Introduction to AgriScience

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Introduction to AgriScience

• 6th grade
• 2009-2010

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Mrs. Shomo - Instructor
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• What are we going to do in 30 days??

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First we will learn

• What is expected of me in class
• Classroom routines and procedures
• School drills
• Etc.

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AGRICULTURE!

• What is Agriculture?
• What is AgriScience?
• How does it effect me?
• Will I be involved in Agriculture?
• Working for Shomark
• Careers

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Horticulture

• What is Horticulture?
• Basic requirements for plant growth.
• Propagation vs. Germination
• Horticultural Careers
• Aquaponics

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Woodworking

• Identify how to work safely in the shop
• Identify and use hand tools
• Construct a woodworking project
• Correctly sand and finish your project

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All this and more in 30 days

• Introduction to AgriScience

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For more information

• Check out the schools website
• www.augusta.k12.va.us/beverleymanorms
• Click on Department AgriScience
• Or call Mrs. Shomo during school hours at (540)
  886-5806
• Email - sshomo_at_augusta.k12.va.us
• Created by Sally W. Shomo
• August 2009