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• Accounting (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Administrative Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Agribusiness Systems (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Agriculture Cluster (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Animal Science (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Arts, AV and Communication (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Audio/Video Technology & Film (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Banking Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology
• Business Information Technology (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Construction (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Consumer Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Corporate Finance (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Corporate/General Management (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Counseling and Mental Health Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Design and Pre-Construction (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Early Childhood Development (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Education & Training (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Electrical Energy Transmission & Distribution (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Electromechanical Generation & Maintenance (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Emergency and Fire Management (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Energy (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Energy Efficiency & Environmental Technology (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Family and Community Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Finance (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Food Products & Processing Systems (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Fossil Energy Extraction, Processing & Distribution (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Health (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Human Resource Management (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Information Support and Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Insurance (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Interactive Media (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• IT Cluster (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Journalism & Broadcasting (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Law Enforcement Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Logistics, Planning & Management Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Maintenance and Operations (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Maintenance, Installation & Repair (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Management (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Manufacturing Production (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Marketing
• Marketing (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Marketing Communications (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Marketing Management (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Marketing Research (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Natural Resource and Environmental Systems (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Network Systems & Telecommunications (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Operations Management (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Performing Arts (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Personal Care Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Postseconday and Workforce Readiness (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Power, Structure, and Technical Systems (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Printing/Publishing (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Professional Sales (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Programming & Software Engineering (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Renewable Energy Production (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Restaurants and Food & Beverage Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Sales and Service (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Securities and Investments (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• STEM (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Therapeutic Services (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Transportation Operations (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Visual & Design Arts (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education
• Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations (2015): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education

Explain sustainable agriculture and define objectives and strategiesPLSC.02.01.a

Describe sustainable agriculture practices and compare the ecological effects of traditional agricultural practices with those of sustainable agriculturePLSC.02.01.b

Prepare a plan for an agricultural enterprise that involves practices in support of sustainable agriculturePLSC.02.01.c

Implement a plan for an agricultural enterprise that involves practices in support of sustainable agriculturePLSC.02.01.d

Define biotechnology and its impact on agriculturePLSC.02.02.a

Recognize some current uses in biotechnology in plant systems (i.e. round-up ready corn, sugar beets, etc.)PLSC.02.02.b

Develop a management plan for the local agricultural industry incorporating new plant system biotechnology methodsPLSC.02.02.c

Predict new developments in biotechnology likely to affect the agricultural industryPLSC.02.02.d

Identify alternative crops used in agriculturePLSC.02.03.a

Explain the importance of crop diversity as a risk management methodPLSC.02.03.b

Explain non-traditional uses of alternative crops (i.e. soy based-artificial meat and dairy products)PLSC.02.03.c

Evaluate how alternative crops can help meet world food demand for ag productsPLSC.02.03.d

Describe the difference between organic and natural foodsPLSC.02.04.a

Identify and explain the standards used by the USDA to certify organic foodPLSC.02.04.b

Analyze how organic food production can be a niche market in agriculturePLSC.02.04.c

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of organic productionPLSC.02.04.d

Identify the social responsibilities of agriculturalistsPLSC.02.05.a

Evaluate the difference between social responsibility and public perceptionPLSC.02.05.b

Analyze legal issues associated with social responsibilities in agriculturePLSC.02.05.c

Develop a management plan for agriculturalists to meet social responsibilities and public desiresPLSC.02.05.d

Explain and justify the systems used to classify plantsPLSC.03.01.a

Compare and contrast the hierarchical classification of agricultural plantsPLSC.03.01.b

Classify agricultural plants according to the hierarchical classification system, life cycles, plant use, and as monocots or dicotsPLSC.03.01.c

Identify plant structures and functions and explain systems used to classify plantsPLSC.03.02.a

Identify agriculturally important plants by common namesPLSC.03.02.b

Identify agriculturally important plants by scientific namesPLSC.03.02.c

Classify agricultural plants according to the hierarchical classification system, life cycles, plant use and as monocotyledons or dicotyledonsPLSC.03.02.d

Distinguish growth processes of plantsPLSC.03.03.a

Define life span and relate it to living condition; explain the stages of lifePLSC.03.03.b

Analyze the growth factors that affect production enterprisesPLSC.03.03.c

Explore the role that humans have in each of the life stages of agriculturally important plantsPLSC.03.03.d

Describe the basics of a plant cell and describe the cellular organelles and their functionsPLSC.03.04.a

Identify and explain DNA structure and replication processesPLSC.03.04.b

Diagram and label the cell cycle (mitosis and meiosis) and have understanding of each phasePLSC.03.04.c

Identify the components and functions of flowers, stems, leaves, and rootsPLSC.03.05.a

Explain the role flowers, stems, leaves, and roots play in overall plant healthPLSC.03.05.b

Apply the knowledge of flower, stem, leaves, and root structures to plant breeding, production, and usePLSC.03.05.c

Utilize plant anatomy to identify and classify plants and determine the adaptability of plants to the plant environmentPLSC.03.05.d

Explain the basic processes of photosynthesis and respiration and their importance on earthPLSC.03.06.a

Explain the requirements necessary for photosynthesis and respiration to occur and identify the products and byproducts of each processPLSC.03.06.b

Explain the light dependent and light independent reactions that occur during photosynthesis and explain the stages of respirationPLSC.03.06.c

Perform experiments in the greenhouse testing light duration on overall plant developmentPLSC.03.06.d

Identify the processes of transpiration and translocationPLSC.03.07.a

Explain the movement of nutrients through the plant processesPLSC.03.07.b

Describe signs of proper and improper physiological plant processesPLSC.03.07.c

Discuss the importance of plant propagation and explain the difference between sexual and asexual propagation methodsPLSC.03.08.a

Describe how to successfully plant seeds, use stem cutting propagation, and use grafting propagationPLSC.03.08.b

Produce plants using various propagation techniquesPLSC.03.08.c

Conduct an experiment showing how plant environment affects reproductionPLSC.03.08.d

Define principles of inheritance and genetic termsPLSC.03.09.a

Describe how improving plant genetics can improve plant productionPLSC.03.09.b

Diagram and explain how characteristics are inherited (punnet square)PLSC.03.09.c

Explain how plant genetics impacts cultural reproductive practices (i.e. Cuttings, grafting, seed production, cross-pollination)PLSC.03.09.d

Describe the effects air, temperature, nutrients, light and water have on plant metabolism and growthPLSC.04.01.a

Determine the optimal air, temperature, nutrients, light and water conditions for plant optimal plant growthPLSC.04.01.b

Describe plant responses to changes in the environmentPLSC.04.01.c

Design, implement and evaluate a growing plan to maintain optimal conditions for plant growthPLSC.04.01.d

Identify growth promotants and regulators and their uses in productionPLSC.04.02.a

Describe the impact of growth promotants and regulators on the plant systemPLSC.04.02.b

Create a management plan using growth regulators and growth promotantsPLSC.04.02.c

Compare different types of actions of growth promotants and regulatorsPLSC.04.02.d

Recognize essential nutrients and their roles in growthPLSC.04.03.a

Describe nutrient deficiency symptomsPLSC.04.03.b

Identify nutrient availability in a soilPLSC.04.03.c

Determine the amount of fertilizer to apply to a soilPLSC.04.03.d

Define disease and pest triangle and how they can be used as a prevention toolPLSC.04.04.a

Identify major pests for commonly grown local crops and ornamentalsPLSC.04.04.b

Describe how pests affect plants and define economic and aesthetic thresholdsPLSC.04.04.c

Evaluate the best treatments--both chemical and natural--for common diseases and plantsPLSC.04.04.d

Explain general overview and history of IPM/PHC (Integrated Pest Management/Plant Health Care)PLSC.04.05.a

Explain generally accepted control methods and combinations for common insect, disease and weed groups based on pest life cyclesPLSC.04.05.b

Identify common weeds, disease and insects (including beneficials)PLSC.04.05.c

Implement an IPM plan for local agriculturalistsPLSC.04.05.d

Explain risks and benefits associated with the materials and methods used in plant pest managementPLSC.04.06.a

Explain procedures for the safe handling, use and storage of pesticidesPLSC.04.06.b

Develop a safe chemical control method plan for local agricultural producersPLSC.04.06.c

Evaluate environmental and consumer concerns regarding pest management strategiesPLSC.04.06.d

Define terms for common plant disease signs and symptoms (i.e. Stunting, cholorosis, necrosis)PLSC.04.07.a

State difference between sign and symptoms of pests/diseasesPLSC.04.07.b

Diagnose unknown pest/disease using diagnostic processPLSC.04.07.c

Hypothesize how pest and diseases can adapt and modify over time; analyze new ways to control modified pests and diseasesPLSC.04.07.d

Identify important historical events related to water use, pollution, and conservationPLSC.05.01.a

Describe how past events have shaped current policy regarding Colorado Water LawPLSC.05.01.b

Explain the major components of the current Colorado Water LawPLSC.05.01.c

Define the term water cycle and explain how it relates to agriculturePLSC.05.02.a

Explain the components of the hydrologic cyclePLSC.05.02.b

Explain how the hydrological cycle is related to water storagePLSC.05.02.c

Monitor changes in precipitation over the past ten years in the local community and explain how the water cycle affects water sources in the communityPLSC.05.02.d

Define irrigation and why it is needed in agriculturePLSC.05.03.a

Identify common irrigation systems, methods and equipment and explain the main water users in agriculturePLSC.05.03.b

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of common types of irrigation systemsPLSC.05.03.c

Develop a model demonstrating common irrigation methods in ColoradoPLSC.05.03.d

Define the terms gravitational water, capillary water, and hydroscopic waterPLSC.05.04.a

Describe how different types of soil water affect plant growthPLSC.05.04.b

Apply tests that visually demonstrate the affects of different types of soil waterPLSC.05.04.c

Create a model illustrating soil water interactionsPLSC.05.04.d

Define hydraulics and how it controls the movement of water through a systemPLSC.05.05.a

Calculate dynamic and static water pressurePLSC.05.05.b

Apply soil/water hydraulics to a given scenarioPLSC.05.05.c

Identify the major water pollution groups and explain different types of agricultural pollutionPLSC.05.06.a

Explain common water pollution control measuresPLSC.05.06.b

Perform water tests at local reservoirs, rivers, and municipal water sources to identify factors that determine water quality for both agricultural and municipal purposesPLSC.05.06.c

Evaluate the results of water tests and determine changes that need to be made to produce high quality water for agriculture and municipal purposesPLSC.05.06.d

Define water conservation and why conservation is important in agriculturePLSC.05.07.a

Describe how irrigation practice and plant/crop choice is related to water consumption/water conservationPLSC.05.07.b

Relate water conservation to common soil conservation practices (i.e. waterways, runoff, no till, minimum till)PLSC.05.07.c

Develop a water conservation plan for a local enterprisePLSC.05.07.d

Describe properties of watersheds and identify the boundaries of local watershedsPLSC.05.08.a

Relate the function of watersheds to natural resourcesPLSC.05.08.b

Analyze ecosystem functions of a watershedPLSC.05.08.c

Locate and analyze local watershedsPLSC.05.08.d

Define germination and identify favorable conditions for seed germinationPLSC.06.01.a

Identify methods to handle seeds to overcome seed dormancy mechanismsPLSC.06.01.b

Conduct tests associated with seed germination rates, viability and vigorPLSC.06.01.c

Demonstrate sowing techniques, propagate plants by micro propagation and asexual propagationPLSC.06.01.d

Determine harvest methods for major cropsPLSC.06.02.a

Assess the stage of growth to determine crop maturityPLSC.06.02.b

Determine economic advantages & disadvantages of harvest methodsPLSC.06.02.c

Evaluate yield loss during harvestPLSC.06.02.d

Identify storage methods for plants and plant products & determine size requirementsPLSC.06.03.a

Explain proper conditions to maintain the quality of plants/plant products held in storagePLSC.06.03.b

Explain the reasons for preparing plants and plant products for distribution including grading, handling and packagingPLSC.06.03.c

Monitor environmental conditions in storage facilities for plants and plant productsPLSC.06.03.d

Explain the importance and components of a management plan (environment, procedure, calendar, pest management)PLSC.06.04.a

Develop a plant management plan for crop productionPLSC.06.04.b

Implement a plant management plan for crop productionPLSC.06.04.c

Describe range managementPLSC.07.01.a

Determine the purpose of range managementPLSC.07.01.b

Analyze the impact of production levels relative to range conditionsPLSC.07.01.c

Evaluate a range site and make recommendationsPLSC.07.01.d

Identify conditions necessary for optimum range conditionsPLSC.07.02.a

Analyze the condition of a rangePLSC.07.02.b

Make range management recommendations such as water or stocking ratesPLSC.07.02.c

Evaluate a range site and make recommendationsPLSC.07.02.d

Identify range plants common to ColoradoPLSC.07.03.a

Categorize plants according to increasers, decreasers, and invadersPLSC.07.03.b

Determine the optimum percentage of increasers, decreasers, or invaders that need to be in productive range sitePLSC.07.03.c

Evaluate a range site and identify invaders, increasers, and decreasersPLSC.07.03.d

Explain the purposes of greenhouse production and identify crops grown in greenhousesPLSC.08.01.a

Identify types of greenhouse structures and framework and compare and contrast their usesPLSC.08.01.b

Recommend the best type of greenhouse structure and framework in different scenariosPLSC.08.01.c

Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and managementPLSC.08.01.d

Describe types of glazing materials and the factors to consider when selecting a glazing materialPLSC.08.02.a

Compare and contrast glazing materialsPLSC.08.02.b

Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and managementPLSC.08.02.c

Recommend the best type of glazing material in different scenariosPLSC.08.02.d

Identify the factors that are involved with the climate of a greenhouse (Heating, Cooling, Humidity, Light) and the importance of each factor on plant productionPLSC.08.03.a

Describe the purpose and use of common environmental controlsPLSC.08.03.b

Recommend the best type of heating, cooling, and ventilation in different scenariosPLSC.08.03.c

Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and managementPLSC.08.03.d

Identify the types of irrigation systems used in greenhouse productionPLSC.08.04.a

Compare and contrast irrigation systemsPLSC.08.04.b

Recommend the best type of irrigation in different scenariosPLSC.08.04.c

Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and managementPLSC.08.04.d

Identify and compare growing mediaPLSC.08.05.a

Describe properties and components of growing mediaPLSC.08.05.b

Recommend the best type of growing media in different scenariosPLSC.08.05.c

Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and managementPLSC.08.05.d

Describe plant nutrition and the importance of nutrient management in a greenhouse settingPLSC.08.06.a

Identify micro- and macronutrientsPLSC.08.06.b

Describe fertilization practices and growth regulation practicesPLSC.08.06.c

Calculate and recommend the best fertilization practices and growth regulation practices in different scenariosPLSC.08.06.d

Identify major plant diseases and pests in a greenhouse productionPLSC.08.07.a

Describe methods of control for major plant diseases and pests in a greenhouse productionPLSC.08.07.b

Develop standard operating procedures for control of major plant diseases and pestsPLSC.08.07.c

Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and managementPLSC.08.07.d

Describe safety procedures for greenhouse productionPLSC.08.08.a

Identify common operations in a greenhouse (pot filling, transplanting, watering, inventory)PLSC.08.08.b

Identify automated systems and their advantages and disadvantages in greenhouse productionPLSC.08.08.c

Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and managementPLSC.08.08.d

Identify and properly use the traditional tools of the landscape designerPLSC.09.01.a

Measure and interpret dimensions to scalePLSC.09.01.b

Design a landscape scheme using the proper tools and equipmentPLSC.09.01.c

Compare and contrast landscape designs based on cost, climate conditions, and amount of maintenancePLSC.09.01.d

Define xeriscaping and explain its benefitsPLSC.09.02.a

Describe the seven principles of xeriscapingPLSC.09.02.b

Design a landscape scheme incorporating the seven xeriscaping principlesPLSC.09.02.c

Compare water usage between traditional and xeriscaped areasPLSC.09.02.d

Identify common types of landscape irrigation systems and their componentsPLSC.09.03.a

Calculate working water pressure and select appropriate sized pipePLSC.09.03.b

Design a landscape irrigation system for a newly landscaped areaPLSC.09.03.c

Demonstrate how to set an irrigation timer and set irrigation zones to turn on at the proper timePLSC.09.03.d

Identify common turf grasses and classify to growth typePLSC.09.04.a

Select turf grasses species for specific uses or locationPLSC.09.04.b

Calculate amount of seed or sod needed for a specific areaPLSC.09.04.c

Relate turf grasses use to necessary maintenance equipmentPLSC.09.04.d

Identify ornamental trees and shrubs common to ColoradoPLSC.09.05.a

Select trees and shrubs for appropriate landscape usePLSC.09.05.b

Design, plant, and maintain a landscape scheme incorporating all key elements of designPLSC.09.05.c

Calculate the most economical landscape scheme using a variety of trees and shrubsPLSC.09.05.d

Identify common turf and landscape plant injuries caused by insects or the environmentPLSC.09.06.a

Describe integrated pest management and how it can be applied to turf and landscape maintenancePLSC.09.06.b

Develop an IPM plan for a turf and landscape areaPLSC.09.06.c

Diagnose plant injuries and diseases and recommend chemical and natural solutionsPLSC.09.06.d

Identify the steps for proper landscape including pruning, mowing, aerating, and fertilizationPLSC.09.07.a

Describe how to maintain lawn equipment ensuring the proper health of the turfPLSC.09.07.b

Recognize how to determine fertilizer requirements for a turf and make recommendations to properly maintain the turfPLSC.09.07.c

Compare lawn mower types and their applications, advantages & disadvantagesPLSC.09.07.d

Identify the origins of popular floral designsPLSC.10.01.a

Identify the characteristics of mass, line-mass, and line designsPLSC.10.01.b

Recognize the differences in classical, European and Oriental designPLSC.10.01.c

Analyze how European historical periods of floral design have affected modern designPLSC.10.01.d

Recognize primary, secondary and tertiary colors as they apply to basic color themes in floral designPLSC.10.02.a

Define the principles and elements of designPLSC.10.02.b

Develop a rating scale in order to critique the use of the basic design principles in an arrangementPLSC.10.02.c

Construct & critique an arrangement using a rating scale based on the principles of designPLSC.10.02.d

Classify flowers according to the four groups based on form and shapePLSC.10.03.a

Identify most commonly used cut flowers, foliage and toolsPLSC.10.03.b

Investigate the seasonal availability of flowers and foliagesPLSC.10.03.c

Organize a method of pricing and packaging of the most commonly used flowers and foliagePLSC.10.03.d

Identify the steps of handling a shipment of flowersPLSC.10.04.a

Demonstrate proper stem treatment and explain the benefits of floral preservativesPLSC.10.04.b

Identify the causes and signs of premature flower deteriorationPLSC.10.04.c

Design a set of standard operating procedures to apply when shipping and receiving productsPLSC.10.04.d

Identify tools and materials used in floral design and their appropriate usePLSC.10.05.a

Apply wiring and taping techniques to different types of flowersPLSC.10.05.b

Explain the steps to designing a bud vase, circular arrangement, angular arrangement and line arrangementPLSC.10.05.c

Construct a bud vase arrangement, circular arrangement, angular arrangement and line arrangementPLSC.10.05.d

Identify the components of soil (water, mineral particles, air, organic matter)PLSC.11.01.a

Describe the process of soil formation through the five soil forming factors--time, topography, weathering, soil organisms, and climatePLSC.11.01.b

Differentiate soils based on soil horizons, parent material, etc.PLSC.11.01.c

Describe the soil classification system and relate it to geographic landforms, etc.PLSC.11.01.d

Identify physical properties of soil (bulk density, aeration/drainage, water holding capacity, texture, structure)PLSC.11.02.a

Explain how the physical qualities of the soil influence the infiltration and percolation of waterPLSC.11.02.b

Diagnose plant growth problems due to the physical qualities of the soilPLSC.11.02.c

Relate soil formation and soil physical characteristics to suitable land uses, or land capability classesPLSC.11.02.d

Describe the main types of soil peds and define the difference between soil texture from structurePLSC.11.03.a

Describe how soil structure is related to soil treatment (plowing, cultivation, organic matter amendments, etc.) and soil treatment is related to the degradation or improvement of soil StructurePLSC.11.03.b

Diagnose and prescribe treatments for potential plant growth related problems Associated with soil structure (pans, compaction, etc.)PLSC.11.03.c

Analyze how soil and water chemistry impact soil structurePLSC.11.03.d

Identify different methods of determining soil texture (soil ribbon test and the USDA soil texture triangle, solids separation)PLSC.11.04.a

Recognize potential plant growth problems associated with soil texture ( tightness, poor drainage, temperature variations, etc)PLSC.11.04.b

Propose possible treatments for certain soil texture problemsPLSC.11.04.c

Analyze how soil texture relates to crop selectionPLSC.11.04.d

Identify factors that determine soil color such as hue, chroma, and valuePLSC.11.05.a

Utilize a Munsell color chart to determine soil colorPLSC.11.05.b

Determine how soil color is related to subsurface drainage problems like glaying and mottlingPLSC.11.05.c

Prescribe treatments for soils lacking suitable characteristics for plant growth based on their soil color (i.e. glaying and mottling)PLSC.11.05.d

Describe how soil serves as a reservoir for plant available waterPLSC.11.06.a

Compare and contrast the different categories of soil waterPLSC.11.06.b

Compare the relationship between root volume and soil water available to the plantPLSC.11.06.c

Evaluate how soil drainage and water holding capacity can be improvedPLSC.11.06.d

Discuss how water moves into and through soil and how it is retainedPLSC.11.07.a

Describe how water is lost to evapo-transpirationPLSC.11.07.b

Predict the amount of water lost to ET when given specific data on soil moisture retention and irrigation practicesPLSC.11.07.c

Evaluate irrigation based upon soil moisture vs. soil water holding capacityPLSC.11.07.d

State the conditions necessary for a healthy soil microbiological ecosystemPLSC.11.08.a

Recognize situations where a soil's ecosystem will be damaged by human impactsPLSC.11.08.b

Recommend ways in which a soil's microbiology environment can be improvedPLSC.11.08.c

Define soil pH and how it relates to soil health and productivityPLSC.11.09.a

Determine the ideal pH for most plants and how pH can affect the solubility/availability of certain nutrientsPLSC.11.09.b

Analyze how pH can be adjusted (i.e. by liming or acid injection/sulfur application)PLSC.11.09.c

Summarize and analyze the problems Associated with pH ranges above and below the ideal (i.e. Nutrient deficiencies in calcareous soils, deflocculation in high pH sodic soils, toxic metal solubility in acidic soilsPLSC.11.09.d

Identify CEC and how it is related to soil health and productivityPLSC.11.10.a

Relate how CEC is a measure of the nutrient holding capacity of the soilPLSC.11.10.b

Describe how CEC varies by soil texture and is related to clay and organic matter content and soil chemistryPLSC.11.10.c

Analyze the relationship of CEC to pH, colloid content and water chemistryPLSC.11.10.d

Recognize the difference between soluble salts and soil sodacityPLSC.11.11.a

Discuss the sources of soluble salts, the EC test and EC test values that limit plant growthPLSC.11.11.b

Recommend appropriate corrective action for a salt affected soilPLSC.11.11.c

Diagram the carbon cyclePLSC.11.12.a

Describe the various forms carbon takes in the carbon cyclePLSC.11.12.b

Discuss the ecological importance of the various forms of carbon in the carbon cyclePLSC.11.12.c

Hypothesize the historical and future impact the carbon cycle has on our environment (i.e. global warming)PLSC.11.12.d

State the sources of N, P, and K in a soilPLSC.11.13.a

Diagram and explain the N, P, and K cyclePLSC.11.13.b

Describe how nutrients are "gained" and "lost" in the soil nutrient cyclePLSC.11.13.c

Define organic matter and identify sources of organic matter in the soilPLSC.11.14.a

Recognize ways in which organic matter may be managed in the soilPLSC.11.14.b

Utilize a soil test to measure organic matterPLSC.11.14.c

Make recommendations to improve organic matter content based on soil test resultsPLSC.11.14.d

Define soil compaction and its effects on growing conditionsPLSC.11.15.a

Describe ways of preventing and correcting compaction problemsPLSC.11.15.b

Make recommendations to improve soil compaction problems (i.e. rotational grazing, etc)PLSC.11.15.c

Perform a bulk density test and predict growth problems based upon test resultsPLSC.11.15.d

Recognize the USDA soils survey system and discuss why soils varies from place to placePLSC.11.16.a

Interpret a USDA soil survey and state the soil type that is shown for a parcel in the soil surveyPLSC.11.16.b

Utilize soil survey to determine best land uses (crop land, homesite, etc)PLSC.11.16.c

Analyze soil survey to determine factors that make a site unworthy for use and determine factors to increase usabilityPLSC.11.16.d

Collect, document, and submit or test a composite soil samplePLSC.11.17.a

Interpret the results of a soil testPLSC.11.17.b

Make recommendations to improve soil after interpreting the soil testPLSC.11.17.c

Complete a soil test, prepare results, and make recommendationsPLSC.11.17.d

Identify types of erosion and predict when they will occurPLSC.11.18.a

Identify prevention/control methods for various types of soil erosionPLSC.11.18.b

Develop a management plan to control soil erosion in the local communityPLSC.11.18.c

Research the advancements in agricultural production and it's impact on soil erosionPLSC.11.18.d