Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Lesson Plans

Check out our weekly lesson plans-

On the Southwest Page go to "lesson plans" on the left. Then go to "electives." Finally, click "Hale."

http://swjh.springdaleschools.org/?sessionid?sessionid=3dbfa2b2615d073409973eae4d1b96c5

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Welcome to SWJH

Back to school is one of my favorite seasons of the year. I love the excitement it brings. Students are anticipating meeting their new friends and teachers, the teachers are planning for their new students, and the school comes back to life after a quiet summer.


I am excited about the opportunity to spend our year learning about the fascinating and ever changing world of agriculture. Today we are challenged to provide a growing population with a safer, healthier, and more affordable food supply with less agricultural land.

Food scientists, veterinarians, animal and plant scientists, ag marketing specialists are a few of the agricultural careers we will discuss this year. Agriculture is an ever changing science that will continue grow as long as humans need food, clothing and shelter.


Welcome to agriculture. I am glad you're here. This is going to be a fun year. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. I want my class and SWJH to be your best educational experience.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Visual Communications on the Road in Arkansas

For two weeks, SWJH students have been learning about communications in agriculture. There were three units: photography, writing, and videography. Thanks to UofA Ag Communications for supplying us with the curriculum.


http://aeed.uark.edu/5869.htm



At the end of the unit, UofA brought their computer lab on wheels to SWJH. Students were able to write, film and edit videos promoting agriculture for Youtube.



As soon as the videos are rendered and posted, I'll put a link up for your viewing!