Identify renewable and nonrenewable resources found in the local community.
Technology in Agriculture
Obtain, evaluate, and share information about changes in agricultural technology over the past decade.
Examples: precision farming, GPS, GIS, methods of increasing productivity of plant and animal systems
Pre-Agriscience
Foundational Standards
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.
Animal Science
Define and utilize terminology related to animal science.
Identify requirements for optimal animal health.
Describe signs of poor health in animals.
Explain the proper methods for handling and restraining large and small animals.
Identify the proper foods to meet the nutritional needs of livestock.
Evaluate desirable characteristics based on breed standards of specific companion animals and/or livestock.
Plant Science
Define and utilize terminology related to plant science.
Demonstrate sexual and asexual propagation of plants.
Describe the requirements for optimal plant growth.
Identify major parts of plants and their functions.
Forestry and Natural Resources
Identify major forest products used in everyday life.
Identify parts of a tree and explain the functions of each part.
Compare and contrast hardwood and softwood species of trees.
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.
Agriscience Woodworking/ Agricultural Mechanics
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.
