Course Syllabus

Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management

Course Syllabus 2019-2020

Teacher: Ms. Lizzy Howe                                                                                  Email: ehowe@aisd.net

Phone: (682) 867-9588                                                              Campus: Career and Technical Center

Course Objective: This course examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aquacrops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. To prepare for careers in natural resource systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to natural resources, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Students will earn their Hunter and Boater Education Certification in this course. Students will have to pay a $15 fee for the Hunter Education Certification. This is a one credit, full-year course.

Class Schedule and Units:  (subject to change)                                  Materials Needed Daily:

1^st 6 weeks- Ecology & Habitat Management                               1. Binder or Folder to Keep Work

2^nd 6 Weeks- Natural Resources                                                           2. Pen or Pencil

3^rd 6 Weeks- Hunter Education Program                                        3. Positive Attitude!

4^th 6 Weeks- Wildlife Species Identification & Disease                      

5^th 6 Weeks- Boater Education Program

6^th 6 Weeks- Careers in Wildlife Management  

Grades:                                                                                                   

Daily Work, Warm-Ups, & Participation X 1                        

Quizzes & Notebook Checks X 2                                                             

Exams & Projects X 3                                                                          

NO HOMEWORK! (Only what you do not finish in class!)                                  

Interactive Notebooks: Students will be keeping interactive notebooks in the form of a composition notebook in this class. The purpose of the interactive notebook is to enable the student to be a creative, independent thinker and writer. These will be used for class notes as well as for other activities where students will be asked to express their own ideas and process the information in this class. The spiral becomes a portfolio of the student’s work, thoughts and beliefs. Students will also record daily class warm-ups in their notebooks. This notebook is different from traditional notebooks due to the fact that it provides activities of a variety of learning styles, intelligences, and tasks geared to how our brains work best. The notebooks will be provided by Ms. Howe and will be left in the classroom. These will also be checked for 2 quiz grades each 6 weeks grading period.

Late Work: Daily work and major grades will be taken for 10 points off for each day after the deadline. Late work will not be taken on major grades after 5 days.

Retake policy: The Ag Science department will not allow retakes on any assignments or examinations. Students are expected to appropriately prepare for assessments and complete assignments per class requirements the first time.

Canvas: All classwork, PowerPoints, and assignments can be found on the student’s class Canvas page which can be accessed through their Rapid Identity login.

Remind: Students and parents can sign up to receive updates from me and ask questions about this course by texting @wildmanctc to 81010

Dan Dipert CTC and ASC Mission Statement: The Dan Dipert Career + Technical and Agricultural Science Centers are committed to academic excellence by providing innovative learning environments that incorporate relevant industry experience and promote opportunities for personal growth and student success.

Ms. Howe’s Classroom Rules

1. Cell phones are to be put away during class time. If I see cell phones out, they will be put in phone jail until the end of the class period.
2. AISD Student Code of Conduct and Ag Department rules must be followed
3. Be respectful to others and their property at all times
4. Arrive on time and ready to participate
5. Be responsible for your own learning
6. Bring materials needed to every class period
7. Listen attentively and follow directions carefully
8. Clean up desk and work stations every day at the end of class period
9. Students will be expected to follow AISD dress code policy and have IDs on and visible at all times
10. Students are expected to maintain a professional attitude and conduct while in class and on campus