Course Title: Exploration of Agriscience CURRICULUM MAP Course Number: UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: FFA and Leadership UNIT NUMBER: 1 SKILLS

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1 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: FFA and Leadership UNIT PACING: 3 Weeks ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How and why is FFA important to develop leadership skills? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS Apply leadership and communication skills Integrate the use of science, mathematics, reading, geography, history, writing and communication in agriscience and technology (used in all units) Discuss the establishment and history of the FFA organization. Identify the characteristics and responsibilities of organizational leaders. Demonstrate parliamentary procedure skills during a meeting. Demonstrate effective communication skills through delivery of a speech or conducting a demonstration. Identify communication skills necessary for effective leadership. Identify state and community organizations associated with agricultural promotion. LACC.68.RST.2.4 LACC.68.RST.2.5 LACC.68.WHST.2.5 LACC.68.WHST.3.7 LACC.68.WHST.3.8 MACC.K12.MP.3.1 UNIT NUMBER: 1 21 CENTURY Civic literacy Work creatively with others Reason Make Judgments and Decisions Communicate Clearly Access and Evaluate Use and Manage Apply Technology Be flexible Interact with others Work in Diverse Teams Produce Results Guide and Lead Be Responsible to Sugested Topic/Resources: FFA History (Timeline) FFA Motto FFA Emblem Official Dress OCC (Presentation) FFA Creed Types of Membership Getting Involved SAE Organization What kind of leader am I? (Presentation) Vocabulary: National FFA Organization Leadership CDE SAE Communication Group Revised 12/2016 1

2 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Importance of Agriculture UNIT NUMBER: 2 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What do you want to be when you grow up? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS Explain the evolution of agriculture Define agriculture. Identify and research careers within a specific area of Agriscience. Explain how commodities have diversified in Florida. LACC.68.RST.3.8 LACC.68.WHST.3.8 LACC.68.WHST CENTURY Global Awareness Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Civic Environmental with Reason Make judgments and decisions. : History of Agriculture Florida Ag in the Classroom Florida Department of Agriculture Agriculture Commodity Project Vocabulary: Agriculture Agriscience Commodity Career Export Import Group Revised 12/2016 2

3 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Biotechnology UNIT NUMBER: 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Does biotechnology and genetically altered foods have a place in our society? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS 21 CENTURY Define Biotechnology Apply knowledge and skills in biotechnology Discuss current and future uses of genetic engineering. Identify issues associated with biotechnology. Explain the history of genetic engineering and biotechnology in agriculture. LACC.68.RST.2.4 LACC.68.RST.2.5 LACC.68.RST.3.7 LACC.68.RST.3.9 LACC.68.WHST.2.5 LACC.68.WHST.3.8 LACC.68.WHST.3.7 LACC.68.WHST.4.10 MACC.K12.MP.1.1 MACC.K12.MP.3.1 MACC.K12.MP.4.1 Global Awareness Civic Health Environmental Reason Use Systems Thinking Make Judgments and Decisions Communicate Clearly Access and Evaluate Use and Manage Analyze Media Create Media Products Apply Technology Work Independently Manage Projects Produce Results : Georgia Ag Ed Power points on Biotechnology Pros/Cons of Biotechnology Debate Vocabulary: Biotechnology Artificial Insemination Embryo Transfer Cloning Genetic Engineering DNA GMO Group Revised 12/2016 3

4 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Agriscience Research UNIT NUMBER: 4 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How is the Scientific method utilized in agriculture? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS Integrate the use of science, mathematics, reading, geography, history, writing and communication in agriscience and technology Apply basic mathematics operations to solve agricultural problems Correctly use measuring devices and utilize measurements to solve agricultural problems Apply the scientific method to solve an agricultural problem Prepare written and/or oral materials using correct English grammar Identify the main idea in oral presentations and /or written materials. Locate, organizes, and interprets information from a variety of agricultural sources LACC.68.RST.2.4 LACC.68.RST.2.5 LACC.68.RST.3.7 LACC.68.RST.3.9 LACC.68.WHST.2.5 LACC.68.WHST.3.8 LACC.68.WHST.3.7 LACC.68.WHST.4.10 MACC.K12.MP.1.1 MACC.K12.MP.3.1 MACC.K12.MP CENTURY Global Awareness with Reason Use Systems Thinking Make Judgments and Decisions Communicate Clearly Access and Evaluate Use and Manage Apply Technology Work Independently Be Self-directed Learners Interact with Work in Unit Topics: Text: Agriscience Discovery page 42 Chapter 4 Ag-Science Fair project through the Florida FFA Association Planet Ag website Key Terminology: Agriculture Scientific Method Group Revised 12/2016 4

5 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Plant Science UNIT PACING: 4 Weeks UNIT NUMBER: 5 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Why are Plants important in sustaining life on our planet? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS 21 CENTURY Apply knowledge and Produce an agricultural plant skills in plant sciences Discuss the technology involved in the development of improved crops Identify agribusiness that provide supplies and services to plant science industries in the state Identify the recommended uses and safety precautions from a pesticide label Discuss basic landscaping Identify pests, pathogens, parasites, and predators of horticultural, forestry, and agronomic crops. Describe a major component of soil. Demonstrate how to read a fertilizer label. Describe various forms of fertilizer and proper application methods. LACC.68.RST.3.8 LACC.68.RST.3.9 MACC.K12.MP.4.1 with Reason Use Systems Thinking Make Judgments and Decisions Communicate Clearly Use and manage Apply Technology Adapt To Change Be Flexible Work Independently Be Self-directed Learners Work in Diverse Teams Manage Projects Produce Results Guide and Lead Agriscience Discovery p. 56 FCAT/CTE Connection Butterfly/Butterfly Key Terminology: Angiosperm Annual Asexual production Biennial Cutting Flower Leaves Root Self-pollination Stem Phloem Xylem Germination Perennial Monocot Dicot Leaves Seed coat Soil Fertilizer Pesticide Group Revised 12/2016 5

6 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Food Science ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does food science impact and influence your diet? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS Demonstrate knowledge and skills in food science Demonstrate the proper handling and storage of food products(s) Demonstrate at least one method of food preservation(s) Conduct a food taste test(p) Produce and market a food product(p) Read, interpret, and develop a food label. Describe the components of a balanced diet Identify and compare USDA standards and grades for agricultural products. LACC.68.RST.3.7 LACC.68.WHST.3.7 MACC.K12.MP.1.1 MACC.K12.MP.3.1 UNIT NUMBER: 6 21 CENTURY Financial Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Civic Health with Reason Using Systems Thinking Key Terms: Food safety Food sanitation Irradiation Blanching Packaging Preserving Standard Marketing Processing USDA FDA Resources: CTE/FCAT projects Where is the Beef?" Group Student Progress monitoring Revised 12/2016 6

7 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Animal Science UNIT PACING: 4 Weeks UNIT NUMBER: 7 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What are the key components of animal science? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS Apply knowledge and skills in animal sciences Describe the differences between animal welfare and animal rights Discuss the technology involved in the development of improved animal products Identify breeds of livestock Identify agribusinesses that provide supplies and services to animal science industries in the state Describe uses of livestock and their products. LACC.68.RST.3.7 LACC.68.WHST.3.7 MACC.K12.MP.1.1 MACC.K12.MP CENTURY Financial Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Civic Health with Reason Using Systems Thinking Making Judgments and Decisions Key Terms: Animal well-being Ruminant Monogastric Domestication Growth Mammal Nutrient Animal welfare Animal rights Organ system Breeds Service animal Livstock Resources: Agriculture Discovery Text Chapter 6 page 72 Exploring Agriscience page 339 Group Revised 12/2016 7

8 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Environmental Resources UNIT NUMBER: 8 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How do humans and their lifestyles impact the environment? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS 21 CENTURY Apply knowledge and Identify methods or practices of skills in natural conserving natural resources. resources Demonstrate a method or practice of conservation. Identify major ecosystems in Florida. Discuss the importance of the ecosystems to agriculture, society and each other. Define Best Management Practices (BMPs) and explain the use of the Best Management Practices in agriculture LACC.68.RST.3.8 LACC.68.WHST.3.8 LACC.68.WHST.4.10 MACC.K12. MP.6.1 Global Awareness Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Civic Environmental with Reason Make judgments and decisions Communicate Clearly Key Terms: Renewable Resource Nonrenewable Resource Natural Resource Pollution Hydrological Cycle Erosion Recycle Deforestation Ecosystem Biodiversity Sustainable Agriculture Food Web Conservation Resources: Incredible Environment CTE/FCAT Project Edible Aquifer - CTE/FCAT Group Revised 12/2016 8

9 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Processing and Marketing UNIT NUMBER: 9 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does food processing and packaging impact the consumer? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS 21 CENTURY Identify processing and packaging Apply knowledge techniques used in agriculture. and skills in agricultutral processing and marketing Discuss the difference in marketing strategies between perishable and nonperishable commodities. Describe how processing, packaging and marketing affect the price of an item. Recognize misleading advertising. Describe how competition benefits the consumer. LACC.68.RST.3.8 LACC.68.RST.3.9 MACC.K12.MP.4.1 with Reason Use Systems Thinking Make Judgments and Decisions Communicate Clearly Use and manage Apply Technology Adapt To Change Be Flexible Work Independently Be Self-directed Learners Work in Diverse Teams Manage Projects Produce Results Guide and Lead TERMS Perishable UDSA FDA Grading Processing Canning Packaging Reading to eat meals Commodity Market Price RESOURCES: Georgia Ag Ed website FDACS Group Revised 12/2016 9

10 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Forestry UNIT NUMBER: 10 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does the forestry industry impact the agriculture industry? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS 21 CENTURY Identify the major forestry regions Apply knowledge of the United States and Florida. and skills in forestry Describe the importance of forests production and forestry products Describe how trees grow, reproduce and components of forest health. Describe tools and techniques common to the forestry industry. Identify pests, pathogens, parasites and predators of forests. LACC.68.RST.3.8 LACC.68.RST.3.9 MACC.K12.MP.4.1 with Reason Use Systems Thinking Make Judgments and Decisions Communicate Clearly Use and manage Apply Technology Adapt To Change Be Flexible Work Independently Be Self-directed Learners Work in Diverse Teams Manage Projects Produce Results Guide and Lead TERMS Forestry Compass Dendrology Prescribed Burns Timber Pulpwood Tree rings Gymnosperm Angiosperm Harwood RESOURCES: Georgia Ag Ed website FDACS Group Revised 12/