Standard Modules
The Large Animal Management Module focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in large animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal systems career. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities and animal evaluation. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture
Class Dates: Aug 7 - Sep 11
Class Description:
Introduction to Large Animal Management
(5 Weeks)
Introduction to Small Animal Management includes breeding, grooming, care and marketing of companion animals. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture
Class Dates: Sep 18 - Oct 23
Class Description:
Introduction to Small Animal Management
(5 Weeks)
The Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness Module includes leadership in a community, leadership concepts/applications, characteristics of an effective leader, characteristics of an effective manager, and a related practicum demonstrating contribution to society. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture
Class Dates: Oct 30 - Dec 4
Class Description:
Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness
(5 Weeks)
The purpose of the Agriscience Module is to build awareness of science through research of current and diverse agricultural issues and to cultivate career readiness skills through the interaction of students, educators, the public and the research community. Students will design their own agriscience project within an agricultural pathway they’re interested in.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture
Class Dates: Jan 8 - Feb 12
Class Description:
Agriscience
(5 Weeks)
Environmental and Natural Resources is a module that provides an opportunity for students to increase awareness of the close ties among living organisms as well as natural and environmental concerns with the interrelationships of living organisms and the world around us. Students are exposed to careers related to natural resources systems. Students also look closely at Nebraska's natural resources and management techniques. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture
Class Dates: Feb 12 - March 18
Class Description:
Environmental and Natural Resources
(5 Weeks)
The Equine Science module introduces students to the scientific principles of breeding and husbandry of horses, including the production, care, and management of horses. Students will be introduced to classification of breeds of horses, as well as nutrition, reproduction, and disease prevention and management.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture
Class Dates: March 18 - April 22
Class Description:
Equine Science
(5 Weeks)
Accessible
Agriculture Education
What We offer
The Nebraska Ag Academy is a remote
class offered for grades 7-12. We want to make it possible for students across Nebraska to participate in FFA. To make this possible we provide an extensive Course Catalog. We have classes available for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Check them out below!
Remember, in order to participate in FFA, a student must meet the required prerequisites. A Student must be enrolled in both mini-modules, one mega-module, OR a minimum of three standard modules.
Please contact Breann Zimmer at bzimmer@schoolhouserockacton.com or 308-627-2772 with any questions.
2023 - 2024 Course Catalog for Nebraska Agriculture Academy
The Pathways in Agriculture Mini-Module is designed to develop inquiry and communication skills while also providing an understanding and awareness of careers in agriculture for 7th and 8th grade students. Students will research and communicate with a variety of people working in agriculture careers, develop a poster board of student findings, and prepare to discuss career requirements of the people interviewed.
Pathways In Agriculture
Class Dates: Nov 27 - Dec 22
Class Description:
Prerequisites: Must be in 7th or 8th Grade
(4 Weeks)
Junior High Leadership in Agriculture Mini-Module develops the ability of 7th and 8th graders to competently express themselves as they assume the responsibilities of leadership within the agriculture industry. Students will also be introduced to various competitions and leadership opportunities within the FFA organization.
Junior High Leadership in Agriculture
Class Dates: Jan 8 - Feb 2
Class Description:
Prerequisites: Must be in 7th or 8th Grade
(4 Weeks)
Mini Modules
The introductory course for the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster provides a knowledge base and technical skills in all aspects of the industry. Learners will be exposed to a broad range of agriculture, food and natural resources careers, cluster foundation knowledge and skills, introduction to leadership development, the FFA organization and career exploration. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.
Prerequisites: Must be in 9th-12th grade
Class Dates: Semester 1 (15 Weeks) - Aug 7 - Nov 20
Semester 2 (15 Weeks) - Jan 8 - Apr 22