Standard set
Agricultural Education: Survey of Ag Systems (2020)
Standards
Showing 106 of 106 standards.
1
Explore the Agricultural Industry.
2
Explore FFA and Leadership in the Agricultural Industry.
3
Explore Experiential Learning and Supervised Agricultural Experiences.
4
Explore Agribusiness Systems.
5
Explore Animal Systems.
6
Explore Plant Systems.
7
Explore Food Products & Processing Systems.
8
Explore Biotechnology Systems.
9
Explore Natural Resources Systems.
10
Explore Environmental Service Systems.
11
Explore Power, Structural and Technical Systems.
1.1
Analyze the Importance of Agriculture.
1.2
Examine the Agricultural Industry.
2.1
Identify FFA Basics.
2.2
Practice FFA Leadership opportunities.
3.1
Determine the Career Pathways in AFNR.
3.2
Plan and Develop Student Supervised Agricultural Experiences.
4.1
Examine the Organization of Agricultural Businesses.
4.2
Practice Concepts of Agricultural Businesses.
5.1
Examine Careers in Animal Systems.
5.2
Determine Animal Classifications.
5.3
Analyze Animal Products and Issues.
6.1
Examine Careers in Plant Systems.
6.2
Describe Plant Science Concepts.
6.3
Analyze Requirements for plant growth.
7.1
Examine Careers in Food Products & Processing Systems.
7.2
Determine Food Products.
7.3
Analyze Food Safety Concepts.
8.1
Examine Careers in Biotechnology Systems.
8.2
Analyze Current applications of biotechnology.
8.3
Determine Security in biotechnology.
9.1
Examine Careers in Natural Resources Systems.
9.2
Determine Classifications of Natural Resources.
9.3
Analyze Uses and Regulations of Natural Resources.
10.1
Examine Careers in Environmental Service Systems.
10.2
Analyze Environmental Uses.
10.3
Determine Conservation Measures.
11.1
Examine Careers in Power, Structural & Technical Systems.
11.2
Determine Safety in Power, Structural & Technical Systems.
11.3
Practice Skills in Power, Structural & Technical Systems.
1.1.1
Explain the importance of agriculture in meeting basic human needs (e.g., food, fiber, shelter, etc.)
1.1.2
Determine the impact of agriculture on Arkansas’ economy (e.g., rice, soybeans, broilers, forest products, jobs, etc.)
1.2.1
List and describe the three major areas of the agricultural industry (supplies & services, production agriculture and marketing & processing)
1.2.2
Discuss the changes that have come about in agriculture due to technology (e.g., genetic engineering, GPS and computerized equipment)
2.1.1
Explain the three parts to agricultural education (FFA/Leadership, Experiential Learning/SAE and Classroom/Laboratory).
2.1.2
Identify and explain the meaning of the symbols of the official FFA emblem, the official FFA colors and the official FFA dress
2.1.3
Explain the significance of theses dates in the history of FFA: 1917, 1928, 1965, 1969, 1988
2.1.4
Explain the significance of the FFA Creed, Motto, Salute and Mission Statement
2.1.5
List the degrees an FFA member may earn (Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State and American)
2.1.6
Explain the meaning of the symbol for each officer station
2.2.1
Compare/Contrast the Leadership Development Events (e.g., extemporaneous speaking, prepared public speaking, creed speaking, parliamentary procedure, conduct of chapter meeting)
2.2.2
Analyze the three major divisions of the Program of Activities (growing leaders, building communities, strengthening agriculture)
2.2.3
List the four main objectives of parliamentary law (focus on one thing at a time, extend courtesy to everyone, observe the rule of majority and respect the rights of minority)
3.1.1
Discuss the eight pathways of study in Agriculture (e.g., Agribusiness systems, Animal systems, Biotechnology systems, Environmental service systems, Food products & processing systems, Natural resources systems, and Power, Structural & Technical systems).
3.2.1
Compare/Contrast the types of Supervised Agricultural Experiences and determine the FFA proficiency awards available (e.g., Entrepreneurship, Placement, Research, School-based, etc.).
4.1.1
Investigate Careers (e.g., quality assurance specialist, quality control supervisory, research economist) and Career Development Events (e.g., Farm and Agribusiness Management) in the Agribusiness systems pathway.
4.1.2
Distinguish between the four types of agricultural businesses (sole proprietorship, partnership, cooperative and corporation).
4.1.3
Distinguish between the areas of the Agricultural Industry (e.g., production, processing & marketing, distribution & sales).
4.2.1
From an inventory, differentiate between common depreciable and non-depreciable capital items used in agriculture (e.g., feed, seed, fertilizer, stocker cattle, feeder cattle, breeding livestock, equipment, land, land improvements, etc.).
4.2.2
Using expenses and income, calculate the profit or loss of an agricultural business.
4.2.3
Identify types of loans (e.g., short-term, capital, mortgage, etc.).
5.1.1
Investigate careers (e.g., animal nutritionist, animal trainer, veterinarian, etc.) and career development events (e.g., livestock evaluation, poultry evaluation, horse evaluation, veterinary science, etc.) in the animal systems pathway
5.2.1
Distinguish between categories of animals (e.g., beef, sheep, dairy, swine, goats, poultry, aquaculture, equine, wildlife, specialty animal, small animal, etc.).
5.2.2
Compare gender and age classification terminology of cattle, chickens, swine, sheep, goats and horses (e.g., adult male, adult female, young female, castrated male, newborn, etc.).
5.2.3
Classify breeds within livestock categories (e.g., Angus, Brahman, Charolais, Hereford, Holstein, Hampshire sheep, Suffolk, Rambouillet, Boer, Nubian, Duroc, Yorkshire, Hampshire pig, Landrace, etc.).
5.2.4
Classify livestock by digestive systems (e.g., monogastric, ruminant, etc.).
5.3.1
List primary products obtained from animal origins (e.g., beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry, mutton, milk, wool, eggs, fish, etc.).
5.3.2
Compare/contrast animal rights and animal welfare.
6.1.1
Investigate careers (e.g., plant breeder, plant geneticist, plant pathologist, etc.) and career development events (e.g., agronomy, floriculture, nursery/landscape, etc.) in the plant systems pathway.
6.2.1
Identify uses of plants (e.g., food, fiber, construction, pharmaceuticals, ornamentals, etc.).
6.2.2
Identify the four major parts of a plant and explain their functions (root, stem, leaf, flower).
6.2.3
Distinguish between plant processes (e.g., transpiration, photosynthesis, respiration, etc.).
6.2.4
Compare the life cycles of annual biennial and perennial plants.
6.3.1
Identify the three major nutrients found in fertilizer necessary for plant growth (N,P,K)
6.3.2
Compare soil particles by size (e.g., sand, silt, clay).
7.1.1
Investigate careers (e.g., food chemist, food inspector, food scientists, etc.) and career development events (e.g., food science, poultry evaluation, milk quality and products, etc.) in the Food Products & Processing Systems pathway
7.2.1
Identify sources of foods (e.g., meats, eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, etc.).
7.2.2
Compare/Contrast components of the food industry (e.g., processing, distribution, byproducts, etc.).
7.3.1
Investigate organizations that regulate the food products & processing industry (e.g., USDA, FDA, FSIS, etc.).
7.3.2
List common food-borne pathogens (e.g., salmonella, E-coli, etc.).
7.3.3
Discuss methods of food preservation (e.g., refrigeration, freezing, curing, drying, canning, etc.).
8.1.1
Investigate careers (e.g., microbiologist, geneticist, lab technician, etc.) in the Biotechnology Systems pathway.
8.2.1
Analyze current applications of biotechnology in plant science (e.g., Bt, Round-up Ready, Tissue culture, Genetic engineering, GMO, etc.).
8.2.2
Analyze current applications of biotechnology in animal science (e.g., cloning, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, BST, transgenic organisms, etc.).
8.3.1
List the agencies that regulate biotechnology and biosecurity (e.g., USDA, EPA, FDA, Dept of Homeland Security, etc.).
9.1.1
Investigate careers (e.g., wildlife manager, timber manager, park ranger, etc.) and career development events (e.g., forestry, agronomy, land, etc.) in the Natural Resources Systems pathway.
9.2.1
Identify types of renewable and non-renewable natural resources and explore their uses.
9.2.2
Compare/Contrast the two main classifications of trees based on leaf retention (evergreen, deciduous).
9.2.3
Explore major wildlife and aquatic species found in Arkansas (e.g., white tail deer, turkey, squirrel, duck, black bear, largemouth bass, catfish, trout, striped bass, walleye, etc.).
9.2.4
Explore minerals, ores and fossil fuels commercially extracted in Arkansas (e.g., bauxite, bromine, natural gas, crude oil, coal, etc.).
9.3.1
Discuss recreational uses of natural resources (e.g., hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, watchable wildlife, etc.).
9.3.2
Identify public agencies associated with natural resources (e.g., United States Forest Service, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Corps of Engineers, etc.).
10.1.1
Investigate careers (e.g., environmental conservationist, waste management specialist, water quality specialist, etc.) and career development events (e.g., land, etc.) in the Environmental Service Systems pathway.
10.2.1
Compare/Contrast the uses of land (e.g., crop, pasture/rangeland, forestland, wetland, urban, etc.).
10.2.2
Compare/Contrast the uses of water (e.g., domestic, recreational, irrigation, wildlife habitat, processing, energy, etc.).
10.2.3
Compare/Contrast conventional (e.g., oil, coal, natural gas, etc.) and alternative (solar, nuclear, hydro, wind, etc.) energy sources.
10.3.1
Identify types of pollution and distinguish between point source and non-point source pollution.
10.3.2
Discuss the meaning of compost and explore the composting process.
11.1.1
Investigate careers (e.g., agricultural electrician, agricultural equipment dealer, welder, etc.) and career development events (e.g., agricultural mechanics, agricultural electricity, etc.) in the Power, Structural & Technical Systems pathway.
11.2.1
Identify safety colors and symbols (e.g., red, orange, yellow, blue, green, black/white, slow-moving vehicle, etc.).
11.2.2
Explore fire safety (e.g., Class A,B,C,D and the fire triangle, fire safety equipment, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, etc.).
11.2.3
Research common agricultural hazards.
11.2.4
Demonstrate the proper personal protective equipment (ppe) in the Power, Structural & Technical Systems pathway (e.g., eye protection, hair restraint, coveralls, apron, shop coat, gloves, hard hat, mask, respirator, ear protection, welding helmet, etc.).
11.3.1
Explore common skill areas of Agricultural Power, Structural & Technical systems (e.g., electricity, fabrication, geospatial technology, hydraulics/pneumatics, concrete/masonry, painting/finishing, plumbing, small engines, welding, woodworking, etc.).
11.3.2
Identify and use layout tools (e.g., steel tape measure, framing square, speed square, level, etc.).
11.3.3
Identify and use hand tools and fasteners (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, slip-joint pliers, handsaw, common nail, finishing nail, metal screw, wood screw, bolt, nut, washer, masonry bit, spade bit, circular saw, power drill, hacksaw, ball peen hammer, twist drill, etc.).