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Agriculture Sciences - AS 11/12

Content Standard 11/12.1: The student will demonstrate/communicate an understanding of current issues relating to agriscience.

1-1 Present an extemporaneous and/or prepared public speech on an agricultural topic.

1-2 Write a research paper and/or prepare a display on an agricultural topic.

1-3 Collect and organize information from the Internet, satellite information systems, library databases, scientific journals, magazines, newspapers, and/or other current media.

1-4 Write a position paper on an agriscience issue.

1-5 Write a news article on an agricultural topic.

1-6 Present a Food For American Program.

1-7 Review Ag-Ed Today on a daily basis.

Content Standard 11/12.2: The student will gain practical experience in agriscience through laboratory and field work.

2-1 Analyze soil.

2-2 Analyze water.

2-3 Conduct plant tissue analysis.

2-4 Conduct laboratory experiments utilizing plants and animals.

2-5 Conduct a job shadowing experience.

2-6 Utilize proper research reporting format.

2-7 Determine fertilizer requirements.

2-8 Select an irrigation method.

2-9 Utilize scientific data to formulate best management practices (BMP).

2-10 Understand the scientific method of problem solving.

2-11 Analyze rations for efficiency.

2-12 Design an animal health plan.

2-13 Understand livestock grades and grading.

2-14 Evaluate live animals.

2-15 Identify methods of selection.

2-16 Identify major plant diseases and pests.

2-17 Castrate swine, beef, or sheep.

2-18 Control parasites in livestock.

2-19 Recognize and control diseases in livestock.

2-20 Measure land and calculate acreage.

2-21 Write legal land descriptions.

2-22 Groom livestock.

2-23 Identify livestock exhibition techniques.

2-24 Collect soil sample.

2-25 Interpret a soil test report.

2-26 Evaluate a range site.

2-27 Determine stocking rates.

2-28 Participate in CSU Opportunity Day.

2-29 Complete a proficiency award application.

Content Standard 11/12.3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of physiological processes in agriculturally important animals.

3-1 Understand the functions of the digestive system.

3-2 Understand the digestion and absorption of feeds by livestock.

3-3 Understand the functions of the major body systems (circulatory, respiratory, nervous, lymphatic, etc.).

3-4 Determine nutrient requirements for beef, swine, sheep, and dairy.

3-5 Determine the sources and uses of nutrients.

3-6 Identify vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids, their sources and functions.

3-7 Develop a balanced ration.

3-8 Determine rations for different classes of livestock.

3-9 Identify feed additives and their functions.

3-10 Identify proper feed preparation techniques.

3-11 Understand the use of growth regulators.

3-12 Evaluate rations using the net energy method.

3-13 Identify the symptoms of and causes of nutritional diseases.

3-14 Identify the parts of the male and female reproductive tracts and their functions.

3-15 Understand the principles of inheritance.

3-16 Understand protein synthesis.

3-17 Understand gene interactions.

3-18 Understand sex determination.

3-19 Estimate genetic change.

3-20 Determine factors affecting livestock growth and development.

3-21 Understand artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and estrus synchronization.

3-22 Understand production cycles.

3-23 Identify breeding systems.

3-24 Recognize breeds of swine, sheep, and beef.

3-25 Understand selection principles for swine, sheep, and beef.

3-26 Identify equipment for A.I.

3-27 Understand A.I. procedures.

3-28 Detect heat in livestock.

3-29 Determine facility requirements for A.I.

3-30 Maintain breeding records.

3-31 Identify symptoms, causes, and treatments of common infectious diseases.

3-32 Identify vital signs in livestock.

3-33 Identify control methods for internal and external parasites.

3-34 Calculate dosages of medications.

Content Standard 11/12.4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of physiological processes in agriculturally important plants.

4-1 Select varieties of economically important crops.

4-2 Identify economically important crop and weed plants and their seeds.

4-3 Understand plant taxonomy and classification.

4-4 Determine weed control measures.

4-5 Understand nutrient uptake in plants.

4-6 Understand plant propagation and fertilization.

4-7 Understand photosynthesis and respiration.

4-8 Identify plant structures and their functions.

4-9 Understand tropic influences on plants.

4-10 Identify plant life cycles and their importance.

4-11 Determine harvest methods for major crops.

4-12 Determine primary and secondary tillage methods for major crops.

4-13 Select an appropriate irrigation method.

4-14 Determine planting methods and procedures for major crops.

4-15 Understand the requirements for seed germination.

4-16 Identify sources of plant stress.

Content Standard 11/12.5: The student will demonstrate team skills through problem-solving activities in agriscience.

5-1 Identify situations where compromise is necessary.

5-2 Give and receive constructive criticism.

5-3 Conduct a sales/promotion activity.

5-4 Conduct a group experiment.

5-5 Participate on judging teams.

Content Standard 11/2.6: The student will demonstrate the use of current technology.

6-1 Utilize computerized data entry and analysis.

6-2 Utilize soil testing equipment.

6-3 Utilize water testing equipment.

6-4 Utilize microscopes.

6-5 Utilize artificial insemination equipment.

6-6 Utilize tissue analysis equipment.

6-7 Utilize feed analysis equipment.

6-8 Access information utilizing computerized media.

6-9 Interpret precision farming technology (satellite mapping).

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.

Content Standard 10.2: The student will implement plans for improvement of the SAE program.

2-1 Revise your long term plan.

2-2 Complete a proficiency application.

2-3 Complete the Chapter FFA Degree application.

2-4 Complete a preliminary State FFA Degree application.

2-5 Understand secondary enterprises.