Exploring Agriculture Education (Sixth Grade) (2019)

Employability Skills: Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry. 

 Importance of Agriculture: Demonstrate the importance of agriculture.

Georgia Agriculture: Investigate the impact of Georgia agriculture.

Agriculture Education: Establish an understanding of Agricultural Education Programs.

Horticulture: Express knowledge of the area of horticulture.

Animal Science: Demonstrate an understanding of the area of animal science.

Ag Careers: Describe examples of careers in agriculture.

Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.

Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods.

Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situations. 

Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.

Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills.

Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language.  

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.

Analyze the impact and changes throughout the history of American agriculture.

Summarize the importance of agriculture to Georgia’s economy.

Identify the top ten agricultural commodities and the impact they have on Georgia and the local community.

Locate and map distinct agricultural commodities in Georgia.

Name the three parts of the agricultural program. 

Explain the history, mission, and benefits of FFA.

Describe examples of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program.

Develop a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program based on career goals and industry needs for each individual.

Define Horticulture.

Examine the horticulture industry and the role it plays within the agriculture industry

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

Define key terminology related to animal science

Analyze the role, importance, and scope of livestock and companion animals.

Identify products and byproducts from livestock animals.

Investigate aspects of agriculture careers.