Tucker Hutmacher

Jan 26 Ag Science
The week ahead looks like this, we begin our soils unit this week
Monday: read 1/2 the chapter, define terms & worksheet
Tuesday:read the remaining part of the chapter, define terms & worksheet
Wednesday: Walk and look at soils if weather permits, review flower show assignments
Thursday: The SE Flower Show at the Cobb Galleria Center!!!!
Friday:Discuss Flower Show, possible soils quiz if we finish the material.
**** Please bring permission slip & $ for the bus on MONDAY! Please let me know if you are unable to attend or if your folks would like to join us.*******
Please contact me if you have any problems, Mrs. Hutmacher

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Jan 26 Nusery/Landscape
The week looks like this...
Monday:PGP propagtion for 1 or all of your crops (more soil types in on Friday)
Tuesday: GH structures reading and terms work sheet
Wednesday: GH structure quiz & Flower Show assignment
Thursday: The SE Flower Show !!!!!
Friday: Discuss Flower Show & finish PGP
**** Please bring permission slip & $ for the FT on MONDAY!!!****
Please let me know if you are unable to attend or any of your folks would like to join us. Thanks, Ms H

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Jan 19 Nursery/Landscape Design
We begin our Soils & Fertilitily unit this week....... then move to basic botany review and hopefully PGP on Monday. I have placed another order for different potting soils and HOPEFULLY they will be in to experinment with. We have a couple of more topics after that and then on to Landscape Design!!
We will watch some of the Inauguration activites on Tuesday.
Please tell your folks about Open House on Thursday.
Thanks, Ms H

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Jan 20 Agriculture Science & Technology
We are continueing our work on chapter 2, History of Agriculture.
We will watch part of the Inaguration activites on Tuesday.
** Extra Credit*** Find out who has been nominated as the Sec of Agriculture. What are some responsibilites and or job description for the Sec of Agriculture? In order to receive extra credit you must print the information from a web site and bring it to class on TUESDAY. 10pts.!!!!
I hope to meet all of your parents on Thursday at the Open House.
Thank you, Mrs. Hutmacher

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Jan 12 Nursery/Design
Monday: Biography project presentations
Tuesday; Nursery Production in the US (read & review questions)
Wednesday: Discussion of Nursery Production in the US
Thursday-Friday Fruit Salad
Wake up before you come to class............
Please contact me if you have any problems, Ms H

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Jan 12 Ag Science
Monday we will watch all of the King Corn Serries and complete a work sheet.
Tuesday: review with a power point. You should expect a quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday depending on how fast we cover the materila.
Wednesday - Friday The History of Agriculture
Chapter 2 in "text"
Expect a quiz when we finish this unit. We are moving quickly!
Please contact me if you have any questions, Mrs. H
tucker.hutmacher@cobbk12.org

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Jan 6 Ag Science
The following is a portion of the Agriculture Science Syallbus. This first week will be introductions,schedule changes, & paper work..... a weekly blog with the weeks activites will begin next week. I am looking forward to the semester. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Mrs. Hutmacher

Instructor: Tucker Hutmacher
Location: Trailer 9
Lab: Greenhouse & surrounding area
Email: Tucker.Hutmacher@cobbk12.org
Blog:Weekly Blog Postings via Harrison High School Web Site
** Elective Science Credit**

Class: Instruction, which emphasizes group and individualized learning.

Lab: Instruction which emphasizes teacher assisted learning as well as structured activities requiring the application and practice of occupational competencies. Lab will consist of demonstrations and practical performance.

Course Description: This course is designed as an introduction or support course for the Agriscience Pathway
Program of Study. The course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and
research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural
science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented
through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Course Requirements:

Attendance: Due to the nature and scheduling of this course your attendance and participation is highly recommended.

Labs: Labs require various physical activities, proper dress, clean up and safety is extremely important.

Work Ethics: This is how much effort, initiative, and the ability to follow through that you put forth.

Make up work: Make up work is the responsibility of the student. The student must take the initiative to make arrangements for missed material, labs or exams within 3 days of an excused absence. (See H book)

Cheating: Any student caught cheating or attempting to cheat will receive a zero for the assignment and will receive a U in conduct for the semester and parents will be contacted. (See H book)

Grading Policies
• Knowledge 40%
• Labs 40%
• Work Ethics 10%
• Final Exam 10%

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