Standards - Career & Technical Education

Design and build an aquaculture system for monitoring water quality.

Diagnose major diseases of aquatic environments and identify their causes.

Describe measures for managing aquatic predators and pests.

Obtain and share information about contributions of biotechnology to the aquaculture industry, and explain their impact on production, safety, and profits.

Trace biogeochemical cycles through the environment, including water, carbon, oxygen, phosphorus, and nitrogen.

Describe the effects of natural disasters and environmental changes on the dynamic equilibriumof ecosystems.

Identify state agencies responsible for the development of effluent limitations, guidelines, and standards for aquatic production and analyze the regulations established by these agencies.

Identify and discuss causes of potential conflicts concerning land and water use in the aquaculture industry.

Gather, evaluate, and share information about sustainability problems in aquaculture production.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.

Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, process, or product related to a chosen career pathway.

Conduct independent research related to a selected project concept.

Write a detailed report on the chosen project, demonstrating correct usage of standard writing format.

Produce an original multimedia presentation based upon project results.

Design a project portfolio that includes documentation of components of the project and demonstrates the validity of the process.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.

Obtain and communicate information about the purpose and use of building codes that regulate construction.

Demonstrate the installation of a window in a structure.

Identify various types of windows and indicate appropriate uses of each type.

Demonstrate the installation of a door in a structure.

Identify materials used for door construction and explain advantages and disadvantages of each material.

Identify types of doors and indicate proper uses for each type.

Identify types of thresholds used with exterior doors and explain appropriate uses of each type.

Install door hardware.

Determine the proper water supply and sewage drainage systems for a structure.