Agriscience Principles and Applications (2014)

Animal Nutrition and Digestion

  • a.

    Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>digestion</li><li>physiology</li></ul>AS.02.02.06.a

  • a.

    Compare and contrast common types of feedstuffs and the roles they play in the diets of animals.AS.04.01.01.a

  • a.

    Explain the importance of a balanced ration for animals.<ul><li>nutrient requirements</li><li>deficiencies</li></ul>AS.04.01.02.a

  • b.

    Appraise the adequacy of feed rations using data from the analysis of feedstuffs, animal requirements and performance.<ul><li>Pearson square</li></ul>AS.04.01.02.b

  • a.

    Explain the purpose and benefits of feed additives and growth promotants in animal production.AS.04.02.01.a

Animal Health

  • a.

    Explain methods of determining animal health and disorders.AS.03.01.01.a

  • b.

    Perform simple health-check evaluations on animals.<ul><li>signs and symptoms of animal health</li></ul>AS.03.01.01.b

  • a.

    Identify common diseases, parasites and physiological disorders that affect animals.AS.03.01.02.a

  • b.

    Diagnose illnesses and disorders of animals based on symptoms and problems caused by diseases, parasites and physiological disorders.AS.03.01.02.b

  • a.

    Explain characteristics of causative agents and vectors of diseases and disorders in animals.AS.03.01.03.a

  • b.

    Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.<ul><li>health management practices</li><li>medications/vaccinations</li><li>medication administration tools & methods</li></ul>AS.03.01.03.b

  • a.

    Identify and describe zoonotic diseases.AS.03.01.05.a

Plant Structures and Functions

  • a.

    Diagram a typical plant cell and identify plant cell organelles and their functions.PS.01.02.01.a

  • a.

    Identify the components, the types and the functions of plant roots.PS.01.02.02.a

  • b.

    Identify root tissues and explain the pathway of water and nutrients into and through the root tissues.PS.01.02.02.b

  • a.

    Identify the components and functions of plant stems.PS.01.02.03.a

  • a.

    Discuss leaf morphology and the functions of leaves.PS.01.02.04.a

  • a.

    Identify the components of a flower, the functions of a flower and the functions of flower components.PS.01.02.05.a

  • a.

    Explain the functions and components of seeds and fruit.PS.01.02.06.a

  • a.

    Explain the basic process of photosynthesis and its importance to life on Earth.PS.01.03.01.a

  • a.

    Identify the five groups of naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic plant growth regulators.PS.01.03.04.a

  • b.

    Identify the plant responses to plant growth regulators and different forms of tropism.PS.01.03.04.b

Plant Health

  • a.

    Identify the essential nutrients for plant growth and development and their major functions.PS.02.03.01.a

  • a.

    Identify fertilizer sources of essential plant nutrients, explain fertilizer formulations and describe different methods of fertilizer application.PS.02.03.04.a

  • b.

    Diagram the process of plant fertilization.PS.03.01.01.b

  • a.

    Identify types of plant pests and disorders.PS.03.03.01.a

  • b.

    Identify major local weeds, insect pests and infectious and noninfectious plant diseases.PS.03.03.01.b

  • a.

    Describe damage caused by plant pests and diseases.PS.03.03.02.a

  • a.

    Describe pest control strategies associated with integrated pest management.PS.03.03.03.a

  • b.

    Describe types of pesticide controls and formulations.PS.03.03.03.b

  • a.

    Explain risks and benefits associated with the materials and methods used in plant pest management.PS.03.03.04.a

Plant and Animal Genetics

  • a.

    Explain the structures of DNA and RNA and how genotype influences phenotype.BS.02.05.02.a

  • a.

    Explain biological, social, agronomic and economic reasons for genetic modification of eukaryotes.BS.03.01.01.a

  • a.

    Describe the selective plant breeding process.<ul><li>hybridization</li></ul>BS.03.03.01.a

  • a.

    Explain genetic inheritance in agricultural animals.<ul><li>Punnett square</li><li>dominant and recessive</li><li>phenotype and genotype genes</li><li>EPDs</li></ul>AS.05.03.01.a

Food Science and Technology

  • a.

    Discuss the history and describe and explain the components (e.g., processing, distribution, byproducts) of the food products and processing industry.FPP.01.01.01.a

  • b.

    Evaluate changes and trends in the food products and processing industry.FPP.01.01.01.b

  • a.

    Identify and explain environmental and safety concerns about the food supply.FPP.01.01.02.a

  • a.

    Explain techniques and procedures for safe handling of food products.FPP.02.03.01.a

  • a.

    Identify quality and yield grades of food products.FPP.04.01.01.a

  • b.

    Discuss factors that affect quality and yield grades of food products.FPP.04.01.01.b

  • a.

    Explain methods and materials for processing foods for sale as fresh-food products.FPP.04.03.02.a

Natural Resources

  • b.

    Identify the physical qualities of the soil that determine its use for environmental service systems.ESS.03.02.03.b

  • a.

    Explain the importance of recycling.ESS.04.02.06.a

  • a.

    Identify natural resources.<ul><li>history</li><li>types/classifications</li><li>natural and man disturbances</li></ul>NRS.01.01.01.a

  • b.

    Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.<ul><li>conservation vs. preservation</li><li>national and global issues</li></ul>NRS.01.01.01.b

Presentation Development

  • a.

    Use basic technical and business writing skills.<ul><li>topic selection</li><li>manuscript parts and outline</li><li>researching</li><li>bibliography</li></ul>CS.03.01.01.a

  • b.

    Deliver a business presentation for a peer group (e.g. class presentation).<ul><li>visual aids</li><li>presentation techniques</li><li>answering questions</li></ul>CS.03.01.03.b

Financial Literacy

  • a.

    Maintain production and agribusiness records.<ul><li>checkbooks and financial accounts</li></ul>ABS.03.01.01.a

  • a.

    Budget resources, as applied to the AFNR business, including capital, human, financial, and time.<ul><li>income and budgets</li><li>taxes</li></ul>ABS.04.01.01.a

  • b.

    Manage assets, including credit, for agribusiness goal achievement.<ul><li>banks financial services</li><li>savings and investments</li><li>borrowing money</li><li>using credit</li></ul>ABS.04.01.01.b

  • a.

    Identify financial concepts associated with production and profit.<ul><li>income and budgets</li></ul>ABS.04.01.02.a

  • a.

    Determine the meaning and importance of risk and uncertainty with AFNR enterprises.<ul><li>insurance and managing risk</li></ul>ABS.07.04.01.a

  • b.

    Describe alternative approaches to reducing risk, including the use of insurance for product liability, property, production or income loss and for personnel life and health.<ul><li>insurance and managing risk</li><li>bankruptcy</li></ul>ABS.07.04.01.b

Welding, Brazing and Cutting

  • a.

    Use proper safety practices/personal protective equipment.CS.06.02.01.a

  • a.

    Demonstrate the importance of safety, health, and environmental practices in the workplace.<ul><li>shop rules</li><li>fire prevention</li></ul>CS.06.03.01.a

  • a.

    Handle chemicals and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.<ul><li>common hazards</li><li>welding safety</li></ul>CS.07.04.02.a

  • a.

    Identify standard tools, equipment, and safety procedures related to a specific task.<ul><li>welding tools and equipment</li><li>cutting tools and equipment</li></ul>CS.08.01.01.a

  • a.

    Follow operating instructions related to specific tools and equipment needed to complete a task.<ul><li>operating a welder and cutting torch</li></ul>CS.08.01.02.a

  • a.

    Use the appropriate procedures for the use and operation of specific tools and equipment.<ul><li>operating a welder and cutting torch</li></ul>CS.08.02.01.a

  • b.

    Distinguish welding processes, positions and materials preparation.<ul><li>welding methods and equipment</li><li>cutting equipment, gasses and process</li></ul>PST.04.04.07.b

Land Measurement and Descriptions

  • a.

    Explain the importance of surveying and mapping for environmental service systems.<ul><li>determining land area</li><li>legal land descriptions</li></ul>ESS.06.01.01.a

  • b.

    Locate natural resources using a land survey and geographic coordinate system.<ul><li>determining land area</li><li>GPS and GIS</li></ul>NRS.02.02.01.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2014
Where can I read the official document?
Agriscience Principles and Applications

Keep exploring

Sibling grade bands, other subjects in this jurisdiction, and the same subject across other states.