Principles of Agricultural Science—Animal (ASA)

Course Description

The ASA course exposes students to agriculture, animal science, and related career options. Students participating in the ASA course have experiences in various animal science concepts with exciting hands-on activities, projects, and problems.

Students’ experiences include the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection, and marketing.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE ASA

"CASE has given me my life back as a busy agricultural instructor and FFA advisor while providing me with with curriculum that is rigorous, engaging, and relevant to my students. I can walk away at the end of the day with less stress and still know that my students are prepared for higher education."

Alicia Flowers, Missouri

Equipping Teachers

Foundation level
Full year course
Inquiry and project based instructional practices
CASE Institute professional development

Engaging Students

Apply the scientific method
Develop an animal management guide
Explore animal science careers and technical skills
Demonstrate lab safety and practices
Use science, technology, engineering, and math, to solve problems

Instructional Units

History and Use of Animals
Animal Handling and Safety
Cells and Tissues
Animal Nutrition
Animal Reproduction
Genetics
Animal Health
Animal Products, Selection, and Marketing

CASE Institute

Professional development events preparing teachers to implement full-year CASE courses. Institutes provide teachers the content and skills needed to use CASE curricula in their classroom. CASE Institutes range from five to eight days in a hybrid, in-person, or virtual format.

Resources

ASA Course Description
ASA Detailed Course Outline
ASA Expanded Lesson Review
ASA Standards Alignment Matrices
ASA Materials by Vendor (Coming Soon)
Sample ASA Activity
ASA Promotional Flyer

Flexibility & Adaptability

CASE provides a comprehensive professional development experience, in addition to a work-life balance so teachers can best educate their students. Course work is adaptable and customizable based on teacher preference to fit all geographies and communities.