Friday, January 23, 2015

January 26-January 30

1st Period: Animal Science
Monday: Farming Game Brochure (finish up brochures and present)
Tuesday: Introduction to Livestock Breeds (powerpoint, notes handout)
Wednesday: Livestock Breeds Project (Students will be researching and creating a powerpoint about several different breeds of livestock)
Thursday: Livestock Breeds Project
Friday: Livestock Breeds Project


2nd Period: Wildlife Management
Monday-Friday: 

Blue Jacket Bonanza applications, FFA scholarships and applications (Due January 31st and February 2nd)
Continue working on creating Farming/Ranching game specific to Montana


3rd Period: 7th Grade Study Skills
Monday: Homework, read, study for tests/quizzes. 
Tuesday: Homework/Read/Study for Tests or Quizzes 
Wednesday: Study for Spelling Test
Thursday: Study for Spelling Test 
Friday:Homework/Read/Study for tests or quizzes


4th Period: Plant Science
Monday: Plant of the Week (week 2)
Unit 34...read page 405-406 "Principles of Landscape Design"
Tuesday-Friday: Landscape Project
Friday: Plant of the Week Test


Landscape Project
1st- Create a rough draft sketch on notebook paper
2nd- Research plants- common and scientific name, color and size at maturity (Use Ball Redbook and Introduction to Horticulture books as well as the internet)
3rd- Final landscape plan!
Requirements:
-        The landscape must take up the entire paper.

-        Plans need to include:
o   A building- can only take up 1/3 of the paper
o   5 different Evergreen plants
o   5 different Deciduous plants
o   3 different Hardscapes- walk way, driveway, deck, pool, pond, fire pit, etc.
o   Bedding area with plants-
§  2 different Ground Cover plants
§  2 different Flowers (annual or perennial)
o   Scale
o   Key- for shapes of plants
o   List of plants- common and scientific name, color and size at maturity

-        Use a pencil on the final plan

-        Sketch must be appropriately colored- LAST STEP!

-        Plans much be neat and orderly- take PRIDE in your work!


-        Be CREATIVE and have FUN!

5th Period: Advanced Agriculture
Monday-Friday: 

Clean Tech Competition (http://www.cleantechcompetition.org/)
In teams of one-three members students will be participating in the 2015 Clean Tech Competition.

From www.cleantechcompetition.org:
"Your challenge is to develop a clean energy solution to help combat this worldwide problem. Solutions may take on aspects of growing, harvesting, distributing food, or any other facet of food availability that you choose to improve. Your team will identify a specific problem, explain and analyze in detail, and design a solution that can be used to help the affected populations."


7th Period: Forestry 
Monday-Friday: Tree Disorders Project

Name:____________________
Tree Disorders Project
Directions: You have each chosen 4 tree disorders and will be creating a PowerPoint, Prezi, or Poster to teach the class about the disorders.
You’re presentation must include the following information for each disease:
1.    Importance: How does this disorder affect the timber industry?
2.    Characteristics of the injury caused by the disorder: what does it do to the tree?
3.    Biology: What biological factors cause the disorder?
4.    Control: How is this disorder controlled in the timber industry?
5.    Any other information or interesting facts about the disease you have found while researching.

·       Department of Natural Resources has a good website http://dnrc.mt.gov/
o   Under the “Forestry” tab is a link to “Forest Insects and Diseases”

·       Each requirement above is worth 10 points
o   10pts x 5 requirements x 4 diseases = 200 points total


Score                                                                                                                         /200 points

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Monday, January 19, 2015

January 19th-January 23


1st Period: Animal Science
Monday: Farming Game Brochure (Introduce project, grading criteria, requirements)
Tuesday-Thursday: Work on Farming Game Brochures
Friday: Present brochures



Introduction (10 points)
Farm Brand (5 points)
Farm details (20 points)
Farm Economics (30 points)
Rational (10 points)
Conclusion (10 points)
Map of the farm (10 points)
Neatness (5 points)

Total Points 100


2nd Period: Wildlife Management
Monday: Blue Jacket Bonanza applications, FFA scholarships and applications
Tuesday-Friday: Continue working on creating Farming/Ranching game specific to Montana


3rd Period: 7th Grade Study Skills
Monday: Homework, read, study for tests/quizzes. 
Tuesday: Homework/Read/Study for Tests or Quizzes 
Wednesday: Study for Spelling Test
Thursday: Study for Spelling Test 
Friday:Homework/Read/Study for tests or quizzes


4th Period: Plant Science
Monday: Introduce Plant of the Week, take notes on this week's plant
Tuesday-Friday: Leaf Anatomy and Morphology Unit 

5th Period: Advanced Agriculture
Monday: FFA New Horizons article review/activity "Hay There"
Tuesday: Unit 34: Principles of Landscaping
Wednesday-Friday: Landscape Project
Landscape Project
1st- Create a Goose Egg sketch on notebook paper
2nd- Research plants- common and scientific name, color and size at maturity (Use Plant of the Week and Western Garden Books)
3rd- Final landscape plan!
Requirements:
-        The landscape must take up the entire paper.

-        Plans need to include:
o   A building- can only take up 1/3 of the paper
o   5 different Evergreen plants
o   5 different Deciduous plants
o   3 different Hardscapes- walk way, driveway, deck, pool, pond, fire pit, etc.
o   Bedding area with plants-
§  2 different Ground Cover plants
§  2 different Flowers (annual or perennial)
o   Scale
o   Key- for shapes of plants
o   List of plants- common and scientific name, color and size at maturity

-        Use a pencil on the final plan

-        Sketch must be appropriately colored- LAST STEP!

-        Plans much be neat and orderly- take PRIDE in your work!


-        Be CREATIVE and have FUN!



7th Period: Forestry 
Monday: FFA New Horizons article review/activity "Hay There"
Tuesday: Chapter 18: Diseases and Pests of Trees. Read chapter and choose 4 diseases/pests to study more in depth.
Wednesday-Friday: Work on Tree Disease Project

Name:____________________
Tree Disorders Project
Directions: You have each chosen 4 tree disorders and will be creating a PowerPoint, Prezi, or Poster to teach the class about the disorders.
You’re presentation must include the following information for each disease:
1.    Importance: How does this disorder affect the timber industry?
2.    Characteristics of the injury caused by the disorder: what does it do to the tree?
3.    Biology: What biological factors cause the disorder?
4.    Control: How is this disorder controlled in the timber industry?
5.    Any other information or interesting facts about the disease you have found while researching.

·       Department of Natural Resources has a good website http://dnrc.mt.gov/
o   Under the “Forestry” tab is a link to “Forest Insects and Diseases”

·       Each requirement above is worth 10 points
o   10pts x 5 requirements x 4 diseases = 200 points total


Score                                                                                                                         /200 points

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Friday, December 19, 2014

1st Period: Animal Science
Monday-Tuesday: Play Farming Game (students are recording income, expenses, etc in their individual game packet as they play the game)
Students are playing the game for 15 years. After fifteen years whoever has the highest income, wins. 

2nd Period: Wildlife Management
Monday-Tuesday: Students will be working on Scholarships (FFA.org and MSU.org scholarships) 


3rd Period: 7th Grade Study Skills
Monday: Homework, read, study for quizzes/tests
Tuesday: Homework, read, study for tests/quizzes


4th Period: Plant Science
Monday-Tuesday: Plant Cell Model Activity

Course: Plant Science                                                  Name __________________
Unit: Cells
Lesson: Cell Model


Objective: Construct a plant cell model giving each cell part a job.

Requirements:
Create a cell model giving it a theme such as a city, theme park, hotel, water
park, factory etc.  Draw the building or park and label the different parts of the plant cell parts.

Use construction paper, markers, crayons and colored pencils to construct a
cell model.

          Each cell part needs to have a job related to the theme of your cell. 
Example- Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell and it would be the power source for the hotel.

The following cell parts must be included: Cell wall, vacuole, cell membrane, cytoplasm (cytosol), chloroplast, nucleolus, nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Glogi complex, cytoskeleton

          Include a description of each part and how it relates to your theme. 

          Size requirement- 12 x 18

         Use the whole page and color!



5th Period: Advanced Agriculture
Monday-Tuesday: Ag Issues Project


Agricultural Issues Requirements

Issue Topics- use one topic to focus your issue
            Environmental Issues
            Agricultural Technology Issues
            Animal Issues
            Agricultural Career Issues
            Economy and Trade Issues
            Agricultural Policy Issues
            Food Safety Issues
            Biotechnology

Research-
            Must be current information
            Create a Portfolio with the following
-        Cover Page with title of issue, date and names
-        Two page minimum of issue summary answer these questions
o   Why is this issue important now?
o   What is the nature of the issue?
o   Who is involved in the issue?
o   How can the issue be defined?
o   What is the historical background of the issue?
o   What caused the issue?
o   What are the risks?
o   What are the benefits?
o   Is there strong disagreement on the issue?
-        Bibliography of all resources used

Presentation-
            Minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 15 minutes
            Each individual must participate in the presentation
            Include media/visual aid

            Questions time at the end of the presentation (does not count for presentation time)



7th Period: Forestry 
Monday-Tuesday: Montana Trees Project



Montana Trees Project
Description: To get us familiar with the popular tree species in Montana, each of you will research and create a visual aid for 4 different trees. It is your choice how you want to present the information-whether that is a PowerPoint, Prezi, poster or any other creative visual aid you can think of.
Requirements for project:

o Name of tree: Both common and scientific names with picture of tree

o Description of tree with picture: Height, trunk type, crown description, uses, type of environment it thrives in, where in MT is it found? Any other important facts you find

o Description of leaves/needles with picture: size, shape, color, etc.

o Description of cones with picture: size, shape, color, description of seeds

oDescription of bark with picture: color, thick/thin

o Sources: websites, books, encyclopedia, magazine, etc.
*Must have at least 3 or more sources!

Helpful Sources:
http://deq.mt.gov/ClimateChange/NaturalResources/Forestry/treeSpecies.mcpx
http://msuextension.org/publications/OutdoorsEnvironmentandWildlife/2B0323.pdf

Rubric For Montana Trees Project

Name of Tree 5pts. x 4…………………………………………………………………..      /20


Description of Tree 10pts. x 4………………………………………………………..      /40


Description of leaves/needles 10pts. x 4…………………………………………       /40


Description of cones 10 pts. x 4………………………………………………………     /40


Description of bark 10pts x 4…………………………………………………………      /40


Sources (at least 3) 5pts x4…………………………………………………………….     /20


Presentation (clarity of voice, volume, eye contact) 10 pts………………..      /10


Total………………………………………………………………………………………          /210

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Monday, December 15, 2014

December 15-19

1st Period: Animal Science
Monday-Friday: Play Farming Game (students are recording income, expenses, etc in their individual game packet as they play the game)
Students are playing the game for 10 years. After ten years whoever has the highest income, wins. 
Wednesday: 2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students)

2nd Period: Wildlife Management
Students are creating a game specific to Montana agriculture
Monday-Friday: Work on rules of game and layout of game board
Wednesday: 2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students) 

3rd Period: 7th Grade Study Skills
Monday: Homework, read, study for quizzes/tests
Tuesday: Homework, read, study for tests/quizzes
Wednesday: 2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students)  
Thursday: Cornell Notes with Chapter 3: From Dog Days to Horse Warriors: Montana's People 1700-1820 
Friday: Cornell Notes with Chapter 3: From Dog Days to Horse Warriors: Montana's People 1700-1820 


4th Period: Plant Science
Monday: Plant Cell Unit, defining plant cell terms. labeling parts of a plant cell
Tuesday: Cell Model Activity
Wednesday:2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students) 
Thursday: Cell Model Activity
Friday: Cell Model Activity

Course: Plant Science                                                  Name __________________
Unit: Cells
Lesson: Cell Model


Objective: Construct a plant cell model giving each cell part a job.

Requirements:
Create a cell model giving it a theme such as a city, theme park, hotel, water
park, factory etc.  Draw the building or park and label the different parts of the plant cell parts.

Use construction paper, markers, crayons and colored pencils to construct a
cell model.

          Each cell part needs to have a job related to the theme of your cell. 
Example- Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell and it would be the power source for the hotel.

The following cell parts must be included: Cell wall, vacuole, cell membrane, cytoplasm (cytosol), chloroplast, nucleolus, nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Glogi complex, cytoskeleton

          Include a description of each part and how it relates to your theme. 

          Size requirement- 12 x 18

         Use the whole page and color!



5th Period: Advanced Agriculture
Monday: Ag Issues Project
Tuesday: Ag Issues Project
Wednesday: 2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students)
Thursday:Ag Issues Project
Friday:Ag Issues Project

Agricultural Issues Requirements

Issue Topics- use one topic to focus your issue
            Environmental Issues
            Agricultural Technology Issues
            Animal Issues
            Agricultural Career Issues
            Economy and Trade Issues
            Agricultural Policy Issues
            Food Safety Issues
            Biotechnology

Research-
            Must be current information
            Create a Portfolio with the following
-        Cover Page with title of issue, date and names
-        Two page minimum of issue summary answer these questions
o   Why is this issue important now?
o   What is the nature of the issue?
o   Who is involved in the issue?
o   How can the issue be defined?
o   What is the historical background of the issue?
o   What caused the issue?
o   What are the risks?
o   What are the benefits?
o   Is there strong disagreement on the issue?
-        Bibliography of all resources used

Presentation-
            Minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 15 minutes
            Each individual must participate in the presentation
            Include media/visual aid

            Questions time at the end of the presentation (does not count for presentation time)



7th Period: Forestry 
Monday: Montana Trees Project
Tuesday: MAPS Language 9th grade
Wednesday:2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students)
Thursday-Friday: Montana Trees Project


Montana Trees Project
Description: To get us familiar with the popular tree species in Montana, each of you will research and create a visual aid for 4 different trees. It is your choice how you want to present the information-whether that is a PowerPoint, Prezi, poster or any other creative visual aid you can think of.
Requirements for project:

o Name of tree: Both common and scientific names with picture of tree

o Description of tree with picture: Height, trunk type, crown description, uses, type of environment it thrives in, where in MT is it found? Any other important facts you find

o Description of leaves/needles with picture: size, shape, color, etc.

o Description of cones with picture: size, shape, color, description of seeds

oDescription of bark with picture: color, thick/thin

o Sources: websites, books, encyclopedia, magazine, etc.
*Must have at least 3 or more sources!

Helpful Sources:
http://deq.mt.gov/ClimateChange/NaturalResources/Forestry/treeSpecies.mcpx
http://msuextension.org/publications/OutdoorsEnvironmentandWildlife/2B0323.pdf

Rubric For Montana Trees Project

Name of Tree 5pts. x 4…………………………………………………………………..      /20


Description of Tree 10pts. x 4………………………………………………………..      /40


Description of leaves/needles 10pts. x 4…………………………………………       /40


Description of cones 10 pts. x 4………………………………………………………     /40


Description of bark 10pts x 4…………………………………………………………      /40


Sources (at least 3) 5pts x4…………………………………………………………….     /20


Presentation (clarity of voice, volume, eye contact) 10 pts………………..      /10


Total………………………………………………………………………………………          /210


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Sunday, December 7, 2014

December 8-12

1st Period: Animal Science
Monday-Friday: Play Farming Game (students are recording income, expenses, etc in thier individual game packet as they play the game)


2nd Period: Wildlife Management
Students are creating a game specific to Montana agriculture
Monday: Split Montana counties up based on ag products, begin creating rules of game
Tuesday-Friday: Create, write and type of rules of game


3rd Period: 7th Grade Study Skills
Monday: Finish and present "About Me" posters  
Tuesday: Homework, read, study for tests/quizzes
Wednesday: Study for spelling test (spell words out-loud and take practice test) 
Thursday: Study for spelling test (spell words out-loud and take practice test) 
Friday:Homework/Read/Study for tests or quizzes


4th Period: Plant Science
Monday:Farming Game Brochure (Introduce project, grading criteria, rubric)
Tuesday-Friday: Work on Farming Game Brochure

Introduction (10 points)
Farm Brand (5 points)
Farm details (20 points)
Farm Economics (30 points)
Rational (10 points)
Conclusion (10 points)
Map of the farm (10 points)
Neatness (5 points)

Total Points 100



5th Period: Advanced Agriculture
Monday:  Present Farming Game Brochures
Tuesday: Present Farming Game Brochures
Wednesday-Friday: Ag Issues Project

Agricultural Issues Requirements

Issue Topics- use one topic to focus your issue
            Environmental Issues
            Agricultural Technology Issues
            Animal Issues
            Agricultural Career Issues
            Economy and Trade Issues
            Agricultural Policy Issues
            Food Safety Issues
            Biotechnology

Research-
            Must be current information
            Create a Portfolio with the following
-        Cover Page with title of issue, date and names
-        Two page minimum of issue summary answer these questions
o   Why is this issue important now?
o   What is the nature of the issue?
o   Who is involved in the issue?
o   How can the issue be defined?
o   What is the historical background of the issue?
o   What caused the issue?
o   What are the risks?
o   What are the benefits?
o   Is there strong disagreement on the issue?
-        Bibliography of all resources used

Presentation-
            Minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 15 minutes
            Each individual must participate in the presentation
            Include media/visual aid

            Questions time at the end of the presentation (does not count for presentation time)



7th Period: Forestry 
Monday: Introduce Montana State Trees Project (requirements of project, rubric, due date) Students will be researching trees native to Montana and creating a PowerPoint Presentation
Tuesday-Friday: Work on Montana Trees Project


Montana Trees Project
Description: To get us familiar with the popular tree species in Montana, each of you will research and create a visual aid for 4 different trees. It is your choice how you want to present the information-whether that is a PowerPoint, Prezi, poster or any other creative visual aid you can think of.
Requirements for project:

o Name of tree: Both common and scientific names with picture of tree

o Description of tree with picture: Height, trunk type, crown description, uses, type of environment it thrives in, where in MT is it found? Any other important facts you find

o Description of leaves/needles with picture: size, shape, color, etc.

o Description of cones with picture: size, shape, color, description of seeds

oDescription of bark with picture: color, thick/thin

o Sources: websites, books, encyclopedia, magazine, etc.
*Must have at least 3 or more sources!

Helpful Sources:
http://deq.mt.gov/ClimateChange/NaturalResources/Forestry/treeSpecies.mcpx
http://msuextension.org/publications/OutdoorsEnvironmentandWildlife/2B0323.pdf

Rubric For Montana Trees Project

Name of Tree 5pts. x 4…………………………………………………………………..      /20


Description of Tree 10pts. x 4………………………………………………………..      /40


Description of leaves/needles 10pts. x 4…………………………………………       /40


Description of cones 10 pts. x 4………………………………………………………     /40


Description of bark 10pts x 4…………………………………………………………      /40


Sources (at least 3) 5pts x4…………………………………………………………….     /20


Presentation (clarity of voice, volume, eye contact) 10 pts………………..      /10


Total………………………………………………………………………………………          /210



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