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K–12 Standards

MS Ag Education: Level 1 (2025)

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Ag Systems

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    Animal Science

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      OA1 Define key terminology related to animal science (maturity and gender of animals by species.)OA1

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      OA2 Understand the role, importance, and scope of livestock, companion, and exotic animals.OA2

    3. 3

      OA3 Identify the basic needs of animals related to nutrition, housing, and care.OA3

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    Plant Science

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      OA4 Identify and describe major plant parts and their functionsOA4

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      OA5 Determine the optimal conditions required for plant growth and germination.OA5

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      OA6 Explain the life cycle of plant growth (seed to plant to harvest)OA6

Consumerism

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    Consumerism

OA7 Describe and explain the impact of agriculture on daily life.OA7

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    OA7 Describe and explain the impact of agriculture on daily life.OA7

OA8 Identify products and byproducts from livestock animals and plants.OA8

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    OA8 Identify products and byproducts from livestock animals and plants.OA8

OA9 Identify the sources of different types of food, fiber, fuel, and natural resources.OA9

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    OA9 Identify the sources of different types of food, fiber, fuel, and natural resources.OA9

OA10 Describe the journey of food from farm to plate.OA10

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    OA10 Describe the journey of food from farm to plate.OA10

OA11 Identify the top 10 agricultural commodities specific to Kentucky.OA11

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    OA11 Identify the top 10 agricultural commodities specific to Kentucky.OA11

OA12 Locate and map distinct agricultural commodities in Kentucky as they relate to geography.OA12

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    OA12 Locate and map distinct agricultural commodities in Kentucky as they relate to geography.OA12

Careers

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    Careers

OA13 Understand the importance of having a career that meets student interests and life goals.OA13

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    OA13 Understand the importance of having a career that meets student interests and life goals.OA13

OA14 Explore the broad job and career opportunities that can be found in the agricultural industry.OA14

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    OA14 Explore the broad job and career opportunities that can be found in the agricultural industry.OA14

Leadership

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OA15 Explain the history, mission, and benefits of FFA.OA15

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    OA15 Explain the history, mission, and benefits of FFA.OA15

OA16 Communicate basic concepts about agriculture through speeches, writings, and/or presentations.OA16

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    OA16 Communicate basic concepts about agriculture through speeches, writings, and/or presentations.OA16

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Kentucky Middle School Standards

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