Standards - Career & Technical Education

Identify anatomical and physiological characteristics of various livestock, including cattle, swine, sheep, equine animals, and poultry.

Compare methods of breeding and reproduction in livestock.

Describe the importance of animal biotechnology to humans, including medical, environmental, and production advancements.

Gather and share information about ways scientific research, consumer preferences, and advances in biotechnology influence animal production and development.

Evaluate methods of disease prevention in livestock.

Identify drugs used to treat animal diseases.

Differentiate animal rights from animal welfare.

Describe responsible ownership of animals.

List ways the use of animals in research has benefited humans and animals.

Describe laws governing the use of animals for research.

Discuss the proper disposal of waste material associated with livestock.

Identify various types of building materials.

Contrast hardwoods and softwoods including grades and markings.

Calculate a bill of materials, linear feet, and board feet.

Compare and contrast the uses of different fasteners and adhesives.

Differentiate among different building construction systems, including floor systems, wall systems, and ceiling and roofing systems.

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.

Use models to show how cell structures, functions, and processes affect living organisms.

Develop and use models to explain the composition of DNA as the molecular basis of heredity.

Create and employ cell cycle models to explain cell functions related to growth and maintenance of organisms.

Obtain and communicate information on the major animal organ systems to explain how these systems work together to keep animals healthy.

Describe and illustrate plant structures and their purposes as they relate to crop production.

Differentiate between male and female reproductive structures in plants and animals and discuss their importance.

Engage in an argument from evidence to prove that biological and behavioral factors influence reproductive success in organisms.

Explain how agriculturalists manipulate genetics to ensure reproductive success in plants and animals.

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about advancements in genetic technology and how genetics influence agricultural production.

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain how agricultural crops and animals are classified by physical characteristics, organized into levels of taxonomy, and identified by binomial nomenclature.

Examine and interpret data to assess plant and animal adaptations that influence production in agriculture.

Investigate and explain how agricultural crops and animals reflect diversity or lack of diversity in their ecosystems.

Compare and contrast cultivated croplands, pastures, and natural ecosystems to determine biodiversity within each setting.