9th & 10th Graders
These are the Modules created for you!
Beginning Modules
First-Year High School Students
These three beginning modules, Intro to Ag 1, 2, and 3 are to be taken in conjunction with one another. If a student is starting the program as a senior, they are welcome to opt out of Intro to Ag 3 to take an Intermediate or Advanced module.
These introductory modules for the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster provide a knowledge base in the major components of the industry. Learners will be exposed to a broad range of agriculture, food, and natural resources careers, cluster foundation knowledge and skills, and an introduction to leadership development and the National FFA Organization (FFA). Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences, career exploration activities, and FFA leadership programs & activities.
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Introduction to Agriculture - Session 1
September 2 - October 3
Prerequisites: Must be in 9th Grade
Description: This specific module focuses on leadership development by achieving the student’s Greenhand Degree (ex., reciting the FFA Creed) and recognizing various opportunities provided by the National FFA Organization. Upon completion of this module, students will be recognized at our FFA Banquet in the Spring and awarded their Greenhand Degree pin.
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Introduction to Agriculture - Session 2
October 6th - November 7th
Prerequisites: Taken Intro to Ag 1
Description: This module serves as an extension of Introduction to Agriculture 1. This specific module focuses on Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) development and navigating the Agriculture Experience Tracker (AET) software. This online software is
used to track time and money that’s gained through the student’s SAE. Upon completion of this module, students will have an active SAE started or expanded. -
Introduction to Agriculture - Session 3
November 10th - December 19th
Prerequisites: Intro to Ag1 and Intro to Ag 2
Description: This module serves as an extension of Introduction to Agriculture 1 and 2. This specific module focuses on the different pathways within agriculture and allows students to explore each pathway that’s offered in the program.
Intermediate Modules
9TH - 12TH GRADES | High School Students
The purpose of Intermediate Modules is to allow students to explore their interests in various pathways in agriculture. Through these modules, students will have a focused curriculum in five-week groups instead of the traditional eighteen-week course. This allows students to perfect their craft in agriculture in sprints with breaks in between!
Session 1 - Sep. 2 - Oct. 3
Plant Science 1 - Session 1
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: This module examines the scientific concepts related to plant systems. Students will examine plant classification, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, genetics, and asexual and sexual propagation.
Environmental and Natural Resources - Session 1
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: This module provides opportunities for students to increase awareness of the close ties amongst 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 examine Nebraska’s natural resources and management techniques including range lands, soils, wildlife, aquatics and forestry.
Session 2 - Oct. 6 - Nov. 7
Introduction to Power, Structural, and Technical - Session 2
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: The purpose of this module is to explore the different areas in power, structural, and technical. This includes woodworking, welding, areas of construction, and mechanics. Students will build a project by the end, and it’s encouraged they have access to a mentor to help coach them through the project the student decides to build. Some past examples include building a fire pit, kitchen island, detailing a vehicle, leather working, welding horseshoe decor, and feeding pens with stalls for lambs.
Plant Science 2 - Session 2
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3 and Plant Science 1
Description: This module is designed as an extension of the Plant Science 1 course by expanding upon the scientific concepts and learning how to care for the plant once germinated or propagated. Students will develop an understanding of plant nutrition and growth and explore various production methods.
Session 3 - Nov. 10 - Dec. 19
Introduction to Poultry - Session 3
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: The Introduction to Poultry module focuses on basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in poultry industry history and importance, physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal systems career. Topics include poultry diseases, nutrition, industry issues, career opportunities and poultry evaluation.
Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness - Session 3
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: 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.
Session 4 - Jan. 5 - feb. 6
Introduction to Large Animals - Session 4
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: The Introduction to Large Animals 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.
Session 5 - feb. 9 - Mar. 13
Equine Science - Session 5
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: 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.
*NEW* Poultry Nutrition - Session 5
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3, Intro to Poultry
Description: This module dives into the science of feeding poultry for optimal health, growth, and production. Students will explore key nutritional concepts, including nutrient requirements, feed formulation, and the role of different feed ingredients in poultry diets. Emphasis is placed on understanding how nutrition impacts poultry performance, biosecurity, and overall flock management. Through hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and practical applications, students will strengthen their ability to make informed decisions about poultry nutrition in both small- and large-scale operations.
Session 6 - Mar. 16 - Apr. 24
Introduction to Small Animals - Session 6
Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture 1, 2, and 3
Description: Introduction to Small Animals includes breeding, grooming, care, and marketing of companion animals. Alongside, students will create a management plan with a companion animal of their choice. This curriculum will include exotic pet management as well.
FFA +
FFA+ Modules are free, optional, and limited-time learning experiences designed to enhance and extend students’ time in the ag program. These modules offer bonus content beyond the required 15 weeks of core classes, giving students the chance to dive deeper into niche topics, develop new skills, or explore personal interests in agriculture.
*NEW* School-Based Enterprise - LAUNCH! - Session 1-6
Prerequisites: Must be at least a 9th Grader
Description: Launch! is a year-long program that takes high school students through
The entrepreneurial process is from no idea or plans to the creation of a valuable,
sustainable business that solves a real-world problem for real-world customers.
Students will receive in-person training focused on planning, launching, and running School-Based Enterprises within their school environment. This program does not guarantee funding, but it does provide the opportunity to compete for funding in a pitch competition. This funding is used to assist in launching and running the School-Based
Enterprise. Participating programs will send a teacher and a team of 4-6 students to the in-person training to make plans and execute the business. The teacher will select specific students who will serve as leaders of the School-Based Enterprise and participate in the Launch! Program events.
Training topics include:
Business ideation
Testing and validating businesses
Business model planning
Business financials
Creating a student management team
Building a business advisor team
Learning to pitch a business
Business planning and turnover
How to navigate a school board
Program Overview:
This training occurs at five training sessions held across the state and seven monthly sessions of Zoom calls with an Engler mentor.
Teacher’s Assistant - Remote
Prerequisites: Must be in 11th or 12th grade and have taken the module they plan to assist with.
Description: This module provides upperclassmen with the opportunity to collaborate with an agriculture teacher, gaining insights into the intricacies of developing an online module, creating curriculum, and implementing grading techniques. It is highly recommended for students considering a career in education.