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BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: dawnfire111 Date: December 8, 2014, 10:21 pm
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BARNCLAN
"strength is in differences, not just similarities"[/center]
[size=8pt][size=18pt]ABOUT
BarnClan is a close-knit Clan of animals, not just felines. They
live, eat, sleep, hunt, gather, and fight together like any
other Clan, but a majority of the group are different species.
Family and loyalty is a big part of their lives, even despite
some of the incidents of the past and more to come in the
future.
HISTORY
Some time ago, BarnClan was founded by a young dog and a lonely
horse, both looking for their places in the world. The she-dog
lived on the streets, barely holding onto her life as she
struggled to find food and fight off other dangerous strays. Her
name was Ginger. The stallion lived by himself on an abandoned
farm in despair of never finding anyone else to talk to. His
name was Mac.
Ginger went through unimaginable torture during her life in the
city. After being left in a sopping wet cardboard box with her
siblings, they almost died of starvation. Life was somewhat
easier then, however, so they lived together long enough to go
off on their own. Ginger wanted to stay with her brothers so
badly, but they wanted nothing to do with her, even after all
they had been through. She was weaker and smaller, so to them
she was just another mouth to feed. Ginger found nothing for her
in the city except depression and failure, so finally, she left.
She went in any direction that was away from her old life. After
about a year of living on her own in the wild, which was
surprisingly easier that living on the streets, she found a
field. It was calm as it blew a heavy breeze against her matted
brown fur. She continued on and discovered an old barn. Could
this be her new home? Had all her suffering come to an end?
Ginger stepped inside and was surprised to find someone still
living there. It was Mac.
They talked and quickly connected. Ginger told her story, and
Mac returned the favor. He said he had been living there ever
since the twolegs had taken him from torture as well as comfort
and dropped him off there. Mac was born in a very good center
for training horses. Both his father and mother were champions
in classic competitions, so he was treated like a prince and
raised there until he was about a two years old. That was when
everything went downhill. Someone took over the stables and then
left it to the greedy vultures. Cruel twolegs came in and stole
horses away, including Mac, and took them to an illegal horse
stable. They were treated very badly and were made to do
horrible things, scarring poor Mac forever. When he was about 3
years old, someone bought him and took him to a stable. Once
again, he was abandoned, but this time he was all alone. He
lived by himself for 3 more years, until Ginger found him just
then.
So there you have it. But how did the Clan even start? Well,
Ginger had heard about the cat clans during her year of living
in the forests and fields. She really liked the idea of living
with many other dogs, cats, horses, and other animals like
herself, yet different. She convinced Mac and the two best
friends started a Clan together.
Ginger fell in love with a chocolate lab who was one of the
first to join BarnClan, and they had a small litter of chocolate
lab and pitbull puppies. Mac, having had a crush on her for a
while, was jealous, but tried to be happy for her. He poured his
heart and soul into the puppies' lives, probably even more than
the parents themselves did. Sadly, Mac passed away way earlier
than anyone wanted due to his past injuries. He was so loved in
the Clan, he and Ginger were the whole reasons BarnClan treated
each other like family. Ginger and her mate died later as well,
having both been from the infectious city streets. Ginger's pups
grew up to take over the Clan for their parents.
TERRITORY
If it wasn't obvious enough, BarnClan lives in a barn surrounded
by a a very large grazing field filled with prey and lush
grasses. There are fences in front where animals were kept, but
now it's for hanging out/ meetings, battle training, eating, so
it's basically their living space. The Clan sleeps inside the
barn, unless they prefer to rest in the soft patches outside.
There is also a forest a little ways away, but most enjoy the
open skies of the plain.
RANKS
Headgroom; leads the clan
Cassie, played by dawnfire
Assistant Groom; next leader, helps lead the clan
Cyrus, played by stormy
Doctor; medic
Ethelina, played by kitty
Assistant Doctor; next doctor, assistant/in-training
Artemis, played by Jstar
Groom; normal rank, some protect, hunt, gather, or multiple
depending on their diet and species
Befry, played by raven
Dyllan, played by dawnfire
Isaiah, played by stormy
Norah, played by kitty
Groom Apprentice; members in-training
always open
Young; offspring too young to train
always open
NOTE; I know the names are sort of silly sounding, but I though
'groom' would fit since it's an old stable barn thing. For
grooms, the normal rank, they can also be called members, or
even protectors/guards, hunters, or gatherers if that's their
'profession'.
FORM
YES, all species are allowed [s]no fish sorry shrug[/s], but
i'll be honest and say i prefer mammals. [s]except for like,
chickens or hawks, because, um, duh. they're awesome. and ducks.
yass[/s][/size]
[code]Name;
Gender;
Species;
Rank;
Appearance;
Personality;
Relations;
History; (optional)
Other;[/code]
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: dawnfire111 Date: December 8, 2014, 10:22 pm
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sorry i know the history is long
and i got tired when i was finishing this so strikes were
necessary
Name; Cassie
Gender; Female
Species; Dog, chocolate lab/pitbull mix
Rank; Headgroom
Appearance; Here
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/>Cassie is a chocolate/chestnut colored lab/pitbull mix with
amber eyes.
Personality; Bold; trusting and a little naive; loyal; will
develop
Relations; two chocolate lab/pitbull mix siblings around two
years old (feel free to apply for one!)
History; Born and raised in BarnClan. Chosen as leader blah blah
blahb
Other; I'LL MAKE MORE LATER KAY
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: black rose Date: December 9, 2014, 7:18 am
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TRACK
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: dawnfire111 Date: December 9, 2014, 9:09 am
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[s]I KNEW YOU'D POST FIRST[/s]
WOO
BUMP
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: Raven` Date: December 9, 2014, 3:36 pm
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/tumbles in with a large track sign
Omg dawny bb the history is perf ouo/
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: black rose Date: December 9, 2014, 3:40 pm
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ooh, this made me think of soemthing
so i'm going into hish school next year
the school i want to get into has a voag program, with two
horses as a part of the large animal science part of it
we got to see them on the tour, and they're amazing and
beautiful and rjndsgoiuajgiopa
anyways, i'll make a form soon
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: dawnfire111 Date: December 9, 2014, 4:18 pm
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thanks gurl~ :'D
omg the school has horses
what
i wanna go to school ;w; [s]not really bc i love doing school in
my pjs hehe<3[/s]
what is voag? o3o
Name; Dyllan
Gender; Male
Species; Cougar
Rank; Groom
Appearance; Average mountain lion
Personality; Dyllan is normally quiet and anti-social, often
avoiding interaction, or at least eye contact. When he does warm
up to you, he is extremely loyal and a great listener, but he's
also sensitive and takes things seriously. He doesn't let his
emotions show right away, however, they have to come out
eventually.
Relations; --
History; Dyllan was born outside the of the pack, somewhere by a
cliffside. His mother was distant and verbally abusive towards
him, constantly reminding him how much she regretted him being
born. He grew up being timid and obedient, but as he got into
his older cub years, he developed a rebellious streak in him and
ran away. He only planned to leave for a night or two, just to
prove he wasn't as worthless as she thought he was, and so she
would actually like him for once. When he came back, she totally
rejected him for disobeying and refused to care for him anymore.
Dyllan had barely learned to hunt yet, but eventually taught
himself after almost starving a couple of times. It was hard,
and he regrets ever leaving his mother. When he was about the
age of a young adult, he found BarnClan and has been living
there since.
Other; done
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: black rose Date: December 9, 2014, 4:24 pm
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it's short for vocational agriculture
[spoiler]Agricultural Education is the teaching of agriculture,
natural resources, and land management through hands on
experience and guidance to prepare students for entry level jobs
of to further education to prepare them for advanced
agricultural jobs. Classes that may be taught in an agricultural
education curriculum include horticulture, land management, turf
grass management, agricultural science, small animal care,
machine and shop classes, health and nutrition, livestock
management, biology courses, etc. Agricultural education can be
taught at the elementary level, middle school level, secondary,
post secondary and adult levels.[1] Elementary agriculture is
taught in public schools and private schools, and deals with
such subjects as how plants and animals grow and how soil is
farmed and conserved. Vocational agriculture trains people for
jobs in such areas as production, marketing, and conservation.
College agriculture involves training of people to teach,
conduct research, or provide information to advance the field of
agriculture and food science in other ways. General education
agriculture informs the public about food and agriculture.
In the United States
The chief sources of agriculture education in the United States
are:
High Schools
Community Colleges
Universities and colleges
Youth organization
10x15
High schools
Agricultural education at the high school level focuses on three
main categories: classroom instruction, supervised agricultural
experience (SAE), and active involvement in the National FFA
Organization (Future Farmers of America).
Classroom Instruction- classroom instruction of an
agricultural class teaches the students the basic concepts of
the particular course through hands on learning and experience.
Students will be taught the information in the curriculum in
order for them to understand and develop skills in the
application and problem solving issues that would occur in an
agricultural setting. Another requirement for agricultural
education at the high school level is the Young Farmers
association group, but this is a requirement for the teacher,
not the students.[2]
Supervised Agricultural Experience- The supervised
Agricultural Experience (SAE) portion of the agricultural
curriculum is when a student must use the knowledge they have
gained in the classroom instruction and use it in real life
situations. Several topic choices are available for the student
to choose between, whether it is on a farm setting, exploratory
setting, entrepreneurship, agribusiness, or research projects.
The student will choose a task from one of these topic areas and
conduct a research experiment throughout the course of the
agricultural class. The teacher is involved in the process and
will help guide the student along the way. SAE programs give
students the opportunity to take the information learned in the
classroom setting and use it on an agricultural topic that
interests them. This portion of an agricultural education will
give students an idea of how it is working out in the real world
and solving problems that will arise in the work field.[3]
National FFA Organization- The FFA is a national
organization that all agricultural classes at the high school
level are involved in. The agricultural teacher is the leader of
that particular schools FFA chapter, and will guide students’
activities and programs held throughout the year. FFA is an
educational program designed to teach students leadership skills
in both agricultural settings and everyday life, encourages
personal growth in students, boosts self-confidence, builds
character, encourage healthy lifestyles, and give students
opportunities to be a part of the agricultural economy. FFA
chapters will volunteer in communities, conduct banquets for FFA
members and their families, raise awareness of agriculture,
compete in FFA competitions, and attend national FFA
conventions.[4]
Young Farmers Association- Young Farmers Association is a
requirement that any agricultural teacher must meet. This is a
group led by the agricultural teacher that meets usually
monthly. The group will consist of all the local farmers,
citizens, or anyone interested in learning more about
agriculture and the new methods that are being created. The
Young Farmers Association is designed so that the technologies
made in the agricultural field will be introduced and used in
the economy. It also gives the agricultural teachers the
opportunity to meet the local citizens and reach out in the
community.
Colleges and universities
College of Agriculture at the University of Florida
Agricultural education is taught on the college level as well.
Degrees in agricultural education can be used to teach
agriculture or obtain a job in an agricultural related work
field. This degree can give students the qualifications and
knowledge necessary to teach agricultural classes such as the
courses offered at the high school level. Students will be
required to complete agriculture classes as well as education
classes in order to become qualified to teach. A bachelor’s
degree in agricultural education will qualify a person to teach
classes all the way up to the high school level. A Masters
degree is required in order to teach on the college level. An
agricultural education degree also gives the qualifications to
do extension work for universities and agriculture related
companies and organizations.[5] Colleges and universities award
about 21,000 bachelor's degrees in agriculture each year (1988).
About 6,000 other students receive a master's or doctor's degree
(1988).
Land-grant universities
See also: List of land-grant universities
Land-grant universities award more than three-quarters of all
agricultural degrees (1988). These state schools receive federal
aid under legislation that followed the Morrill Act of 1862,
which granted public lands to support agricultural or mechanical
education. Land-grant universities have three chief functions:
Teaching
Research
Extension/Outreach
Teaching
Colleges of agriculture prepare students for careers in all
aspects of the food and agricultural system. Some career choices
include food science, veterinary science, farming, ranching,
teaching, marketing, agricultural communication, management, and
social services.
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the
largest national education association dedicated to the
advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for
careers, provides resources for agricultural education.
Research
Each land-grant university has an agricultural experiment
station equipped with laboratories and experimental farms.
There, agricultural scientists work to develop better farming
methods, solve the special problems of local farmers, and
provide new technology. Research published in scholarly journals
about agricultural safety is available from the NIOSH-supported
National Agricultural Safety Database. The American Dairy
Science Association provides research and education scholarships
focused on the dairy farm and processing industries.
Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal of Extension
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension
Education
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Journal of Leadership Education
Journal of Applied Communication
Journal of Career & Technical Education
Career & Technical Education Research
North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Journal
Extension service
The Cooperative Extension System is a partnership of the
federal, state, and county governments. This service distributes
information gathered by the land-grant universities and the U.S.
Department of Agriculture to farmers, families, and young
people. County extension agents, located in most countries
(1988), train and support about 3 million (1988) volunteer
leaders. Agents and volunteers carry out extension programs
through meetings, workshops, newsletters, radio, television, and
visits.
Youth organizations
Youth organizations involved in agricultural education include
4-H and National FFA Organization (FFA).
4H Club- 4H Club is considered a youth development program
that teaches children about sciences, leadership, research, etc.
4H club has over 6 million members nationwide and is the largest
youth development organization in the United States. 4H members
use hands on learning to reach goals and help in communities.[6]
Members of 4-H carry out group and individual projects dealing
with conservation, food and agriculture, health and safety, and
other subjects. The 4-H program in the United States is part of
the Cooperative Extension service.
National FFA Organization- The FFA is a national
organization that teaches students leadership skills and is
designed to help members become more well rounded citizens in
the agricultural field.[5] The FFA is an integral part of the
program of agricultural education in many high schools as a
result of Public Law 740 in 1950 (Currently revised as
Publication 105-225 of the 105th Congress of the United States),
with 500,823 FFA members (2007–2008). Local chapters participate
in Career Development Events (individually and as a team), each
student has a Supervised Agricultural Experience program (SAE),
and participates in many conferences and conventions to develop
leadership, citizenship, patriotism and excellence in
agriculture. The National FFA Organization is structured from
the local chapter up, including local districts, areas, regions,
state associations, and the national level. The FFA Mission is
to make a positive difference in the lives of students by
developing their potential for premier leadership, personal
growth, and career success through agricultural education.
History
The rapid growth of agricultural education began during the late
19th century. In 1862, the United States Congress created the
Department of Agriculture to gather and distribute agricultural
information. The Morrill Act, which provided the land-grant
schools, became law that same year. The Hatch Act of 1887 gave
federal funds to establish agricultural experiment stations. The
first dairy school in the U.S. was created at the University of
Wisconsin–Madison in 1890.[7]
Government support for agricultural education has increased
during the 20th century. For example, the Smith-Lever Act of
1914 created what is now the Cooperative Extension System
(1988). The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 and the George-Barden Act
of 1946 financed high-school instruction in farming. Woodlawn
High School (Woodlawn, Virginia) was the first public high
school in the United States to offer agricultural education
classes under the Smith-Hughes Act.[8] The Vocational Education
Act of 1963 funded training in other fields of agriculture.
Agricultural science and education expanded after 1900 in
response to a need for more technical knowledge and skill. This
development led to the use of modern farming methods that
required fewer farmworkers. Another major result of this change
was the creation of larger farms and ranches. This development
increased the need for more agriculture science and education.
Other legislation influenced the development of agricultural
education into what the field is today. It has developed
throughout the last century from various laws and pieces of
legislation. Some of the laws include:
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975- this
law required all public schools to provide a free and
appropriate education to all students with disabilities.
Children with disabilities were allowed to enroll in
agricultural classes.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1986- This law
required public schools to give students with disabilities equal
opportunities as all the other students. It required teachers to
let students with disabilities participate in more agricultural
based classes.
Educate America Act of 1994- This raised the standards
for public education and the goals that school districts had for
their students. The curriculum and development requirements
became stricter for all classes, including agricultural classes.
School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994- This law
required teachers to teach students tasks and disciplines that
would help their students prepare for employment once they
graduated. Teaching real life applications in agriculture was a
major part of this law because of the need for employment in the
agricultural field.
No Child Left Behind (Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 2001) - Raised the standards for students in public
schools and the requirements of the teachers. This law helped
provide financial support for public schools in low income
areas. [3]
In other countries
Hurlstone Agricultural High School in Australia maintains a
dairy with 42 head of cattle.
The history of agricultural education predates USA activities
and derives from, the development of Scottish, Italian and
German colleges. The land grant approach of the USA owes much to
the Scottish system in particular. Changes in higher
agricultural education around the world today are highlighting
implicit approaches that have hampered development and
exceptional advances that have fed the world. the process has
been described in one text (below) which takes a global
perspective.
Agricultural education in other countries resembles that in the
United States. Canada has its own 4-H program. Agriculture
Canada distributes information on new farming methods and
maintains experimental farms, research stations, and research
institutions throughout the country. BC Agriculture in the
Classroom Foundation operates in the province of British
Columbia. In Australia, each state has several agricultural
research stations and an extension service. Great Britain has a
program of youth clubs called Young Farmer's Clubs that resemble
4-H. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
works to train people throughout the world in modern farming
methods. The United States gives technical assistance to farmers
in developing nations through its Agency for International
Development (AID).
10x15
[clarification needed] "By 2015 there will be in operation
10,000 quality agricultural science education programs serving
students through an integrated model of classroom/laboratory
instruction, experiential learning, and leadership and personal
skill development. Further, all students will be members of the
FFA and have a supervised agricultural experience that supports
classroom and laboratory instruction.' -Team Ag Ed
The Case for Growth and Quality in Agricultural Education
Of the critical issues facing the nation, few are more
compelling than improving the academic performance of public
schools and ensuring a stable, safe and affordable food supply.
Today agricultural education is positioned to contribute
substantially in these arenas through a major national
initiative. Under the direction of The National Council for
Agricultural Education, the “10x15 Long Range Goal for
Agricultural Education” employs a comprehensive strategy
engaging eight high-priority initiatives. The focus of the
unprecedented effort is twofold: create new programs in
communities not yet served by agricultural education and FFA,
and ensure the quality and high performance of current programs
providing personal, academic and career education in
agriculture. While the goal of “10x15” is to grow the number of
agricultural education programs from 7,200 to 10,000 by the year
2015, the clear emphasis is on quality.
Several factors make this effort timely and essential. First,
the public’s expectations for higher student achievement are
leading to dramatic increases in accountability, standards,
rigor and relevance throughout education. Especially critical is
the need to raise math and science proficiency. Second, the
industry of agriculture, already concerned about meeting growing
domestic and global demands for food and fiber, is eager to
identify the future managers, leaders and workers who will
ensure the future security and productivity of agriculture. A
forecasted shortage of well-educated workers is adding urgency
to the issue. Also, concerns about food safety, security and
independence are registering at the highest levels of
agribusiness and government. Lastly, local communities are
intent on cultivating leadership and securing effective
participation from their citizens. Through the intra-curricular
programs of agricultural education and the FFA, a half-million
students are developing skills in leadership, communication,
team building and civic engagement. They will be prepared to
provide for the social, economic and cultural well-being of
small communities and large urban centers alike.
The work of “10x15” is concentrated in eight national taskforces
operating over the next several years. Their scope of work
includes national program and content standards; teacher
recruitment and preparation; alternative program design; data
reporting; public advocacy; brand communication strategy; and
program funding. Driving the work of “10x15” are more than a
hundred top leaders drawn from today’s Team Ag Ed, including
teachers, students, university educators, state education
leaders, the National FFA Organization, alumni, business and
industry, and key stakeholders[/spoiler]
boom
the first paragraph is the only really important one
oh, they also have two goats, some chickens, and a llama
and don;t forget the birds, ferrets, snake, lizards, rabbits...
so yeah
it's awesome
still need muse for my form :/
promise i'll do it soon
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: Raven` Date: December 9, 2014, 4:26 pm
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Name; Befry
Gender; Male
Species; Deer
Rank; Groom
Appearance; He looks like a normal white-tailed deer.
Personality; Many deer are portrayed as weak and frail; lets
just say Befry is the opposite of those interpretations.
Relations; None.
History; His family was killed by poachers. *^*
Other; Meh.
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Re: BARNCLAN ( sign up )
By: dawnfire111 Date: December 9, 2014, 5:41 pm
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yeah, the first paragraph was all i read xD
ohh my gosh that's so awesome i can't asdfgjalkgjdslkhjdl
i had no idea that was actually a thing you could do in
highschool
pet lots of animals for me k ;w;
AND accepted, obviously
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