Exploring Agriculture Education (Sixth Grade) (2009)

Students will demonstrate the importance of agriculture in daily life.

Students will express an understanding of the history of American agriculture.

Students will state the importance of Georgia agriculture.

Establish an understanding of Agricultural Education Programs.

Express knowledge of the area of Horticulture.

Demonstrate an understanding of the area of animal science.

Describe examples of career clusters in agriculture.

Describe and explain the impact of agriculture on daily life.

Describe and demonstrate safe operation of agricultural lab equipment.

Identify the sources of different types of food and fiber.

Specify and explain the role of agriculture in the formation of the US.

Specify and explain the changes in agriculture over the last 200 years.

Analyze the impact of technological advancement in agriculture.

Summarize the importance of agriculture in Georgia's economy.

Identify the top ten agricultural commodities and economic value.

Name the three parts of the agricultural program.

Explain the history, mission, and benefits of the FFA.

Describe examples of a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program.

Select a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program based on career goals and industry needs for each individual.

Define Horticulture.

Compare/contrast the horticulture and agriculture industry.

Identify the four areas of the horticulture industry: Floriculture, Olericulture, Nursery/Landscape, Pomology

Identify and explain the role of large animals in agriculture.

Identify and explain the species of small and companion animals.

Identify and explain the function of exotic animal species.

Specify and explain the importance and impact of animal health.

Production Agriculture

Horticulture

Forestry

Ag Marketing and Business Management

Rural Recreation and Natural Resources

Ag Mechanics

Ag Processing

Ag Sales and Service