Standard 1.0 The student will evaluate the theories ofanimal science as they pertain to the following areas: animal’s role in theecology, animal anatomy and taxonomy, nutrition, facilities, basic genetics andreproduction and identification and functions of basic livestock breeds.
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Learning Expectations
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1.1
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Analyze the basic role of animals in the environment.
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1.2
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Examine the concepts of basic animal anatomy and taxonomy including life’s basic unit (cell) and the functions of the organ stems.
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1.3
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Describe the classes of feed needed by animals.
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1.4
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Determine the importance of waste management.
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1.5
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Summarize the basic principles involved in reproduction and genetics.
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1.6
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Discuss the types of disease and parasites involved in herd health.
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1.7
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Recognize and describe the functions of the basic breeds of livestock.
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Standard 2.0 The studentwill summarize the basic principles involved in agribusiness including recordkeeping, leadership, principles of supply and demand and associatedagribusiness careers.
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Learning Expectations
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2.1
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Illustrate the basic principles of supply and demand and their relationship to production.
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2.2
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Summarize the basic principles involved in financial record keeping and accounting.
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2.3
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Evaluate career opportunities in agriculture.
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2.4
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Analyze the principles involved in reading a financial statement and planning a budget.
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2.5
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Summarize the terminology that is associated with business.
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2.6
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Utilize the principles involved in problem solving.
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2.7
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Determine the roles of oral and written communication in agribusiness.
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2.8
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Describe ways basic parliamentary law is used in business.
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Standard 3.0 The student will investigate the principles involved in soilstructure and formation, plant taxonomy, soil conservation and water quality,soil and plant relationships and ecology.
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Learning Expectations
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3.1
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Examine the basic principles of soil texture, structure and formation.
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3.2
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Analyze the relationship between soil, plants and nutrients.
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3.3
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Evaluate the role of ecology in the environment.
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3.4
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Assess the importance of soil, water and air quality.
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3.5
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Outline the principles of seed germination.
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3.6
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Relate plant process to plant health and growth.
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3.7
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Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction.
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Standard 4.0 The student will utilize mathematicalcomputations and agricultural lab equipment for basic agriculturalconstruction.
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Learning Expectations
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4.1
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Apply general safety precautions involved in general shop work and tool use, metalworking and electricity.
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4.2
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Categorize common tools, give the application of each and describe its maintenance.
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4.3
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Evaluate the principles and theories involved in hot and cold metalwork including both arc and oxy-acetylene welding.
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4.4
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Examine the principles of electricity, including wiring, electrical properties, identification of electrical materials and tools.
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4.5
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Differentiate between 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines and their functions.
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4.6
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Outline principles and fundamentals of internal combustion engines.
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4.7
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Specify common building materials and estimate the cost of the materials.
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4.8
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Use the formula involved in figuring areas of different geometric figures.
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Standard 5.0 Investigate the principles involved in soil structure and formation, plant taxonomy, soil conservation and water quality, soil and plant relationships and ecology
Learning Expectations
5.1 Examine the basic principles of soil texture, structure and formation.
5.2 Analyze the relationship between soil, plants and nutrients.
5.3 Evaluate the role of ecology in the environment.
5.4 Assess the importance of soil, water and air quality.
5.5 Relate plant processes to plant health and growth.
5.6 Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction.
Standard 6.0 The student will develop premier leadership and personalgrowth in the area of Fundamentals of Agriculture.
Learning Expectations
6.1 Demonstratea positive work ethic and attitude.
6.2 Demonstrateproper time management skills.
6.3 Applyproblem-solving skills.
6.4 Describecareer plans that develop critical life-long thinking skills and allow for lifelong learning.
6.5 Demonstratethe ability to conduct a meeting in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order.
Standard 7.0 Demonstrate premier leadership and personal growth in the area of Fundamentals of Agriculture.
Learning Expectations and Performance Indicators:
7.1 Demonstrate a positive work ethic and attitude.
7.2 Demonstrate proper time management skills.
7.3 Apply problemsolving skills.
7.4 Describe career plans that develop critical lifelong thinking skills and allow for life long learning.
7.5 Write a grammatically correct speech on the importance of agriculture in our society.
7.6 Demonstrate the ability to conduct a meeting in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order.