Ag Biology of the Living Earth
Prerequisites: 9th through 12th grade students

This course will integrate biological science practices into the practice of agriculture. Students learn about the nature of the Living earth by undertaking research projects and modern laboratory techniques. Life science principles will be identified with agricultural principles and practices, culminating into developing an agriscience reasearch project. This course will study the formation of the Earth, first life, organization, function, energy flow, genetics and variation, evolutionary relationships, biodiversity, and human impact on Earth's systems. 

The classroom and course content matches the AHS Biology course content, however this course also qualifies students to participate in all local, state, and national FFA events/activities throughout the  year as an official state and national FFA member.

This course meets AHS life science graduation and UC/CSU “D” credit and "NCAA" eligibility for admissions

​This course meets CTE Agriscience pathway concentration course credit

Agriscience Pathway Courses

Ag Biology of the Living Earth                  Ag Earth and Space Science                  Ag Chemistry in the Earth System

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Ag Earth and Space Science
Prerequisites: 9th through 12th grade students

This science course is designed to provide students with a general understanding of geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and sustainable agriculture practices. The course will focus on the Earth's place in the universe, dynamic earth processes, energy in the earth system, biogeochemical cycles, the structure and composition of the atmosphere, CA geology, and investiation and experiementation outlined in the Next generation Science Standards.

The classroom and course content matches the AHS Earth Science course content, however this course also qualifies students to participate in all local, state, and national FFA events/activities throughout the  year as an official state and national FFA member.

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This course meets AHS physical science graduation and UC/CSU “G” credit for admissions and "NCAA" eligibility for admissions

​This course meets CTE Agriscience pathway concentration course credit

Agriculture Chemistry in the Earth System​    
Prerequisites: Ag Biology of the Living Earth, Ag Earth and Space Science, and/or equivalent / 10th through 12th grade students

Agriculture Chemistry is a laboratory science course designed for the college bound student with career interests in agriculture. Students will be involved in hands-on laboratory study and receive an in-depth look at various concepts in chemistry including: chemistry and its relationship to agriculture, matter and energy, the periodic table, bonding, chemical reactions, moles, and gases.

This course also qualifies students to participate in all local, state, and national FFA events/activities throughout the  year as an official state and national FFA member.

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This course meets AHS physical science graduation and UC/CSU "D" credit for admissions and "NCAA" eligibility for admissions

​This course meets CTE Agriscience pathway capstone course credit