Discuss the relationships of plant and animal populations within a habitat to communities, ecosystems, and biomes.
Compare biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.
Identify factors that limit plant and animal populations in an ecosystem.
Explain the importance of forest management practices.
Discuss the proper safety rules for using power tools in the lab/shop.
Identify basic portable power hand tools.
Demonstrate correct sanding and finishing of wood using power tools.
List safe practices for working with electricity.
Explain how electricity is produced.
Explain the electron theory and its relevance to electrical circuitry.
Explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
Describe electrical terms, units, and symbols.
Demonstrate techniques for making electrical circuits.
List safety rules related to the operation and maintenance of small gasoline engines.
Discuss the importance of routine care and maintenance of small gasoline engines.
Explore how advancements in technology benefit productivity in agriculture.
Discuss the need for a well-defined FFA Program of Activities (POA).
Describe the three-circle model of an agriscience education program.
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.
Describe the impact of agricultural commodities on Alabama’s livestock industry, including feed, animal products, and by-products.
Examples: legumes, cotton seed, grains
Assess agriculture record keeping systems utilizing electronic record-keeping software.
Example: Agriculture Experience Tracker (AET)
Compare and contrast various technologies that have enhanced the agriculture industry.
Examples: microchipping, tagging, electronic control systems, drones, Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS)
Relate opportunities within the agriculture industry to the three-circle model.
Examples: working toward FFA awards and degrees, participating in Career/ Leadership Development Events (CDEs) and Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAEs)
Explain criteria for identifying and determining the quality of meat products.
Distinguish among unique characteristics of prominent animal breeds.
Examples: beef/dairy, swine, equine animals, goats, sheep, specialty animal breeds
Identify economically important specialty animals and animal products.
Examples: animals–alligators, cashmere goats, quail, ratites, pheasants, bees; animal products–specialty meats, cheeses, emu oil
Compare various types of facilities and structures for domesticated animals.
Design appropriate handling facilities.
Demonstrate the proper construction of various types of fencing.
Examples: barbed wire, wooden, electric slick fencing, poultry netting, hog netting/fencing
Explain the importance of constructing and maintaining farm ponds and farm pond ecosystems.
