DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
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TOPIC |
ESSENTIAL QUESTION |
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AUGUST |
Orientation |
Why is agriculture important to
our society? |
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SEPTEMBER |
Leadership |
Why is leadership important to our
society? How can leadership apply to
organizations? |
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OCTOBER |
Supervised agricultural
experience programs. |
How can SAEP’s help a
person financially? |
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NOVEMBER |
Plant science |
How do biological factors affect
plant growth? |
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Plant genetics. |
How do plant genetics affect
plant growth and hybrid vigor? |
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JANUARY |
Crop production. |
What are the prevalent crops
produced in our area, and what are the most efficient ways to produce them? |
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FEBRUARY |
Livestock management. Animal science. |
How can livestock be produced
more efficiently through scientific principles? |
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MARCH |
Soil chemistry. Safety. |
How does the application of soil
chemistry improve agricultural soils? How does working safely improve
performance? |
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APRIL |
Physics of internal combustion
engines. |
How do internal combustion
engines work? |
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MAY |
Electricity Shop tools |
How does electricity aid in
agriculture production? |