2025 Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) Institute
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources introduces students to the range of agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study they may pursue. Science, mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven in the context of agriculture and students will use the introductory skills and knowledge developed in this course throughout the CASE curriculum.
Teachers are provided detailed professional development to facilitate instruction. CASE provides extensive preparation for the teacher to be proficient and confident in their ability to provide proper instruction of agriscience skills and concepts. Every lesson is aligned to national standards for agriculture, science, mathematics, and English language arts.
This summer, we will be hosting Small Gas Engines (SGE), Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) and Animal Health and Veterinary Science (AHVS).
SGE is a specialization-level module in the Mechanical Systems in Agriculture series. The module provides technical applications to mechanical systems, using small gas engines as the instructional tool. Students practice technical skills, including measurements, troubleshooting, documenting an engine teardown and assembly, completing work/repair orders, and reading a service manual.
AFNR introduces students to the range of agricultural opportunities and the personal plan of of study they may pursue. CASE incorporates science, mathematics, reading, and writing components into the context of agriculture. Students use this course's introductory skills and knowledge throughout the CASE curriculum.
AVHS is a semester-long program emphasizing inquiry-based learning and technical skill development. This course provides an in-depth examination of veterinary science, focusing on the interplay of factors affecting animal health. Through structured inquiry activities, projects, and problems, students address practical challenges, fostering critical thinking and an understanding of the intricate relationships between animal health and care.
Dates and Registration
The Small Gas Engines course will be taught as a three day in-person training. The event will occur July 18 – 20, 2025.
The Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources course will be a hybrid course from July 21 – 25, 2025. July 21 - 25 will be held in-person, and July 28 - 29 will be virtual instruction days.
The Animal Health and Veterinary Science course will be taught as a two day in-person training. The event will occur July 26 – 27, 2025.
Travel Information
Location
The institute will be located at Agricultural Hall each day of CASE.
Lodging
Lodging will be available for participants to purchase. Participants will be housed in Village FIT on campus. Lodging will be single occupancy rooms with a private bathroom. Linens and pillows will be provided. Check in times will be scheduled based on arrival time.
For more information on housing or to address any specific questions/needs, please contact Chris Eck at (405) 744-8027 or chris.eck@okstate.edu.
Airport
Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) offers flights through American Airlines. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) are both within a hour drive of Stillwater. Uber and Lyft are both options for airport transportation.
Parking
Parking passes will be provided to all participants. Parking lot location TBD.
Maps
Things To Do
College Credit
Oklahoma State University will offer graduate course credit for successfully completing the CASE AFNR institute for those interested. For more information, please contact Chris Eck at (405) 744-8027 or chris.eck@okstate.edu.