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Reproduction

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.

Genetics

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.

Ecosystems

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.

Construct an explanation of the interdependence of organisms within ecosystems.

Analyze and critique changes in ecosystems and their populations caused by agricultural processes.

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

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.

Occupational Research and Awareness

Gather and analyze authoritative information about employment trends in agricultural engineering and present findings in written or graphic form.

Agriculture, Biosystems, and Engineering

Create an evidence-based explanation of ways engineering applications of physics are used to solve issues associated with production agriculture.

Apply the scientific method in deriving engineering solutions for current agriculture issues.

Design a biosystems engineering plan to convert biological materials, including agriculture waste, to useful products.

Using components of physics, design and assemble a model of a mechanism to aid in harvesting or processing agricultural products.

Construct an explanation describing the interactions of the major biological principles used within agriculture, biosystems, and engineering.

Investigate, analyze, and design an engineering solution to common biological issues affecting production agriculture.

Project Planning and Management

Design a project plan for an agricultural engineering project, outlining a strategy for working within a given set of parameters, constraints, and resources.

Applications of Geographic Information Systems

Identify various Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System applications and explain their uses in precision agriculture.

Use data from geographic information systems to make recommendations for use, management, development, and equipment for a rural plot and an urban plot of land, providing graphic and textual evidence to support each recommendation.