CTE20.AFN.FWM.C
Fish and Wildlife Issues
Fish and Wildlife Issues
Fish and Wildlife Issues
Assess the positive and negative effects of human activities on the environment, fish species, and wildlife species.
Examples: positive – planting sea grass, conserving habitats; negative – polluting water or air
Explain environmental effects of introducing non-native and invasive species into an area.
Examples: cogon grass, kudzu, silver carp, exotic pets
Describe ways wildlife may cause economic damage to personal property and obtain and share information regarding the cost of such damage.
Identify technologies used in monitoring endangered species.
Examples: mapping, locating animal migration
Identify economic and environmental issues surrounding endangered and threatened species of fish and wildlife.
Example: recovery strategies
Fish and Wildlife Identification
Distinguish between game and nongame wildlife species.
Classify wildlife species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Identify common fish and wildlife species indigenous to Alabama.
Fish and Wildlife Ecology
Compare and contrast aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Examples: wetlands, woodlands, grasslands
Identify environmental hazards affecting ecosystems in Alabama.
Examples: fertilizer runoff, industrial discharge into waterways, overfishing, draining marshes
Disease and Pest Management
Identify pests and diseases affecting fish and wildlife species.
Examples: Chronic Wasting Disease in deer, Ick on fish, ticks, mites
Describe methods of transmission of pests and diseases in fish and wildlife.
Describe preventive measures and treatment methods for pests and diseases affecting fish and wildlife.
Outdoor Recreation
Identify outdoor recreational opportunities in Alabama.
Examine methods of developing and managing outdoor recreational enterprises in ways that are not harmful to fish and wildlife populations.
Research and share information about fish populations in major waterways in Alabama and how they are impacted by shipping, water sports, and industrial water use.
Engage in a research-based argument about balancing society’s need for access to nature and recreational opportunities with the need to preserve wild areas and the species that live there.
Floriculture and Floral Design
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.
History
Discuss the history of floriculture and floral design, including the role of flowers in past civilizations.
Floral Structures
Compare and contrast the structures of monocot and dicot plants.
Differentiate between complete and incomplete flowers produced by flowering plants.