What grade levels do these standards cover?

Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

Where can I read the official document?

Nebraska Department of Education AFNR Standards 23-24

a
Classify plants according to the hierarchical classification system, life cycles, plant use, and as monocotyledons or dicotyledons.AFNR.HS.25.1.a
b
Describe how classification is used globally in plant identification. AFNR.HS.25.1.b
c
Demonstrate the hierarchical classification of an agronomic plant and an ornamental plant. AFNR.HS.25.1.c
d
Describe the importance of scientific nomenclature when identifying plants and give an example of a scientific name in association with its common name.AFNR.HS.25.1.d

a
Compare and contrast morphological characteristics of different plant types (e.g., woody and herbaceous plants).AFNR.HS.25.2.a
b
Identify role of seed and fruit structures in plant culture and use.AFNR.HS.25.2.b
c
Compare the functions, types, and parts of plant roots and stems.AFNR.HS.25.2.c
d
Identify and describe the morphological characteristics and functions of different types of leaves.AFNR.HS.25.2.d
e
Identify role of flower structures to plant breeding, production, and use.AFNR.HS.25.2.e
f
Describe the structures and functions of plant cells and cell organelles.AFNR.HS.25.2.f

a
Identify the processes of photosynthesis and its significance to plant life. AFNR.HS.25.3.a
b
Summarize the stages of cellular respiration and the resulting products and byproducts.AFNR.HS.25.3.b
c
Explain the pathway of water and nutrients entering and within plants. AFNR.HS.25.3.c
d
Describe the role of plant structures in primary plant growth (e.g., apical meristem). AFNR.HS.25.3.d
e
Identify and categorize the five groups of naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic growth regulators. AFNR.HS.25.3.e
f
Compare and contrast the effects of transpiration and translocation on plants within different plant species. AFNR.HS.25.3.f

a
Determine the purpose of and types of reproduction methods within the production of specific plants. AFNR.HS.25.4.a
b
Contrast types of pollination and/or fertilization of flowering plants. AFNR.HS.25.4.b
c
Demonstrate various planting techniques for providing favorable conditions for seed germination. AFNR.HS.25.4.c
d
Summarize optimal conditions for asexual propagation and demonstrate different techniques used to propagate plants. AFNR.HS.25.4.d
e
Describe environmental conditions and types of growing media conducive to optimal plant growth and development. AFNR.HS.25.4.e
f
Identify structures and technologies used for controlled atmosphere plant production.AFNR.HS.25.4.f

a
Summarize the benefits of preparing growing media prior to planting. AFNR.HS.25.5.a
b
Summarize the stages of plant growth and benefits of controlling plant growth. AFNR.HS.25.5.b
c
Summarize the uses of different growing methods for plant production (e.g., vertical farming, soil grown, container gardening, hydroponics, and aquaponics). AFNR.HS.25.5.c

a
Identify harvesting methods and equipment, incorporating safety measures.AFNR.HS.25.6.a
b
Identify plant preparation methods for storing and shipping plants and plant products. AFNR.HS.25.6.b
c
Assess the stage of growth to determine crop maturity or marketability and demonstrate proper harvesting techniques.AFNR.HS.25.6.c

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?: Nebraska Department of Education AFNR Standards 23-24

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