dairy foods cde so the rest may work on other things

Lesson Plans Feb. 7-11

2011-02-06T07:10:00.000-08:00

FFA Announcements: The Ag Communication-Job Interview contests will be on Tuesday, Feb. 8th in Coffeyville. We will leave at 6:30 a.m. in front of the Ag Department. Be in official dress as we leave and have clothes to change into when you are finished with your event. We will be shuttling kids back early as Homecoming has been rescheduled to this night.
Meats and Dairy Foods contest is Feb. 18 at Erie. FFA week is Feb. 19-26. Watch for events going on that week.

Monday, Feb. 7

Ag Tech-Catch up on record books and go over yield and quality grading

8th Grade Ag-(Green) Finish powerpoints, hand in notes over powerpoints and start a unit on meats.

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Leadership-Finish Job interviewing-work on Ag Com

Tuesday, Feb. 8

Ag Tech-Yield Grading worksheet/Video

8th Grade Ag-(White) Start a unit on meats

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Several students will be on Ag Com on Job interview-rest catch up on state degrees and proficincies.

Wednesday, Feb. 9

Ag Tech-Quality Grading

8th Grade Ag-(Blue) Finish powerpoints and start on meats unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Dairy Foods and Meats-state degrees or Proficiencies

Thursday, Feb. 10

Ag Tech-Review for final on meats test which will be on Friday

8th Grade Ag-(Green) Meats Unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Dairy Foods and Meats-state degrees or Proficiencies

Friday, Feb. 11

Ag Tech-Test over Meats unit

8th Grade Ag-(White) Meats unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Dairy Foods and Meats-state degrees or Proficiencies

Lesson Plans Jan. 31-Feb. 4

2011-01-30T13:05:00.000-08:00

Upcoming FFA Events: Ag Communication and Job Interview at Coffeyville Feb. 2nd. Leave time at 6:30 a.m. Half a day of school on Feb. 2nd as well. Due to weather this may be rescheduled. Feb. 18-Meats and Dairy Foods CDE at Erie. FFA week Feb. 19-26

Monday, Jan. 31

Ag Tech-Update record books and start yield and quality grading on meats

8th Grade Ag-Blue-Continue powerpoints on breeds

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Job interviewing

Tuesday, Feb. 1

Ag Tech-Yield and Quality grading

8th Grade Ag-Green finishes two powerpoints and collect notes from all presentations

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Job interviewing and Ag communications

Wednesday, Feb. 2 Half a day of school, following the 7-6-5-4 schedule

Leadership-Dairy Foods/Meats

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Tech-Yield and Quality grading

Thursday, Feb. 3

Ag Tech-Quiz over yield and quality grading

8th Grade Ag-White Meat cuts and where they come from

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Dairy Foods and Meats

Friday, Feb. 4

Ag Tech-Final Meats unit

8th Grade Ag-Blue Finish power points and collect notes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Dairy Foods and Meats

Lesson Plans Jan. 24 - 28, 2011

2011-01-23T12:28:00.000-08:00

Lesson Plans Jan. 24-28, 2011

Upcoming Events:
Jan. 25-Ag Mechanics and Agronomy CDE @ Labette County
Jan. 27-FFA Fun Night
Feb. 2- Job Interview/Ag. Communications CDE @ Coffeyville
Feb. 18- Meats CDE @ Erie
Feb. 19-26- FFA Week

Monday, Jan. 24

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover pork cuts.
8th Grade Ag- (Green) Students will give breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions.

Tuesday, Jan. 25

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Finish discussing pork cuts. In class quiz over pork cuts.
8th Grade Ag- (White)Students give breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions.

Wednesday, Jan. 26

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover lamb cuts and begin introduction to yield grading.
8th Grade Ag- (Blue)Students will give their breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions.

Thursday, Jan. 27

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover yield grading & quality grading.
8th Grade Ag- (Green)Students will give their breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions.

Friday, Jan. 28

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Finish covering yield grading & quality grading.
8th Grade Ag- (White)Students will give their Breed power point presentations.
Small Engines- Work on engines in shop.
Leadership- Working on resumes, cover letters & job interview questions

Lesson Plans Jan. 17 - 21, 2011

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Lesson Plans Jan. 17-21, 2011

Upcoming Events:
Jan. 20-Ag Mechanics and Agronomy CDE @ Labette County
Jan. 22 Speech contest at Kansas State University-Leave after school on the 21st and spend the night in Manhattan.
Jan. 27-FFA Fun Night

Monday, Jan. 17

Ag Technology- Test over Tools Notes
8th Grade Ag- (Blue) Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop
Leadership- Working on Resumes & Cover Letters

Tuesday, Jan. 18

Ag Technology- Begin Meats Unit- Cover terminology
8th Grade Ag- (Green )Students will begin presenting their Breed power point presentations. Power point presentations should be in drop box before class.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop
Leadership- Work on Resumes & Cover Letters

Wednesday, Jan. 19

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover Beef Cattle Cuts and Identification
8th Grade Ag- (White)Students will begin giving their Breed power point presentations. Power points should be in drop box before class.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop
Leadership- Work on Job Interview material/Ag. Communications material

Thursday, Jan. 20

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover Meats judging score card
8th Grade Ag- (Blue)Students will begin giving their Breed power point presentations. Power points should be in the drop box before class begins.
Small Engines- Working on engines in shop
Leadership- Job Interview material/Ag. Communications material

Friday, Jan. 21

Ag Technology- Meats Unit- Cover Pork cuts and identification
8th Grade Ag- (Green)Students will begin giving their Breed power point presentations. Power points should be in the drop box before class begins.
Small Engines- Work on engines in shop
Leadership- Job Interview material/Ag. Communications material

Lesson Plans Jan. 10-14, 2011

2011-01-07T11:51:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Events:
Jan. 20-Ag Mechanics and Agronomy CDE @ Labette County
Jan. 22 Speech contest at Kansas State University-Leave after school on the 21st and spend the night in Manhattan.
Jan. 27-FFA Fun Night

Monday, Jan. 10

Ag Technology- Tools Unit, Update record book
~We will be covering fasteners, laminate, nails & screws
~We will also cover the next set of tool identification
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships

Tuesday, Jan. 11

Ag Technology- Tools Unit
~We will be covering screws, bolts, and washers
~We will also cover the next set of tool identification
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships

Wednesday, Jan. 12

Ag Technology- Tools Unit
~Tool Identification Quiz (Part 1)
~Hands on tool workshop
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships

Thursday, Jan. 13

Ag Technology- Tools Unit
~Tool Identification Quiz (Part 2)
~Hands on tool workshop
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships

Friday, Jan. 14

Ag Technology- Begin Fire Extinguisher Unit
8th Grade Ag- Students will be working on their Breed power point presentations
Small Engines- Working on engines in class
Leadership- Work on scholarships

Lesson Plans Jan. 4-7 2011

2011-01-03T15:56:00.000-08:00

Welcome Back!

Upcoming Events: Jan. 20-Ag Mechanics and Agronomy CDE @ Labette County, Jan. 22 Speech contest at Kansas State University-Leave after school on the 21st and spend the night in Manhattan.
Jan. 27-FFA Fun Night

Tuesday, Jan. 4

Ag Technology-Meet our student teacher, What am I worth is due to be handed in and we are going to enter this information in the record book.

8th Grade Ag-Breed information and choose the breed of your choice. Start looking up information on this.

Small Engines-Micrometers

Leadership-Meet our student teacher and work on scholarship applications

Wednesday, Jan. 5

Ag Technology- Bell Work- Name three name brands of tool. Finish what am I worth project in record book. Start Ag Mechanics unit on tools.

8th Grade Ag-Breed lookup

Small Engines-Quiz over micrometer reading

Leadership-Scholarship applications

Thursday, Jan. 6-

Ag Technology-Bell Work- Pick one of the tools we have covered and explain a situation/time you would need to use that tool. Tools Unit

8th Grade Ag-Look up breeds to make your own powerpoint

Small Engines-Work on Engines

Leadership-Work on Scholarships

Friday, Jan. 7-

Ag Technology-Quiz in class over the next 10 Tools we covered in class yesterday.

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoint over breed

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on scholarships

Lesson Plans Dec. 20-22

2010-12-19T14:14:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

Monday Dec. 20-Review for finals for all Classes

Tuesday Dec. 21-Finals for 1-2-3-4

Wednesday Dec. 22-Half of a day, Finals 5-6-7

Lesson Plans Dec. 13-17

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All fruit and meat money should be turned in by Friday, Dec. 17th.

Monday, Dec. 13

Ag Tech-Practice examples for record book

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Finish speeches

Tuesday, Dec. 14

Ag Tech-Practice examples for record book

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on scholarships

Wednesday, Dec. 15

Ag Tech-Go over examples on record book

8th Grade Ag-Animal science unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Scholarships, record book

Thursday, Dec. 16

Ag Tech-Review for test on record book (Friday)

8th Grade Ag-Animal science unit

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-Work on scholarships, record book

Friday, Dec. 17

Ag Tech-Test record book

8th Grade Ag-Animal science review game

Small Engines-work in shop

Leadership-scholarships, record book

Lesson Plans Dec. 6-10

2010-12-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

Fruit and Meat will be in on Monday, Dec. 6. Please make arrangements to pick up your orders that day. All money should be paid before going on break. Thank you for your orders. Congratulations to the Speech, Entomology and Ag Business Management teams for doing well at Iola last week. Fun Night Friday, Dec. 10.

Monday, Dec. 6

Ag Tech-Unloading Fruit/Meat

8th Grade-Unloading Fruit/Meat

Small Engines-Loading Fruit/Meat

Leadership-Loading Fruit/Meat

Tuesday, Dec. 7

Ag Tech-Record Book Examples

8th Grade-Animal Science Terms

Small Engines-Working in shop

Leadership-Working on Speeches-Due on Wednesday

Wednesday, Dec. 8

Ag Tech-Record Book Examples

8th Grade-Animal Science Terms

Small Engines- Work in shop

Leadership-Speeches

Thursday, Dec. 9

Ag Tech-Record Book Examples

8th Grade-Animal Science Terms

Small Engines-Working in shop

Leadership-Speeches

Friday, Dec. 10 Fun night tonight

Ag Tech-Record Book Test

8th Grade-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Finish up on speeches

Lesson Plans Nov. 29-Dec. 3

2010-11-28T13:47:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to our speakers at Caney: Timbrelee McNair, McKenna Belcher and Bethany Schifferdecker, 1st in group creed, 2nd, 5th and 8th in Creed speakers out of 27 speakers. Bethany also made finals in her speech in the Animal Science division.

Fruit and Meat Items will be in on December 6th. Please make arrangements to pick up orders. Look for when you are scheduled to pick up your items.

Thursday, Dec. 2nd-Speech, Entomology and Ag Business Management at Iola.

Monday, Nov. 29

Ag Technology-Career Unit

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Final touch up on speeches, start presenting on Tuesday.

Tuesday, Nov. 30

Ag Technology-Update record books, presentations on their career they chose

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Speech presentations start

Wednesday, Dec. 1

Ag Technology-Career presentations due

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Speech presentations

Thursday, Dec. 2

Ag Technology-Record book introduction and set up

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Speeches

Friday, Dec. 3

Ag Technology-Record Book

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Finish speeches

Lesson Plans Nov. 22-23

2010-11-21T15:56:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving, No class Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
Women in Ag leaving at 7 a.m. on Tuesday
Caney speakers are leaving at 1:30

Monday, Nov. 22

Ag Tech-Our State FFA officers are here to put on a workshop for our students

8th grade Ag-FFA officers are going to put on a workshop

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-FFA officers are going to put on a workshop for students

Tuesday, Nov. 23

Ag Tech-Career Unit

8th grade Ag-Finish Movie

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-No class due to seminar volleyball

Lesson Plans Nov. 15-19

2010-11-14T06:50:00.000-08:00

FFA Announcements: Congratulations to our Leadership School teams for taking 1st in both the chapter and greenhand divisions. Chapter was 1st in information, 2nd in Ritual and 2nd in Par-Law and 1st team overall. Greenhand was 1st in information, 1st in Ritual, 2nd in Par-Law and 1st overall. Wow! Great Job!
FFA Fruit and Meat orders due on Friday, Nov. 19
Upcoming events: Women in Ag Conference Nov. 23, Speech at Caney Nov. 23

Monday, Nov. 15 I will be gone to a meeting at Kansas State University

Ag Tech-Work on getting final copy of their speeches done

8th Grade-Watch video

Small Engines-Watch video

Leadership-They may catch up on any homework missed from Friday. Reward for doing so well last week.

Tuesday, Nov. 16

Ag Tech-Have speeches ready, so we may start giving them.

8th Grade-Finish power points

Small Engines-Work shop

Leadership-Register for Women in Ag-Look at speeches, ag business mgt and entomology

Wednesday, Nov. 17 1/2 day Seminar, 1st 2nd 3rd

Ag Tech-Speech giving

8th Grade-Animal Science

Small Engines-No Class

Leadership-No Class

Thursday, Nov. 18

Ag Tech-Speeches

8th Grade-Animal Science

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Research on speeches

Friday, Nov. 19-Fruit and Meat Orders due

Ag Tech-Speeches and give orders for fruit and meat

8th Grade-Animal Science

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Leadership-Give orders for fruit and meat

Lesson Plans Nov. 8-12

2010-11-07T06:28:00.000-08:00

FFA Announcements: FFA fruit and meat sales due Nov. 19th.
Nov. 12th-Leadership school Leaving at 6:15 a.m.
Nov. 13th-community service activity-ask advisors for details
Congratulations to the Horse teams for placing 1st on the B and 3rd on the A team.
Nov. 23rd-Speech contest at Caney, Women in Ag conference in Iola

Monday, Nov. 8

Ag Tech-Update record book, start talking about speeches

8th Grade Ag-Continue powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Leadership school

Tuesday, Nov. 9

Ag Tech-Speeches

8th Grade Ag-FSCC construction demonstration

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Leadership school

Wednesday, Nov. 10

Ag Tech-Select a topic and research speech

8th Grade Ag-Finsih up on powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Leadership school

Thursday, Nov. 11-Veterans Day

Ag Tech-Outline your speech rough draft

8th Grade Ag-Finsh powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Work on Leadership school

Friday, Nov. 12

Ag Tech-Write your speech on the computer

8th Grade Ag-Worksheet

Small Engines-Work in shop

Leadership-Participate in Leadership school at Elk Valley

Lesson Plans Nov. 1-5

2010-10-31T10:59:00.001-07:00

FFA Announcements: The Horse judging CDE will be on Saturday, Nov. 6. We will leave at 8:00 a.m. and return approximately 2:00 p.m. Horse practice will be after school on Monday with Mr. Curran. Junior FFA officers will meet Tuesday night at 7:00 to practice for Leadership School. Fruit and Meat sales will be due Nov. 19.

Monday, Nov. 1

Ag Tech-Write horse judging reasons

8th Grade Ag-Present crop powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop/lab

Leadership-Work on horse judging-leadership school

Tuesday, Nov. 2

Ag Tech-Learn how to judge Western Pleasure horses

8th Grade Ag-Present crop powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop/lab

Leadership-Work on horse judging-leadership school

Wednesday, Nov. 3

Ag Tech-Learn how to judge Western pleasure and Hunter under hack horses

8th Grade Ag-Present crop powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop/lab

Leadership-Work on horse judging or leadership school

Thursday, Nov. 4

Ag Tech-Review for horse judging test

8th Grade Ag-Finish up on crop powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop/lab

Leadership-Horse judging leadership school, test on Friday for leadership school and reasons due for horse judging on Friday

Friday, Nov. 5

Ag Tech-Horse judging test

8th Grade Ag-Finish up on Powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop/lab

Leadership-Test and reasons for students in class

Lesson Plans Oct. 25-29

2010-10-24T16:48:00.000-07:00

FFA Announcements: Start Fruit and Meat Sales this week

Monday Oct. 25

Ag Tech-Horse Judging

8th Grade Ag-Presentations of Crop Powerpoints

Small Engines-Shop Lab

Leadership-Par-Law and Horse Judging

Tuesday Oct. 26

Ag Tech-Horse Judging

8th Grade Ag-Presentations of Crop Powerpoints

Small Engines-Shop Lab

Leadership-Par-Law and Horse Judging

Wed. Oct. 27

Ag Tech-Horse Juding

8th Grade Ag-Presentations of Crop Powerpoints

Small Engines-Shop Lab

Leadership-Par Law and Horse Judging

Thursday Oct. 28

Ag Tech-Horse Judging quiz

8th Grade Ag-Presentations of Crop Powerpoints

Small Engines-Shop Lab

Leadership-Par-Law and Horse Judging

Friday Oct. 29 1/2 day Hours 1-2-3-4

Ag Tech-Horse Judging

8th Grade Ag-Presentations of Crop Powerpoints

Small Engines-No class

Leadership-No Class

Lesson Plans Oct. 11-15

2010-10-10T06:56:00.000-07:00

Monday, Oct. 11

Ag Tech- Par-Law

8th Grade Ag-Crop Assignment

Small Engines-Parts look up for engines

Leadership-Par-Law

Tuesday, Oct. 12

Ag Tech-Par-Law

8th Grade Ag-Crops Assignment

Small Engines-Work on engines

Leadership-Par-Law

Wednesday, Oct. 13

Ag Tech-Quiz Par-Law start Horse unit

8th Grade Ag-Crops Assignment

Small Engines-Work on Engines

Leadership-Par-Law Quiz

Thursday, Oct. 14

Ag Tech-Horse unit on computer

8th Grade Ag-Crops unit

Small Engines-Work on engines

Leadership-Work on questions for leadership school

Friday, Oct. 15

Ag Tech-Horse Unit-Video

8th Grade Ag-Crops assignment

Small Engines-Work on engine

Leadership-Work on questions for Leadership school

Lesson Plans Oct. 4-8

2010-10-03T08:32:00.000-07:00

FFA Announcements: Mum money is now due since mums have been delivered. If you owe for an FFA jacket/scarf, please pay as soon as possible. Look for worknights for the FFA float this week.

Monday, Oct. 4

Ag Tech-Par Law

8th Grade Ag-Worksheet on Powerpoint

Small Engines-Put engine back together

Leadership-Par Law

Tuesday, Oct. 5

Ag Tech-Par Law exercise

8th Grade Ag-Ag Worksheet on Powerpoint

Small Engines-Finish putting engine together, make a list of parts needed for engine.

Leadership-Par Law exercise

Wednesdy, Oct. 6

Ag Tech-Par Law

8th Grade Ag-Crops unit

Small Engines-Ignition unit

Leadership-Par Law

Thursday, Oct. 7

Ag Tech-Par-Law exercise

8th Grade Ag-Crops unit

Small Engines-Ignition unit

Leadership-Par Law exercise

Friday, Oct. 8

Ag Tech-Quiz Par Law

8th Grade Ag-Crops unit

Small Engines-Ignition review

Leadership- Par Law quiz

Lesson Plans September 27 through Oct. 1

2010-09-26T06:52:00.000-07:00

FFA Announcements: First year students will be leaving for Greenhand Conference on Wednesday, September 29. We will leave at 7:15 and should return by the end of school. Lunch is paid by the Girard FFA Chapter. Mums will be in on Friday, Oct. 1. Please have arrangements made to pick your mums up.

Monday, September 27

Ag Tech-Work on Greenhand Conference

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoint what is Agriculture

Small Engines-Continue putting engine together

Leadership-Call Grand Marshalls, finish mum sales

Tuesday, September 28

Ag Tech-Work on Greenhand Conference

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoint on What is Agriculture-worksheet to go with this.

Small Engines-Finish putting engine together

Leadership-Start Par-Law

Wednesday, September 29

Ag Tech-Gone to Greenhand Conference

8th Grade Ag-Worksheet on What is Agriculture

Small Engines-Class assignment over ignition

Leadership

Thursday, September 30

Ag Tech-Review Greenhand Conference

8th Grade Ag-Worksheet on What is Agriculture

Small Engines-Help with mums

Leadership-Help with mums

Friday, Oct. 1

Ag Tech-Start Par-Law

8th Grade Ag-Grade Worksheets

Small Engines-Help with Mums

Leadership-Help with mums

Lesson Plans September 20-24

2010-09-19T13:32:00.000-07:00

FFA Announcements: Greenhand Orientation is Monday night at 7:00 p.m. Supper will be provided. Mum orders are due on Thursday, September 23

Monday, September 20

Ag Tech-Prepare for Greenhand Orientation work on 2009 Greenhand Test due completed to class on Tuesday

8th Grade Ag-White Group, Hedge term due, activity of management in class

Small Engines-Continue tearing down engine

Leadership-Practice for Greenhand Orientation

Tuesday, September 21

Ag Tech-Go over 2009 tests, Hand out 2008-2007 test, work on, due on Thursday

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group-Assign hedge term, due next time we meet, do an activity management in class

Small Engines-Finish tearing down engine and clean up the oil

Leadership-Work on Land and Food Science

Wednesday, September 22 (1/2 day) Periods 7-6-5-4 meet

Ag Tech-4th work on old greenhand tests

8th Grade Ag-No Classes today

Small Engines-Ignition Unit

Leadership-Land-Food Science practice

Thursday, September 23

Ag Tech-Grade 2007-08 Greenhand tests

8th Grade Ag-Green Group-Collect terms from those that did not do them last time, Hedge, 3 characteristics of angus cattle, headquarters of John Deere. Continue our powerpoint in class.

Small Engines-Ignition unit

Leadership-Students will be gone to Food Science and Land judging events

Friday, September 24

Ag Tech-Test over selected question on past Greenhand tests

8th Grade Ag-White Group-Collect terms from those that did not do them last time, Hedge, 3 characteristics of angus cattle, headquarters of John Deere. Continue our powerpoint in class.

Small Engines-Measurements on engines that we took apart, demonstration day in lab.

Leadership-Current Event due on Monday, use this time to prepare. Evaluate the day before.

Lesson Plans September 13-17

2010-09-12T08:56:00.000-07:00

FFA Announcements: Jr. Officer interviews will be this week. Chapter Officers meeting Tuesday at 7:30. Know your parts. Greenhand Orientation September 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, September 13

Ag Tech-Bell Work, Emblem-What does it mean? Hand out invitation to Greenhand Orientation, due back RSVP Friday

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group-Popoulation unit, worksheet will be due Thursday to present to class on your new technology.

Small Engines-Compression problems due today, go over these in class, Finish notes on compression unit.

Leadership-Look at applications, current event due today. Set up time to interview junior officers.

Tuesday September 14

Ag Tech-Motto, Colors, Pledge

8th Grade Ag-Green Group-New technology due to class, ready to present. Continue powerpoint presentation

Small Engines-Review compression unit, test on Wednesday

Leadership-Food Science, Land judging preparation

Wednesday September 15

Ag Tech-Official Dress-What does it look like?

8th Grade Ag-White Group-New technology due to class, ready to present. Continue powerpoint presentation

Small Engines-Test over Compression

Leadership-Food Science with Mr. Curran

Thursday September 16

Ag Tech-Review day for Test which will be on Friday

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group-New technology due to class, ready to present. Continue powerpoint presentation

Small Engines-Start a new unit on Ignitiion

Leadership-Food Science

Friday September 17

Ag Tech-Test-RSVP due back on Greenhand Orientation

8th Grade Ag-Green Group-Continue unit on powerpoint "What is Agriculture?"

Small Engines-Ignition Unit

Leadership-Work day for CDE's or Greenhand Orientation

Monday, September 13

Ag Tech-Bell Work, Emblem-What does it mean? Hand out invitation to Greenhand Orientation, due back RSVP Friday

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group-Popoulation unit, worksheet will be due Thursday to present to class on your new technology.

Small Engines-Compression problems due today, go over these in class, Finish notes on compression unit.

Leadership-Look at applications, current event due today. Set up time to interview junior officers.

Tuesday September 14

Ag Tech-Motto, Colors, Pledge

8th Grade Ag-Green Group-New technology due to class, ready to present. Continue powerpoint presentation

Small Engines-Review compression unit, test on Wednesday

Leadership-Food Science, Land judging preparation

Wednesday September 15

Ag Tech-Official Dress-What does it look like?

8th Grade Ag-White Group-New technology due to class, ready to present. Continue powerpoint presentation

Small Engines-Test over Compression

Leadership-Food Science with Mr. Curran

Thursday September 16

Ag Tech-Review day for Test which will be on Friday

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group-New technology due to class, ready to present. Continue powerpoint presentation

Small Engines-Start a new unit on Ignitiion

Leadership-Food Science

Friday September 17

Ag Tech-Test-RSVP due back on Greenhand Orientation

8th Grade Ag-Green Group-Continue unit on powerpoint "What is Agriculture?"

Small Engines-Ignition Unit

Leadership-Work day for CDE's or Greenhand Orientation

Lesson Plans September 6-10

2010-09-06T13:42:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, September 7

Ag Tech-Paragraph #2 of the Creed due

8th Grade Ag (White)-Continue Note taking on "What is Agriculture"

Small Engines-Finish going over what is in the tool boxes and start a unit over Compression

Leadership-Continue Land Judging unit

FFA Announcement-Dues are to be paid by Friday September, 10 FFA officer meeting in the morning (wednesday) at 7:45 a.m., Sign up to go to the State Fair on Saturday, September 11

Wednesday, September 8

Ag Tech-Paragraph #3 due meet in the IDL room

8th Grade Ag-(Blue) Continue Note taking on "What is Agriculture"

Small Engines-Compression Unit

Leadership-Start on Homesite judging

FFA Announcement-FFA Dues to be paid on Friday, September 10, Sign up for State Fair on Saturday, September 11 by Thursday

Thursday, September 9

Ag Tech-Paragraph #4 due Meet in the IDL room

8th Grade Ag-(Green) World Population Activity- Term of the day to look up for next time: What is the official term for hedge?

Small Engines-Demonstration day on removal of valves

Leadership-Review and practice day on Land Judging, test on Friday

FFA Announcement-Last day to sign up for the state fair, FFA dues to be paid by tomorrow. Junior Officer applications due on Friday.

Friday, September 10

Ag Tech-Paragraph #5 of the Creed due, junior officer applications due, FFA dues to be paid

8th Grade Ag-(White) World Population Activity- Term of the day to look up for next time: What is the official term for hedge?

Small Engines-Calculation of cubic inches and liters along with horsepower

Leadership-Test on Land Judging

FFA Announcement-FFA Dues to be paid, Junior Officer applications due

Saturday, September 11-Leave for the state fair at 6:00 a.m. Will need money to get in (usually 5-6) breakfast, lunch and supper. Will be back around 7:00 p.m.

Lesson Plans August 30-September 3

2010-08-29T15:57:00.000-07:00

Monday August 30

Ag Technology-Bell Work, Highlight more information in manual. Start on Chapter 2 in student handbook

8th Grade Ag-Blue Group-Start introduction to Agriculture, drawing assignment due Thursday.

Small Engines-Finish ID on powerpoint

Leadership- Develop POA

Tuesday August 31

Ag Technology-Chapter 2 worksheet

8th Grade Ag-Green Group-Finish presentations on drawings, continue notes look up Ogallah Aquifer

Small Engines-Look at some real parts of small engines

Leadership-Finish POA, start working on Greenhand Orientation

Wednesday September 1

Ag Technology-Grade Chapter 2 worksheet, assign timeline

8th Grade Ag-White group, term on Ogallah aquifer due, present drawings in class. Continue notes on unit.

Small Engines-Review for test (Thursday)

Leadership-Finish Greenhand Orientation planning, start on working with group dynamics

Thursday September 2

Ag Technology-Timlines due, start going over creed. Paragraph 1 due Friday

8th Grade Ag-Blue group, term due and drawings should be ready to present to class.

Small Engines-Test over ID

Leadership-Group Dynamics

Friday September 3

Ag Technology-Creed Paragraph #1 due

8th Grade Ag-Green term due to hand in, continue on notes

Small Engines-Start in workbook

Leadership-Introduce Land judging

Lesson Plans August 23-27

2010-08-22T07:04:00.000-07:00

Monday August 23

Ag Tech-Bell Work what has interested you about this class and why? Hand out student handbooks

8th grade-Pre-test on agriculture green wheel

Small Engines-ID parts

Leadership-Left Brain, Right Brain

Tuesday August 24

Ag Tech-Bell Work "How can I show leadership in the FFA"? Assignment in handbook Leadership definition due

8th grade-Pre-test on agriculture white wheel

Small Engines-ID parts, quiz over what you have learned so far

Leadership-Take quiz on computer left brain, right brain

Wednesday August 25

Ag Tech-Bell Work: What is the FFA Mission Statement? Quiz over what you have learned so far

8th grade-Pre-test over agriculture blue wheel

Small Engines-Quiz on ID parts of small engine learned so far

Leadership-Split up students into teams and POA

Thursday August 26 FFA meeting at Seminar for all students

Ag Tech-Time line of FFA activities

8th grade-Start introduction to Agriculture powerpoint green

Small Engines-Id Parts

Leadership-Split up of students continued

Friday August 27

Ag Tech-Spell down day

8th grade-Start introduction to Agriculture Powerpint white

Small Engines-Look at some real parts on ID

Leadership-Personal Goal setting

Lesson Plans August 18-20

2010-08-17T17:56:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back to School! On this site you will find what each class will be doing for the day and week. I look forward to working with students and parents in the Ag Education Program. Have a great school year!

Wednesday, August 18- Ag Tech-Introductions and expectations of classes

Leadership-Introductions and expectations of class

Small Engines-Introductions and expectations of class

8th Grade Ag Green-Introductions and expectations of class

Thursday, August 19

Ag Tech-Assign computers, hand out text finish up syllabus

Leadership-Assign computers, work on letter to send out for Fall Festival

Small Engines-Assign Computers, start going over identification parts of small engines

8th Grade Ag White-Introductions and expectations of classes

Friday, August 20

Ag Tech-Go over websites, explore FFA sites

Leadership-Finish lettter and mail out, work on leadership styles

Lesson Plans May 3-7

2010-05-02T05:42:00.000-07:00

Monday May 3

Ag Tech- Watch DVD

8th Grade Ag-Do worksheet in class

Small Engines-Watch DVD

Ag Business-Watch DVD

Tuesday May 4

Ag Tech-Watch DVD

8th Grade Ag-Do worksheet in class

Small Engines-Watch DVD

Ag Business-Watch DVD

Wednesday May 5

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade Ag-Finish Powerpoint presentations go over worksheets

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business-Catch up on any assignments missed due to State CDE's

Thursday May 6

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade Ag-Finish up Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Shop Work

Ag Business-Ag issues, scrapbook catch up on assingments

Friday may 7

Ag Tech-Shop Skils

8th Grade Ag-Start working on Mice Mazes

Small Engines-Shop Work

Ag Business-Turn in Ag issues, Scrapbook

FFA Upcoming Events April-May

2010-04-25T16:24:00.000-07:00

State CDE's May 2-3-4

State Convention June 1-4

Lesson Plans April 26-30

2010-04-25T16:15:00.000-07:00

Monday April 26

Ag Tech-Update record books. Record Books are to be submitted in my drop box by Friday. Today is a workday on updating those.

8th Grade-Evaluate key chains and continue working on breed sheets/powerpoints

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-State CDE"s scrapbook, underclass update record book from banquet

Tuesday April 27 I will be gone this day and a sub will be with students.

Ag Tech-Assignment in the classroom

8th Grade-Finis powerpoints

Small Engines-Assignments in the classroom

Ag Business-Work on CDE's, scrapbook

Wednesday April 28

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade-Presentation of breeds

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business-

Thursday April 29

Ag Tech-Shop Skills, record book due tomorrow

8th Grade-Breed presentations

Small Engines-Shop work

Ag Business-State CDE"s

Friday April 30-Senior faculty game in the afternoon.

Ag Tech-Record Books due

8th Grade-Make butter

Small Engines-work in shop

Ag Business-Pack for state

FFA Upcoming Events April-May

2010-04-18T16:08:00.000-07:00

April 19- Chapter officer interviews

April 24- Chapter FFA Banquet 7:00

State Contests- May 2-3-4

Lesson Plans April 19-23

2010-04-18T15:59:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 19

Ag Tech-Update Record Books-Shop

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Work on State CDE's, scrapbook, or banquet

Tuesday, April 20

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business- Work on State CDE's, scrapbook, or banquet

Wednesday April 21 1/2 day of school. Schedule 7-6-5-4

Ag Tech-6th Hour shop

8th Grade Ag-No Class

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Work on State CDE's, scrapbook, or banquet

Thursday April 22

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Work on State CDE's, scrapbook, or banquet

Friday April 23

Ag Tech-Go over banquet

8th Grade Ag-Making a leather key chain

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Banquet set up/practice

FFA Upcoming Events April-May

2010-04-12T05:33:00.000-07:00

April 15-District Banquet starts at 7, servers be there no later than 6:30

Friday, April 16-RSVP's in for Chapter banquet

Saturday, April 24-Chapter Banquet 7:00

May 2-3-4-State CDE's in Manhattan

State Convention June 1-4 in Manhattan

Lesson Plans April 12-16

2010-04-12T05:24:00.000-07:00

Monday April 12

Ag Tech-Shop SKills

8th Grade-Finish powerpoints

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business-Work on state cde's,scrapbook or presentations for banquet

Tuesday April 13

Ag Tech-shop skills

8th Grade-Present Powerpoints to class

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Work on state cde's,scrapbook or presentations for banquet

Wednesday April 14

Ag Tech-Shop Skills, udate record book

8th Grade-Powerpoint presenations

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-Work on state cde's,scrapbook or presentations for banquet

Thursday April 15

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade-Powerpoint presentations

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Set up district banquet in the cafeteria

Friday April 16

Ag Tech-Shop Skills

8th Grade-Finish powerpoint presentations, start on animal science

Small Engines-Community service work

Ag Business-Community service work

FFA Upcoming Events

2010-04-04T16:44:00.000-07:00

April 15-District FFA Banquet 7:00 Girard-Official Dress

April 24-Chapter FFA Banquet 7:00 Girard

May 2-3-4-State CDE's Manhattan, Kansas State University

Lesson Plans April 5-9

2010-04-04T16:24:00.000-07:00

Monday April 5

Ag Tech-Update record books, shop

8th Grade Ag-Finish up worksheet on what is Agriculture

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business-Go over state degree names, work on letting everyone know what cde they will be working on.

Tuesday April 6

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade Ag-Finish worksheet

Small Engines-work in shop

Ag Business-Work on state cde's

Wednesday April 7

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade Ag-Crop identification

Small Engines-work in shop

Ag Business-work on cde's

Thursday April 8

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade Ag-Crop quiz

Small Engines-work in shop

Ag Business-work on cde's

Friday April 9

Ag Tech-work in shop

8th Grade Ag-select a crop to research

Small Engines-work in shop

Ag Business-work on cde's

FFA Upcoming Events

2010-03-29T05:09:00.000-07:00

April 9-Chapter Officer applications due

April 15-District FFA Banquet

April 24-Chapter FFA Banquet

May 2-3-4 State CDE's in Manhattan

Lesson Plans March 29-April 1

2010-03-29T05:03:00.000-07:00

Monday March 29

Ag Tech-Update record books, start shop

8th Grade Ag-Introduction to Ag continued

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Finish national chapter award, evaluate rural safety program

Tuesday March 30

Ag Tech-Shop

8th Grade Ag-Introduction to Ag continuted

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Petting Zoo lined out

Wednesday March 31

Ag Tech-Shop

8th Grade Ag-Finish Introduction to Ag

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Petting Zoo confirmed, start working on state cde's

Thursday April 1

Ag Tech-Shop

8th Grade Ag-Worksheet over Introduction to Ag

Small Engines-Assignment in class

Ag Business-Plans for Banquet

Friday April 2-No School

Lesson Plans March 23-26

2010-03-22T17:45:00.000-07:00

Monday-No School

Tuesday, March 23-

Ag Tech-Update record books, fill out participation award, go over tests before break

8th Grade Ag-New section, introductions, fill out student information sheet

Small Engines-Go over third 9-weeks instructions, move lockers around

Ag Business-Officers work on National Chapter award, work on safety program ideas for Thursday.

Wednesday, March 24-

Ag Tech-Safety test

8th Grade Ag-Pre-test

Small Engines-Work in shop-lab

Ag Business-Work on safety information

Thursday, March 25-

Ag Tech-Safety test

8th Grade Ag-What is Agriculture unit

Small Engines-Shop-Lab

Ag Business-Safety presentation to 4-5th graders

Friday, March 26-

Ag Tech-Select areas or skills, assign lockers

8th Grade Ag-What is Ag Unit

Small Engines-Shop Lab

Ag Business-Evaluate how the presentation went.

Lesson Plans March 8-12

2010-03-07T18:22:00.000-08:00

Monday, March 8

Ag Tech-Update record books. Reading and math assessment. Introduction to Arc Welding.

8th Grade Ag- Name the mice, finish mice mazes

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business-National Chapter award, star battery, proficiency awards and work for preparation of Dairy Cattle, Dairy Foods and Poultry.

Tuesday, March 9

Ag Tech-Arc Welding

8th Grade Ag-Racing Mice through mazes

Small Engines-work in shop

Ag Business-Some are gone to district events but the rest will work on national chapter award, proficiencies and star batteries

Wednesday, March 10

Ag Tech-Arc Welding demonstration

8th Grade Ag-Racing mice in mazes

Small Engines-work in shop

Ag Business-Due date for proficiencies to the state, national chapter award

Thursday, March 11

Ag Tech-review day before test which will be on Friday

8th Grade Ag-Finish data on racing mice and tear down mazes

Small Engines-work in shop

Ag Business-National chapter award, introduce livestock judging

Friday, March 12-Last day of quarter

Ag Tech-Test over Arc Welding

8th Grade Ag-Evaluation of 8th grade class

Small Engines-Secure all equipment and engines before break

Ag Business-Star Batteries due, Livestock judging and FSCC Aggie day sign up

Spring Break next week

Lesson Plans March 1-5

2010-02-28T10:58:00.000-08:00

Monday March 1

Ag Tech-Update Record Book, Demonstration day on Brazing

8th Grade Ag-start maze for mice

Small engines-Powerpoint due on Wednesday

Ag Business-Movie

Tuesday March 2

Ag Tech-Test over Oxyacetylene Unit

8th Grade Ag-Work on Mazes

Small Engines-Work on assignment in class

Ag Business-Movie

Wednesday March 3

Ag Tech-Start Arc Welding

8th Grade Ag Finish up on Maze

Small Engines-presentations on car/truck

Ag Business-Finish Movie

Thursday March 4

Ag Tech-Arc Welding

8th Grade Ag-Mazes and Mice

Ag Business-Reaction paper on movie

Friday March 5

Ag Tech-Cover information on Dairy, Dairy Cattle and Poultry

8th Grade Ag-Make Butter

Small Engines-Shop work

Ag Business-Cover information on Dairy, Dairy Cattle and Poultry

Lesson Plans Feb. 22-26

2010-02-20T08:55:00.000-08:00

National FFA Week Feb. 20-27

Monday, Feb. 22

Treats for all students in the morning before school

Ag Tech-Go over assignment from Friday and light the torch.

8th Grade Ag-Start Presentations on breeds of livestock

Small Engines-Shop/lab

Ag Business-State Degrees, Proficiencies Should be done with these on Friday

Tuesday, Feb. 23 Drive your tractor day, wear your FFA shirt, trivia for seminar

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene Welding

8th Grade Ag-Presentations continued

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-State Degrees, Proficiencies

Wednesday, Feb. 24 Faculty Breakfast

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene Welding

8th Grade Ag-Presentations finish up

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-State degrees, proficiencies

Thursday, Feb. 25

Ag Tech-Review Oxyacetylene Welding (Test on Friday)

8th Grade Ag-Review for test (Test on Friday)

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-State Degrees/Proficiencies

Friday, Feb. 26 Fun nIght starting right after school with movies, Eat at 5:30 conclude at 6 Early release for FFA students if they show their card.

Ag Tech-Test oxyacetylene welding

8th Grade Ag-Test Animal science

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-Finished product for state degree or proficiency award

FFA Announcements Feb.

2010-02-13T10:20:00.000-08:00

Feb. 15-Meats Practice Schroeders @ 2:00

Feb. 17-Last day to sign up for dodgeball bring $5

Feb. 19-Meats Contest @ Bronson leave at 7:30

Feb. 20-Dodgeball @ Fredonia leave at 8:30

1st-2nd year officers serve at Soil Conservation at 5:45 Be in official dress

Feb. 21-FFA at Bible Church-Look for sign up. Eat Pizza afterwards and decorate hallway for FFA week

Monday through Friday watch for announcements on FFA week

Lesson Plans Feb. 16-19

2010-02-13T10:08:00.000-08:00

Monday Feb. 15-No School

Tuesday Feb. 16

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene Unit

8th Grade Ag-Grade keychains, start powerpoints over breeds

Small Engines-Lab/Shop

Ag Business-Proficiencies, Meat Judging, State Degrees

Wednesday Feb. 17

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene Unit

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoints

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-Proficiencies, State Degrees, Meats judging

Thursday Feb. 18-Great day my B-day

Ag Tech-Oxyacetylene Unit

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoints

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-Proficiencies, State Degrees, Meats Judging

Friday Feb. 19

Ag Tech-Questions over Oxyacetylene

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoints

Small Engines-Questions in classroom

Ag Business-Proficiencies-State Degree

Upcoming FFA Events

2010-02-07T13:43:00.000-08:00

Monday Feb. 8-Meats practice 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday Feb. 9-Students visit Catholic Hall for Producers Coop day

Feb. 19-Meats contest at Bronson

Feb. 20-27 FFA Week

Feb. 20-Dodgeball, serve soil conservation banquet
Feb. 21 Church at Girard Bible church, pizza afterward, decorate halls for FFA week
Feb. 22 Treats for students coming in before school
Feb. 23 Drive your tractor day, wear FFA shirt and seminar trivia
Feb. 24 Cook faculty breakfast
Feb. 25 Big Man on Campus
Feb. 26 Early release for FFA members and fun night

Lesson Plans Feb. 8-12

2010-02-07T13:34:00.000-08:00

Monday Feb. 8

Ag Tech-Update Record Book, review for fire extinguisher test (Thursday), Locate fire extinguishers in shop

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Shop lab

Ag Business-State degrees, proficiencies, meats judging

Tuesday Feb. 9

Ag Tech-Go up to Catholic Hall to help with Producers Coop

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Producers Coop

Ag Business-Producers Coop

Wednesday Feb. 10

Ag Tech-Fire Department Demonstration

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business-State degree, proficiency applications, meats judging

Thursday Feb. 11

Ag Tech-Test over fire extinguishers

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Shop/lab

Ag Business-State degrees, proficiency applications, meats judging

Friday Feb. 12

Ag Tech-Introduce welding

8th Grade Ag-Making leather key chain

Small Engines-shop/lab

Ag Business-State degrees, proficiency applications, meats judging

FFA Announcements Feb. 1-5

2010-01-30T13:37:00.000-08:00

Feb. 3-Ag Sales, Ag Communications and Job Interview at Coffeyvile. Leave time at 6:30, wear official dress bring a change of clothes. 1/2 day of school due to inservice

Feb. 2-notify advisor if running for a district office

Feb. 9-Help with Producers coop at the catholic hall to set up

Feb. 5-Help with blood drive

Feb. 19-Meats contest

Feb. 20-27 FFA week

Lesson Plans for Feb. 1-5

2010-01-30T13:28:00.000-08:00

Monday Feb. 1

Ag Tech-Update Record book, review for test on Meats which will be on Tuesday

8th Grade Ag-Finish power points over crops/fruits

Small Engines-shop work

Ag Business-Work on state degrees, meats, ag comm or ag sales

Tuesday Feb. 2

Ag Tech-Test over meats

8th Grade Ag-Wrap up on crops reports, start animal science unit if done

Small Engines-shop work

Ag Business-state degrees, meats, ag comm or ag sales

Wednesday Feb. 3

Ag Tech-6th will only meet today-read a section in ag mech book

8th Grade Ag No class today due to half a day

Small Engines-review questions in the classroom

Ag Business-work on applications

Thursday Feb. 4

Ag Tech-Start on fire extinguisher unit

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Shop work

Ag Business-applications

Friday Feb. 5

Ag Tech-Fire Extinguisher unit

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science Unit

Small Engines-Shop work

Ag Business-Applications

FFA Announcements Jan. 25-29

2010-01-24T08:08:00.000-08:00

Upcoming FFA Events:

Thursday Jan. 28-FFA meeting during SSR/Seminar wear FFA shirt for group picture. Producers Coop will be there for a presentation.

Feb. 3-Ag Sales, Job interview and Ag Communications

Feb. 9-Help with Producers Coop at St. Michaels Hall

Feb. 13-Senior scholarships due

Feb. 20-27 FFA Week

Lesson Plans for January 25-29

2010-01-24T07:57:00.000-08:00

Monday Jan. 25

Ag Tech-Update record books, start a meats unit

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoints on crops

Small Engines-Shop/lab

Ag Business Management-Meats unit finish a couple of ag sales demonstrations

Tuesday Jan. 26

Ag Tech-Meats unit

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoints finish up

Small Engines-Shop/lab

Ag Business Management-Meats Unit

Wednesday Jan. 27

Ag Tech-Meats unit

8th Grade Ag-Presentations of powerpoints for crops

Small Engines-shop/lab

Ag Business Management-Meats unit

Thursday Jan. 28

Ag Tech-Meats unit

8th Grade Ag-Powerpoints presentations

Small Engines-shop,lab

Ag Business Management-meats review

Friday Jan. 29

Ag Tech-Test over meats

8th Grade Ag-Finish powerpoint presentations

Small Engines-Shop/Lab

Ag Business Management-Test over meats unit

Assignments January 18-22

2010-01-16T08:56:00.000-08:00

Monday Jan. 18

Ag Tech-Tool review and finish handout

8th Grade Ag-Worksheet and review for test handed out

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Start Ag Sales Presentations

Tuesday Jan. 19

Ag Tech-Tool Quiz #4 Probably 15-20 tools to identify

8th Grade Ag-Go over worksheets

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Ag Sales Presentations

Wednesday Jan. 20

Ag Tech-Review over tool worksheet

8th Grade Ag-Test over "What is Agriculture"

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Ag Sales Demonstrations

Thursday Jan. 21

Ag Tech-Test over tool unit

8th Grade Ag-Crop Identification

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Finnish up Ag Sales units

Friday Jan. 22

Ag Tech-Meats Unit

8th Grade Ag-Crop Quiz

Small Engines-Shop

Ag Business-Start Job Interview

FFA Announcements Jan. 11-15

2010-01-10T11:16:00.000-08:00

Monday-Jan. 11 Last day to sign up for KSU speech contest in Manhattan on Jan 23.

Assistant officers are in charge of January meeting. Look for information on this in the near future.

Upcoming Events:

Jan. 21-Agronomy and Welding contest at Yates Center 9:00 a.m.

Jan. 23-Speech contest at K-State

Feb. 3-Ag Sales, Ag Communication, and Job Interview at Coffeyville

Feb. 15-Scholarships due to National FFA

Feb. 19-Meats contest at Bronson

Feb. 20-27 FFA Week

Assignments January 11-15th

2010-01-10T11:02:00.000-08:00

Monday Jan. 11-

Ag Technology-Update record book, continue unit on tools, look at some examples of tools

8th Grade Ag-Start unit on what is agriculture

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business Management-Start portfolio on Ag Sales product

Tuesday Jan. 12-

Ag Technology-Tool Unit and examples of tools

8th Grade Ag-What is Agriculture unit

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Ag Business Management-Continue on portfolio

Wednesday Jan. 13-

Ag Technology-Quiz on tools covered so far

8th Grade Ag-What is Agriculture unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business Management-Portfolio should be completed by this day on Ag Sales product

Thursday Jan. 14-

Ag Technology-Finish up tool unit

8th Grade Ag-Finish up What is Agriculture unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business Management-Work on presentations and be ready to present on Friday

Friday Jan. 15

Ag Technology-Test over tool unit

8th Grade Ag-Review worksheet and study guide to work on over What is Agriculturre

Small Engines-Work in Shop

Ag Business Management-Start presentations

Assignments Dec. 14-18

2009-12-13T11:05:00.000-08:00

Monday Dec. 14

Ag Tech-SAE record book packet

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science

Small Engines-Work on OHV enginges

Ag Business-Scholarship or record book

Tuesday Dec. 15-

Ag Tech-SAE record book

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Work on OHV engines

Ag Business-scholarships or record book

Wednesday Dec. 16-

Ag Tech-Review for Quiz on Friday, notebooks due on Friday.

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science

Small Engines-Work on OHV engines

Ag Business-Scholarships or record book

Thursday Dec. 17-

Ag Tech-Review

8th Grade Ag-Work on leather key chain

Small Engines-Work on OHV engines

Ag Business-scholarships or record books

Friday December 18-

Ag Tech-Test on record books and grade notebooks

8th Grade Ag-Test over animal science

Small Engines-Finish up on engines

Ag Business-scholarships seniors should be done and juniors should have 2009 records done.

FFA Announcements Dec. 13-18

2009-12-13T11:04:00.001-08:00

All fruit and meat money must be paid by Friday Dec. 18.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Assignments Dec. 7-11

2009-12-06T14:04:00.000-08:00

Monday Dec. 7

Ag Tech- Income on Record Books

8th Grade Ag-Finish Powerpoints and start on animal science unit

Small Engines-Work on OHV engines

Ag Business Management- Srs. work on scholarship, jrs. work on closing record books out for this year.

Tuesday Dec. 8- Fruit is here we work in shop with it.

Ag Tech-Fruit

8th Grade Ag-Fruit

Small Engines-Fruit

Ag Business Management-Fruit

Wednesday Dec. 9-

Ag Tech-Work on Personal Expenses record book

8th Grade Ag-Work on Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Work on OHV engines

Ag Business Management-Scholarships and recordbooks

Thursday Dec. 10-

Ag Tech-Business expenses and cash flow

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science unit

Small Engines-Work in shop

Ag Business Management-Scholarships and record books

Friday Dec. 11-

Ag Tech-Test over income, expenses

8th Grade Ag-Leather key chain

Small Engines-Shop on OHV engines

Ag Business Management-Work on scholarships and record books

FFA Announcements Dec. 7-11

2009-12-06T13:59:00.000-08:00

The fruit will be delivered on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Make sure you have a way to pick all fruit up on Tuesday. All meat money was due before Thanksgiving, if you owe for meat money, please pay asap. All fruit money should be paid up before Christmas break. No exemption sheet will be signed until paid.

The FFA will have a fun night on Thursday, Dec. 10. Pizza will be served to members by invitation only because they sold $300 of meat/fruit. All members are invited at 7 to watch movies or play games. The meeting will conclude around 9. p.m.

Congratulations to the food science, ag business and speech students who attended to Allen County Community College last week.

FFA Activities Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

2009-11-28T20:09:00.000-08:00

On Monday, several students will be traveling to Caney for an invitational speech contest. These 5-6 students will be leaving at 2:00PM from the school, and will thus be in class for a majority of the school day.

Wednesday is a half day, class schedule will be 7-6-5-4.

Thursday is a CDE day at Allen Community College in Iola: Public Speaking, Food Science, and Agribusiness Management.

If you have not already done so, PLEASE turn in meat money to Mr. Boultinghouse, Mr. Curran, or Mr. Turner!!

Fruit Delivery is tentatively scheduled for December 8th, start planning for delivery!

Thanks for sharing your students with us, we look forward to their return after the Thanksgiving Holiday!

~Mr. Turner, Mr. Boultinghouse, & Mr. Curran

Lesson Plans for Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

2009-11-28T20:00:00.000-08:00

We hope that all of our students and their families had an enjoyable Thanksgiving Break! We are eager to have you back in class this week and hope that your are excited to return as well!

Ag Technology/Exploration:

Students in Ag Tech will be working on their computerized FFA record books, beginning with setting up the basic files and permanent record and working into inventories. Know that any "real" numbers/information entered by the students will be confidential between that student and the instructors.

8th Grade Intro to Ag:

Monday - Students will be finishing and presenting Livestock Breed Presentations and checking on their "Garden in a Glove" in the greenhouse
Tuesday - Students will be in the gym during class as the high school will be at an all-school assembly in Frontenac.
Wednesday-Friday: Students will continue monitoring the Garden in a Glove and be working on an Animal Science Unit.

Small Engines:

Students will be continuing to disassemble their OHV (Overhead Valve) Engines in the Engines Lab.

Agribusiness:

All students will continue to monitor the stocks they have chosen and will be graphing their findings in an Excel graph late in the week.

Students will have various tasks including but not limited to:
-CDE Preparation: Public Speaking, Agrbusiness Management, and Food Science
-The Class Agrbusiness (Feedlot) Scenario Project
-Updating of Recordbooks

FFA Activities November 16-21

2009-11-14T20:00:00.000-08:00

The Girard FFA Chapter placed 1st Chapter Team and 1st Greenhand Team at SED FFA Leadership School on Friday, November 13th. Congratulations!

Fruit Sales are due on Tuesday, November 17th.

Meat Orders are expected for delivery on Wednesday, November 18th.

Lesson Plans for November 16-21

2009-11-14T19:45:00.000-08:00

***Remember that Friday is a 1/2 day. Class schedule will be: 7-6-5-4.

Ag Technology Management-

Students will be working on writing and presenting a prepared speech on an agricultural or leadership topic this week. A unit on record keeping will follow.

8th Grade Intro to Agriculture-

Student will be finishing up woodworking projects this week and begin a unit on plant science called "Garden in a Glove."

Small Engines-

Students will be completing the reassembly of their Briggs L-Head Engines this week and be starting them. A unit on dismantling/reassembling an OHV engine will follow.

Agribusiness-

M-Futures Contract Tracking Review, Choose a stock for tracking.
T-A closer look at Open Interest, Quiz Review
W-Futures wrap-up, Futures Market Quiz
T-What is the stock market? How does it differ from the futures market?
F-Stock Market, cont'd.

FFA Activities November 9-14

2009-11-06T17:40:00.002-08:00

SED Horse Judging was held in Fort Scott on Saturday, November 7th.

Greenhand Officers will be practicing regularly for Leadership School on Friday. Their first practice of the week will be on Monday after school in Mr. Boultinghouse's room.

District Leadership School will be held in Longton at Elk Valley High School on Friday, November 13th. Greenhand officers, Chapter officers, and a few 2nd year officers will be in attendance. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Boultinghouse or Mr. Turner.

Fruit sales are due on November 17th...keep selling!!

Meat orders are expected to be in on or near November 18th. They will arrive frozen and will need to be delivered to the buyers quickly! Remember that money will need to be collected at time of delivery.

Lesson Plans November 9-14

2009-11-06T17:40:00.001-08:00

Ag Technology/Explorations

M-Research for Speech
T-Creation of a Speech Outline
W-Speech Outline Due at end of Hour, begin writing speech
T-Speech Writing
F-Speech Writing, progress printing at end of hour

8th Grade Intro to Ag

-The class will be continuing the Agricultural Mechanics unit, where they are building wooden flower planters. These are expected to be near completion at the end of the week.

Small Engines

The L-Head blocks are nearly reassembled. Goals for this week include completing the reassembly on all engines and making them run. Next, students will be disassembling and reassembing an Overhead Valve (OHV) engine in pairs.

Agribusiness

M-Review Basics of Commodities, Record Crop Prices
T-Commodity Basics Quiz, Record Crop Prices
W-Record Crop Prices, Hedging Strategy
T-Record Crop Prices, Speculation Strategy
F-Record Crop Prices, Graph collected data, Commodities Crossword
Look forward to in-class trading scenario next week!

FFA Activities November 2-7

2009-10-30T12:10:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, November 7th, 12 or so Girard FFA Members will be attending the Southeast District FFA Horse Judging CDE in Fort Scott.

November 13th- Southeast District FFA Leadership School for Chapter and Greenhand Officers at Elk Valley

November 17th- FFA Fruit Sales will be due.

November 18th- Approximate Delivery Date for FFA Meat Sales from RiverStar Farms.

Lesson Plans November 2-7

2009-10-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

Ag Technology/Exploration

Continuation of Agricultural Careers Unit
M-Personality Test Meanings, Ag Career Area Notes
T-Ag Career Areas Quiz, Select Research Area
W-Research Ag Career Area, Begin PowerPoint
T-Complete PowerPoint over Ag Career Area
F-Ag Career Presentations for Class

8th Grade Intro to Ag

A unit on "What is Agriculture?" and common agricultural crops was completed with an exam last week. Students will be working on a shop safety unit this week in preparation to construct sheet metal toolboxes in the shop.

Small Engines

The class in beginning to reassemble the L-Head Briggs and Stratton Engines they have been taking apart and evaluating. Pacing of the class will vary, but the engines should be nearly reassembled by the end of the week.

Agribusiness

Currently in a Commodity Futures Unit
M-Finish Basic Terms
T-Brokers & Contracts
W-Bull & Bear, Reading "Ticks"
T-The Producer's Perspective: Insurance vs. The Speculator's Perspective: Gambling
F-CDE Day - Horse Judging, Leadership School, Speech CDE Prep

FFA Activities October 26-31

2009-10-25T13:30:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the national Agricultural Communications team who was named first in the nation last Friday at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. There were 31 teams competing. Individual Placings were as follows: Austin Price 2nd, Christina Bianacarelli 6th, Brock Burnick 10th, Tyler Egbert 11th, and Nolan O'Toole Gold Division.

Southeast District FFA Horse Judging will be on Saturday, November 7th in Fort Scott. Please talk to Mr. Boultinghouse, Mr. Curran, or Mr. Turner if you are interested in participating.

Keep selling Meat and Fruit Products!! Remember that meat orders are for Thanksgiving delivery and Fruit orders are for early December delivery. You do NOT need to collect money at the time of the order, it's okay to collect it when you deliver the meat/fruit.

Lesson Plans October 26-30

2009-10-25T13:18:00.001-07:00

Monday-

Ag Explorations- Hildalgo Class Discussion, Notes taking in Stock Evaluation
8th Grade Ag- Crop Presentations (PowerPoints)
Small Engines- Review of Parts Cleaning, Book Work Review, Reassembly Prep
Agribusiness- Mulitple Objectives, not limited to commodities, legal land descriptions, horse judging

Tuesday-

Ag Explorations- Sample Horse Judging Class, Intro to Reasons Writing
8th Grade Ag- Wrap-Up Presentations, continue "What is Agruculture?" Unit
Small Engines- Final Measurements, Ordering Needed Parts, Begin Reassembly
Agribusiness- Mulitple Objectives, not limited to commodities, legal land descriptions, horse judging

Wednesday-

Ag Explorations- Sample Horse Judging Class 2, Reasons Writing
8th Grade Ag- "What is Agriculture?", Study Guide if Unit Completed
Small Engines- Reassembly of L-Head Blocks
Agribusiness- Mulitple Objectives, not limited to commodities, legal land descriptions, horse judging

Thursday-

Ag Explorations- Horse Judging & Intro to Ag Careers
8th Grade Ag- "What is Agriculture?" Study Guide
Small Engines- Reassembly of L-Head Blocks
Agribusiness- Mulitple Objectives, not limited to commodities, legal land descriptions, horse judging

Friday-

***1/2 Day Due to Teacher InService***
Ag Explorations-
8th Grade Ag- "What is Agriculture?" Test
Small Engines- Reassembly of L-Head Blocks
Agribusiness-Mulitple Objectives, not limited to commodities, legal land descriptions, horse judging

FFA Activities, Oct. 19-24

2009-10-18T14:56:00.000-07:00

Fourteen Girard FFA Members will be attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN, this week. Five students will be competing in the National Agricultural Communications CDE. These students are:

-Tyler Egbert
-Brock Burnick
-Austin Price
-Christina Biancarelli
-Nolan O'Toole

Please congratulate these students on their achievements when you see them!

All FFA Members...

Don't forget about Fruit and Meat Sales. Meat sales are due back Oct. 27th and will be for Thanksgiving Delivery. Fruit Sales are due November 16th and will be for early December delivery.

SED Horse Judging is coming up on November 7th in Fort Scott. Please contact Mr. Curran, Mr. Boultinghouse, or Mr. Turner if you are interested in judging horses this year!

Lesson Plans for Oct 19-24

2009-10-18T14:12:00.000-07:00

Mr. Boultinghouse & Mr. Turner will be at the National FFA Convention this week with the National Agricultural Communications CDE Team. These are the plans that will be left with the substitute for the week. We apologize for not being present for the Parent/Teacher Conferences this week. If you have any questions or concerns that you would like to meet and discuss with us about, please e-mail us at aboultinghouse@girard248.org

Lesson Plans for Tuesday, Oct. 20

Ag Tech- Film: Hildalgo. Horse test Friday.

8th Grade Ag-

Students will be working with the laptops to research and create a PowerPoint over a crop, which was assigned on Monday. Students have a paper to record their findings, and when the sheet is filled out they can begin on the PowerPoint. Students will be expected to have a completed presentation (with at least 10 slides and a picture on each slide) to present to the class on Monday.

Small Engines-

Parts Cleaning and Measuring of Tolerances

Ag Business-

Horse Judging & Class Agribusiness Project

Lesson Plans for Wednesday, Oct. 21

Ag Tech- Film: Hildalgo.

8th Grade Ag

Students will be working with the laptops to research and create a PowerPoint over a crop, which was assigned on Monday. Students have a paper to record their findings, and when the sheet is filled out they can begin on the PowerPoint. Students will be expected to have a completed presentation (with at least 10 slides and a picture on each slide) to present to the class on Monday.

Small Engines

Students have two packets to complete from the book, the first is found in today’s folder. When a student has fully completed the section they are on, give them the next one. Both are due at the end of the hour on Friday.

Ag Business-1:36-2:21-

Horse Judging & Legal Land Descriptions Packet

Lesson Plans for Thursday, Oct. 22

Ag Tech-

Film: Hildalgo. Remind students about horse test Friday.

8th Grade Ag- Crop PowerPoints

Small Engines

Students have two packets to complete from the book, the second is found in today’s folder. When a student has fully completed the section they are on, give them the next one. Both are due at the end of the hour on Friday.

Ag Business-1:36-2:21-

Horse Judging & Legal Land Descriptions

Lesson Plans for Friday, Oct. 23

Ag Tech-
Horse Quiz & Film Reflection/Critical Thinking Activity

8th Grade Ag-

Students should be finishing crop PowerPoints today.

Small Engines

Students should be finishing the two workbook packets today. They are due at the end of hour today. Will grade in class if time allows.

Ag Business-1:36-2:21-

Horse Judging, Agribusiness Project, Legal Land Descriptions, Recordbook Updating

FFA Activities Oct 12-16

2009-10-11T10:33:00.000-07:00

The National Ag Communications team will have a practice on Tuesday evening from 7-9 with mock practicums and group practice.

Don't forget Meat and Fruit sales!
-Meat sales are for Thanksgiving delivery, due back Oct. 27th.
-Fruit sales are for early December delivery.

Any student wanting to be on a horse judging team should talk to Mr. Curran, Mr. Boultinghouse, or Mr. Turner soon! The SED Horse Judging CDE will be at Fort Scott on November 7th.

Lesson Plans for Oct 12-16

2009-10-11T10:06:00.000-07:00

Ag Tech-

M-Parliamentary Procedures, What's special about the Main Motion? and Demo
T-Parliamentary Procedure, New Motions and Demo
W-Parliamentary Procedure, Review and Demo
U-Parliamentary Procedure Quiz
F-Begin Agricultural Careers Unit

8th Grade Intro to Ag-

The beginning of a new 9 week period; Welcome to Ag! We're glad you're here!

M-Syllabus and Introduction
T-Intro to Shop Safety
W-Shop Safety Quiz
U-
F-

Small Engines-

Students will continue to disassemble their engines in the small engines lab this week.

M-Practice with reading micrometers, Vernier Micrometers & work in the shop.
T-Micrometer review and work in the shop.
W-Micrometer quiz, work in the shop.
U-Shop work
F-Shop work

Agribusiness-

M-Work on CO-OP Brochures
T-CO-OP model recording at Producers CO-OP Farm Store
W-
U-
F-Second critique of National Ag Communications team in Library

FFA Activities October 5-9

2009-10-04T11:51:00.000-07:00

First off, a bit THANK YOU to all students helping with Girard Fall Festival Activities, it was a big success! The parade float looked great and both the greased pig contest and chicken poop bingo boards went well!

The chapter POA (Program of Activities) has also been completed and submitted to the state FFA office prior to the deadline.

FFA Fruit and Meat sales will be beginning soon! Look for information to be distributed in your Ag classes.

Dates, Looking Ahead:

National FFA Convention will be in Indianapolis on the 3rd week of October. The National Ag Communications Team will be leaving after school on Monday, October 19th. All other chapter members attending will leave with Mr. Curran on the charter bus, early on Wednesday morning, October 21st. All members will be returning over the weekend, exact times and pickup locations to follow.

SED FFA Horse Judging will be on Saturday, November 7th at Fort Scott. If you're interested in judging, please let Mr. Curran, Mr. Boultinghouse, or Mr. Turner know soon!

SED FFA Leadership School will be on Friday, November 13th at Elk Valley. All Chapter officers and Greenhand Officers will be in attendance.

Lesson Plans October 5-9

2009-10-04T11:42:00.000-07:00

Ag Technology/Explorations

Students will be beginning a unit on parliamentary procedure this week, using a modified version of Roberts Rules of Order and will develop an understanding for why meetings need structure and how Parliamentary Procedure provides that structure when used correctly.

Mini-units on Horse Judging and Careers in Agriculture are soon to follow.

8th Grade Intro to Agriculture

All groups should be near to finished with building mouse mazes and will be racing the mice starting Monday to test their hypotheses about the relationship between healthy diets and performance (both physically and mentally)

Small Engines

After completing the Carburetion unit, students will be spending some time in the shop, dismantling the L-Head small engine as a group before receiving their own engines to dismantle, rebuild, and made run again.

Agribusiness Management

Multi-tasking is the name of the game for the coming weeks in Agribusiness. Activities will include but are not limited to:
-Parliamentary Procedure
-Creating a Marketing Plan for the local Producers' COOP Farm Store
-Creating a Business Plan for the class business project
-Identifying a following stocks/commodities
-Working with the National Agricultural Communications CDE Team

FFA Activities Sept. 28 - Oct. 2

2009-09-27T09:39:00.000-07:00

Tuesday-

All first year FFA members will be traveling to the Greenhand Conference in Cherryvale.

Thursday-

State Land Judging CDE in Garnett, four students will be attending.

Friday-

All students purchasing an FFA jacket in our recent order should try to pay by this day if possible. If you have questions about this or need a new copy of the invoice, please see Mr. Boultinghouse or Mr. Turner.

Lesson Plans Sept 28 - Oct 2

2009-09-27T09:32:00.000-07:00

Ag Tech/Explorations:

On Monday, Students will be reviewing information for the Greenhand Conference.
On Tuesday, all students will be attending the Greenhand Conference in Cherryvale.
On Wednesday, we will be reflecting on the Greenhand Conference and beginning a unit on Parliamentary Procedure, Orders of Business, and running a model meeting, which will continue into next week. Units on Careers and Horses will follow.

8th Grade Intro to Agriculture:

Having completed animal breed PowerPoint presentations, student will begin construction of mazes for our mice experiment. The mice have added substantially to their body mass since we brought them into the classroom and now appear quite healthy.

Small Engines:

Students will be completing the unit on carburetion this week, followed by units on engine governors and precision measurements.

Agribusiness Management:

Recordbook Inventories will be due on WEDNESDAY.

Many things will be taking place simultaneously in this class, including but not limited to:
-Honing skills in Parlimentary Procedure
-Continuing work on the class' Business Plan
-Skills of a Landowner and Reading Legal Land Descriptions
-Understanding the Stock Market
-Focus on National Agricultural Communications CDE
-Horse Judging

FFA Activities September 21-25

2009-09-20T17:49:00.000-07:00

On Monday night, Girard FFA Greenhand Orientation Night will be held in the GHS Cafeteria at 7:00PM. All first year FFA members and their families are invited to attend. Two state FFA officers will be in attendance, and first year members will be receiving their Greenhand Degrees.

Thursday will be Nursery Landscape, Entomology, and Land Judging Career Development Events will be held in Fort Scott. Students on these teams will be leaving on the bus at 8:00AM.

The Southeast District FFA Greenhand Conference will be held on Tuesday, September 29th in Cherryvale. All eligible first year FFA members are encouraged to attend.

Lesson Plans September 21-25

2009-09-20T17:45:00.000-07:00

Ag Technology/Explorations

Final Preparations will be made in class on Monday for Monday night's Greenhand Orientation Night. The rest of the week will involve deeper student of Agricultural Education, FFA Organization Structure and History, SAE, etc. in preparation for the Greenhand FFA Conference in Cherryvale on Tuesday, September 29th.

8th Grade Intro to Agriculture-Weighing mice, constructing mice mazes and giving power points over breeds.

In continuing a unit on Animal Science, students will begin constructing a maze which will study animal nutrition using live mice in the classroom.

Small Engines-Finish Study Guide, review for test which will be on Wednesday

Agribusiness-Work on CDE's throughout the week for Thursday's event. Guest speaker on Friday.

FFA Announcements September 14-18

2009-09-12T12:52:00.001-07:00

Approximately 40 students attended the state fair on Saturday.

Junior officers applications are currently due. If you would like to run for a junior office and have not already applied, talk to Mr. Boultinghouse, Mr. Curran, or Mr. Turner early in the week.

The FFA Creedspeakers (2) from Girard will be selected soon to represent our chapter at the Southeast District FFA Greenhand Conference in Cherryvale on Tuesday, September 29th. All eligible Greenhands (First year FFA members) are invited and ENCOURAGED to attend!

Lesson Plans September 14-18

2009-09-12T12:15:00.001-07:00

Ag Tech/Exploration

Students took a history quiz on Friday, grades are posted. We will be continuing a unit on SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) programs in conjunction with some study on careers in agriculture. Students are also preparing to attend the Southeast District FFA Greenhand Conference on Tuesday, September 29th in Cherryvale.

8th Grade Intro to Agriculture

We will continue to monitor growth in our "Gardens in a Glove" project this week. We will also be continuing our unit on Animal Science and preparing to care for mice as we study animal nutrition and animal welfare.

Small Engines

The Small Engines class took a test over Compression on Friday and will be continuing to dig deeper into the L-Head and OHV Small Engine. Students had a lab of removing and installing intake and exhaust valves and will continue to become familiar with engine parts and functions in preparation for taking an engine all the way down to the block and then re-assemble to running condition again. Focus this week is on ignition systems, including points, condensers, and magnetron systems.

Agribusiness Management

Students have selected a class business proposal to pursue and each student has an aspect of the business planning process to work on for the group. The Agricultural Communications students are finishing up their proposal for nationals to be postmarked on Tuesday.

FFA Announcements September 8-12

2009-09-07T14:24:00.000-07:00

September 9- All magazine orders are due and Junior Officer applications are due

September 11-FFA dues are to be paid

September 12-State Fair trip will leave at 6 am and return approximately 6 pm. Students will need money for meals and entry into the fairgrounds.

Upcoming activities:

September 21-Greenhand Orientation meeting for all first year members and parents. Junior officers will be announced this evening.

September 24-Nursery/Landscape, Entomology and Land at Ft. Scott

September 29-Greenhand Conference @ Cherryvale

Lesson Plans for September 8-11

2009-09-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

Tuesday September 8

Ag Technology Explorations- Students will be beginning a careers unit based around Agricultural Educations SAE (Supervised Agricultural Education) Program.

8th Grade Ag- Students will monitor their garden in a glove exercise. After the garden in the glove, students will start a unit on animal science.

Small Engines-Finish questions in book and then answer all questions on the study guide.

Ag Business-Catch up on record book, finish reporting on their Ag business from breaking into groups.

Wednesday September 9

Ag Technology Explorations- Continue SAE Unit: Entrepreneurship vs. Placement, FFA History Jeopardy

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science

Small Engines-Grade worksheets, study guide

Ag Business-Narrow down the Ag business the group would like to pursue. Name a CEO and start splitting up jobs for everyone to do.

Thursday September 10- Continue SAE Unit

Ag Technology Explorations - SAE: Research & Exploration

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science

Small Engines-Review for test which will be on Friday, September 11

Ag Business-Assigned jobs should now be done as we lead into legal land descriptions for our job site.

Friday September 11

Ag Technology Explorations-SAE Quiz

8th Grade Ag-Animal Science activity leather key making

Small Engines-Test over compression

Ag Business-CDE work day

FFA Announcements August 31 - Sept. 4

2009-08-30T10:41:00.000-07:00

Magazine Sales will continue through Sept. 9. Sell $175 worth

Junior officer applications will be handed out this week for first or second year students.

State Fair trip Sat. Sept. 12

FFA dues must be paid by Sept. 11

Sept. 21-Greenhand Orientation 7 p.m. in cafeteria

Sept. 24- Land, Nursery/Landscape, Entomology @ Ft. Scott

Sept. 29-Greenhand Conference @ Cherryvale

Lesson Plans for August 31 through Sept. 4

2009-08-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

Monday August 31

Ag Tech Explorations-We will no longer take time in class for the creed. If you have not said all of the creed, it is an expected assignment to get done. This can be said before or after school or duiring seminar. Today we will start talking about officers and what they do.

8th Grade Ag-Presentations over crops continues

Small Engines-Go over tests and start a unit on compression

Ag Business Mangagement-Update record books, start our ag business management scenario.

Tuesday Sept. 1

Ag Tech Explorations-Officers continued with opening cermony parts

8th Grade Ag- Garden in a glove activity

Small Engines-Compression continued

Ag Business Mangagement-Legal land descriptions

Wednesday Sept. 2

Ag Tech Explorations-Official Dress and why do we wear it?

8th Grade Ag-Finish garden in a glove and start reviewing for our test which will be on Friday.

Small Engines-Figuring Cu. inches

Ag Business Mangagement- Legal land description, find your location

Thursday Sept. 3

Ag Tech Explorations-Emblem and its meanings-quiz on Friday

8th Grade Ag-Review for test continued, test tomorrow

Small Engines-Quiz over figuring horsepower and cu. inches

Ag Business Mangagement-Quiz over legal land description

Friday Sept. 4

Ag Tech Explorations-Quiz

8th Grade Ag-Test

Small Engines-Finish up compression unit

Ag Business-Officer parts, cde workday on land, ento or nursery/landscape

Lesson Plans for August 24-28

2009-08-22T19:43:00.000-07:00

Ag Explorations Class (First Year):

An FFA History Timeline is due on Monday at the beginning of class. Students have been given a rubric to help them to complete it successfully.

Students are to memorize and recite the FFA Creed, one of the most important documents in FFA and Agricultural Education history, this week. The Creed is five paragraphs long (a total of only six sentences!)

On Monday, students will be asked to recite at least the first paragraph at sometime during the hour. Tuesday, the second paragraph. Wednesday, the third paragraph. Thursday, the fourth paragraph. Friday, the fifth paragraph. The first student(s) to complete the task are offered opportunities for extra credit. Two students from Girard will have an opportunity to put their speaking abilities against freshmen students from FFA chapters all across Southeast Kansas at Greenhand Conference, coming up in September. Memorizing and reciting the Creed provides students with an opportunity to learn what the FFA is all about while developing public speaking skills and comfort in presenting material in front of peers.

8th Grade Intro to Agriculture:

Students have a worksheet on basic agriculture due Monday. Their notes will help them greatly in completing it.

Students will be completing a unit on basic crops this week and will be participating in a seed germination activity via the "Garden in a Glove" activity.

Small Engines Class:

After completing a unit over engine part identification, the class will be taking a look at how an engine runs, engine cycles, carburetor function, etc.

Agribusiness Management:

Monday- Land Judging wrap-up
Tuesday & Wednesday- Updating FFA Recordbooks
Thursday- Agribusiness and Management Terms/Vocabulary
Friday- CDE Day - Entomology

FFA Announcements August 24-28

2009-08-22T19:38:00.000-07:00

The first meeting of the year for the Girard FFA Chapter will be this Tuesday, August 25th, during seminar. Get excited for all of the year's activities and learn about the annual magazine sales!

Dues are $10 and are due September 11th. Meet your magazine sales quota and your dues will be paid for you!

Parents - A Welcome Back letter and calendar of events is being prepared and will be headed your way soon from Mr. Boultinghouse, Mr. Curran, and Mr. Turner.

FFA Announcements August 17-21

2009-08-16T10:36:00.000-07:00

Welcome back:

Thursday August 20-Officers serve the Farm Bureau meeting at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Be in official dress.

Magazine sales will start later on in the month. Be looking for information for this project.

Have a great school year!

Lesson Plans August 17-21

2009-08-16T10:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to school for both students and parents. Thank you for veiwing my blog as this will keep you informed about what is going on in our classes this year. I am pleased to let you know we have a student teacher in the Ag Education Department. His name is Mr. Shawn Turner and he will be here this semester. Here are the assignments and activities going on this week in our classes:

Monday August 17:

Ag Technology Exploration-Students will be finished their internet activity that was done in class on Friday. Students will be given a student FFA handbook in class and introduction to the FFA program will be started.

8th Grade Ag-Due today: 2-3 facts on the Ogallala Aquifer. Information will be continued on What is Agriculture.

Small Engines-Parts ID and definitions

Ag Buisness-Finish nursery/landscape and records will be updated. Students are to bring a jump drive with their record book on it today.

Tuesday August 18:

Ag Technology Exploration- FFA Information

8th Grade Ag-What is Agriculture continued, Term of the day hedge is due.

Small Engines- Parts ID and definitions

Ag Buisness-Record books update contiuned

Wednesday August 19:

Ag Technology Exploration-FFA information

8th Grade Ag-Crops identification

Small Engines-Parts ID and definitions

Ag Buisness-Ag Business terms

Thursday August 20:

Ag Technology Exploration-Quiz over FFA information

8th Grade Ag-Quiz over crops

Small Engines-Quiz over parts covered so far

Ag Buisness-Terms continued

Friday August 21:

Ag Technology Exploration-CDE day

8th Grade Ag-What is agriculture contiuned

Small Engines-Terms and ID review

Ag Buisness-CDE day land and entomology

FFA Announcements

2009-05-16T19:33:00.000-07:00

State Convention-May 26-29

Chapter Officers will go up on May 26 Leave at 7:30

Assistant Officers will go up on May 27 Leave at 8:00

Will be staying in the Hampton Inn in Manhattan phone number is 785-539-5000

Lesson Plans for May 18-22

2009-05-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

Monday May 18

Ag Tech-Final copy of record book due, work in shop

8th Grade Ag-No Class

Leadership-Work on scrapbook and get ready for state convention

Ag Construction-Finish up on projects

Small Engines-Finish up on engines

Tuesday May 19

Ag Tech-Work in shop

8th Grade Ag-No Class

Leadership-Work on scrapbook and state convention

Ag Construction-Finish up on shop projects

Small Engines-Finish up on small engines

Wednesday May 20

Ag Tech-Grade each others skils

8th Grade Ag-No Class

Leadership-Work on scrapbook and prepare for state convention

Ag Construction-Finish up on projects

Small Engines-Finish up on engines

Thursday May 21 Finals for 1-3-5-7

Ag Tech-No Class

8th Grade Ag No Class

Leadership-No Class

Ag Construction-Final over projects and shop cleanup

Small Engines-Final over engines and shop cleanup tool check in.

Friday May 22-Final 2-4-6 Half a day for students

Ag Tech-Final for class and locker check out

8th Grade Ag-No class

Leadership-Final

Ag Construction-No class

Small Engine-No Class

Lesson Plans for May 11-15

2009-05-10T10:34:00.000-07:00

Monday May 11

Ag Tech-Work in shop or record book. Record Books are due on Tuesday.

8th Grade Ag-Do worksheet on breeds or finish powerpoint. Powerpoints are due to give on Tuesday

Leadership-Prepare for State Convention Teaching assignments due on Tuesday if you have not given them yet.

Ag Construction-Work on shop projects

Small Engines-Work on engine projects

Tuesday May 12

Ag Tech-Shop work, hand in record books

8th Grade Ag-Breed presentations

Leadership-Teaching unit

Ag Construction-Work on shop projects

Small Engines-Work on engines

Wednesday May 13

Ag Tech-Shop work

8th Grade Ag-Breed Presentations

Leadership-Teaching units

Ag Construction-Shop projects

Small Engines-work on engines

Thursday May 14-

Ag Tech-Shop work

8th Grade Ag-Final evaluation on class

Leadership-Teaching units

Ag Construction-Shop projects

Small Engines-Work on engines

Friday May 15-

Ag Tech-Senior Awards

8th Grade Ag-Senior Awards

Leadership-Senior Awards

Ag Construction-Work on shop projects

Small Engines-Work on engines

Lesson Plans for May 4-8

2009-05-01T18:04:00.000-07:00

Monday May 4

Ag Technology-Students will be working on their record book to turn in on Friday. This be done electronically and on paper. The electronic book should be submitted in my drop box by Friday and the paper book should be submitted by Friday. Both of these should be identical.

8th Grade Ag-Grade Key chains and select a breed to start doing a report on.

Leadership-Only one student in class.

Ag Construction-Students will work on shop projects

Small Engines-Students will work on engines

Tuesday May 5

Ag Technology-Record Book

8th Grade Ag-Breed presentations

Leadership-Only one student in class

Ag Construction-Work on shop projects

Small Engines-Work on engines

Wednesday May 6

Ag Technology-Record Books

8th Grade Ag--Breed presentations due on Friday

Leadership-Student may catch up on assignments missed from state contests

Ag Construction-Students may work on shop projects

Small Engines-Students may work on engines

Thursday May 7

Ag Technology-Assignment in book if not done with record book, record books are due on Friday.

8th Grade Ag-Last day to work on breed presentations

Leadership-Students may work on other assignments catching up from state

Ag Construction-Work on projects

Small Engines-Work on engines

Friday May 8

Ag Technology-Shop, record books due.

8th Grade Ag-Presentations on breeds due

Leadership-Go over state results, get registered for SCCL

Ag Construction-Work on projects

Small Engines-Work on engines

Ag Education

Lesson Plans September 12-16

Lesson Plans May 16-20

Lesson Plans May 9-13

Lesson Plans May 2-6

Lesson Plans April 25-29

Lesson Plans April 18-21

Lesson Plans April 4 - April 8

Lesson Plans March 28 - April 1

Lesson Plans March 14-18

Lesson Plans Feb. 29 through March 4

Feb. 21-25, 2011 **FFA WEEK**

Lesson Plans Feb. 14-18

Lesson Plans Feb. 7-11

Lesson Plans Jan. 31-Feb. 4

Lesson Plans Jan. 24 - 28, 2011

Lesson Plans Jan. 17 - 21, 2011

Lesson Plans Jan. 10-14, 2011

Lesson Plans Jan. 4-7 2011

Lesson Plans Dec. 20-22

Lesson Plans Dec. 13-17

Lesson Plans Dec. 6-10

Lesson Plans Nov. 29-Dec. 3

Lesson Plans Nov. 22-23

Lesson Plans Nov. 15-19

Lesson Plans Nov. 8-12

Lesson Plans Nov. 1-5

Lesson Plans Oct. 25-29

Lesson Plans Oct. 11-15

Lesson Plans Oct. 4-8

Lesson Plans September 27 through Oct. 1

Lesson Plans September 20-24

Lesson Plans September 13-17

Lesson Plans September 6-10

Lesson Plans August 30-September 3

Lesson Plans August 23-27

Lesson Plans August 18-20

Lesson Plans May 3-7

FFA Upcoming Events April-May

Lesson Plans April 26-30

FFA Upcoming Events April-May

Lesson Plans April 19-23

FFA Upcoming Events April-May

Lesson Plans April 12-16

FFA Upcoming Events

Lesson Plans April 5-9

FFA Upcoming Events

Lesson Plans March 29-April 1

Lesson Plans March 23-26

Lesson Plans March 8-12

Lesson Plans March 1-5

Lesson Plans Feb. 22-26

FFA Announcements Feb.

Lesson Plans Feb. 16-19

Upcoming FFA Events

Lesson Plans Feb. 8-12

FFA Announcements Feb. 1-5

Lesson Plans for Feb. 1-5

FFA Announcements Jan. 25-29

Lesson Plans for January 25-29

Assignments January 18-22

FFA Announcements Jan. 11-15

Assignments January 11-15th

Assignments Dec. 14-18

FFA Announcements Dec. 13-18

Assignments Dec. 7-11

FFA Announcements Dec. 7-11

FFA Activities Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

Lesson Plans for Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

FFA Activities November 16-21

Lesson Plans for November 16-21

FFA Activities November 9-14

Lesson Plans November 9-14

FFA Activities November 2-7

Lesson Plans November 2-7

FFA Activities October 26-31

Lesson Plans October 26-30

FFA Activities, Oct. 19-24

Lesson Plans for Oct 19-24

FFA Activities Oct 12-16

Feb. 21-25, 2011 FFA WEEK