PSD Curriculum

PSD Curriculum
Course Title Standard Lessons Taught

Industry of Agriculture and world food demands
Standards Assessed
Overall Outcome
Understand and analyze the role of agriculture in determining the need for and supply of the world's food
Standards Outcome
Relevance for PSD

Analyze global trends (population, societal, income, health, environmental) and the impact on food supply Relate trends of food supply and food need to theories of Thomas Malthus and the work of Norman Borlaug Analyze how technology has or can increase production capabilities Examine new technologies to project their impact on the AFNR industry Discuss the relationship between the advancement of technology and the need for continuing education and career development Identify careers and explore advantages and disadvantages within the AFNR cluster Choose an agriculture career based upon your interest, skills and education necessary Define the SAE and its role in agricultural education Identify and describe different types of SAEs (Placement, Entrepreneurship, Agriscience/Research, Exploratory, Service Learning) Determine the advantages and disadvantages for each type of SAE program Identify skills necessary in agriculture industry and SAE area Develop a plan of action (training plan) to address needed skills in the agriculture industry/SAE Improve agriculture skills through application in the SAE program Describe the FFA organization, structure and identifying characteristics (emblem, official dress, stations, degrees, types of membership, history, ceremonies) Define leadership and analyze opportunities for individual leadership development (goal setting, degree advancement, CDEs, Awards, conferences, officer/committee work, career goals) Utilize leadership skills learned in the FFA to advance leadership in a group or organization Utilize leadership skills learned in the FFA to serve others Describe the mission, motto, creed and code of ethics Analyze how the mission, motto, creed and code of ethics can be challenged in given leadership scenarios Utilize the mission, motto, creed and code of ethics to make appropriate choices in leadership scenarios Define agriculture industry segments (producers, processors, consumers, etc) and distribution channels
AGCL.01
AGCL.01.01
AGCL.01.01.b
Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Career Opportunities in the AFNR Cluster
AGCL.01.01.c AGCL.01.01.d AGCL.01.03 Envision emerging technology and globalization and projects its influence on markets AGCL.01.03.a
AGCL.02.01
Identify and prepare for career opportunities in the AFNR AGCL.01.03.b cluster AGCL.02.01.a AGCL.02.01.b
AGCL.03.01
Define SAE and describe the purpose for the SAE program AGCL.03.01.a
Integrate supervised agriculture experience into agriculture education
AGCL.03.01.b AGCL.03.01.c AGCL.03.03 Develop agriculture skills through the application of the SAE and experiential learning AGCL.03.03.a
AGCL.03.03.b AGCL.03.03.c
AGCL.04.01
Describe FFA and it's role in Agricultural Education
AGCL.04.01.a
AGCL.04
Integrate leadership and personal development into agricultural education experiences
AGCL.04.01.b
AGCL.04.01.c AGCL.04.01.d AGCL.04.03 Explain the values of the FFA organization AGCL.04.03.a
AGCL.04.03.b
AGCL.04.03.c Identify segments, and distribution channels of animal agriculture industry and relate these to the efficiencies of the agriculture production ANSC.01.02.a
ANSC.01.02
ANSC.01
Understand structure and significance of animal agriculture systems ANSC.03.01 Understand how animal growth, development and environmental interactions impact animal production Understand the process of animal growth and development
ANSC.01.02.c ANSC.03.01.a
Describe the movement of agriculture products through industry segments and industry distribution channels Distinguish growth processes in animals
ANSC.03
ANSC.03.01.b
Define life span and relate it to living condition; explain the stages of life Describe the basics of an animal cell and describe the cellular organelles and their functions Identify and explain DNA structure and replication processes Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions
ANSC.03.02
Explain cell structure and function
ANSC.03.02.a ANSC.03.02.b
ANSC.03.03 ANSC.03.04
Understand the role of the circulatory system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the digestion system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the endocrine system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the excretory system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the immune system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the integumentary system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the lymphatic system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the muscular system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the nervous system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the respiratory system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the skeletal system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand the role of the reproduction system its interactions and impact on animal health Understand animal behavior
ANSC.03.03.a ANSC.03.04.a
ANSC.03.05 ANSC.03.06 ANSC.03.07 ANSC.03.08 ANSC.03.09 ANSC.03.10 ANSC.03.11 ANSC.03.12 ANSC.03.13 ANSC.03.14 ANSC.07.01 Apply understanding of animal behavior to animal care and use FPPS.07.01 FPPS.07 Understand Food Production FPPS.07.02 FPPS.07.03 FPPS.08.01 FPPS.08 FPPS.09 Classify Food Products FPPS.09.6 Understand Food Quality
ANSC.03.05.a ANSC.03.06.a ANSC.03.07.a ANSC.03.08.a ANSC.03.09.a ANSC.03.10.a ANSC.03.11.a ANSC.03.12.a ANSC.03.13.a ANSC.03.14.a ANSC.07.01.a
Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions Identify major parts and their functions List and describe types of animal behavior Explain through examples the nine major behavior patterns and how they are interrelated Describe the different food product segments Identify different types of harvesting Identify the different types of food processing and fabrication Identify general properties of product Determine proper harvest and processing methods for product Identify pressing issues in food industry Evaluate validity of the issue Analyze the politics and underlying beliefs related to the food issue Develop a position statement or industry response regarding the issue Define plant science and plant systems
ANSC.07
ANSC.07.01.b Identify market segments of the food industry Identify harvesting methods Analyze fabrication and processing systems Create a product handling and processing plan for fruits and vegetables FPPS.07.01.a FPPS.07.02.a FPPS.07.03.a FPPS.08.01.a FPPS.08.01.b Analyze issues in food science FPPS.09.06.a FPPS.09.06.b FPPS.09.06.c FPPS.09.06.d PLSC.01.01 Determine the meaning and importance of Plant Systems PLSC.01.01.a
PLSC.01
Understand the structure and significance of plant agriculture systems
PLSC.01.01.b PLSC.01.01.c
Explain the importance of plant systems locally, nationally and globally Integrate concepts of plant science into other pathways/ agriculture Define plant system industry segments (seed producer, farmer/producer, processor, retailer) Explain sustainable agriculture and define objectives and strategies Describe sustainable agriculture practices and compare the ecological effects of traditional agricultural practices with those of sustainable agriculture Explain the purposes of greenhouse production and identify crops grown in greenhouses Identify the factors that are involved with the climate of a greenhouse (Heating, Cooling, Humidity, Light) and the importance of each factor on plant production Describe plant nutrition and the importance of nutrient management in a greenhouse setting Describe safety procedures for greenhouse production Define major components of agribusiness systems
PLSC.01.03 PLSC.02.01
Understand plant production industry segments Understand and describe sustainable agriculture
PLSC.01.03.a PLSC.02.01.a
PLSC.02
Understand issues and trends in the plant systems pathway
PLSC.02.01.b
PLSC.08.01
Understand greenhouse function, design and structure
PLSC.08.01.a
PLSC.08
Understand and apply principles of greenhouse management
PLSC.08.03
Understand and selection of greenhouse environmental systems Understand and apply practices for greenhouse plant nutrition and growth Identify and analyze greenhouse operation practices Understand the history and global significance of agribusinesses
PLSC.08.03.a
PLSC.08.06 PLSC.08.08 AGBS.01.01 Describe agribusinesses, the relationship of agribusiness to the industry of agriculture and will identify opportunities in the agribusiness systems pathway AGBS.01.02
PLSC.08.06.a PLSC.08.08.a AGBS.01.01.a
AGBS.01
Understand the history and future response in agribusiness systems to agriculture
AGBS.01.02.a
Determine important historical trends in agribusiness systems Identify skills (analytical, knowledge, communication, confidence, work ethic, honesty) used by personnel working in agribusinesses Identify purpose and function of a job application, resume, cover letter and job interview Identify characteristics of professionalism Understand 6 different types of marketing (commodity, local, niche, product) and the freemarket economy Develop and ICAP specific to agriculture (Individual Career and Academic Plan) Review, and modify and implement agriculture ICAP
AGBS.02.01 Describe skills necessary in successful agribusinesses and ethical business practices
Identify essential skills necessary for the agribusiness pathway Communicate abilities, skills and experience in written and oral form Understand professionalism in communication, business etiquette and dress/attire
AGBS.02.01.a
AGBS.02
AGBS.02.02 AGBS.02.03
AGBS.02.02.a AGBS.02.03.a
AGBS.06.01 Implement principles of agricultural marketing within an agricultural business Career Opportunities in the AFNR Cluster
Understand the importance of a marketing chain
AGBS.06.01.a
AGBS.06 AGCL.02
AGCL.02.01
Identify and prepare for career opportunities in the AFNR cluster AGCL.02.01.c AGCL.02.01.d
Intermediate AFNR
AGCL.01
AGCL.01.01
Understand and analyze the role of agriculture in determining the need for and supply of the worlds food
AGCL.01.01.a
AGCL.01.01.b
AGCL.01.01.c AGCL.01.01.d Compare and contrast issues affecting the AFNR industry (including biotechnology food safety environmental and animal welfare) AGCL.01.02.a
Define the difference in food supply and food need Analyze global trends (population, societal, income, health, environmental) and the impact on food supply Relate trends of food supply and food need to theories of Thomas Malthus and the work of Norman Borlaug Analyze how technology has or can increase production capabilities
AGCL.01.02 Integrate supervised agriculture experience into agriculture education
Select solutions for different issues
AGCL.03
AGCL.03.01
Define SAE and describe the purpose for the SAE program AGCL.03.01.a
Define the SAE and its role in agricultural education Identify and describe different types of SAEs (Placement, Entrepreneurship, Agriscience/Research, Exploratory, Service Learning) Determine the advantages and disadvantages for each type of SAE program Determine student possibilities for SAE Maintain an SAE throughout agricultural education enrollment Analyze the SAE for improvements necessary in efficiency, productivity and success Define leadership and analyze opportunities for individual leadership development (goal setting, degree advancement, CDEs, Awards, conferences, officer/committee work, career goals) Describe the mission, motto, creed and code of ethics Analyze the changes in animal systems management to the efficient production and distribution of agriculture products Define Distribution Channels (Wholesalers, Local Markets, Direct Markets, Retailers, Government, Institutions, Restaurants, Hotels, Catering) Describe the movement of products through channels Illustrate the impact of the distribution channels Design a new distribution channel (vertical integration) Describe procedure for evaluating animals Evaluate market and breeding animals for a specific purpose Develop rationale for evaluation of livestock for purpose Evaluate production scenario and select livestock for practical application Define terms associated with genetics Explain how genetics relates to improvement in livestock production Diagram and explain how characteristics are inherited
AGCL.03.01.b AGCL.03.01.c AGCL.03.01.d AGCL.03.04 Maintain an SAE showing growth and improvement over time AGCL.03.04.a AGCL.03.04.b
AGCL.04
Integrate leadership and personal development into agricultural education experiences
AGCL.04.01 AGCL.04.03
AGCL.04.01.b
ANSC.01
Understand structure and significance of animal agriculture systems
ANSC.01.02
Explain the values of the FFA organization AGCL.04.03.a Identify segments, and distribution channels of animal agriculture industry and relate these to the efficiencies of the agriculture production ANSC.01.02.d
ANSC.01.04
Describe the process and movement of products from farm to table.
ANSC.01.04.a ANSC.01.04.b ANSC.01.04.c ANSC.01.04.d ANSC.02.04.a ANSC.02.04.b ANSC.02.04.c ANSC.02.04.d
ANSC.02.04
Evaluate animals for a given production scenario
ANSC.04.02
Understand the fundamentals of inheritance and their application to livestock production
ANSC.04.02.a ANSC.04.02.b ANSC.04.02.c
ANSC.04.02.d Describe the principles of nutrition and digestion and the role within an animal system Analyze the digestive process it's impact on animal rations and feedstuffs
Diagram and explain the role of genetics with sex determination, linkage, crossover, and mutation Compare the three types of digestive systems and the major species that have each Select feedstuffs that are appropriate for each system Trace the breakdown of feedstuffs through the digestive process Compare and contrast common types of feedstuffs (roughages and concentrates, additives, supplements) Determine the relative nutritional value of feedstuffs as a result of different processing methods Define major components of food systems Identify & explain the major trends and relationships of food systems to global agriculture production Identify food groups and importance of nutrition Define and Describe Organic, Natural, Conventional, GMOs Research cultural practices and their impact on quantity and quality of food production Prepare a plan for an agricultural enterprise that involves practices in support of sustainable agriculture Identify alternative crops used in agriculture Explain the importance of crop diversity as a risk management method Define germination and identify favorable conditions for seed germination Explain the purposes of greenhouse production and identify crops grown in greenhouses Define biosphere, ecosystem, biomes, habitats Identify energy sources within an ecosystem Identify main governing agencies of natural resources, their history and the areas they manage Determine the impact of waste and pollution on the ecosystem Identify a current issue facing local resources Identify skills (analytical, knowledge, communication, confidence, work ethic, honesty) used by personnel working in agribusinesses Identify various cultural perspectives in agriculture and the impact on agribusiness systems Define agriculture industry segments (producers, processors, consumers, etc) and distribution channels
ANSC.06
ANSC.06.01
ANSC.06.04
Describe feed classification and composition
ANSC.06.04.a
ANSC.06.04.b FPPS.01 Understand the Food Products and Processing Industry FPPS.01.02 Understand the history and global significance of food systems FPPS.01.02.a
FPPS.01.02.b FPPS.02 Understand World Food needs FPPS.02.01 FPPS.02.03 Understand nutrition and food pyramid FPPS.02.01.a Explain food related cultural practices and their impact on food supply FPPS.02.03.a FPPS.02.03.b Understand issues and trends in the plant systems pathway PLSC.02.01 PLSC.02.03
PLSC.02
Understand and describe sustainable agriculture PLSC.02.01.c Understand alternative crops and the importance of crop diversity in plant systems PLSC.02.03.a PLSC.02.03.b
PLSC.06
Identify and explain the principles of field production PLSC.06.01 Understand and apply principles of greenhouse management Understand and apply the scientific principles of an ecosystem
Understand planting methods and procedures
PLSC.06.01.a
PLSC.08 NRES.01
PLSC.08.01 NRES.01.01 NRES.01.04
Understand greenhouse function, design and structure Describe the organization of life in an ecological system Understand the energy flow cycle in a given ecosystem Identify and understand the role of governing agencies involved in natural resources Understand the impact of waste and pollution on resources Recognize issues and events related to natural resources on a local, state and national level
PLSC.08.01.a NRES.01.01.a NRES.01.04.a
NRES.05
Manage Human Interactions with Natural Resources NRES.05.01 NRES.05.03 NRES.05.06 Describe skills necessary in successful agribusinesses and ethical business practices
NRES.05.01.a NRES.05.03.c NRES.05.06.a
AGBS.02
AGBS.02.01
Identify essential skills necessary for the agribusiness pathway
AGBS.02.01.a
AGBS.01.01.c Relate the segments of the agriculture industry and their distribution channels on the efficiency of agribusinesses AGBS.01.03.a
AGBS.01.03
AGBS.02
Describe skills necessary in successful agribusinesses and ethical business practices Understand record keeping systems and utilize records to assist in financial management of agribusiness
AGBS.02.02
Communicate abilities, skills and experience in written and oral form
AGBS.02.02.a
Identify purpose and function of a job application, resume, cover letter and job interview
AGBS.03
AGBS.03.01
Understand record keeping and accounting principles
AGBS.03.01.a
Identify different methods and importance of record keeping and accounting
AGBS.04
Understand current agriculture issues and important policies and laws in agriculture AGBS.04.01 Industry of Agriculture and world food demands
AGCL.01
AGCL.01.02
Articulate an educated position regarding agriculture issues AGBS.04.01.a Compare and contrast issues affecting the AFNR industry (including biotechnology food safety environmental and animal welfare) AGCL.01.02.a AGCL.01.02.b AGCL.01.02.c
Define issue; identify important issues in agriculture
Select solutions for different issues Analyze selected solutions for feasibility Present solutions determined most feasible
AGCL.01
AGCL.01.01
Understand and analyze the role of agriculture in determining the need for and supply of the worlds food
AGCL.01.01.c
Advanced AFNR
AGCL.01.02
AGCL.01.01.d Compare and contrast issues affecting the AFNR industry (including biotechnology food safety environmental and animal welfare) AGCL.01.02.c
Relate trends of food supply and food need to theories of Thomas Malthus and the work of Norman Borlaug Analyze how technology has or can increase production capabilities
Present solutions determined most feasible Discuss the relationship between the advancement of technology and the need for continuing education and career development Review, and modify and implement agriculture ICAP Utilize leadership skills learned in the FFA to advance leadership in a group or organization Utilize leadership skills learned in the FFA to serve others
AGCL.01.03 AGCL.02 Career Opportunities in the AFNR Cluster Integrate leadership and personal development into agricultural education experiences AGCL.02.01
Envision emerging technology and globalization and projects its influence on markets AGCL.01.03.b Identify and prepare for career opportunities in the AFNR cluster AGCL.02.01.d
AGCL.04
AGCL.04.01
AGCL.04.01.c AGCL.04.01.d
AGBS.04
Understand current agriculture issues and important policies and laws in agriculture AGBS.04.01
Articulate an educated position regarding agriculture issues
AGBS.04.01.b AGBS.04.01.c
AGBS.06
Implement principles of agricultural marketing within an agricultural business
AGBS.06.01
AGBS.06.01.c
Determine impact of issues on agriculture Develop and deliver an action plan around an agriculture issue Describe marketing legislation and organizations (check off, cooperatives, contracts, agreements, NAFTA, exports) Analyze marketing trends based upon influential factors (integration, niche, check-off) Describe different sales techniques and the impact of customer relations within an agribusiness Identify and discuss the sales technique and importance of customer relations Develop a plan to expand a customer base utilizing sales and customer relation skills Implement sales techniques and customer relations skills by selling a product Define types of business structures (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC, cooperative) Identify & explain the major trends and relationships of food systems to global agriculture production Identify various cultural perspectives in agriculture and the impact on food systems Understand current cultural perspectives, global trade, and environmental impact of agriculture and the impact on food systems Describe food supply and its impact on economic development Research food supply in developed and underdeveloped countries Determine impact of food supply on infrastructure systems Create alternatives for increased economic development relating to food supply Develop a management plan for agriculturalists to meet social responsibilities and public desires
AGBS.06.01.d Appreciate the importance of customer relations and sales techniques in an agriculture marketing
AGBS.06.03
AGBS.06.03.a AGBS.06.03.b AGBS.06.03.c AGBS.06.03.d
AGBS.07
Develop skills in agribusiness management Understand the Food Products and Processing Industry
AGBS.07.01
Understand the types of ownership in an agribusiness Understand the history and global significance of food systems
AGBS.07.01.a
FPPS.01
FPPS.01.02
FPPS.01.02.b FPPS.01.02.c
FPPS.01.02.d FPPS.02.04 Analyze the relationship between food supply and economic development FPPS.02.04.a FPPS.02.04.b FPPS.02.04.c FPPS.02.04.d Understand the structure and significance of plant agriculture systems PLSC.02.05 Understand community and social responsibility as it relates to plant systems
PLSC.01
PLSC.02.05.d
ANSC.01
Understand structure and significance of animal agriculture systems
ANSC.01.01
Understand the history and global significance of animal systems
ANSC.01.01.d
Understand current cultural perspectives, global trade, and environmental impact of agriculture and the impact on animal systems
Agribusiness System
AGBS.01
Describe agribusinesses, the relationship of agribusiness to the industry of agriculture and will identify opportunities in the agribusiness systems pathway AGBS.01.01
Understand the history and global significance of agribusinesses
AGBS.01.01.a AGBS.01.01.b
Define major components of agribusiness systems Define the major trends and relationship of agribusiness to global agriculture production Identify various cultural perspectives in agriculture and the impact on agribusiness systems Understand current cultural perspectives, global trade, and environmental impact of agriculture and the impact on agribusiness systems Determine important historical trends in agribusiness systems Describe evolution and technological advances in agribusiness systems Analyze trends (population, societal, income, health, environmental) and their impact on agribusiness Predict future trends in agribusiness systems Define agriculture industry segments (producers, processors, consumers, etc) and distribution channels Explain the local, regional, national and global agriculture production and the role of agribusiness at each level Describe the movement of agriculture products through industry segments and industry distribution channels Analyze the changes in agribusiness management to the efficient production and distribution of agriculture products Identify skills (analytical, knowledge, communication, confidence, work ethic, honesty) used by personnel working in agribusinesses Analyze personal skills and determine a path for skill development or improvement Determine the impact of personal skills in the success and failure of agribusinesses Identify purpose and function of a job application, resume, cover letter and job interview Identify personal skills, abilities, experience and integrate them into a job application, resume, cover letter and job interview Complete a job application, resume, cover letter and job interview Analyze career opportunities (skills) compared to personal skills, abilities, experience presented on a job application, resume, cover letter and in a job interview Identify characteristics of professionalism Understand dress, attire, communication skills necessary in the workplace Distinguish situations where professionalism is tested in the workplace Analyze situations where work place ethics and professionalism were compromised
AGBS.01.01.c
AGBS.01.01.d AGBS.01.02 Understand the history and future response in agribusiness systems to agriculture AGBS.01.02.a AGBS.01.02.b
AGBS.01.02.c AGBS.01.02.d Relate the segments of the agriculture industry and their distribution channels on the efficiency of agribusinesses AGBS.01.03.a
AGBS.01.03
AGBS.01.03.b
AGBS.01.03.c
AGBS.01.03.d Describe skills necessary in successful agribusinesses and ethical business practices
AGBS.02
AGBS.02.01
Identify essential skills necessary for the agribusiness pathway
AGBS.02.01.a AGBS.02.01.b AGBS.02.01.c
AGBS.02.02
Communicate abilities, skills and experience in written and oral form
AGBS.02.02.a
AGBS.02.02.d AGBS.02.03 Understand professionalism in communication, business etiquette and dress/attire AGBS.02.03.a AGBS.02.03.b AGBS.02.03.c AGBS.02.03.d
AGBS.03
Understand record keeping systems and utilize records to assist in financial management of agribusiness
AGBS.03.01
Understand record keeping and accounting principles
AGBS.03.02
Utilize contracts in an agribusiness scenario
Identify different methods and importance of record keeping and accounting Classify record keeping and accounting procedures as a particular method Utilize accounting and record keeping in an agribusiness Define and determine essential components of a contract Determine types of contracts and distinguish between good and bad contracts Analyze contracts utilized in agribusinesses Write and utilize contracts Describe a financial balance sheet and uses of a financial balance sheet Define terms relating to a financial balance set (solvency, liquidity, equity, debt, net worth, return) Develop a personal financial balance sheet Analyze financial balance sheets to determine the financial condition of an agribusiness Define income, expense, and capital transactions; the purpose of each and classify items accordingly Complete an income, expense and capital transaction record Evaluate income and expense ratios to manage an agribusiness Describe purpose of breeding record, production records, diary, herd check, health records, yield data Develop or utilize current data management systems Utilize data to summarize production and/or develop efficiency factors for production Utilize data to make improvements in an agribusiness Identify purpose and parts of a cash flow or budget Create a cash flow or budget for an agribusiness Create partial budgets or enterprise budgets for an agribusiness Utilize a cash flow and budgets to make management decisions in an agribusiness
AGBS.03.03
Recognize parts of a financial balance sheet; and utilize a balance sheet to determine the financial condition of an agribusiness
AGBS.03.03.a
AGBS.03.03.d Compile an income and expense record and utilize records to manage an agribusiness
AGBS.03.04
AGBS.03.05
Utilize data to effectively manage an agribusiness
AGBS.03.06
Create a cash flow or budget to enhance management decisions in an agribusiness
AGBS.04
Understand current agriculture issues and important policies and laws in agriculture AGBS.04.01
Articulate an educated position regarding agriculture issues
AGBS.04.02
Understand how agricultural laws and policies impact practices in agriculture industry
AGBS.04.02.a
Define issue; identify important issues in agriculture Determine impact of issues on agriculture Develop and deliver an action plan around an agriculture issue Define ag law and ag policy and distinguish how laws and policies are created Identify laws and their impacts on the legal responsibilities and liabilities of an agricultural business Develop an action plan to comply with an agricultural policy or law
AGBS.04.02.d Understand record keeping systems and utilize records to Assist in financial management of agribusiness
Create an advocacy team around an agricultural policy or law and make presentation to appropriate audiences
AGBS.05
AGBS.05.01
Understand the principles of supply and demand
AGBS.05.01.a AGBS.05.01.b
AGBS.05.01.c AGBS.05.01.d Understand the law of diminishing returns and the impact on product pricing AGBS.05.02.a AGBS.05.02.b
AGBS.05.02
Define and describe supply and demand Create a demand curve and schedule Track historical data on supply and demand and impact on prices of commodities and agricultural products Determine price for a product utilizing supply and demand information Understand and describe the law of diminishing returns Describe input basis Utilize the law of diminishing returns to hypothesize changes in products, prices, supply and demand Understand 6 different types of marketing (commodity, local, niche, product) and the freemarket economy Distinguish the difference between horizontal coordination and vertical integration Describe marketing legislation and organizations (check off, cooperatives, contracts, agreements, NAFTA, exports) Analyze marketing trends based upon influential factors (integration, niche, check-off) Identify and describe the commodity exchanges and define commodity terms (futures contract, hedge, speculator) Trace the path of a commodity trade Understand how profit and loss is generated through a commodity trade Determine profit and loss through a futures contract, hedging or speculating activity Describe different sales techniques and the impact of customer relations within an agribusiness Identify and discuss the sales technique and importance of customer relations Develop a plan to expand a customer base utilizing sales and customer relation skills Implement sales techniques and customer relations skills by selling a product Define types of business structures (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC, cooperative) Determine advantages and disadvantages of different business structures Understand legal obligations for each type of agribusiness ownership Analyze industry to compare size of business to types of business structure Identify management skills (problem solving) and why management is important in an ag business
AGBS.05.02.c Implement principles of agricultural marketing within an agricultural business
AGBS.06
AGBS.06.01
AGBS.06.01.a
AGBS.06.01.b
AGBS.06.01.c
AGBS.06.01.d
AGBS.06.02
Describe the process of commodity marketing
AGBS.06.03
Appreciate the importance of customer relations and sales techniques in an agriculture marketing
AGBS.07
Develop skills in agribusiness management
AGBS.07.01
Understand the types of ownership in an agribusiness
AGBS.07.02
Develop skills in agribusiness management
AGBS.07.02.a
Determine impact of financing, marketing, and risk management on the success of an agricultural business Develop a management plan for an agribusiness Analyze ag businesses for positive and negative management techniques and their impact on the agriculture industry Understand efficiency factors and how an efficient operation can impact business success Calculate different efficiency factors for given agribusiness scenarios Develop and calculate efficiency factors for personal agribusiness enterprise Change or make management decisions based upon efficiency factor information Define SMART goals (specific, measureable, achievable, realistic and time sensitive) Determine characteristics of short, intermediate and long term goals in agribusinesses Develop short and long term SMART goals for an agribusiness Identify the need for workers in ag businesses Understand legal obligations of human resources (workman's compensation, salary, hours, conditions) Analyze techniques for effective management of human resources Define taxes (local, state and federal) and importance of tax obligations within business operations Understand tax code relating to business operations and what they are used for (i.e. FICA, Medicare, sales taxes) Comply with tax obligations for a business, complete tax forms Analyze tax obligations for various businesses Distinguish the need for credit in an agribusiness; the sources of credit Define the five Cs (Capacity, Capital, Charter, collateral, Condition) of credit and the determine the their role in establishing credit Calculate interest on a loan using different types of interest Utilize an amortization schedule to calculate interest on a loan Identify a business plan and determine the importance of a business plan Determine essential parts of a business plan Develop a plan for an agribusiness incorporating all facets of an ag business (management, finance, risk management, marketing, human resource management taxes, etc) Identify forms and documents used in ag business and their function in the business operation
AGBS.07.02.d
AGBS.07.03
Develop efficiency factors to manage an agribusiness
AGBS.07.04
Understand the importance of goal setting in an agribusiness
AGBS.07.04.a
AGBS.07.04.b AGBS.07.04.c AGBS.07.05 Understand the importance of human resources in agribusinesses AGBS.07.05.a
AGBS.07.06
Determine tax obligations regarding an agribusiness
AGBS.07.06.a
AGBS.07.06.b AGBS.07.06.c AGBS.07.06.d AGBS.07.07 Understand the role of finance in agribusiness management AGBS.07.07.a
AGBS.07.07.b AGBS.07.07.c AGBS.07.07.d AGBS.07.08 Develop an agribusiness plan AGBS.07.08.a AGBS.07.08.b
AGBS.07.08.c Understand the use and necessity of daily operational forms & doucments used in an agribusiness
AGBS.07.09
AGBS.07.09.a
AGBS.07.09.b AGBS.07.09.c AGBS.07.09.d AGBS.08 Interpret legal land descriptions AGBS.08.01 Comprehend and utilize legal land descriptions AGBS.08.01.a AGBS.08.01.b AGBS.08.01.c
Complete / fill out forms accurately Design forms to meet a sepcific business need apply data from forms to analysis of business operation and profitability Define legal land description & identify two types used in US Identify components of the rectangular survey system Read and understand the descriptive process of land identification Determine size of parcel based on legal descriptions or write legal descriptions based on parcel
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Understand the structure and significance of plant agriculture systems PLSC.01.01
Determine the meaning and importance of Plant Systems PLSC.01.01.a PLSC.01.01.b PLSC.01.01.c
Plant & Soil Science

PLSC.01.02 Understand historical and future trends in plant systems
PLSC.01.01.d PLSC.01.02.a PLSC.01.02.b
Define plant science and plant systems Explain the importance of plant systems locally, nationally and globally Integrate concepts of plant science into other pathways/ agriculture Apply plant/ crop science/ system in a career pathway Determine important historical trends in plant systems Describe evolution and technological advances in plant systems Analyze trends (population, societal, income, health, environmental) and their impact on plant systems Predict future trends in plant systems Define plant system industry segments (seed producer, farmer/producer, processor, retailer) Describe the interrelationship of processing segments Evaluate the impact of a change in markets on the plant systems industry Define Wholesalers, Local Markets/Direct Markets (CSA), Retailers, Governments/Institutional (School Lunch and Prison Lunch), Restaurant (Catering)/Hotel, Fast Food Describe the movement of products through channels Illustrate the impact of the distribution channels Design a new distribution channel (vertical integration) Explain sustainable agriculture and define objectives and strategies Describe sustainable agriculture practices and compare the ecological effects of traditional agricultural practices with those of sustainable agriculture Prepare a plan for an agricultural enterprise that involves practices in support of sustainable agriculture Implement a plan for an agricultural enterprise that involves practices in support of sustainable agriculture Define biotechnology and its impact on agriculture Recognize some current uses in biotechnology in plant systems (i.e. round-up ready corn, sugar beets, etc) Develop a management plan for the local agricultural industry incorporating new plant system biotechnology methods Predict new developments in biotechnology likely to affect the agricultural industry Identify alternative crops used in agriculture Explain the importance of crop diversity as a risk management method
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Understand plant production industry segments
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Understand the distribution channels of the plant agriculture industry and relate these to the efficiencies of production PLSC.01.04.a PLSC.01.04.b PLSC.01.04.c PLSC.01.04.d
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Understand issues and trends in the plant systems pathway PLSC.02.01
Understand and describe sustainable agriculture
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PLSC.02.01.d PLSC.02.02 Understand the role of biotechnology in plant systems PLSC.02.02.a
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PLSC.02.02.c PLSC.02.02.d Understand alternative crops and the importance of crop diversity in plant systems PLSC.02.03.a PLSC.02.03.b
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PLSC.02.03.c PLSC.02.03.d Understand organic plant production and the impact of organic production on plant systems industry
Explain non-traditional uses of alternative crops (i.e. soy based-artificial meat and dairy products) Evaluate how alternative crops can help meet world food demand for ag products Describe the difference between organic and natural foods Identify and explain the standards used by the USDA to certify organic food Analyze how organic food production can be a niche market in agriculture Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of organic production Identify the social responsibilities of agriculturalists Evaluate the difference between social responsibility and public perception Analyze legal issues associated with social responsibilities in agriculture Develop a management plan for agriculturalists to meet social responsibilities and public desires Explain and justify the systems used to classify plants Compare and contrast the hierarchical classification of agricultural plants Classify agricultural plants according to the hierarchical classification system, life cycles, plant use, and as monocots or dicots Identify plant structures and functions and explain systems used to classify plants Identify agriculturally important plants by common names Identify agriculturally important plants by scientific names Classify agricultural plants according to the hierarchical classification system, life cycles, plant use and as monocotyledons or dicotyledons Distinguish growth processes of plants Define life span and relate it to living condition; explain the stages of life Analyze the growth factors that affect production enterprises Explore the role that humans have in each of the life stages of agriculturally important plants Describe the basics of a plant cell and describe the cellular organelles and their functions Identify and explain DNA structure and replication processes Diagram and label the cell cycle (mitosis and meiosis) and have understanding of each phase Identify the components and functions of flowers, stems, leaves, and roots Explain the role flowers, stems, leaves, and roots play in overall plant health
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PLSC.02.04.a PLSC.02.04.b PLSC.02.04.c PLSC.02.04.d
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Understand community and social responsibility as it relates to plant systems
PLSC.02.05.d Understand plant biology and apply principles in a plant systems production setting
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Describe and utilize plant classification systems
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PLSC.03.01.c PLSC.03.02 Identify plants according to different methods of classification and identification PLSC.03.02.a PLSC.03.02.b PLSC.03.02.c
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Understand plant growth and development
PLSC.03.02.d PLSC.03.03.a PLSC.03.03.b PLSC.03.03.c
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Understand cell structure and function
PLSC.03.04.c PLSC.03.05 Understand the anatomy and function of plants parts PLSC.03.05.a PLSC.03.05.b
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PLSC.03.05.d Describe photosynthesis and respiration and impact on plant production
Apply the knowledge of flower, stem, leaves, and root structures to plant breeding, production, and use Utilize plant anatomy to identify and classify plants and determine the adaptability of plants to the plant environment Explain the basic processes of photosynthesis and respiration and their importance on earth Explain the requirements necessary for photosynthesis and respiration to occur and identify the products and byproducts of each process Explain the light dependent and light independent reactions that occur during photosynthesis and explain the stages of respiration Perform experiments in the greenhouse testing light duration on overall plant development Identify the processes of transpiration and translocation Explain the movement of nutrients through the plant processes Describe signs of proper and improper physiological plant processes Discuss the importance of plant propagation and explain the difference between sexual and asexual propagation methods Describe how to successfully plant seeds, use stem cutting propagation, and use grafting propagation Produce plants using various propagation techniques Conduct an experiment showing how plant environment affects reproduction Define principles of inheritance and genetic terms Describe how improving plant genetics can improve plant production Diagram and explain how characteristics are inherited (punnet square) Explain how plant genetics impacts cultural reproductive practices (i.e. Cuttings, grafting, seed production, cross-pollination) Describe the effects air, temperature, nutrients, light and water have on plant metabolism and growth Determine the optimal air, temperature, nutrients, light and water conditions for plant optimal plant growth Describe plant responses to changes in the environment Design, implement and evaluate a growing plan to maintain optimal conditions for plant growth Identify growth promotants and regulators and their uses in production Describe the impact of growth promotants and regulators on the plant system Create a management plan using growth regulators and growth promotants
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PLSC.03.06.d PLSC.03.07 Understand plant processes and impact on production PLSC.03.07.a PLSC.03.07.b PLSC.03.07.c Describe the processes of plant reproduction and replication
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PLSC.03.08.b PLSC.03.08.c PLSC.03.08.d Describe the impact of plant genetics on plant production practices PLSC.03.09.a PLSC.03.09.b PLSC.03.09.c
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PLSC.03.09.d Describe processes and techniques of plant environmental management Understand plant environment and impact on plant growth and development
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PLSC.04.01.d PLSC.04.02 Identify and describe different growth promotants and regulators used in Plant Systems PLSC.04.02.a PLSC.04.02.b PLSC.04.02.c
PLSC.04.02.d PLSC.04.03 Utilize nutrient identification and management in plant systems PLSC.04.03.a PLSC.04.03.b PLSC.04.03.c PLSC.04.03.d PLSC.04.04 Manage diseases and pests in plant systems PLSC.04.04.a PLSC.04.04.b PLSC.04.04.c PLSC.04.04.d Understand and implement an integrated pest management plan
Compare different types of actions of growth promotants and regulators Recognize essential nutrients and their roles in growth Describe nutrient deficiency symptoms Identify nutrient availability in a soil Determine the amount of fertilizer to apply to a soil Define disease and pest triangle and how they can be used as a prevention tool Identify major pests for commonly grown local crops and ornamentals Describe how pests affect plants and define economic and aesthetic thresholds Evaluate the best treatments--both chemical and natural--for common diseases and plants Explain general overview and history of IPM/PHC (Integrated Pest Management/Plant Health Care) Explain generally accepted control methods and combinations for common insect, disease and weed groups based on pest life cycles Identify common weeds, disease and insects (including beneficials) Implement an IPM plan for local agriculturalists Explain risks and benefits associated with the materials and methods used in plant pest management Explain procedures for the safe handling, use and storage of pesticides Develop a safe chemical control method plan for local agricultural producers Evaluate environmental and consumer concerns regarding pest management strategies Define terms for common plant disease signs and symptoms (i.e. Stunting, cholorosis, necrosis) State difference between sign and symptoms of pests/diseases Diagnose unknown pest/disease using diagnostic process Hypothesize how pest and diseases can adapt and modify over time; analyze new ways to control modified pests and diseases Identify important historical events related to water use, pollution, and conservation Describe how past events have shaped current policy regarding Colorado Water Law Explain the major components of the current Colorado Water Law Define the term water cycle and explain how it relates to agriculture Explain the components of the hydrologic cycle Explain how the hydrological cycle is related to water storage
PLSC.04.05
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PLSC.04.05.b PLSC.04.05.c PLSC.04.05.d Understand safety practices and chemical pest control methods
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PLSC.04.06.d
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Identify pests and diagnose diseases
PLSC.04.07.d Understand the history and management of water resources in plant systems PLSC.05.01 Understand the history and background of water use in plant systems
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Describe the water cycle
PLSC.05.02.d PLSC.05.03 Understand irrigation methods, systems, and equipment PLSC.05.03.a
Monitor changes in precipitation over the past ten years in the local community and explain how the water cycle affects water sources in the community Define irrigation and why it is needed in agriculture Identify common irrigation systems, methods and equipment and explain the main water users in agriculture Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of common types of irrigation systems Develop a model demonstrating common irrigation methods in Colorado Define the terms gravitational water, capillary water, and hydroscopic water Describe how different types of soil water affect plant growth Apply tests that visually demonstrate the affects of different types of soil water Create a model illustrating soil water interactions Define hydraulics and how it controls the movement of water through a system Calculate dynamic and static water pressure Apply soil/water hydraulics to a given scenario Identify the major water pollution groups and explain different types of agricultural pollution Explain common water pollution control measures Perform water tests at local reservoirs, rivers, and municipal water sources to identify factors that determine water quality for both agricultural and municipal purposes Evaluate the results of water tests and determine changes that need to be made to produce high quality water for agriculture and municipal purposes Define water conservation and why conservation is important in agriculture Describe how irrigation practice and plant/crop choice is related to water consumption/ water conservation Relate water conservation to common soil conservation practices (i.e. waterways, runoff, no till, minimum till) Develop a water conservation plan for a local enterprise Describe properties of watersheds and identify the boundaries of local watersheds Relate the function of watersheds to natural resources Analyze ecosystem functions of a watershed Locate and analyze local watersheds Define germination and identify favorable conditions for seed germination Identify methods to handle seeds to overcome seed dormancy mechanisms Conduct tests associated with seed germination rates, viability and vigor
PLSC.05.03.b PLSC.05.03.c PLSC.05.03.d PLSC.05.04 Describe soil plant and water Interactions PLSC.05.04.a PLSC.05.04.b PLSC.05.04.c PLSC.05.04.d PLSC.05.05 Understand the principles of soil/water hydraulics PLSC.05.05.a PLSC.05.05.b PLSC.05.05.c
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Determine factors influencing water quality
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PLSC.05.06.d PLSC.05.07 Explain principles of water conservation PLSC.05.07.a
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PLSC.05.07.c PLSC.05.07.d PLSC.05.08 Describe the relationship of water shed, and water sources on plant systems PLSC.05.08.a PLSC.05.08.b PLSC.05.08.c PLSC.05.08.d PLSC.06 Identify and explain the principles of field production PLSC.06.01 Understand planting methods and procedures PLSC.06.01.a PLSC.06.01.b PLSC.06.01.c
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Understand harvest methods
PLSC.06.01.d PLSC.06.02.a PLSC.06.02.b PLSC.06.02.c PLSC.06.02.d
Demonstrate sowing techniques, propagate plants by micro propagation and asexual propagation Determine harvest methods for major crops Assess the stage of growth to determine crop maturity Determine economic advantages & disadvantages of harvest methods Evaluate yield loss during harvest Identify storage methods for plants and plant products & determine size requirements Explain proper conditions to maintain the quality of plants/plant products held in storage Explain the reasons for preparing plants and plant products for distribution including grading, handling and packaging Monitor environmental conditions in storage facilities for plants and plant products Explain the importance and components of a management plan (environment, procedure, calendar, pest management) Develop a plant management plan for crop production Implement a plant management plan for crop production Describe range management Determine the purpose of range management Analyze the impact of production levels relative to range conditions Evaluate a range site and make recommendations Identify conditions necessary for optimum range conditions Analyze the condition of a range Make range management recommendations such as water or stocking rates Evaluate a range site and make recommendations Identify range plants common to Colorado Categorize plants according to increasers, decreasers, and invaders Determine the optimum percentage of increasers, decreasers, or invaders that need to be in productive range site Evaluate a range site and identify invaders, increasers, and decreasers Explain the purposes of greenhouse production and identify crops grown in greenhouses Identify types of greenhouse structures and framework and compare and contrast their uses Recommend the best type of greenhouse structure and framework in different scenarios Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and management
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Describe the principles of crop storage
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PLSC.06.03.c PLSC.06.03.d Understand the role and importance of a management plan in crop production
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Understand principles necessary to effectively manage range sites
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Understand the principles of Range Management
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Understand and determine range condition
PLSC.07.02.a PLSC.07.02.b PLSC.07.02.c PLSC.07.02.d PLSC.07.03.a PLSC.07.03.b
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Identify and classify range plants
PLSC.07.03.c PLSC.07.03.d Understand and apply principles of greenhouse management
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Understand greenhouse function, design and structure
PLSC.08.01.a
PLSC.08.01.b
PLSC.08.01.c
PLSC.08.01.d
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Identify and compare greenhouse glazing materials for various applications
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Understand and selection of greenhouse environmental systems
Describe types of glazing materials and the factors to consider when selecting a glazing material Compare and contrast glazing materials Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and management Recommend the best type of glazing material in different scenarios Identify the factors that are involved with the climate of a greenhouse (Heating, Cooling, Humidity, Light) and the importance of each factor on plant production Describe the purpose and use of common environmental controls Recommend the best type of heating, cooling, and ventilation in different scenarios Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and management Identify the types of irrigation systems used in greenhouse production Compare and contrast irrigation systems Recommend the best type of irrigation in different scenarios Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and management Identify and compare growing media Describe properties and components of growing media Recommend the best type of growing media in different scenarios Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and management Describe plant nutrition and the importance of nutrient management in a greenhouse setting Identify micro- and macronutrients Describe fertilization practices and growth regulation practices Calculate and recommend the best fertilization practices and growth regulation practices in different scenarios Identify major plant diseases and pests in a greenhouse production Describe methods of control for major plant diseases and pests in a greenhouse production Develop standard operating procedures for control of major plant diseases and pests Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and management Describe safety procedures for greenhouse production Identify common operations in a greenhouse (pot filling, transplanting, watering, inventory)
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PLSC.08.03.d PLSC.08.04 Understand and selection of greenhouse irrigation systems PLSC.08.04.a PLSC.08.04.b PLSC.08.04.c
PLSC.08.04.d PLSC.08.05 Understand the process for selection of Greenhouse Growing Media PLSC.08.05.a PLSC.08.05.b PLSC.08.05.c
PLSC.08.05.d Understand and apply practices for greenhouse plant nutrition and growth
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PLSC.08.06.d PLSC.08.07 Understand and apply practices for greenhouse disease and pest management PLSC.08.07.a
PLSC.08.07.d PLSC.08.08 Identify and analyze greenhouse operation practices PLSC.08.08.a
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PLSC.08.08.d Understand and apply practices for design, establishing and maintaining turf and landscape areas Identify and explain utilization of landscape drafting tools and equipment PLSC.09.01.a PLSC.09.01.b PLSC.09.01.c
Identify automated systems and their advantages and disadvantages in greenhouse production Design a greenhouse for a specific location encompassing all aspects of structure and management Identify and properly use the traditional tools of the landscape designer Measure and interpret dimensions to scale Design a landscape scheme using the proper tools and equipment Compare and contrast landscape designs based on cost, climate conditions, and amount of maintenance Define xeriscaping and explain its benefits Describe the seven principles of xeriscaping Design a landscape scheme incorporating the seven xeriscaping principles Compare water usage between traditional and xeriscaped areas Identify common types of landscape irrigation systems and their components Calculate working water pressure and select appropriate sized pipe Design a landscape irrigation system for a newly landscaped area Demonstrate how to set an irrigation timer and set irrigation zones to turn on at the proper time Identify common turf grasses and classify to growth type Select turf grasses species for specific uses or location Calculate amount of seed or sod needed for a specific area Relate turf grasses use to necessary maintenance equipment Identify ornamental trees and shrubs common to Colorado Select trees and shrubs for appropriate landscape use Design, plant, and maintain a landscape scheme incorporating all key elements of design Calculate the most economical landscape scheme using a variety of trees and shrubs Identify common turf and landscape plant injuries caused by insects or the environment Describe integrated pest management and how it can be applied to turf and landscape maintenance Develop an IPM plan for a turf and landscape area Diagnose plant injuries and diseases and recommend chemical and natural solutions Identify the steps for proper landscape including pruning, mowing, aerating, and fertilization Describe how to maintain lawn equipment ensuring the proper health of the turf
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Explain the principles of xeriscaping
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PLSC.09.02.d Explain the design and operation of a landscape irrigation system PLSC.09.03.a PLSC.09.03.b PLSC.09.03.c
PLSC.09.03.d PLSC.09.04 Understand the selection, utilization and installation of turf grasses in the landscape PLSC.09.04.a PLSC.09.04.b PLSC.09.04.c PLSC.09.04.d PLSC.09.05 Understand the selection, placement and installation of plants in the landscape PLSC.09.05.a PLSC.09.05.b
PLSC.09.05.c PLSC.09.05.d Perform identification and treatment of plant injuries and diseases PLSC.09.06.a
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PLSC.09.06.b PLSC.09.06.c PLSC.09.06.d Understand and apply practices of turf and landscape maintenance
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PLSC.09.07.c PLSC.09.07.d PLSC.10 Understand and apply the principles of floral design PLSC.10.01 Explain the history of floral design PLSC.10.01.a PLSC.10.01.b PLSC.10.01.c PLSC.10.01.d
Recognize how to determine fertilizer requirements for a turf and make recommendations to properly maintain the turf Compare lawn mower types and their applications, advantages & disadvantages Identify the origins of popular floral designs Identify the characteristics of mass, line-mass, and line designs Recognize the differences in classical, European and Oriental design Analyze how European historical periods of floral design have affected modern design Recognize primary, secondary and tertiary colors as they apply to basic color themes in floral design Define the principles and elements of design Develop a rating scale in order to critique the use of the basic design principles in an arrangement Construct & critique an arrangement using a rating scale based on the principles of design Classify flowers according to the four groups based on form and shape Identify most commonly used cut flowers, foliage and tools Investigate the seasonal availability of flowers and foliages Organize a method of pricing and packaging of the most commonly used flowers and foliage Identify the steps of handling a shipment of flowers Demonstrate proper stem treatment and explain the benefits of floral preservatives Identify the causes and signs of premature flower deterioration Design a set of standard operating procedures to apply when shipping and receiving products Identify tools and materials used in floral design and their appropriate use Apply wiring and taping techniques to different types of flowers Explain the steps to designing a bud vase, circular arrangement, angular arrangement and line arrangement Construct a bud vase arrangement, circular arrangement, angular arrangement and line arrangement Identify the components of soil (water, mineral particles, air, organic matter) Describe the process of soil formation through the five soil forming factors--time, topography, weathering, soil organisms, and climate Differentiate soils based on soil horizons, parent material, etc Describe the soil classification system and relate it to geographic landforms, etc
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Explain and apply the principles of floral design
PLSC.10.02.c PLSC.10.02.d PLSC.10.03 Identify and classify design material PLSC.10.03.a PLSC.10.03.b PLSC.10.03.c
PLSC.10.03.d PLSC.10.04 Understand handling & processing procedures PLSC.10.04.a PLSC.10.04.b PLSC.10.04.c
PLSC.10.04.d PLSC.10.05 Understand and demonstrate floral construction techniques PLSC.10.05.a PLSC.10.05.b
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PLSC.10.05.d PLSC.11 Understand, evaluate and apply management practices for soils PLSC.11.01 Understand and relate the factors of soil formation PLSC.11.01.a
PLSC.11.01.b PLSC.11.01.c PLSC.11.01.d
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Identify soil physical characteristics and relate to soil management
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Identify physical properties of soil (bulk density, aeration/drainage, water holding capacity, texture, structure) Explain how the physical qualities of the soil influence the infiltration and percolation of water Diagnose plant growth problems due to the physical qualities of the soil Relate soil formation and soil physical characteristics to suitable land uses, or land capability classes Describe the main types of soil peds and define the difference between soil texture from structure Describe how soil structure is related to soil treatment (plowing, cultivation, organic matter amendments, etc) and soil treatment is related to the degradation or improvement of soil Structure Diagnose and prescribe treatments for potential plant growth related problems Associated with soil structure (pans, compaction, etc) Analyze how soil and water chemistry impact soil structure Identify different methods of determining soil texture (soil ribbon test and the USDA soil texture triangle, solids separation) Recognize potential plant growth problems associated with soil texture ( tightness, poor drainage, temperature variations, etc) Propose possible treatments for certain soil texture problems Analyze how soil texture relates to crop selection Identify factors that determine soil color such as hue, chroma, and value Utilize a Munsell color chart to determine soil color Determine how soil color is related to subsurface drainage problems like glaying and mottling Prescribe treatments for soils lacking suitable characteristics for plant growth based on their soil color (i.e. glaying and mottling) Describe how soil serves as a reservoir for plant available water Compare and contrast the different categories of soil water Compare the relationship between root volume and soil water available to the plant Evaluate how soil drainage and water holding capacity can be improved Discuss how water moves into and through soil and how it is retained Describe how water is lost to evapo- transpiration Predict the amount of water lost to ET when given specific data on soil moisture retention and irrigation practices
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Explain soil structure and relate to soil management
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Explain soil texture and relate to soil management
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PLSC.11.04.b PLSC.11.04.c PLSC.11.04.d PLSC.11.05 Explain soil color and relate to soil management PLSC.11.05.a PLSC.11.05.b
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PLSC.11.05.d PLSC.11.06 Explain soil water holding capacity and relate to soil management PLSC.11.06.a PLSC.11.06.b PLSC.11.06.c PLSC.11.06.d PLSC.11.07 Explain soil water movement and relate to soil management PLSC.11.07.a PLSC.11.07.b
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PLSC.11.07.d PLSC.11.08 Explain soil microbiology/biology and its impact on soil management PLSC.11.08.a
Evaluate irrigation based upon soil moisture vs. soil water holding capacity State the conditions necessary for a healthy soil microbiological ecosystem Recognize situations where a soil's ecosystem will be damaged by human impacts Recommend ways in which a soil's microbiology environment can be improved Define soil pH and how it relates to soil health and productivity Determine the ideal pH for most plants and how pH can affect the solubility/availability of certain nutrients Analyze how pH can be adjusted (i.e. by liming or acid injection/sulfur application) Summarize and analyze the problems Associated with pH ranges above and below the ideal (i.e. Nutrient deficiencies in calcareous soils, deflocculation in high pH sodic soils, toxic metal solubility in acidic soils Identify CEC and how it is related to soil health and productivity Relate how CEC is a measure of the nutrient holding capacity of the soil Describe how CEC varies by soil texture and is related to clay and organic matter content and soil chemistry Analyze the relationship of CEC to pH, colloid content and water chemistry Recognize the difference between soluble salts and soil sodacity Discuss the sources of soluble salts, the EC test and EC test values that limit plant growth Recommend appropriate corrective action for a salt affected soil Diagram the carbon cycle Describe the various forms carbon takes in the carbon cycle Discuss the ecological importance of the various forms of carbon in the carbon cycle Hypothesize the historical and future impact the carbon cycle has on our environment (i.e. global warming) State the sources of N, P, and K in a soil Diagram and explain the N, P, and K cycle Describe how nutrients are "gained" and "lost" in the soil nutrient cycle Define organic matter and identify sources of organic matter in the soil Recognize ways in which organic matter may be managed in the soil Utilize a soil test to measure organic matter Make recommendations to improve organic matter content based on soil test results Define soil compaction and its effects on growing conditions Describe ways of preventing and correcting compaction problems
PLSC.11.08.b PLSC.11.08.c PLSC.11.09 Explain soil pH and its management PLSC.11.09.a
PLSC.11.09.d PLSC.11.10 Explain soil cation exchange and its management PLSC.11.10.a PLSC.11.10.b
PLSC.11.10.c PLSC.11.10.d PLSC.11.11 Explain soil salinity, sodacity and their management PLSC.11.11.a
PLSC.11.11.b PLSC.11.11.c PLSC.11.12 Explain soil-carbon cycling and its impact on plant production PLSC.11.12.a PLSC.11.12.b PLSC.11.12.c
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Explain soil nutrient cycling
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Explain soil organic matter and its impact on soil management
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Explain soil compaction and management
PLSC.11.15.c PLSC.11.15.d PLSC.11.16 Understand and apply soil surveys PLSC.11.16.a
Make recommendations to improve soil compaction problems (i.e. rotational grazing, etc) Perform a bulk density test and predict growth problems based upon test results Recognize the USDA soils survey system and discuss why soils varies from place to place Interpret a USDA soil survey and state the soil type that is shown for a parcel in the soil survey Utilize soil survey to determine best land uses (crop land, homesite, etc) Analyze soil survey to determine factors that make a site unworthy for use and determine factors to increase usability Collect, document, and submit or test a composite soil sample Interpret the results of a soil test Make recommendations to improve soil after interpreting the soil test Complete a soil test, prepare results, and make recommendations Identify types of erosion and predict when they will occur Identify prevention/control methods for various types of soil erosion Develop a management plan to control soil erosion in the local community Research the advancements in agricultural production and it's impact on soil erosion
PLSC.11.16.d PLSC.11.17 Explain soil testing processes PLSC.11.17.a PLSC.11.17.b PLSC.11.17.c PLSC.11.17.d PLSC.11.18 Explain and manage soil erosion PLSC.11.18.a PLSC.11.18.b PLSC.11.18.c
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Animal Science
ANSC.01 Understand structure and significance of animal agriculture systems ANSC.01.01 Understand the history and global significance of animal systems ANSC.01.01.a Define major components of animal systems Define the major trends and relationship of animal systems to global agriculture production Identify various cultural perspectives in agriculture and the impact on animal systems Understand current cultural perspectives, global trade, and environmental impact of agriculture and the impact on animal systems Define agriculture industry segments (producers, processors, consumers, etc) and distribution channels Explain the local, regional, national and global agriculture production and the role of animal systems at each level Describe the movement of agriculture products through industry segments and industry distribution channels Analyze the changes in animal systems management to the efficient production and distribution of agriculture products Define animal science and animal systems and determine the importance of the animal systems Explore local, regional, national and global animal production and define biosecurity, biotechnology Describe techniques to insure biosecurity in our animal production Integrate concepts of Animal Science into other agricultural pathways Define Distribution Channels (Wholesalers, Local Markets, Direct Markets, Retailers, Government, Institutions, Restaurants, Hotels, Catering) Describe the movement of products through channels Illustrate the impact of the distribution channels Design a new distribution channel (vertical integration) Define common taxonomic terms and explain the importance of taxonomic classification Demonstrate the correct use of scientific animal names Identify body components Relate body components to function & purpose Identify common breeds in agriculturally important animal species Understand breed characteristics and purpose Select an animal for a specific purpose and environment
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ANSC.01.01.d Identify segments, and distribution channels of animal agriculture industry and relate these to the efficiencies of the agriculture production ANSC.01.02.a
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Describe the role of animal agriculture industry in society ANSC.01.03.a
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Describe the process and movement of products from farm to table.
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Integrate principles of classification and selection in the management practices of the animal industry ANSC.02.01
Understand the use of taxonomic principles in animal agriculture
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Understand and apply concepts of external animal anatomy
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Evaluate breed characteristics and apply them in animal selection scenarios
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Evaluate animals for a given production scenario
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Appraise & evaluate economic value of animals for various application in animal agriculture Describe procedure for evaluating animals Evaluate market and breeding animals for a specific purpose Develop rationale for evaluation of livestock for purpose Evaluate production scenario and select livestock for practical application
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Understand how animal growth, development and environmental interactions impact animal production
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Understand the process of animal growth and development
Distinguish growth processes in animals Define life span and relate it to living condition; explain the stages of life Analyze the growth factors that affect production enterprises Explore the role that humans have in each of the life stages of agriculturally important animals Describe the basics of an animal cell and describe the cellular organelles and their functions Identify and explain DNA structure and replication processes Diagram and label the cell cycle (mitosis and meiosis) and have understanding of each phase Select and use appropriate technologies to gather, process, and analyze data and to report information related to an investigation Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems
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Explain cell structure and function
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ANSC.03.02.d ANSC.03.03 Understand the role of the circulatory system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.03.a ANSC.03.03.b ANSC.03.03.c ANSC.03.04 Understand the role of the digestion system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.04.a ANSC.03.04.b ANSC.03.04.c ANSC.03.05 Understand the role of the endocrine system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.05.a ANSC.03.05.b ANSC.03.05.c ANSC.03.06 Understand the role of the excretory system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.06.a ANSC.03.06.b ANSC.03.06.c ANSC.03.07 Understand the role of the immune system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.07.a ANSC.03.07.b ANSC.03.07.c ANSC.03.08 Understand the role of the integumentary system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.08.a ANSC.03.08.b
ANSC.03.08.c ANSC.03.09 Understand the role of the lymphatic system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.09.a ANSC.03.09.b ANSC.03.09.c ANSC.03.10 Understand the role of the muscular system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.10.a ANSC.03.10.b ANSC.03.10.c ANSC.03.11 Understand the role of the nervous system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.11.a ANSC.03.11.b ANSC.03.11.c ANSC.03.12 Understand the role of the respiratory system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.12.a ANSC.03.12.b
Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify major parts and their functions Relate functions to other systems Determine how changes affect the individual systems and a healthy animal Identify the parts of the male and female reproductive systems and describe gamete production, define fertilization, gestation, and parturition Describe the phases of the female reproductive cycle Compare hormone action involved in the reproductive cycle; identify their sources, effects, and purposes Evaluate the effects of manipulating the hormones in a reproductive system Define terms associated with genetics Explain how genetics relates to improvement in livestock production Diagram and explain how characteristics are inherited Diagram and explain the role of genetics with sex determination, linkage, crossover, and mutation Explain selection, goals for selection and why and how selection has been used in animal systems Select an animal for a specific purpose based on genotype and utilize the punnet square to project genetic outcomes Select an animal for a specific purpose based on genotype and phenotype Apply selection principles to a group of animals
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ANSC.03.12.c Understand the role of the skeletal system its interactions and impact on animal health ANSC.03.13.a ANSC.03.13.b ANSC.03.13.c
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Understand the role of the reproduction system its interactions and impact on animal health
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Explain the role of genetics and reproductive management in animal systems.
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Understand the principles of sexual reproduction
ANSC.04.01.c ANSC.04.01.d ANSC.04.02 Understand the fundamentals of inheritance and their application to livestock production ANSC.04.02.a ANSC.04.02.b ANSC.04.02.c
ANSC.04.02.d Explain the process of animal selection, and the role selection plays in improving animal systems
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Understand current reproductive technologies and their application in an animal breeding program
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Identify technologies used in animal reproduction Explain the procedures used in artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and cloning Demonstrate the steps of artificial insemination and embryo transfer Develop a breeding system utilizing current
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Understand the impact of disease, parasites and physiological disorders on animal health
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Identify signs of diseases, parasites and physiological disorders and recommend appropriate treatment
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Recognize signs of proper function of body systems Identify signs of illnesses and disorders for specific parasites, diseases & disorders of animals Describe treatment protocol and proper administration routes and techniques Determine treatment protocol including alternative methods of treatment (massage and acupuncture) Recognize signs of good health & disease conditions Classify diseases, identify causative agents of transmission, including zoonotic diseases Recognize common management practices for disease prevention, including biosecurity issues Design a program of disease prevention including biosecurity plans for production operations Identify components of immune system & understand role in disease prevention Describe the outcomes of the immune response & common immunological disorders Understand the role of colostrum and the immune response in newborn animals Understand the principles of vaccination & design immunization protocol for all production animals Compare the three types of digestive systems and the major species that have each Select feedstuffs that are appropriate for each system Trace the breakdown of feedstuffs through the digestive process Evaluate the chemical processes happening in the digestive cycle (organic acids, protein digestion) Identify common nutrients Discuss the importance of each nutrient and its function Determine the correct amounts of each nutrient needed for each species Compare the metabolic rate of each nutrient Identify compare and contrast common feeds for each species nutritional requirements Determine the specific nutritional needs for each species, environmental condition, and stages of production
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ANSC.05.01.d ANSC.05.02 Identify routes of disease transmission and their impact on disease control ANSC.05.02.a ANSC.05.02.b
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ANSC.05.02.d ANSC.05.03 Explain the principle of immunity and it's role in maintaining animal health ANSC.05.03.a
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ANSC.05.03.d Describe the principles of nutrition and digestion and the role within an animal system Analyze the digestive process it's impact on animal rations and feedstuffs
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ANSC.06.01.d ANSC.06.02 Identify common nutrients and their role in animal growth and development ANSC.06.02.a ANSC.06.02.b ANSC.06.02.c ANSC.06.02.d Identify species nutritional requirements and the impact of stages of production and environmental condition
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Describe feed classification and composition
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Evaluate symptoms of nutritional deficiencies Improve management system to correct nutritional deficiency Compare and contrast common types of feedstuffs (roughages and concentrates, additives, supplements) Determine the relative nutritional value of feedstuffs as a result of different processing methods Select appropriate feedstuffs for animals based on factors such as the environment and economy Determine ways to improve relative feed value in feedstuffs Explain the purpose and benefits of feed additives and growth promoters Discuss how feed additives and growth promoters are administered Explain how feed additives and growth promoters impact the growth process Research the benefits and precautions that should be used with feed additives and growth promoters List and describe types of animal behavior Explain through examples the nine major behavior patterns and how they are interrelated Summarize how behavioral activities affect animal wellbeing, productivity, and profitability Evaluate management system's affect on animal behavior Compare the observable signs of healthy animals to the observable signs of unhealthy animals Explain the benefit to producers of content and healthy animals Perform simple health-check evaluations on animals Design a health maintenance and disease prevention plan for animals in confined environments Identify the environmental influences on livestock, intensive management systems, and extensive management systems Describe how animals adapt to environments and how that affects management practices Describe how genetics, nervous system functions, and behavior systems affect an animal's ability to adapt to an environment Explain how producers may assist animals' adaptations to the environment Identify proper animal handling and restraining principles Outline safety procedures for working with animals by species Design an animal facility that allows for easy and safe handling and restraint
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ANSC.06.05.d ANSC.07 Apply understanding of animal behavior to animal care and use ANSC.07.01 Understand animal behavior ANSC.07.01.a
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Observe and recognize signs of health in animals
ANSC.07.02.d Analyze the impact of environmental conditions on animal production
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ANSC.07.03.c ANSC.07.03.d Understand proper techniques for handling and restraint of animals ANSC.07.04.a ANSC.07.04.b ANSC.07.04.c
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Understand the need for safe and efficient handling of animals through facility design and management
Indentify types of facilities for given production scenarios Analyze facilities for functionality and safety Make recommendations for improvements; analyze current laws relating to facilities and management Design a facility incorporating all phases of production (from processing to waste management) Use visual appraisal to predict the quality and yield grade of a carcass Define measurement tools to predict the quality and yield grade of a carcass Use measurement tools to predict the quality and yield grade of a carcass Predict carcass quality based on live animal evaluation and husbandry practices Define yield grade and calculate dressing percentages Explain yield grade factors Evaluate carcass indicators to determine yield grade Analyze production of percent yield of meat products and the impact on the goals of the animal industry Identify wholesale cuts Identify retail cuts Explain the importance of cut identification ANSC it relates to animal production
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ANSC.07.05.d ANSC.08 Understand principles of carcass evaluation and grading ANSC.08.01 Evaluate carcasses for industry and consumer demands ANSC.08.01.a ANSC.08.01.b ANSC.08.01.c ANSC.08.01.d Understand yield grade calculations and the impact of percent yield on industry production standards
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Identify commercial cuts of meat
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Quality grade animals and determine the importance of quality in the animal/meat production process
Define quality grade Explain quality grade factors Evaluate carcass indicators to determine quality grades Analyze impact of quality grades on production and the goals of the animal industry
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Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is offered to all first year agricultural education students who are just entering into the program. It gives the students an opportunity to explore what agricultural education has to offer. They will have the chance to explore careers in agriculture, agricultural leadership and professionalism, FFA, SAE, Animal Systems, Plant Systems, and Food Products and Processing. Each class will prepare the students for success in the program as a whole. This class is designed for basic knowledge in the area of agriculture so that the program and build upon itself each year. This class allows students to understand agriculture on a local level, building up to analyzing agriculture on a global scale. The students will develop a plan that allows them to be successful in the program over the course of their educational careers. They will be exposed to a various array of agricultural components and will determine their interests so that they can create their future.
Intermediate Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Intermediate Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, is offered to all second year students who are enrolled in agricultural education. The class builds on the introduction class, developing a solid understanding of how food gets from farm to table through distribution and processes of the food chain. It takes the basic knowledge learned in the introduction class and allows students to apply their knowledge through critical thinking. They will discover a deeper meaning of agriculture by exposure to animal systems, plant systems, food products and processing, natural resources, careers in agriculture, agricultural leadership and professionalism, FFA and SAE. They will analyze each area of agriculture to understand the need for agriculture and how agriculture relates to the world. The students will be challenged to analyze problems and present solutions that best fit for agriculture and sustainability of the planet.
Advanced Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Advanced Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is offered to all agriculture 3 and 4 students but may only be taken once. It is a pathway that helps students guide their interest in an agriculture career. Students are challenged to apply their knowledge in every content area relating to agriculture. They are exposed to the agricultural industry as a whole, as well as, agricultural business, food products and process, plant systems, animal systems, agricultural leadership, agricultural careers and professionalism, FFA and SAE. Each unit is designed to challenge students to explore beyond the books. They are required to connect each pathway and determine the need of each in relation to the agricultural industry. This class is designed for students who are preparing for college and a career in agriculture. They will work with industry professionals and develop working relationships with the community. They will have the opportunity to tour various industries in agriculture, representing a variety of agricultural producers from commercial to organic. The students will have the opportunity to make the class their own, through inquiry learning and collaboration.
Agribusiness System
Agribusiness Management is offered to all agriculture 3 and 4 students but may only be taken once. This class is designed to help students understand the basics of agricultural business, starting with a general understanding of supply and demand. They will be given access to business essentials and will learn the importance of record keeping and how to accurately manage an agricultural business. For this class, they will have been required to have taken a computer class and a basic business class that gives them the foundational knowledge of business. Through this class they will be given the opportunity to analyze agriculture on a global level, communicate with professionals in the industry, and develop their leadership and management skills. They will be given a business to analyze and evaluate or they will have the opportunity to develop their own agribusiness.
Plant and Soil Systems

Plant and Soil Systems is offered to all agriculture 3 and 4 students but may only be taken once. This class will allow students to expand their views on the plant systems, structure and significance. They will learn about sustainable agriculture practices from conventional and organic perspectives. The will learn about plant management and soil conservation. They will have the opportunity to have hands on plant systems application throughout the community and school. This class is designed to help students guide their passions in soil and crop science, horticulture, and environmental sustainability. They will be required to have an understanding of the plant and soil system so that they can grow on their prior knowledge. They not only have to be passionate about plants and soil but they will be challenged to open their minds and critically think about practices in agriculture and develop their own opinions about the industry as a whole.
Animal Systems
Animal Systems is offered to all agriculture 3 and 4 students but may only be taken once. This class will allow students to diverge their interest into animal systems, structure and significance. They will have an in depth understanding of animal agriculture, animal growth and development, animal behavior and care, agricultural leadership and animal husbandry. They students will have hands-on experience with small and large animals. They will analyze animal agriculture on a local, national and global level to determine the importance of the animal industry. They will also have access to professionals in the industry from veterinarians to USDA inspectors. They will work collaboratively with each other to determine the importance of animal agriculture.

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Course Title Standard Lessons Taught

Relevance for PSD

Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Integrate supervised agriculture experience into agriculture education

Describe FFA and it's role in Agricultural Education

Integrate leadership and personal development into agricultural education experiences

Explain cell structure and function

Understand the structure and significance of plant agriculture systems

Understand issues and trends in the plant systems pathway

Understand greenhouse function, design and structure

Understand and apply principles of greenhouse management

PLSC.08.06.a PLSC.08.08.a AGBS.01.01.a

Understand the history and future response in agribusiness systems to agriculture

Understand the importance of a marketing chain

Industry of Agriculture and world food demands

AGCL.01.02 Integrate supervised agriculture experience into agriculture education

Select solutions for different issues

Integrate leadership and personal development into agricultural education experiences

Describe FFA and it's role in Agricultural Education

Understand structure and significance of animal agriculture systems

Describe the process and movement of products from farm to table.

ANSC.01.04.a ANSC.01.04.b ANSC.01.04.c ANSC.01.04.d ANSC.02.04.a ANSC.02.04.b ANSC.02.04.c ANSC.02.04.d

Evaluate animals for a given production scenario

Understand the fundamentals of inheritance and their application to livestock production

ANSC.04.02.a ANSC.04.02.b ANSC.04.02.c

ANSC.06.01.a ANSC.06.01.b ANSC.06.01.c

Describe feed classification and composition

Understand planting methods and procedures

PLSC.08.01 NRES.01.01 NRES.01.04

PLSC.08.01.a NRES.01.01.a NRES.01.04.a

NRES.05.01.a NRES.05.03.c NRES.05.06.a

Identify essential skills necessary for the agribusiness pathway

Communicate abilities, skills and experience in written and oral form

Understand record keeping and accounting principles

Identify different methods and importance of record keeping and accounting

Define issue; identify important issues in agriculture

Industry of Agriculture and world food demands

Describe FFA and it's role in Agricultural Education

Articulate an educated position regarding agriculture issues

Implement principles of agricultural marketing within an agricultural business

Understand the importance of a marketing chain

AGBS.06.03.a AGBS.06.03.b AGBS.06.03.c AGBS.06.03.d

Understand structure and significance of animal agriculture systems

Understand the history and global significance of animal systems

Understand the history and global significance of agribusinesses

Identify essential skills necessary for the agribusiness pathway

AGBS.02.01.a AGBS.02.01.b AGBS.02.01.c

Communicate abilities, skills and experience in written and oral form

Understand record keeping and accounting principles

AGBS.03.01.a AGBS.03.01.b AGBS.03.01.c

Utilize contracts in an agribusiness scenario

AGBS.03.02.a AGBS.03.02.b AGBS.03.02.c AGBS.03.02.d

AGBS.03.04.a AGBS.03.04.b AGBS.03.04.c

Utilize data to effectively manage an agribusiness

AGBS.03.05.a AGBS.03.05.b AGBS.03.05.c AGBS.03.05.d

Create a cash flow or budget to enhance management decisions in an agribusiness

AGBS.03.06.a AGBS.03.06.b AGBS.03.06.c AGBS.03.06.d

Articulate an educated position regarding agriculture issues

AGBS.04.01.a AGBS.04.01.b AGBS.04.01.c

Understand the principles of supply and demand

AGBS.05.02.c Implement principles of agricultural marketing within an agricultural business

Understand the importance of a marketing chain