AG1 Standards

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Agriculture I - AG I

Content Standard 9.1: The student will comprehend the scope of careers available in agriculture.

1-1 Understand the agriculture industry.

1-2 Identify the 7 major career areas in agriculture.

1-3 Select an agricultural career which is of interest to me.

1-4 Research an agricultural career which is of interest to me.

1-5 Report on an agricultural career which is of interest to me.

1-6 Complete a long time plan for agricultural education.

Content Standard 9.2: The student will prepare and implement plans for an SAE program.

2-1 Understand the types of SAE programs.

2-2 Evaluate resources needed for SAE programs.

2-3 Write a parent/student agreement.

2-4 Complete a beginning inventory.

2-5 Complete an enterprise budget.

2-6 Maintain an expense record.

2-7 Maintain an income record.

2-8 Maintain a financial summary (income statement).

2-9 Complete a beginning net worth statement.

2-10 Set production goals and determine efficiency factors.

2-11 Maintain a diary.

2-12 Maintain a breeding record.

2-13 Write a description of a placement station.

2-14 Complete a placement and training agreement.

2-15 Complete a placement budget.

2-16 Maintain a training record.

2-17 Maintain a record or work experience.

2-18 Maintain a record of wages earned.

Content Standard 9.3: The student will recognize computer applications in agriculture.

3-1 Identify computer components and their functions.

3-2 Identify keyboard components and their functions.

3-3 Log on to the network.

3-4 Boot up a computer program.

3-5 Save information to a disk or a file.

3-6 Print information from a disk or a file.

3-7 Initialize a disk.

3-8 Utilize a word processing program to write a report.

3-9 Utilize a spreadsheet program to solve a mathematical problem.

3-10 Utilize a database to organize data.

3-11 Access electronic information systems.

Content Standard 9.4: The student will develop skills in speech communication.

4-1 Memorize the FFA Creed.

4-2 Learn the meaning of key words and phrases in the FFA Creed.

4-3 Recite the FFA Creed.

4-4 Present a Food For America Program.

4-5 Present proficiency awards at the Chapter Banquet.

Content Standard 9.5: The student will develop ag mechanic skills through small carpentry project construction.

5-1 Identify hand tools and their uses.

5-2 Select, identify, and use hardware.

5-3 Select, identify, and use fasteners.

5-4 Select, identify, and use lumber.

5-4 Calculate board feet.

5-5 Identify power tools and their uses.

5-6 Figure a bill of materials.

5-7 Develop and order of fabrication.

5-8 Select a finish.

5-9 Prepare a wood for finishing.

5-10 Apply a finish to wood.

5-11 Clean paint brushes.

Content Standard 9.6: The student will describe and demonstrate arc and oxyacetylene welding practices.

6-1 Define the arc welding process.

6-2 Define the oxyacetylene welding process.

6-3 Select electrodes.

6-4 Identify arc welding equipment and uses.

6-5 Identify oxyacetylene welding equipment and uses.

6-6 Select and set amperage.

6-7 Set up and adjust the oxyacetylene unit.

6-8 Understand safety practices for arc welding.

6-9 Understand safety practices for oxyacetylene welding.

6-10 Strike an arc and run a flat bead.

6-11 Light and torch and adjust flame.

6-12 Shut off the torch and bleed lines.

6-13 Run a bead without rod using oxyacetylene.

6-14 Run an outside corner bead without rod using oxyacetylene.

6-15 Make a built up pad (arc).

6-16 Make a butt weld with rod (oxyacetylene).

Content Standard 9.7: The student will understand his/her role in an organization.

7-1 Understand the history and development of FFA.

7-2 Understand the operation of the FFA organization.

7-3 Understand the degrees and types of membership.

7-4 Understand the emblem.

7-5 Understand the Code of Ethics.

7-6 Participate in district leadership workshop.

7-7 Participate in a sales/promotions activity.

7-8 Participate in a community service activity.

7-9 Prepare and present a committee report.

7-10 Understand the use of the gavel.

7-11 Memorize the member’s part in the meeting.

7-12 Understand the creed, colors, motto, and official dress.

Content Standard 9.8: The student will demonstrate power tool safety practices.

8-1 Demonstrate proper operation techniques with power tools.

8-2 Understand safety rules.

8-3 Complete safety tests.

8-4 Understand safety procedures for all power tools.

8-5 Follow a cleanup schedule.

Content Standard 9.9: The student will identify the major breeds of livestock.

9-1 Identifying breeds of beef cattle.

9-2 Identifying breeds of dairy cattle.

9-3 Identifying breeds of swine.

9-4 Identifying breeds of sheep.

9-5 Defining livestock terms.

Content Standard 9.10: The student will identify the major crop and weed plants of the local community.

10-1 Understand the scope of crop production in Colorado and the local community.

10-2 Identify plant structures.

10-3 Identify plant life cycles.

10-4 Identify major grain crop plants.

10-5 Identify major forage crop plants.

10-6 Identify prohibited noxious weeds which are of local importance.

10-7 Identify restricted noxious weeds which are of local importance.

10-8 Identify common weeds which are of local importance.

Content Standard 9.11: The student will demonstrate safe operation of tractors.

11-1 Perform the 10 hour maintenance procedures.

11-2 Identify safety components of tractors.

11-3 Identify tractor symbols.

11-4 Define PTO safety procedures.

11-5 Define rollover prevention procedures.

11-6 Identify requirements for operating tractors on public roadways.

11-7 Determine procedure for starting and stopping tractors.

11-8 Read and interpret the operator’s manual.

11-9 Operate a tractor while negotiating an approved course.

Content Standard 10.9: The student will demonstrate an understanding of soil fertility and its effect on crop production.

9-1 Understand the soil formation process.

9-2 Identify soil texture and structure.

9-3 Identify soil color and its causes.

9-4 Determine slope’s effect on land use.

9-5 Measure slope.

9-6 Understand the USDA Land Classification System.

9-7 Understand soil pH’s effect on fertility and land use.

9-8 Understand soil organic matter’s effect on fertility and land use.

9-9 Understand soil environment.

9-10 Make fertilizer recommendations.

9-11 Determine appropriate land use and classification.

9-12 Identify causes of soil erosion.

9-13 Evaluate a homesite.

9-14 Utilize the local soil survey.

Content Standard 10.12: The student will participate in the operation of the FFA Chapter.

12-1 Participate in a POA Committee.

12-2 Attend FFA meetings.

12-3 Demonstrate 5 parliamentary procedure abilities.

12-4 Complete a proficiency application.

12-5 Complete the Chapter FFA Degree application.

12-6 Attend district leadership conference.

12-7 Attend State FFA Leadership Conference.

12-8 Participate in judging contests at the local level.

12-9 Participate in fundraising activities.

12-10 Participate in a least one community service activity.