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K–12 Standards

Applied Agriscience

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Foundational Standards

  • 1

    Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.  F.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork. F.2

  • 3

    Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing. F.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.F.4

  • 5

    Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork. F.5

  • 6

    Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning. F.6

Impact of Agriculture

  • 1

    Explain the impact of agriculture on a selected county’s economy, utilizing National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) information. 1

    1. a

      Compare United States and world agricultural practices and policies. 1.a

Technology Applications 

  • 2

    Employ an electronic record keeping platform to input and record agriculture data. Example: Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET)  2

  • 3

    Demonstrate a variety of technological applications used in the agriculture industry. Examples: Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC), electronic control systems, drones, Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS)3

Agribusiness Leadership

  • 4

    Apply the three-circle model to opportunities within agriscience education. Examples: working toward FFA awards and degrees, participating in Career/Leadership Development Events4

Power Equipment Technology

  • 5

    Perform routine care and maintenance on engines. 5

    1. a

      Demonstrate preventive maintenance procedures used in checking and servicing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Examples: changing fluids, changing filters, checking fluid levels, checking hoses 5.a

    2. b

      Describe the purpose of compliance controls on power equipment. Examples: engine kill switch, inertia brake control 5.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate the procedures for overhauling manual starters and for repairing electric starters.5.c

    4. d

      Diagnose problems involving power equipment. Examples: cutting deck – loose belts; chain saw - loose chain; string trimmer – improper fuel mixture; tiller – spark plug5.d

Welding

  • 6

    Explain and demonstrate safety techniques for using oxyfuel equipment, including setting up and shutting down, lighting and adjusting a torch, disassembling the equipment, changing cylinders, cutting straight-line and square shapes, and piercing and slot cutting. 6

  • 7

    Demonstrate plasma arc cutting processes. Examples: identifying, setting up, and storing equipment; cutting7

  • 8

    Demonstrate techniques for preparing metal for fabrication. Examples: cleaning base metal, beveling, selecting joint design layout 8

  • 9

    Analyze weld imperfections to determine corrective measures.9

    1. a

      Review codes governing welding. 9.a

    2. b.

      Identify weld imperfections and explain causes.9.b

    3. c

      Compare destructive and nondestructive examination practices.9.c

    4. d

      Explain the importance of quality workmanship. 9.d

  • 10

    Demonstrate the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process.10

    1. a

      Explain welding electrical current.10.a

    2. b

      Identify characteristics of welding power supplies. 10.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate how to set up a machine for welding.  10.c

    4. d

      Identify tools used for weld cleaning. 10.d

  • 11

    Compare and contrast various types of welding electrodes used in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).11

    1. a

      Investigate factors that affect electrode selection.11.a

    2. b

      Select the proper electrode for a welding task.11.b

  • 12

    Apply techniques for flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.  12

    1. a

      Demonstrate the setup of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment.12.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate methods of striking an arc.  12.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate stringer, weave, and overlapping welds. 12.c

    4. d

      Perform fillet welds in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. 12.d

Framing and Finishing

  • 13

    Utilize power tools to construct and maintain systems within the agriculture industry. Examples: woodworking, plumbing, electrical 13

  • 14

    Demonstrate finishing techniques in a simulated workplace. Examples: prepping, staining, varnishing, painting 14

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