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1 ) Identify major agricultural commodities in the local area, state, nation, and world.
Sequencing major changes and accomplishments in the history of agriculture
Describing various agricultural organizations and their roles in the agricultural industry
Defining agriculture and major divisions of the agricultural industry.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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2 ) Determine factors in developing an effective career plan, including procedures for obtaining employment.
Identifying various careers in the agricultural industry
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3 ) Identify tool and equipment safety procedures in woodworking, welding, electrical, small engine, plumbing, and masonry operations.
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4 ) Utilize technology to access, manage, and integrate information in the agricultural industry.
Examples: Internet, spreadsheets, databases
Identifying technological advancements that enhance the agricultural industry
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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5 ) Apply problem-solving skills to resolve agribusiness issues.
Explaining the eight steps in the decision-making process
Describing fundamental principles of economics that affect the management of a
business, including supply and demand
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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6 ) Identify characteristics of a SAE program, including manageability, record keeping, availability of facilities, and financing.
Identifying principles of financial literacy
Describing factors to be considered in agricultural entrepreneurial opportunities
Examples: risk, reward, business climate, obtaining finances
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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7 ) Demonstrate communication skills, including prepared public speaking, extemporaneous speaking, creed speaking, and parliamentary procedure, through career development events (CDEs).
Demonstrating leadership and teamwork skills gained through student organization activities
Examples: activities—CDEs, proficiency awards, officer leadership opportunities, teamwork opportunities
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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8 ) Identify methods for conserving the environment.
Identify methods for conserving the environment.
Explaining the importance of natural resources
Describing techniques for recycling, reusing, and reducing the use of natural resources
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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9 ) Identify major soil areas in Alabama.
Identifying layers of soil in a soil profile
Determining the texture of various soil samples
Determining the land capability class for a given plot of land
Explaining how to adjust soil pH
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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10 ) Determine characteristics and functions of plants.
Explaining plant processes, including photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration
Identifying the sixteen essential elements needed for plant health and growth
Identifying various requirements needed to produce successful vegetable gardens, greenhouse plants, and landscape plants
Propagating plants sexually and asexually
Explaining how agricultural crops can be utilized as alternative fuel sources
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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11 ) Determine forest management practices.
Identifying trees for local, state, national, and global markets
Applying mathematical concepts to the measurement of trees and land
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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12 ) Identify common breeds of livestock and their characteristics, including cattle, swine, sheep, equine, and poultry.
Identifying species-specific terminology used to describe livestock
Examples: bovine—bull, cow, heifer, steer, calf
- equine—stallion, mare, foal, gelding, filly
- swine—boar, sow, piglet, gilt, barrow
Explaining practices used to manage livestock, including handling, breeding, vaccinating, and transporting
Determining nutritional requirements for livestock, including cattle, swine, sheep, equine, and poultry
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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13 ) Differentiate among types of aquaculture enterprises in Alabama, including catfish, crawfish, shrimp, and tilapia.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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14 ) Assess ethical and legal responsibilities for conduct in wildlife management.
Identifying state hunting laws and regulations concerning wildlife
Explaining hunter ethics
Determining management practices used to enhance wildlife habitats
Explaining hunting safety practices
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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15 ) Describe the importance of pest management in the agricultural industry.
Comparing types of pesticides and how they control pests
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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16 ) Apply mathematical, reading, and writing skills used in woodworking.
Developing a plan of procedure for a woodworking project
Interpreting a plan of procedure for a woodworking project
Demonstrating procedures for constructing a woodworking project, including completing a bill of materials, calculating board feet, selecting tools, applying measurements, cutting, assembling, and finishing
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17 ) Demonstrate procedures used in arc welding.
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18 ) Explain the theory of operation for two- and four-cycle small engines.
Performing routine care and maintenance on small engines
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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19 ) Demonstrate procedures used in wiring electrical circuits.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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20 ) Identify procedures for installing and maintaining water and sewage lines for agricultural structures.
Demonstrating the installation of plumbing fixtures
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