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Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs I & II

Credit: .5 per semester

Course Length: One year (Two semesters and summer)

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Description:

This independent study course is strongly recommended for students enrolled in approved agriculture courses although agriculture enrollment is not required. FFA members not enrolled in agriculture classes may enroll in this course to satisfy that portion of membership requirements. Students will have a minimum of one approved project or acceptable plans for doing so. Supervised study, project record book work, training plans and agreements, and instructor project visitation and supervision are essentials of the supervised agricultural experience.

Project record book areas include agricultural communications, agricultural mechanical technical systems, agricultural processing, agricultural sales and/or service, aquaculture, beef production, cereal grain production, dairy production, diversified livestock production, emerging agricultural technology, environmental science, equine science, feed grain production, fiber crop production, floriculture, food science and technology, forage production, forest management, fruit and vegetable production, home and/or community development, horticulture, landscape management, nursery operations, oil crop production, outdoor recreation, poultry production, safety, sheep production, small animal care, soil and water management, specialty animal production, specialty crop production, swine production, turfgrass management, and wildlife management.

Record books are due at the end of each grading quarter for evaluation by the instructor. Summer work is graded at the end of the first nine weeks period following the summer. Record book projects run during the calendar year from January until December. Students may have a partial record book for a portion of the calendar year if they begin at the beginning of a semester of leave at the end of a semester.

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Introduction to the Agriculture Industry IStark County High School

Fall Semester


Course length: 1 semester

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9

Course Description:

This introductory course provides an opportunity for students to learn how the agricultural industry is organized; its major components; the economic influence of agriculture at state, national, and international levels; and the scope and types of career opportunities in the agricultural industry. Leadership skills and abilities are developed through an orientation to the FFA, parliamentary procedure, career development judging events, public speaking, and introduction of careers in agriculture. Microcomputer applications are introduced with Internet usage.

Grading Scale:90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 D0-59 F

Grades based upon:

Homework 25%Tests & Quizzes 25%Labs 25%Class Notebook 25%

Semester Grade determined by:

First quarter grade 40%Second quarter 40%Semester Exam 20%

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Instructional Units:

Careers in AgricultureThe FFA OrganizationSafety in AgricultureAgriculture MechanicsLeadership SkillsAnimal ScienceWritten and Oral CommunicationCO2 DragstersParliamentary ProcedureShop ProjectsMousetrap racers

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Problem SolvingAgriculture Science in Action

Introduction to the Agriculture Industry IStark County High School

Fall Semester

Textbook: Agriscience Explorations; E. Morgan, R. Chelewski, J. Lee, and E. Wilson; 1998; Interstate Publishers, Inc.

Course Outline:

Week OneLife Has Changed! Chapter 1 OutlineThe Agriculture Industry Chapter 1 Terms

Chapter 1 Review and Test

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Week TwoThe FFA and You Chapter 20 Outline

Chapter 20 Terms p. 414Hand Tool IdentificationFFA Student Worksheets

Week ThreeThe FFA and You Hand Tool Id and Quizzes

Chapter 20 ReviewFFA Student Worksheets

Week FourSafety in Agriculture Chapter 6 Outline

Chapter 6 terms p. 92Hand Tool quizzesPower tool SafetyFFA Student Worksheets

Week FiveSafety in Agriculture Chapter 6 Review

Chapter 6 TestPower Tool SafetyAgr. Lab SafetySafety Test

Week SixAgricultural Mechanics Chapter 11 Outline

Chapter 11 Terms p. 190Shop projects

Week SevenAgricultural Mechanics Chapter 11 Review

Chapter 11 TestShop projects

Week EightLeadership Skills Chapter 23 Outline

Chapter 23 TermsShop ProjectsParliamentary Procedure

Week NineLeadership Skills Chapter 23 Review

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Chapter 23 TestCO2 CarsParliamentary Procedure

Week TenAnimal Science Chapter 13 Outline

Chapter 13 TermsCO 2 CarsStudent worksheets

Week ElevenAnimal Science Chapter 13 Review

Chapter 13 TestCO2 CarsStudent worksheets

Week TwelveWritten and Oral Communication Chapter 19 Outline

Chapter 19 termsMousetrap RacersStudent worksheets

Week ThirteenWritten and Oral Communication Chapter 19 Review

Chapter 19 TestMousetrap RacersStudent worksheets

Week FourteenSolving Problems Chapter 12 Outline

Chapter 12 TermsBridge Building LabStudent worksheets

Week FifteenSolving Problems Chapter 12 Review

Chapter 12 TestBridge Building Lab

Week SixteenScience in Action Chapter 7 Outline

Chapter 7 TermsScience Labs

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Week SeventeenScience in Action Chapter 7 Review

Chapter 7 TestScience Labs

Week EighteenCourse Review Review Assignments

Semester Exam

Basic AgricultureIntroduction to the Agriculture Industry II

Stark County High School Spring Semester


Course Length: One semester

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level : 9

Course Description :

This course continues where the Introduction to Agriculture Industry I course left off in the coverage of opportunities available in the industry of agriculture. Basic

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concepts in supervised agriculture experience programs, public speaking, introductory welding, problem solving, plant science, and soil science. FFA activities are included in classroom and lab instruction. Supervised Agriculture Experience programs are introduced and began during this semester course.

Grading Scale:90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C60 – 69 D 0 – 59 F

Grade Components:Homework 30%Lab Exercises 40%Tests & Quizzes 30%

Semester Grade:Third Nine Weeks 40%Fourth Nine Weeks 40%Semester Grade 20%


Careers in AgricultureGrowmark Essay TopicSupervised Agricultural Experience ProjectsSAE Practice Record Book ProblemsIntroductory WeldingBasic Electricity and Electrical Wiring Basic Hydraulics: Syringe RobotPlant ScienceSoil ScienceSolving ProblemsBridge Design Lab Project

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Basic AgricultureIntroduction to the Agriculture Industry II

Stark County High SchoolSpring Semester

Textbook: Agriscience Explorations; E. Morgan, R. Chelewski, J. Lee, and E. Wilson; Interstate Publishers, Inc. ; 1998.

Course Schedule:

Week OneSAE: Developing Career Goals and Skills Chapter 21 Outline

Chapter 21 TermsRecord Book ProblemsConstruction Projects

Week TwoSAE: Developing Career Goals and Skills Chapter 21 Outline

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Record Book ProblemsConstruction Projects

Week ThreeSAE: Developing Career Goals and Skills Chapter 21 Review

Record Book ProblemsConstruction ProjectsChapter 21 Test

Week FourWritten and Oral Communication Chapter 19 Outline

Chapter 19 TermsPublic SpeakingConstruction Projects

Week FiveWritten and Oral Communication Chapter 19 Outline

Chapter 19 ReviewPublic SpeakingConstruction ProjectsSyringe Robots

Week SixAgr. Mechanics: Introductory Welding Gas Welding Assignments

Welding SafetyWelding LabsSyringe Robots

Week SevenAgr. Mechanics: Introductory Welding Arc Welding Assignments

Welding SafetyWelding LabsSyringe RobotsConstruction Projects

Week EightAgr. Mechanics: Introductory Welding Welding Assignments

Welding LabsSyringe RobotsConstruction Projects

Week NineAgr. Mechanics: Introductory Welding Welding Assignments

Welding LabsSyringe Robots

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Week TenSolving Problems Chapter 12 Outline

Chapter 12 TermsDesign LabsSyringe Robots

Week ElevenSolving Problems Chapter 12 Outline

Chapter 12 ReviewDesign LabsSyringe RobotsChapter 12 Test

Week TwelvePlant Science Chapter 14 Outline

Chapter 14 TermsPlant Science LabsConstruction Projects

Week ThirteenPlant Science Chapter 14 Outline

Chapter 14 ReviewPlant Science LabsConstruction Projects

Week FourteenPlant Science Plant Science Labs

Construction ProjectsChapter 14 Test

Week FifteenSoil Science Chapter 15 Outline

Chapter 15 TermsSoil Science LabsConstruction Projects

Week SixteenSoil Science Chapter 15 Review

Soil Science LabsConstruction ProjectsChapter 15 Test

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Week SeventeenCourse Review Review Assignments

Lab Projects


Semester ExaminationEnd of Semester

Agriculture Science IStark County High School

Fall Semester


Course Length : One semester

Prerequisite : None

Suggested Grade Level: 10

Course Description:

This second year course builds on the basic skills and the knowledge gained from the introductory course. Units of study include meeting human needs in a changing world; using applied science and technology; using the science of computation; applying

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principles of plant science; reproducing plants; producing plants; keeping plants healthy; and applying principles of soil science. Applied math / science skills are stressed throughout the course with numerous hands-on laboratory activities. Attendance on behalf of the student is required in order to receive full educational benefits of the course. Students successfully completing course requirements will receive one-half credit of science toward graduation.



Semester Grade:First Nine Weeks 40%Second Nine Weeks 40%Semester Exam 20%


Meeting Human NeedsPrinciples of Soil SciencePrinciples of Plant SciencePlant ReproductionPlant ProductionApplied Science and TechnologyScience of ComputationChemistry in AgriscienceDetermining Bases of Life

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Agriculture Science IStark County High School

Fall Semester

Textbook: Introduction to World Agriscience and Technology; J. Lee & D. Turner; 1997; Interstate Publishers, Inc.; 2nd Edition.

Course Outline:

Week OneMeeting Human Needs in a Changing World Chapter 1 Outline

Chapter 1 TermsStudent worksheets

Week TwoMeeting Human Needs in a Changing World Chapter 1 Review

Chapter 1 Test

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Group Activities

Week ThreeApplying Principles of Soil Science Chapter 17 Outline

Chapter 17 TermsAgriscience labsWorksheets

Week FourApplying Principles of Soil Science Chapter 17 Outline

Agriscience labsChapter 17 ReviewLand Use Contest

Week FiveApplying Principles of Soil Science Land Use Contest

Chapter 17 TestAgriscience labs

Week SixApplying Principles of Plant Science Chapter 7 Outline

Chapter 7 TermsAgriscience LabsWorksheets

Week SevenApplying Principles of Plant Science Chapter 7 Outline

Chapter 7 ReviewAgriscience LabsChapter 7 Test

Week EightReproducing Plants Chapter 8 Outline


Week NineReproducing Plants Chapter 8 Outline

Chapter 8 Review

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Agriscience LabsChapter 8 TestClass Notebook Grading

Week TenProducing Plants Chapter 9 Outline


Week ElevenProducing Plants Chapter 9 Outline


Week TwelveUsing Applied Science and Technology Chapter 2 Outline


Week ThirteenUsing Applied Science and Technology Chapter 2 Outline


Week FourteenUsing the Science of Computation Chapter 4 Outline


Week FifteenUsing the Science of Computation Chapter 4 Outline


Week SixteenDetermining the Bases of Life Chapter 5 Outline

Chapter 5 Terms

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Chapter 5 TestAgriscience Labs



Semester Exam

Agriculture Science IIStark County High School

Spring Semester



Prerequisite : None

Suggested Grade Level : 10

Course Description:

This course builds upon the basic skills and knowledge gained from the introductory course. Units of study include applying principles of physics; applying

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principles of chemistry; applying principles of animal science; feeding animals; breeding animals; keeping animals healthy; using biotechnology to improve life; and applying principles of earth science. Applied math / science skills are stressed throughout the course with numerous hands-on laboratory exercises. Attendance on behalf of the student is required in order to receive the full educational benefits of the course. Students completing the course requirements successfully will receive one-half credit of science toward graduation.



Semester Grade:Third Nine Weeks 40%Fourth Nine Weeks 40%Semester Exam 20%


Applying Principles of PhysicsApplying Principles of ChemistryApplying Principles of Animal ScienceFeeding AnimalsBreeding AnimalsKeeping Animals HealthyUsing Biotechnology to Improve LifeApplying Principles of Earth Science

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Agriscience IIStark County High School

Spring Semester

Textbook: Introduction to World Agriscience and Technology; J.S. Lee & D.L. Turner; Interstate Publishers; 2nd Edition; 1997.

Course Schedule:

Week OneApplying Principles of Physics Chapter 19 Outline

Chapter 19 TermsAgriscience LabsSyringe Robots

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Week TwoApplying Principles of Physics Chapter 19 Outline

Chapter 19 AssignmentsAgriscience LabsSyringe RobotsWorksheets

Week ThreeApplying Principles of Physics Chapter 19 Review

Chapter 19 TestAgriscience LabsSyringe RobotsWorksheets

Week FourApplying Principles of Chemistry Chapter 18 Outline

Chapter 18 TermsStudent WorksheetsAgriscience LabsSyringe Robots

Week FiveApplying Principles of Chemistry Chapter 18 Outline

Chapter 18 ReviewStudent WorksheetsAgriscience LabsChapter 18 Test

Week SixApplying Principles of Animal Science Chapter 11 Outline

Chapter 11 TermsStudent WorksheetsAgriscience Labs

Week SevenApplying Principles of Animal Science Chapter 11 Outline


Week EightFeeding Animals Chapter 12 Outline

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Week NineFeeding Animals Chapter 12 Outline


Week TenBreeding Animals Chapter 13 Outline


Week ElevenBreeding Animals Chapter 13 Outline


Week TwelveKeeping Animals Healthy Chapter 14 Outline


Week ThirteenKeeping Animals Healthy Chapter 14 Outline


Week FourteenUsing Biotechnology to Improve Life Chapter 15 Outline


Week FifteenUsing Biotechnology to Improve Life Chapter 15 Outline

Chapter 15 Review

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Student WorksheetsAgriscience LabsChapter 15 Test

Week SixteenApplying Principles of Earth Science Chapter 16 Outline

Chapter 16 TermsAgriscience LabsStudent WorksheetsChapter 16 ReviewChapter 16 Test


Agriscience Labs


Semester ExaminationEnd of Semester

Physical Science Applications in Agriculture I – (PSAA I)Stark County High School

Fall Semester



Prerequisite: Physical Science and/or Algebra recommended

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Course Description:

This course reinforces and extends understanding of science and its processes by associating scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture.

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Numerous laboratory exercises and experiments will deepen students’ understanding of scientific and agricultural content in this one semester course while actively involving students in the process of science. Students can also establish a supervised agriculture experience (SAE) program and participate in activities of the FFA.

Sample topics include: 1) Agricultural Power Systems – energy, force, work, torque; 2) Environmental / Natural Resource Systems – infiltration, percolation, turbidity, universal soil loss equation; 3) Agricultural Structure Systems – compression, shear, levers and pulleys, psychrometrics, tempering, annealing, cooling; and 4) Agricultural Processing Systems – specific heat, pressure, boiling point, coagulation,vaporization. Attendance on behalf of the student is essential in order to receive full educational benefits of the course. Students successfully completing this course will receive one-half credit of science toward graduation.



Semester Grade:First Nine Weeks 40%Second Nine Weeks 40%Semester Exam 20%


Conducting ExperimentsSummarizing and Interpreting DataSoil and Water RelationshipsSoil Fertility and Nutrient UptakeMoisture Management: MicroirrigationLoads and LoadingHeat TransferPower SystemsMechanical Power TransmissionHydraulic Power TransmissionMoving and Lifting with Simple Machines

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Physical Science Applications in Agriculture I – (PSAA I)Stark County High School

Fall Semester

Textbook: Physical Science Applications in Agriculture; Philip Buriak and Edward Osborne; Interstate Publishers, Inc.; 1996.

Course Schedule:

Week OneConducting Experiments Chapter 1 Outline

Chapter 1 Terms- p. 2Chapter 1 Questions- p. 3PSAA Labs

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Week TwoSummarizing and Interpreting Data Chapter 2 Outline

Chapter 2 Terms- p. 16Chapter 2 Questions- p. 17PSAA LabsChapters 1&2 Test

Week ThreeSoil and Water Relationships Chapter 6 Outline

Chapter 6 Terms- p. 70PSAA Labs

Week FourSoil and Water Relationships Chapter 6 Questions

PSAA LabsChapter 6 Test

Week FiveSoil Fertility and Nutrient Uptake Chapter 8 Outline


Week SixSoil Fertility and Nutrient Uptake Chapter 8 Questions


Week SevenMoisture Management: Microirrigation Chapter 9 Outline


Week EightMoisture Management: Microirrigation Chapter 9 Questions- p.115


Week NineLoads and Loading Chapter 13 Outline

Chapter 13 terms- p. 166PSAA Labs

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Notebook GradingEnd of First Quarter

Week TenLoads and Loading Chapter 13 Questions- pp.166-167


Week ElevenHeat Transfer Chapter 15 Outline

Chapter 15 Terms- p.200Chapter 15 Questions- p.201PSAA LabsChapter 15 Test

Week TwelvePower Systems Chapter 17 Outline


Week ThirteenPower Systems Chapter 17 Questions- p. 231


Week FourteenPower Transmission Chapter 18 Outline


Week FifteenPower Transmission Chapter 18 Questions- p. 248


Week SixteenMoving and Lifting with Simple Chapter 20 OutlineMachines Chapter 20 Terms- p. 274

PSAA Labs

Week SeventeenMoving and Lifting with Simple Chapter 20 Questions- p. 275Machines PSAA Labs

Chapter 20 Test

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Notebook GradingSemester ExaminationEnd of Semester

Landscaping and Turf Management(Horticultural Production and Management II)




Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level : 11, 12

Course Description:

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This advanced course contains two major areas of horticulture: (1) landscaping and (2) turf management. Units of study include the scope of the landscape business; principles of landscape designing; the selection and use of plant materials in the landscape; lawn installation; developing cost estimates; and maintenance of the landscape. Students gain experience in designing and drawing landscape plans. Computer applications are stressed as students use landscape design software to develop plans. If possible, outdoor landscape projects will be designed and completed by the students around the school grounds and / or in the surrounding communities.



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Landscape DesigningLandscape ConstructionUsing Drawing InstrumentsLetteringSymbolizing Landscape FeaturesAnalyzing the Landscape SiteOutdoor Room ConceptDesigning PlantingsCompleting the Landscape PlanTreesShrubsFlowersSurfacing MaterialsSelecting the Proper GrassLawn ConstructionPricing the Proposed DesignPricing Landscape MaintenancePruning Trees and ShrubsCare of the Lawn

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Landscaping and Turf Management(Horticultural Production and Management II)


Primary Textbook: Landscaping: Principles & Practices; J. E. Ingels; Delmar Publishers; Fourth Edition; 1992.

Supplemental Textbook: Introduction to Horticulture Science and Technology; C. Schroeder, E. Seagle, L. Felton, J. Ruter, W. Kelley, & G. Krewer; Interstate Publishers; 1995.

Course Schedule:

Week OneLandscape Designing Units 1 & 2 OutlineLandscape Construction Units 1 & 2 Terms

Units 1& 2 ReviewUnits 1 & 2 Test

Week TwoUsing Drawing Instruments Units 5 & 6 OutlineLettering Units 5 & 6 Terms

Units 5 & 6 ReviewUnits 5 & 6 TestDrawing Exercises

Week ThreeSymbolizing Landscape Features Unit 7 OutlineExamples of Landscape Designs Unit 7 Terms

Unit 7 ReviewUnit 7 TestDrawing Exercises

Week FourAnalyzing the Landscape Site Unit 9 Outline

Unit 9 TermsUnit 9 ReviewUnit 9 TestDrawing Exercises

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Week FiveThe Outdoor Room Concept Unit 10 Outline

Unit 10 TermsUnit 10 ReviewUnit 10 TestDrawing ExercisesComputer Landscapes

Week SixDesigning Plantings Units 11 & 12 OutlineCompleting the Landscape Plan Units 11 & 12 Terms

Units 11 & 12 ReviewUnits 11 & 12 TestDrawing ExercisesComputer Landscapes

Week SevenTrees Unit 13 Outline


Week EightShrubs Unit 14 Outline


Week NineFlowers Unit 16 Outline


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Week TenSurfacing Materials Unit 19 Outline & Terms

Unit 19 Review & TestDrawing ExercisesComputer Landscapes

Week ElevenSelecting the Proper Grass Unit 22 Outline & Terms

Unit 22 Review & TestDrawings & Computers

Week TwelveLawn Construction Unit 23 Outline & Terms

Unit 23 Review & TestLandscaping ProjectsDrawings & Computers

Week ThirteenPricing the Proposed Design Unit 24 Outline & Terms


Week FourteenPricing Landscape Maintenance Unit 25 Outline & Terms


Week FifteenPruning Trees and Shrubs Unit 26 Outline & Terms


Week SixteenCare of the Lawn Unit 27 Outline & Terms


Weeks Seventeen & EighteenCourse Review Review Assignments

Landscaping ProjectsSemester ExamEnd of Semester

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Biological Science Applications in Agriculture – Animal ScienceStark County High School

Fall Semester

Credit : .5 per semester


Prerequisite : Biology strongly recommended



This course is designed to reinforce and extend students’ understanding of science by associating scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. This one semester course will deepen understanding of science as content and as a process through the use of numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. Students can also establish a Supervised Agriculture Experience program and participate in activities of the FFA.

Sample topics include: 1) Growth and Development of Animals – embryology, ethology, nutrition, immunity systems ; and 2) Processing Animal Products – preservation, fermentation, and pasteurization. Students completing the course successfully will receive one-half credit of science toward graduation. The amount of hands – on labs in the course requires regular attendance on the part of the student in order to receive full benefits of the course. This course will be valuable preparation for students planning to pursue further education, especially in agriculture or the sciences.

Grading Scale : 90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C60 – 69 D 0 – 59 F

Grade Components : Homework 25%Lab Exercises 50%Tests & Quizzes 25%

Semester Grade : First Nine Weeks 40%Second Nine Weeks 40%Semester Exam 20%

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Cellular Biology and TaxonomyBiology of Growth and DevelopmentMuscle and Meat BiologyBiology of DigestionBiology of ReproductionGeneticsEthology: Animal Behavior and Welfare

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Biological Science Applications in Agriculture – Animal ScienceStark County High School

Fall Semester

Textbook: Animal Science Biology & Technology; MeeCee Baker and Robert E. Mikesell; Interstate Publishers, Inc.; 1996.

Course Schedule:

Week OneCellular Biology and Taxonomy Chapter 1 Outline

Chapter 1 Terms- p.4Animal Science Labs

Week TwoCellular Biology and Taxonomy Chapter 1 Review- pp.15-17

Chapter 1 WorksheetsAnimal Science LabsChapter 1 Test

Week ThreeBiology of Growth and Development Chapter 2 Outline


Week FourBiology of Growth and Development Chapter 2 Review- pp.31-33


Week FiveMuscle and Meat Biology Chapter 3 Outline


Week SixMuscle and Meat Biology Chapter 3 Review- pp.42-43


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Week SevenBiology of Digestion Chapter 4 Outline


Week EightBiology of Digestion Chapter 4 Worksheets

Animal Science Labs

Week NineBiology of Digestion Chapter 4 Review- pp.59-60

Animal Science LabsChapter 4 TestNotebook GradingEnd of First Quarter

Week TenBiology of Reproduction Chapter 5 Outline


Week ElevenBiology of Reproduction Chapter 5 Worksheets

Animal Science Labs

Week TwelveBiology of Reproduction Chapter 5 Review- pp.78-79

Animal Science LabsChapter 5 Test

Week ThirteenGenetics Chapter 6 Outline


Week FourteenGenetics Chapter 6 Worksheets

Animal Science Labs

Week FifteenGenetics Chapter 6 Review- pp.94-95

Animal Science LabsChapter 6 Test

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Week SixteenEthology: Animal Behavior and Welfare Chapter 7 Outline


Week SeventeenEthology: Animal Behavior and Welfare Chapter 7 Worksheets

Chapter 7 Review-p.110-111Animal Science LabsChapter 7 Test

Week EighteenCourse Review Animal Science Labs

Review AssignmentsSemester ExaminationNotebook GradingEnd of Semester

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Agricultural Construction and Repair(Agricultural Mechanics and Technology II)




Prerequisite : None



This second semester course is designed to develop student knowledge and skills in the area of construction and maintenance of agricultural structures and facilities. Major topics include instruction in welding and electricity. Welding units include classroom and laboratory experiences in oxyfuel welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, and gas metal arc welding. Welding safety procedures are discussed and tested upon prior to lab units. Electricity units include classroom instruction on principles of electricity and laboratory exercises on electrical wiring such as service entrance and household circuits. Electrical safety is discussed and tested upon prior to the beginning of student lab exercises. The immense amount of time spent in the laboratory on welding and electricity activities makes regular attendance on the part of the student necessary in order to receive full benefits of the course.


Grade Components : ( Each Nine Weeks )Homework 25%Lab Exercises 50%Tests & Quizzes 25%

Semester Grade : Third nine weeks period 40%Fourth nine weeks period 40%Semester exam 20%

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Electrical CircuitsPlanning CircuitsElectrical BoxesCable ConductorsInstalling Cables and ConductorsReceptaclesInstalling Branch CircuitsSwitchesThree-Way and Four-Way SwitchesService Entrance Panels and SubpanelsGrounding the Electrical Wiring SystemInstalling Circuit BreakersGround Fault Circuit InterruptersElectrical ConduitThe Service EntranceInstalling Lighting FixturesEstimating Wiring CostsOxyfuel Gas Welding: Equipment and SuppliesOxyfuel Gas Welding: Assembly and AdjustmentOxyfuel Gas Welding: Flat Position WeldingBrazing and Braze WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding: Equipment and SuppliesShielded Metal Arc Welding: Assembly and AdjustmentShielded Metal Arc Welding: ElectrodesShielded Metal Arc Welding: Flat Position WeldingGas Metallic Arc Welding

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Agricultural Construction and Repair(Agricultural Mechanics and Technology II)


Weeks 1 – 9 Electricity and Electrical WiringWeeks 10 – 18 Oxyacetylene and Arc Welding

Textbook: Electrical Wiring; Ralph Duncan and James E. Wren; AAVIM; 1999.

Course Schedule:

Week OneBefore You Begin Chapter 1 OutlineElectrical Circuits Chapter 1 Workbook

Chapter 2 OutlineChapter 2 WorkbookElectricity Worksheets

Week TwoPlanning Circuits Chapters 3 & 4 OutlinesElectrical Boxes Chapters 3 & 4 Workbook

Wiring Lab Tools & EquipmentWiring DiagramsWiring Lab AssignmentsWiring Lab Safety

Week ThreeCable Conductors Chapters 5 & 6 OutlineInstalling Circuit Cables and Conductors Chapters 5 & 6 Workbook

Wiring Lab Assignments

Week FourReceptacles Chapters 7 & 8 OutlineInstalling Branch Circuits Chapters 7 & 8 Workbook


Week FiveSwitches Chapters 9 & 10 OutlineThree-Way and Four-Way Switches Chapters 9 & 10 Workbook


Week SixService Entrance Panels and Subpanels Chapters 11 & 12 OutlineGrounding the Electrical Wiring System Chapters 11 & 12 Workbook


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Week SevenInstalling Circuit Breakers Chapters 13 & 14 OutlineGround Fault Circuit Interrupters Chapters 13 & 14 Workbook


Week EightElectrical Conduit Chapters 15 & 16 OutlineThe Service Entrance Chapters 15 & 16 Workbook

Group Wiring Lab Assignments

Week NineInstalling Lighting Fixtures Chapters 17 & 18 OutlineEstimating Wiring Costs Chapters 17 & 18 Workbook

Group Wiring Lab AssignmentsElectrical Wiring Exam

Textbook: Welding Technology Fundamentals; William and Kevin Bowditch; The Goodheart-Wilcox Company,Inc.; 1997.

Week TenOxyfuel Gas Welding: Equipment & Supplies Chapter 4 Terms- p. 35

Chapter 4 WorksheetsChapter 4 Review- p. 50Oxyacetylene Lab TechniquesArc Welding Lab Techniques

Chapter 4 Outline

Week ElevenOxyfuel Gas Welding:Assembly&Adjustment Chapter 5 Outline

Chapter 5 Terms- p. 51Chapter 5 WorksheetsChapter 5 Review- p. 56Welding Lab SafetyWelding Lab Assignments

Week TwelveOxyfuel Gas Welding: Flat Position Welding Chapter 6 Outline

Chapter 6 Terms- p. 57Chapter 6 WorksheetsWelding Lab AssignmentsChapter 6 Review- p. 68

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Week ThirteenBrazing and Braze Welding Chapter 9 Outline

Chapter 9 Terms- p. 95Chapter 9 WorksheetsChapter 9 Review- p.104Welding Lab Assignments

Week FourteenShielded Metal Arc Welding: Chapter 11 Outline

Chapter 11 Terms- p. 115Chapter 11 WorksheetsChapter 11 Review- p. 124Welding Lab Assignments

Week FifteenShielded Metal Arc Welding: Chapter 12 OutlineEquipment Assembly and Adjustment Chapter 12 Terms- p. 125

Chapter 12 WorksheetsChapter 12 Review- p. 130Welding Lab Assignments

Week SixteenShielded Metal Arc Welding: Electrodes Chapter 13 Outline

Chapter 13 Terms- p. 131Chapter 13 WorksheetsChapter 13 Review- pp.137-138Welding Lab Assignments

Week SeventeenShielded Metal Arc Welding: Chapter 14 OutlineFlat Welding Position Chapter 14 Terms- p. 139

Chapter 14 WorksheetsChapter 14 Review- p. 148Welding Lab Assignments

Week EighteenCourse Review Welding Assignments

Review AssignmentsSemester Examination

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Biological Science Applications in Agriculture – Plant ScienceStark County High School

Spring Semester



Prerequisite : Biology strongly recommended

Suggested Grade Level : 11,12


This course is designed to reinforce and extend students’ understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. This one semester course will deepen their understanding of science as content and as a process through the use of numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. Students can also establish a Supervised Agricultural Experience program and participate in activities of the FFA.

Students will apply their knowledge of biology to management decisions and practices in agriculture. Sample topics include: 1) Initiating Plant Growth – germination, plant sensory mechanisms, enzyme action, absorption, and 2) Managing Plant Growth – photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, metabolism, and growth regulation. Students completing the course successfully will receive one-half unit of science credit toward graduation. This course will be valuable preparation for students planning to pursue further education, especially in agriculture or the sciences.


Grade Components : Homework 25%Lab Exercises 50%Tests & Quizzes 25%

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Conducting ExperimentsSummarizing and Reporting ResearchPlant Tissue Testing Transpiration in PlantsRhizobium: Nitrogen FixationGerminationPhotosynthesis and RespirationTropismsHydroponicsHeredity and Reproduction

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Biological Science Applications in Agriculture – Plant ScienceStark County High School

Spring Semester

Textbook: Biological Science Applications In Agriculture; Edward W. Osborne; Interstate Publishers,Inc.;1994.

Course Schedule:

Week OneConducting Experiments Chapters 1 & 2 OutlineSummarizing and Reporting Research Chapter 1 Terms- p. 2

Chapter 1 Questions-pp. 2-4 Chapter 2 Terms- p. 26

Chapter 2 Questions- p.30Plant Science LabsChapter 1&2 Test

Week TwoPlant Tissue Testing Chapter 4 Outline

Chapter 4 Terms- p.66Plant Science Labs

Week ThreePlant Tissue Testing Chapter 4 Questions- p.68

Plant Science LabsChapter 4 Test

Week FourTranspiration Chapter 8 Outline

Chapter 8 Terms- p. 154Plant Science Labs

Week FiveTranspiration Chapter 8 Questions- pp.157-158


Week SixRhizobium Chapter 5 Outline


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Week SevenRhizobium Chapter 5 Questions- p.84


Week EightGermination Chapter 6 Outline

Chapter 6 Terms- p. 96Plant Science Labs

Week NineGermination Chapter 6 Questions- pp.100-101

Plant Science LabsChapter 6 TestNotebook GradingEnd of First Quarter

Week TenPhotosynthesis and Respiration Chapter 7 Outline


Week ElevenPhotosynthesis and Respiration Chapter 7 Questions- p.129


Week TwelveTropisms Chapter 9 Outline


Week ThirteenTropisms Chapter 9 Questions- p.174


Week FourteenHydroponics Chapter 10 Outline


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Week FifteenHydroponics Chapter 10 Questions- p.190


Week SixteenHeredity and Reproduction Chapter 3 Outline


Week SeventeenHeredity and Reproduction Chapter 3 Questions- pp.45-47



Semester ExaminationNotebook GradingEnd of Semester

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Agricultural Mechanics and Machines(Agricultural Mechanics and Technology I)

Stark County High SchoolFall Semester



Prerequisite : None



This course offers planned learning experiences and activities in the area of power mechanics. Course areas include electrical technology, internal combustion engine technology, and hydraulics technology. Sample topics include electric motors, electric controls, principles of hydraulics, and principles of small engine operation. Small engine areas include carburetion, ignition systems, lubrication systems, cooling systems, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Students will need to provide at least one small engine to work on during the lab portion of the course. Attendance on behalf of the student is required in order to understand the concepts demonstrated and instructed on during the course.

Grade Components : Homework 25%Lab & Shop Exercises 50%Tests & Quizzes 25%


Semester Grade : Third Nine Weeks 40%Fourth Nine Weeks 40%Semester Exam 20%

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Safety in the Small Gas Engine ShopTools and Measuring InstrumentsEngine Construction and Principles of OperationTwo and Four Cycle EnginesCarburetionIgnition SystemsLubrication SystemsCooling SystemsEngine Inspection, Disassembly, and Cylinder ReconditioningEngine ReassemblyPreventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Agricultural Mechanics and Machines(Agricultural Mechanics and Technology I)

Stark County High SchoolFall Semester

Textbook: Small Gas Engines; Alfred C. Roth; The Goodheart-Willcox Company,Inc.; 1998.

Course Schedule:

Week OneSafety in Small Gas Engine Shop Chapter 1 Outline

Chapter 1 Terms- p. 19Chapter 1 WorksheetCompression Parts & QuizCarburetion Parts & QuizChapter 1 Review- p.19

Week TwoTools and Measuring Instruments Chapter 2 Outline

Chapter 2 Terms- pp.41-42Chapter 2 WorksheetIgnition Parts & QuizSecondary Tools Parts & QuizChapter 2 Review- p.42

Week ThreeEngine Construction and Principles of Chapter 4 OutlineOperation Chapter 4 Terms- p. 75

Small Engine DisassemblySmall Engine Lab

Week FourEngine Construction and Principles of Chapter 4 WorksheetOperation Chapter 4 Review- pp.75-76

Small Engine DisassemblySmall Engine Lab

Week FiveTwo and Four- Cycle Engines Chapter 5 Outline

Chapter 5 Terms- p. 90Small Engine Lab

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Week SixTwo and Four-Cycle Engines Chapter 5 Worksheet

Chapter 5 Review- p. 90Small Engine Lab

Week SevenCarburetion Chapter 8 Outline

Chapter 8 Terms- p. 145Small Engine AssemblySmall Engine Lab

Week EightCarburetion Chapter 8 Worksheet

Chapter 8 Review- pp.145-146Small Engine AssemblySmall Engine Lab

Week NineIgnition Systems Chapter 9 Outline

Chapter 9 Terms- p.171Small Engine LabNotebook GradingEnd of First Quarter

Week TenIgnition Systems Chapter 9 Worksheet

Chapter 9 Review- pp. 171-172Small Engine Lab 2

Week ElevenLubrication Systems Chapter 10 Outline

Chapter 10 Terms- p.188Small Engine Lab 2

Week TwelveLubrication Systems Chapter 10 Worksheet

Chapter 10 Review- p.188Small Engine Lab 2

Week ThirteenCooling Systems Chapter 11 Outline

Chapter 11 Terms- p.198Small Engine Lab 2

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Week FourteenCooling Systems Chapter 11 Worksheet

Chapter 11 Review- pp.198-199Small Engine Lab 2

Week FifteenEngine Inspection, Disassembly, and Chapter 15 OutlineCylinder Reconditioning Chapter 15 Terms- p. 280

Chapter 15 Review- p. 280Small Engine Lab 2

Week SixteenPreventive Maintenance and Chapter 12 OutlineTroubleshooting Chapter 12 Terms- p.215

Chapter 12 Review- pp.215-216Small Engine Lab 2

Week SeventeenCourse Review System Review Quizzes

Week EighteenCourse Review Review Quizzes

Notebook GradingSemester ExaminationEnd of Semester

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Agricultural Business Management IStark County High School

Fall Semester

Credit: .5 per semesterLength: 1 semesterPrerequisite: noneSuggested Grade Level: 11, 12Course Description:

This course is designed to develop student skills in the advanced areas of agricultural business and commodity marketing. Topics to be included but not limited to are size and scope of agribusiness, supply inputs, production, processing, and marketing as well as interaction of technology, economics, society, and government. The main focus concentrates on the role and functions of the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange in the agriculture economy. Students participate in simulated trading and prepare commodity reports concerning various commodities on their uses and marketing within the economy. Early in the semester students are introduced to agricultural surveying and global positioning systems with classroom and outdoor exercises.

Grading Scale:90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 D0 – 59 F

Grade is based upon:Homework 25%Lab Reports (including commodity reports) 50%Exams 25%

Semester Grade:First quarter 40%Second quarter 40%Semester exam 20%

Each student will prepare a commodity report on two different commodities traded at the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. A large quantity of classroom time will be devoted to research and preparation of these reports during the second quarter resulting in 90% of your quarter grade coming from the grade of these reports. Also, a class field trip to the Board of Trade and Mercantile Exchange will take place during the month of October.

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Agricultural SurveyingDifferential LevelingProfile SurveyingMarketing BasicsEconomic TheoryFundamental Market AnalysisTechnical Market AnalysisFutures and Cash MarketsMarketing Math Commodity Marketing ProjectsOptions Marketing

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Agriculture Business Management IStark County High School

Fall Semester

Textbooks: Agricultural Surveying; Vocational Agriculture Service Introduction to Commodity Marketing; Chicago Mercantile Exchange Commodity Challenge; Chicago Board of Trade

Course Schedule:Week OneIntro to Agr. Surveying Student WorksheetsDetermining Distances Lab Exercises

Week TwoCalculating Land Areas Student WorksheetsThe Surveying Instrument Lab Exercises

Note Outlines

Week ThreeDifferential Leveling Student Worksheets

Lab Exercises

Week FourProfile Leveling Student Worksheets

Lab Exercises

Week FiveDifferential Leveling Lab QuizzesProfile Leveling

Week SixGlobal Positioning Systems Student WorksheetsMarketing Basics Lab Exercises

Commodity Marketing Ch. 1

Week SevenEconomic Theory Commodity Challenge Ch. 2Fundamental Analysis Commodity Marketing Ch. 2

Student WorksheetsChapter Outlines and Questions

Week EightTechnical Analysis Commodity Marketing Ch. 3

Chapter Outline and QuestionsWorksheets

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CBOT TripWeek NineUsing Futures Commodity Marketing Ch. 4Ups and Downs of the Markets Commodity Challenge Ch. 3

Chapter Outlines and QuestionsWorksheets

Week TenOptions Terms Commodity Marketing Ch. 5Trade-a-thon Activity Commodity Challenge Ch. 4

Chapter Outlines and QuestionsWorksheetsCommodity Reports

Week ElevenOptions Strategies Commodity Marketing Ch. 6FFA Commodity Marketing Activity Chapter Outline and Questions

WorksheetsCommodity ReportsTeam Marketing

Week TwelveMarketing Math Commodity Marketing Ch. 7FFA Commodity Marketing Activity Outline and Questions

Commodity ReportsWorksheetsTeam Marketing

Week ThirteenMarketing How-To Commodity Marketing Ch. 8FFA Commodity Marketing Activity Outline and Questions

Commodity ReportsWorksheetsTeam Marketing

Week FourteenFFA Commodity Marketing Activity Commodity ReportsCommodity Challenge Team Marketing

Week FifteenFFA Commodity Marketing Activity Team MarketingCommodity Challenge Commodity Reports

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Week SixteenCommodity Challenge Commodity Reports

Week SeventeenCourse Review Commodity Reports

Week EighteenCourse Review Commodity Reports

Semester Exam

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Agriculture Business Management IIStark County High School

Spring Semester



Prerequisite : None

Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12

Course Description:

This course includes additional material which provides greater degrees of specialization in agribusiness operations. Course content includes computerized record keeping skills with Microsoft Quickbooks Pro software. Students will also study agribusiness accounting areas such as personal life skills, inventory, balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, owner equity, financial analysis, and decision making. Time will also be devoted to taxes, depreciation, credit, and insurance concerning the agriculture business. This course offers valuable preparation for students training for business careers especially involving the industry of agriculture.


Grade Components:Homework 30%Tests & Quizzes 30%Record Book Problem 40%

Semester Grade:Third Nine Weeks 40%Fourth Nine Weeks 40%Semester Exam 20%

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RecordkeepingIncome StatementsBalance Sheets (Net Worth)Cash Flow StatementsDepreciationEconomic PrinciplesTaxesFinancial AnalysisDecision MakingComputerized RecordkeepingBorrowing and Investing

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Agriculture Business Management IIStark County High School

Spring Semester

Primary Textbook: Agribusiness: Decisions and Dollars; J. Elliot; Delmar Publishers; 1999.

Supplementary Textbook: Farm and Ranch Business Management; J. Steward & R. Jobes; Deere & Company; 1987.

Course Schedule:

Week OneDeveloping Personal Life Skills Chapter 1 Outline

Chapter 1 TermsChapter 1 ReviewAssignmentsChapter 1 Test

Week TwoInventory Chapter 2 Outline

Chapter 2 TermsChapter 2 ReviewInventory AssignmentsChapter 2 Test

Week ThreeBalance Sheet Chapter 3 Outline

Chapter 3 TermsBalance Sheet Assignments

Week FourBalance Sheet Chapter 3 Review

Balance Sheet AssignmentsChapter 3 Test

Week FiveIncome Statement Chapter 4 Outline

Chapter 4 TermsIncome StatementAssignments

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Week SixIncome Statement Chapter 4 Review

Income Statement AssignmentsChapter 4 Test

Week SevenStatement of Cash Flows Chapter 5 Outline

Chapter 5 TermsCash Flow Assignments

Week EightStatement of Cash Flows Chapter 5 Review

Cash Flow AssignmentsChapter 5 Test

Week NineStatement of Owner Equity Chapter 6 Outline

Chapter 6 TermsOwner Equity AssignmentsChapter 6 Test

Week Ten Analyzing Financial Performance Chapter 7 Outline

Chapter 7 TermsFinancial Analysis AssignmentsChapter 7 ReviewChapter 7 Test

Week ElevenPlanning and Decision Making Chapter 8 Outline

Chapter 8 TermsBudget AssignmentsAgr. Business Record BookProblem

Week TwelvePlanning and Decision Making Chapter 8 Review

Chapter 8 TestAgr. Business Record Book

Problem

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Week ThirteenBusiness Borrowing / Investing Chapter 9 Outline

Chapter 9 TermsLoan AssignmentsAgr. Business Record BookProblem

Week FourteenBusiness Borrowing / Investing Chapter 9 Review

Chapter 9 TestAgr. Business Record BookProblemQuickbooks Pro Software

Week FifteenTaxes Chapter 10 Outline

Chapter 10 TermsTax AssignmentsAgr. Business Record BookProblemQuickbooks Pro Software

Week SixteenTaxes Chapter 10 Review

Chapter 10 TestTax ReturnsRecord Book ProblemQuickbooks Pro Software

Week SeventeenCourse Review Record Book Problem

Quickbooks Pro SoftwareReview Assignments

Week EighteenCourse Review Record Book Problem

Quickbooks Pro SoftwareSemester ExaminationEnd of Semester

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