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Academy of Agriscience: Plant Biotechnology The Plant Biotechnology Academy offers exciting opportunities to students in agriculture. The world population continues to grow, and as it does, the amount of land and other resources available to produce the plants and animals used for our food, clothing, and shelter – the basic needs of humans – is reduced. If we are going to keep meeting our needs, we have to continue exploring new ways of improving and enhancing the agricultural products we use every day. Throughout the academy, students learn about how the agriculture industry works, and how it affects all of us every day. Students plant gardens, conduct research experiments, handle animals, extract DNA, and explore how agriculture interacts with the environment. Academy Students learn some of the important skills in the biotechnology laboratory. They genetically enhance bacteria to glow in the dark. They use some of the same specialized equipment found in real labs. They learn how to purify proteins, and how to make DNA fingerprints. Biotech students focus in on techniques and practices important to the plant industry. They practice tissue culture, set up hydroponic systems, test real food to see if it has been genetically enhanced, and make biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel. Students are encouraged to joining the co-curricular student organization, FFA. FFA members participate in competitions, apply for awards, complete community service projects and leadership development activities. Course Title: Agriscience Foundations 8106810 Prerequisite: Admission into the Agriscience Academy This course has a $20 lab fee 22
As part of our Freshman Academy, all 9th graders are highly encouraged to actively participate in a club. Research shows that students who participate in school activities and are involved in school in a positive way are more successful academically. Please choose your club carefully– make sure it is something that you are truly interested in & willing to participate in. Also, make sure that you pick an alternate club choice in case your first choice is full. Please read these carefully and decide as a family what the best club for you will be. We have many clubs at Oakleaf High School and the list grows every year, so there is something for everyone. 23
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