Agriculture and Natural Resources

A Linked Learning pathway allowing students to examine real-world applications related to environmental and agricultural themes. The pathway offers students college prep academics, relevant technical education and work-based learning opportunities through investigative and applied science practices.

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This program provides an opportunity for students to develop skills in the floral industry through a variety of activities. Students are introduced to the elements and principles of visual art design such as line, shape/form, color, balance, and emphasis using a series of floral-based projects to explore the connections, relations, and application to visual arts design. Students research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design within historical and cultural, formal and casual, ceremonial and traditional contexts, including an understanding that floral designs are affected by society, culture, history, politics, and economic influence.

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A Linked Learning pathway developing essential career preparation skills through science and engineering, as well as personal leadership opportunities within the exciting industry of Agriculture, Construction, Manufacturing, and Technology. The Sunnyside agriscience program also charters a Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter and participates in local, state, and national workshops and competitions.

Students take part in several field trips in order to experience the San Joaquin Valley, San Joaquin River, Pacific Coast, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Students carry out hands-on projects relating to careers in marine biology, wildlife rehabilitation, air quality, river ecology, alternative energy, and forests. Students have the opportunity to work with environmental professionals and government agencies to complete scientific projects. Some examples are growing native plants, restoring native wildlife habitats, rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife species, monitoring forests, experimenting in wetlands and conducting studies of tide pools and beaches.

For more information, visit the CART Environmental Science and Field Research Lab page.

^{CART is a half-day program for juniors and seniors in Clovis and Fresno Unified School Districts.}

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A program teaching agriculture mechanics and plant science. Students learn and apply skills in both operating and maintaining environments for correct plant growth. Labs and activities have an emphasis on plant identification and control of agriculture pests and weed control, plant environments, soil media, plant growth, plant propagation, transplanting, and merchandising of ornamental plants. Students will also gain experience through leadership development, garden projects, and career exploration in the area of plant science.

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