Course Calendar (36 Weeks)
Use this pacing guide to plan instruction, labs, and certification prep. (You can adapt week numbers to your district calendar.)
| Week | Unit | Notes / Checkpoints |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Unit 1 Ecology & Resource Systems | |
| Week 2 | Unit 1 Ecology & Resource Systems | |
| Week 3 | Unit 1 Ecology & Resource Systems | |
| Week 4 | Unit 2 Soils & Land Management | |
| Week 5 | Unit 2 Soils & Land Management | |
| Week 6 | Unit 2 Soils & Land Management | |
| Week 7 | Unit 3 Water Systems & Aquatic Resources | |
| Week 8 | Unit 3 Water Systems & Aquatic Resources | |
| Week 9 | Unit 3 Water Systems & Aquatic Resources | |
| Week 10 | Unit 3 Water Systems & Aquatic Resources | |
| Week 11 | Unit 4 Forestry & Plant Resources | |
| Week 12 | Unit 4 Forestry & Plant Resources | Certification checkpoint: Aquaculture Technician practice/check |
| Week 13 | Unit 4 Forestry & Plant Resources | |
| Week 14 | Unit 4 Forestry & Plant Resources | |
| Week 15 | Unit 5 Wildlife & Biodiversity | |
| Week 16 | Unit 5 Wildlife & Biodiversity | |
| Week 17 | Unit 5 Wildlife & Biodiversity | |
| Week 18 | Unit 5 Wildlife & Biodiversity | Midyear aquaponics showcase + reflection |
| Week 19 | Unit 6 Drone Mapping & Remote Sensing | |
| Week 20 | Unit 6 Drone Mapping & Remote Sensing | |
| Week 21 | Unit 6 Drone Mapping & Remote Sensing | |
| Week 22 | Unit 6 Drone Mapping & Remote Sensing | |
| Week 23 | Unit 6 Drone Mapping & Remote Sensing | Certification checkpoint: UAS Specialist practice/check |
| Week 24 | Unit 7 Sustainability & Climate | |
| Week 25 | Unit 7 Sustainability & Climate | |
| Week 26 | Unit 7 Sustainability & Climate | |
| Week 27 | Unit 7 Sustainability & Climate | |
| Week 28 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | |
| Week 29 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | Certification checkpoint: Water/Wastewater Operator practice/check |
| Week 30 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | |
| Week 31 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | |
| Week 32 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | |
| Week 33 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | |
| Week 34 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | |
| Week 35 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | Certification checkpoint: NR Specialist practice/check |
| Week 36 | Unit 8 Environmental Law, Careers & Capstone | Final capstone presentations + course final |
Certification Windows
- Week 12: Aquaculture Technician
- Week 23: UAS Specialist
- Week 29: Water/Wastewater Operator
- Week 35: Natural Resources Specialist