Department of Agricultural and Extension Education
AgriScience Program
 
The AgriScience Education Project is an activity of the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education at the University of Arkansas. It is partially funded by the Abernathy Trust and the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station.
Program Objectives
  • To illustrate the practical agricultural applications of scientific principles and concepts
  • To further student's understanding of science concepts 
  • To improve science literacy 
  • To improve agricultural literacy 
  • To develop students skills in problem-solving, through application of the scientific process 
  • To provide students with an applied science background in preparation for post-secondary education and training 
  • To instill a sense of stewardship in using managed and natural resources 
  • To promote an understanding of the impact of technology on agriculture 
  • To promote an understanding of the entire agricultural industry, and its relationship to resources, products, and services 
  •  To provide in-service and pre-service training to teachers of science and agriculture
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    Activity Areas

    Each area link has activites available for educational use.

    Information
    Advantages of the AgriScience Program

    The AgriScience program uses agriculture as a context to teach science, math and technology. This is advantageous because it shows students how all subjects and disciplines interact, and are dependent upon another. The AgriScience program also appeals to a broader range of students, which can be a great recruiting tool.

     The agricultural industry is based upon scientific principles and processes. An ever increasing number of agricultural occupations require at least a basic knowledge of the scientific process and science concepts, in an attempt to produce and provide food and fiber more efficiently with a decresing amount of resources. This program seeks to meet those demands by enchancing students science literacy and skills.

    Relationship to Traditional Programs

     This is a new option for agricultural and science educators; teachers have the choice of using all, none, or any portion of the AgriScience Program.

    This is a flexible program-- the courses and their content can either stand alone as a complete program, or be intergrated into existing agricultural education programs. In many cases, the scenario may be to incorporate portions of the AgriScience program into existing programs, based on local needs.
    Science educators may use the AgriScience approach as an enrichment program, which uses agriculture as a context from which to teach science concepts.

    AgriScience Resources on the Internet

    For further information, you may contact:
    Dr. Don Johnson or Dr. George Wardlow
    Department of Agricultural & Extension Education
    U of A, Agriculture Building 301-B
    Fayetteville, AR 72701
    Phone: (501) 575-2035
    Fax: (501) 575-7273
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