Introduction to Agriscience (2014)

Career Opportunities in Agriculture

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    Explore various career interests/options.<ul><li>career clusters and pathways</li><li>personal career interests and skills</li></ul>CS.02.03.01.a

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    Identify the skills required for various careers.<ul><li>steps to setting career goals</li><li>degree requirements, salary and job availability for agricultural careers</li></ul>CS.02.03.03.a

Record Keeping

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    Describe the meaning, importance and economic importance of entrepreneurship.<ul><li>types of SAEs</li></ul>ABS.01.02.01.a

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    Maintain production and agribusiness records.<ul><li>inventory assets</li><li>record keeping transactions</li><li>closing records</li></ul>ABS.03.01.01.a

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

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    Identify accounting information in AFNR business reporting and management.<ul><li>types of records kept</li><li>recording transactions</li></ul>ABS.05.01.01.a

The Food Industry

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    Discover the different cultures that exist in one's community.<ul><li>food customs of major world populations</li></ul>CS.02.02.01.b

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    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

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    Explain the purposes of organizations that are part of or regulate the food products and processing industry.<ul><li>quality assurance</li><li>government regulations</li></ul>FPP.01.02.01.a

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    Identify and describe foods derived from meat, egg, poultry, fish and dairy products.FPP.04.02.01.a

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    Identify and describe products derived from fruits and vegetables.FPP.04.02.02.a

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    Identify and describe products derived from grains, legumes and oilseeds.FPP.04.02.02.a

Plant and Soil Science

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    Explain the process of soil formation through weathering.ESS.03.02.01.a

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    Explain how the physical qualities of the soil influence the infiltration and percolation of water.<ul><li>sand, silt, clay</li><li>textural triangle</li></ul>ESS.03.02.03.a

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    Explain systems used to classify plants.<ul><li>taxonomy</li><li>life cycles</li><li>structures</li></ul>PS.01.01.01.a

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    Describe the morphological characteristics used to identify agricultural plants.<ul><li>structures</li><li>monocot and dicot</li></ul>PS.01.01.02.a

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

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    Explain cellular respiration and its importance to plant life.PS.01.03.02.a

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    Identify the major components of growing media and describe how growing media support plant growth.PS.02.02.01.a

The Beef Cattle Industry

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    Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.AS.01.01.01.a

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    Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.a

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    Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>animals for work and recreation</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.b

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    Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.AS.02.01.02.a

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

The Swine Industry

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    Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.AS.01.01.01.a

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    Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.a

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    Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.b

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    Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.AS.02.01.02.a

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

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    Describe how animal identification systems can track an animal's location, nutrition requirements, production progress and changes in health.<ul><li>swine universal ear notching system</li></ul>AS.06.02.02.a

The Sheep Industry

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    Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.AS.01.01.01.a

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    Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.a

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    Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.b

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    Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.AS.02.01.02.a

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

The Dairy Cattle Industry

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    Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.AS.01.01.01.a

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    Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.a

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    Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.b

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    Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.AS.02.01.02.a

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    Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li><li>milk production</li></ul>AS.02.02.06.a

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    Describe how animal identification systems can track an animal's location, nutrition requirements, production progress and changes in health.<ul><li>advances in the dairy industry</li></ul>AS.06.02.02.a

The Horse Industry

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    Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.AS.01.01.01.a

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    Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.a

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    Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>animals for work and recreation</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.b

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    Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.AS.02.01.02.a

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

The Goat Industry

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    Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.AS.01.01.01.a

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    Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.a

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    Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.b

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    Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.AS.02.01.02.a

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

The Poultry Industry

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    Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.AS.01.01.01.a

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    Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.a

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    Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.b

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    Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.AS.02.01.02.a

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    Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li><li>egg development and incubation</li></ul>AS.02.02.06.a

Small Animal Care

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    Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.AS.01.01.01.a

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    Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.a

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    Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>types and uses of small animals</li></ul>AS.01.01.02.b

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    Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.AS.02.01.02.a

Agricultural Mechanics Safety

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

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

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    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

Arc Welding and Oxy-Gas Cutting

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    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><li>fire classes and extinguishers</li></ul>CS.08.01.01.a

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    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

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    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

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    Distinguish welding processes, positions and materials preparation.<ul><li>welding methods and equipment</li><li>striking an arc</li><li>running a bead</li><li>cutting equipment, gasses and process</li></ul>PST.04.04.07.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?
Introduction to Agriscience

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