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AGRICULTURAL LITERACY IN AGRISCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYA

  • 1

    Selecting an Agriculture OccupationA.1

    1. 1

      Name and describe the major areas of agriculture occupations based on the nature of the workA.1

    2. 2

      Name and describe the major areas of agriculture occupations based on level of employmentA.1

    3. 3

      Identify the factors to consider in selecting an occupation in agricultureA.1

  • 2

    Understanding the Importance of Agriculture to SocietyA.2

    1. 1

      Discuss modern agricultures role in basic human nutritionA.2

    2. 2

      List agricultural products used to provide foodA.2

    3. 3

      Identify agricultural products used to provide clothingA.2

    4. 4

      Identify agricultural products used to provide human shelterA.2

  • 3

    Understanding Agriscience and TechnologyA.3

    1. 1

      Explain the meaning of agriscience and technologyA.3

    2. 2

      Identify the major areas of agriscienceA.3

    3. 3

      Explain the benefits of research in new areas of agriscienceA.3

  • 4

    Conducting Agricultural ResearchA.4

    1. 1

      Define the research process and some practical applications in agricultureA.4

    2. 2

      List and explain the five major steps in the scientific methodA.4

    3. 3

      Explain safety procedures that should be followed in the agriscience laboratoryA.4

Developing Leadership Skills in AgricultureB

  • 1

    Exploring the History and Organization of FFAB.1

    1. 1

      Explain how, when, and why the FFA was organizedB.1

    2. 2

      Explain the mission and strategies, colors, motto, parts of the emblem, and the organizational structure of the FFAB.1

    3. 3

      Recite and explain the meaning of the FFA CreedB.1

    4. 4

      Explain the purpose of a Program of Activities and its committee structureB.1

  • 2

    Discovering Opportunities in the FFAB.2

    1. 1

      Describe how the FFA develops leadership skills, personal growth, and career successB.2

    2. 2

      Identify major state and national activities available to FFA membersB.2

  • 3

    Determining FFA Degrees, Awards, and CDEsB.3

    1. 1

      Explain the four FFA degree areasB.3

    2. 2

      Identify the FFA proficiency awardsB.3

    3. 3

      Explain various team and individual Career Development EventsB.3

  • 4

    Understanding FFA Officer Duties and ResponsibilitiesB.4

    1. 1

      Describe the duties and responsibilities of chapter FFA officersB.4

    2. 2

      Explain the proper dress and characteristics of a good FFA leaderB.4

SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTUREC

  • 1

    Determining the Benefits of an SAEC.1

    1. 1

      Explain the importance of goals and career laddersC.1

    2. 2

      Define supervised agricultural experienceC.1

    3. 3

      Explain the benefits of supervised agricultural experience programsC.1

  • 2

    Determining the Kinds of SAEC.2

    1. 1

      Explain the difference between entrepreneurship and placement SAE’sC.2

    2. 2

      Describe research and experimentation SAEs and exploratory SAE’sC.2

    3. 3

      Explain the characteristics of a good SAE program and student responsibilitiesC.2

  • 3

    Researching Possible SAE ProgramsC.3

    1. 1

      Identify career interest areas in agricultureC.3

    2. 2

      Identify skills needed for career successC.3

  • 4

    Planning Your SAE ProgramC.4

    1. 1

      Identify the steps in planning an SAE ProgramC.4

    2. 2

      Identify the parts of an annual SAE program planC.4

    3. 3

      Discuss the function of a training plan and /or agreement in an SAE programC.4

  • 5

    Implementing SAE ProgramsC.5

    1. 1

      Discuss the importance of keeping records on an SAE programC.5

    2. 2

      Explain the types of financial records needed to support a chosen SAE programC.5

    3. 3

      Identify standards to follow in keeping records on an SAE programC.5

Basic Soil Science PrinciplesD

  • 1

    Determining the Nature of SoilD.1

    1. 1

      Explain how the resources soil provides help in supporting lifeD.1

    2. 2

      Explain the contents of soilD.1

    3. 3

      Describe the biological nature of soilD.1

    4. 4

      Describe the four ways plants use soilD.1

    5. 5

      Describe some agricultural uses of soilD.1

    6. 6

      Describe some nonagricultural uses of soilD.1

  • 2

    Understanding Soil Texture and StructureD.2

    1. 1

      Describe the concept of soil texture and its importanceD.2

    2. 2

      Determine the texture of a soil sampleD.2

    3. 3

      Describe soil structure, its formation, and importanceD.2

    4. 4

      Identify various soil structuresD.2

  • 3

    Explaining a Soil ProfileD.3

    1. 1

      Explain the soil profileD.3

    2. 2

      Explain how soils within the profile change over timeD.3

    3. 3

      Distinguish between the major horizons of a soil profileD.3

  • 4

    Understanding Moisture Holding CapacityD.4

    1. 1

      Explain moisture holding capacityD.4

    2. 2

      Explain what determines a soil’s moisture holding capacityD.4

    3. 3

      Determine the moisture holding capacity of a given soil profileD.4

  • 5

    Understanding Soil DegradationD.5

    1. 1

      Describe soil degradationD.5

    2. 2

      Explain how construction can result in soil degradationD.5

    3. 3

      Identify sources of contamination and explain how they result in soil degradationD.5

    4. 4

      Explain soil erosion and how it results in soil degradationD.5

    5. 5

      Identify other sources of soil degradationD.5

  • 6

    Understanding Soil Erosion and Management PracticesD.6

    1. 1

      Explain soil erosionD.6

    2. 2

      Identify the causes of soil erosion and steps in the erosion processD.6

    3. 3

      Explain the ways in which different types of wind erosion occur and the associated problemsD.6

    4. 4

      Distinguish between the different types of water erosionD.6

    5. 5

      Identify urban management practices that reduce soil erosionD.6

    6. 6

      Identify agriculture management practices that will minimize soil erosionD.6

Using Agriscience Tools and EquipmentE

  • 1

    Practicing Safety in the LabE.1

    1. 1

      Explain the meaning of safetyE.1

    2. 2

      List hazards found in agriscience laboratoriesE.1

    3. 3

      Identify and properly use personal protection equipmentE.1

    4. 4

      Describe safety practices with machinery and toolsE.1

    5. 5

      Describe safety in agriscience laboratoriesE.1

  • 2

    Identifying Agriscience Lab ToolsE.2

    1. 1

      Explain the importance of tools and equipment in agriscienceE.2

    2. 2

      Identify common agriscience equipmentE.2

    3. 3

      Describe important activities in maintaining agriscience equipmentE.2

  • 3

    Using the MicroscopeE.3

    1. 1

      Explain the meaning and importance of microscopes in agriscienceE.3

    2. 2

      Identify the major parts of a microscopeE.3

    3. 3

      Demonstrate the proper use and care of a microscopeE.3

    4. 4

      Make a temporary wet-mount slideE.3

Cells, Genetics, and ReproductionF

  • 1

    Exploring CellsF.1

    1. 1

      Describe the cell’s role as the structural unitF.1

    2. 2

      Identify the various components of animal and plant cells and explain their functionsF.1

  • 2

    Exploring GeneticsF.2

    1. 1

      Describe how the gender of offspring is determinedF.2

    2. 2

      Explain how genotype and phenotype are differentF.2

    3. 3

      Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative inheritanceF.2

  • 3

    Examining Mitosis and MeiosisF.3

    1. 1

      Define mitosis and discuss its importanceF.3

    2. 2

      Explain each step of mitosisF.3

    3. 3

      Define meiosis and explain its importanceF.3

    4. 4

      Explain each step of meiosisF.3

  • 4

    Using Crossbreeding and HybridsF.4

    1. 1

      Discuss the importance of improved organisms to agricultureF.4

    2. 2

      Identify methods used in agriscience to improve organismsF.4

    3. 3

      Identify breeding systems used in animal scienceF.4

Basic Principles of Plant ScienceG

  • 1

    Classifying and Naming PlantsG.1

    1. 1

      Explain the importance of plantsG.1

    2. 2

      Explain the taxonomic classification of plantsG.1

    3. 3

      List characteristics that determine the classification of plantsG.1

    4. 4

      Describe how plants are namedG.1

    5. 5

      Explain reasons for using the scientific names of plantsG.1

  • 2

    Examining Plant Structures and FunctionsG.2

    1. 1

      Describe the cellular structure of plantsG.2

    2. 2

      Identify the major parts of plants and explain their functionsG.2

    3. 3

      Distinguish between plants based on seed cotyledonsG.2

    4. 4

      Explain the absorption and transport systems of plantsG.2

  • 3

    Examining Flowers and FruitsG.3

    1. 1

      Identify the major parts of flowers and explain the functions of the partsG.3

    2. 2

      Describe the types of flowersG.3

    3. 3

      Explain the processes of pollination and fertilizationG.3

    4. 4

      Describe the purposes and kinds of fruitG.3

    5. 5

      Explain the structure and kinds of seedG.3

  • 4

    Identifying Plant Types and UsesG.4

    1. 1

      Describe plant science and its three major areasG.4

    2. 2

      Identify common field crops and their usesG.4

    3. 3

      Define horticultural crops and describe their usesG.4

    4. 4

      Describe forestry and forest productsG.4

  • 5

    Determining the Importance of Photosynthesis and RespirationG.5

    1. 1

      Explain photosynthesis and its importanceG.5

    2. 2

      Write the chemical equation for photosynthesis and explain itG.5

    3. 3

      Explain how light and dark reactions differG.5

    4. 4

      Define respiration and explain why it is importantG.5

    5. 5

      List four factors that affect the rate of respirationG.5

    6. 6

      Explain the importance of transpiration to plantsG.5

  • 6

    Managing Plant PestsG.6

    1. 1

      Describe common pests and their major classificationsG.6

    2. 2

      Explain three conditions needed for pest problemsG.6

    3. 3

      Describe how pests affect plants and cause lossesG.6

    4. 4

      Explain Integrated Pest Management (IPM)G.6

    5. 5

      Describe methods used to control plant pestsG.6

  • 7

    Using Soils and Growing MediaG.7

    1. 1

      Identify the components of soil and soil less mediaG.7

    2. 2

      Describe the differences between soil-based and soil less mediaG.7

    3. 3

      Identify the elements involved in the formation of soilG.7

    4. 4

      Describe the process of soil sterilizationG.7

  • 8

    Determining Plant Nutrients and FertilityG.8

    1. 1

      Identify the essential nutrients for plant growthG.8

    2. 2

      Distinguish between micronutrients and macronutrientsG.8

    3. 3

      Discuss the nitrogen cycle and its affect on plant nutritionG.8

    4. 4

      Define pH and discuss its role in plant nutritionG.8

    5. 5

      Explain the use of fertilizersG.8

  • 9

    Propagating Plants SexuallyG.9

    1. 1

      Explain sexual reproduction of plants and its importance in plant survival.G.9

    2. 2

      Explain how pollination occurs and describe the different types of pollinationG.9

    3. 3

      Explain fertilization in flowering plantsG.9

    4. 4

      Explain the structures and formation of seedsG.9

    5. 5

      Describe the conditions for seed germinationG.9

  • 10

    Propagating Plants AsexuallyG.10

    1. 1

      Explain asexual propagationG.10

    2. 2

      Discuss and identify the various methods of stem cutting propagationG.10

    3. 3

      Discuss the methods of leaf and leaf-bud cuttingsG.10

    4. 4

      Describe the various types of growing media used for cuttingsG.10

    5. 5

      Describe grafting and identify three common methodsG.10

    6. 6

      Explain layering and the difference between separation and division in plant propagationG.10

    7. 7

      Explain tissue cultureG.10

Basic Principles in Animal ScienceH

  • 1

    Identifying Differences between Plants and AnimalsH.1

    1. 1

      Explain the meaning of an organism and list its characteristicsH.1

    2. 2

      Define plant and animalH.1

    3. 3

      Name and describe the life processes of living organismsH.1

    4. 4

      List the similarities of plants and animalsH.1

    5. 5

      List and explain differences in the life processes of plants and animalsH.1

  • 2

    Determining the Anatomy and Physiology of AnimalsH.2

    1. 1

      Explain the meaning of anatomy and physiologyH.2

    2. 2

      Explain the role of cell specialization in organismsH.2

    3. 3

      Describe the importance of anatomy and physiology in animal productionH.2

    4. 4

      List the organ systems of mammals and describe the functions, major parts and locations of eachH.2

    5. 5

      Identify the external parts of selected animalsH.2

  • 3

    Understanding Animal ReproductionH.3

    1. 1

      Describe the importance and process of animal reproductionH.3

    2. 2

      List the sexual classification of animals for major speciesH.3

    3. 3

      List the parts and explain the functions of female and male reproductive systemsH.3

    4. 4

      List and describe the phases of the estrous cycleH.3

    5. 5

      Explain the reproductive development of animalsH.3

  • 4

    Exploring the Animal IndustryH.4

    1. 1

      Define the term animal industry and explain important areas of the industryH.4

    2. 2

      Describe the uses of animalsH.4

    3. 3

      Explain animal domesticationH.4

    4. 4

      List and describe important areas in animal care and productionH.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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