Program Overview
THE THINKERS, BUILDERS, AND GROWERS OF OUR FUTURE.
Agricultural Science (Agriscience)
Students in the Academy of Agriscience will explore the field of Agricultural Biotechnology while learning about areas of current agricultural biotechnology applications, genetic principles, tissue/cell culture, and the potential for biotechnology in the field of agriculture. Research partnerships with the United States Department of Agriculture will enable students to participate in summer internships and conduct research on rare and native tropical plant and animal species impacting the industry. Students will explore additional processes to harness renewable energy, more efficient and effective methods utilizing existing resources, and ways to reform the global hunger crisis. Students follow a sequential program of study that leads to industry certification. Through their participation in the National FFA Organization, students will have opportunities to develop their leadership and professional development skills.
About Us
About Our Staff
The Agriscience Staff strive to provide our students with innovative and interactive lessons that connect to the real world.
Our Services
Our Agriscience and is a National Academy Foundation Academies (NAF). NAF provides a rigorous, industry-validated career-themed curriculum that incorporates current industry standards and practices, literacy strategies, and STEM integration. NAF’s instructional practices foster cross-curriculum collaboration so students can make connections across subject areas. The NAF curricula is created in partnership with industry professionals and designed around projects that help students acquire valuable workplace skills and see their education as a step toward long-term career options.
Contact Us
Agriscience Academy
Lead Teacher
Counselor
Ms. Angela Bevilacqua
abevilacqua@dadeschools.net
305-232-2044 ext. 2116
