Agriscience Class Overview and Insights

The video provides an overview of an agriscience class, highlighting various hands-on activities such as working with animals and horticultural research. Students share their motivations for joining the class, often citing family interests in farming. The class also involves participation in FFA, a youth leadership organization, and focuses on teaching soft skills. Students express interest in veterinary medicine and agribusiness, with opportunities for placements in local industries. The program draws students from various districts and offers work-based learning opportunities.

What types of activities do students engage in during the agriscience class?

• Field trips to museums

• Only classroom lectures

• Supervised agriculture experiments and placements

• Online courses

What animals do students work with in the agriscience class?

• Fish and reptiles

• Lions and tigers

• Goats, pigs, chickens, and rabbits

• Dogs and cats

Why did some students choose to take the agriscience class?

• To focus solely on animal care

• To participate in sports activities

• To avoid taking any science classes

• To learn more about farming and earn extra chemistry credit

What is one reason a student mentioned for taking the class?

• To learn about deer hunting with food plots

• To become a professional chef

• To study marine life

• To learn about ancient history

What does the National FFA Organization focus on?

• Sports and recreation

• Leadership and natural resources

• Only farming techniques

• Music and arts

What was the original name of the National FFA Organization?

• National Farmers Association

• Future Leaders of America

• Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow

• Future Farmers of America

What are some of the topics covered in the agriscience class?

• Soil science and agribusiness

• Marine biology

• Computer programming

• Astronomy

What is one of the best parts of the agriscience class according to a student?

• Playing video games

• Reading novels

• Watching movies

• Making new friends and hands-on learning

What opportunities does the second-year program offer?

• Work-based learning in the community

• Advanced computer programming

• International travel

• Art and design workshops

From which areas do students come to join the agriscience program?

• From international locations

• From only urban areas

• Only from the local district

• From multiple districts including Scott Ville and Manistee