Course Title: Orientation to Agriscience CURRICULUM MAP Course Number: SKILLS Global Awareness

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1 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Agriscience Research ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does Agriscience Effect Daily Life? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS and skills in Agriscience research and skills in Agriscience laboratories and workshop. Integrate the use of science, mathematics, reading, geography, history, writing and communication in Agriscience and technology *(used in all units) Define Agriscience Describe the Products of Agriscience Define the scope of research in Agriscience Discuss the impact of research on Agriculture and on consumers opinion. Identify the steps in the scientific method. Apply the scientific method to solve an Agricultural problem Demonstrate proper laboratory/workshop safety techniques Identify tools, machines and equipment used in agriculture. Complete a project demonstrating the safe use of agricultural tools, machinery, or equipment. Discuss the impact of agricultural mechanization and engineering on society. Conduct an experiment using proper laboratory techniques. Identify tools, machines and equipment used in agriculture. UNIT PACING: 3 weeks UNIT NUMBER: 1 21 st CENTURY Suggested Topic/Resources: -Ag is My Bag (The Then and Now- Impact of Agriscience Through Research) -Otto and The Case of the Mysterious Stickers -Consumer Is As Consumer Does -Does Chewing Affect the Mass of Bubble Gum? (Mini Science Board) Agriculture Agriscience Product Research Consumer Scientific Method By-product Production agriculture Revised 12/2016 1

2 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: FFA and Leadership UNIT PACING: 3 weeks UNIT NUMBER: 2 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Why is it important to develop leadership and communication skills for success in life? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS 21 CENTURY Demonstrate leadership Describe the aims and purposes and communication of the FFA Organization. skills Identify opportunities available to FFA members. Identify characteristics of a good leader. Participate in a cooperative leadership development activity or FFA Career Development Event. Identify the importance of effective communication skills. Demonstrate effective communication skills. FFA History (Time Line) FFA Motto FFA Emblem Official Dress FFA Creed (Presentations) Types of Membership Getting Involved SAE Organization What kind of leader am I? Personal Presentation National FFA Organization Leadership CDE SAE Communication Revised 12/2016 2

3 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Plant Science UNIT PACING: 11 Days UNIT NUMBER: 3 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: In what ways are plants valuable to human existence? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS and skills in plant sciences Distinguish between horticulture, forestry and agronomic. Propagate and grow an agricultural plant Identify supplies and services industries related to plant science Develop a specimen collection of local plant materials Demonstrate Proper Planting Techniques Discuss organic agriculture and conventional agriculture as it relates to plants. 21 CENTURY TERMS 2 Species from each category Introduction to Forestry in Florida Florida Vegetable Guide Exploring Ag Ch. 14 Exploring Ag Ch. 4-8 A Gardner s Guide to Florida s Native Plants Horticulture Forestry Agronomy Propagate Sexual Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Specimen Soils Hydroponics Revised 12/2016 3

4 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Food Science, Agricultural Processing and Marketing UNIT PACING: 3 weeks_ ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How is food safety and preservation important to our health? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS 21 CENTURY Describe the Proper Handling and skills in food and Storage of Food Products science from farm to plate. Demonstrate product knowledge and skills in agricultural processing and marketing List and explain methods of food preservation Conduct a Food Taste Test Develop a production and marketing plan for a food product Read and Interpret a Food Label Define agricultural product processing and marketing Describe the processing and marketing of an agriculture product from farm to consumer Prepare. Process and/or market an agricultural product UNIT NUMBER: 4 Orange Juice Triangle Test Make Mine Milk- video Keeping Florida Green Fresh from Florida FAT TOM (food, acidity, time, temperature, oxygen and moisture) Food Preservation Fermentation Freeze Dry Canning Dehydrating Cross Contamination Trans Fat Hydrogenated Oils Market Target Audience Impulse Buying Food Label Revised 12/2016 4

5 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Animal Science UNIT PACING: 3 weeks ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: In what ways are animals valuable to the human existence? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS and skills in animal sciences Demonstrate product knowledge and skills in agricultural processing and marketing Distinguish between food, service, and companion animals Identify breeds of food, service and companion animals Identify supplies and services industries related to animals science Identify the needs of animals and describe the proper care of an animal. Identify consumer foods and products derived from animals. Discuss organic and conventional agriculture as it relates to livestock production. UNIT NUMBER: 5 21 CENTURY Breed Identification, History and Uses Parts Identification Products and By-Products Retail/Wholesale Cuts Ethical Treatment of Animals Animal Husbandry Nutrition Health Service Animal Companion Animal Livestock Animal By-Product Breeds Revised 12/2016 5

6 UNIT/ORGANIZING PRINCIPLE: Environmental Science UNIT PACING: 3 weeks ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does the treatment of our environment impact our everyday life? TOPIC/OUTCOME CTE PERFORMANCE TASKS STANDARDS 21 CENTURY Define and identify renewable and skills in and nonrenewable natural environmental resources resources Describe agricultural management practices that conserve natural resources Describe effects of pollution on the environment Demonstrate how to recycle or conserve a natural resource UNIT NUMBER: 6 Suggested topics/resources: Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources Management Practices Conservation Pollution Recycle vs Conserve Renewable resources Nonrenewable resources Natural Resource Conservation Pollution Recycle Conserve Aquifer Hydrological Cycle Erosion Ecosystem Sustainable Agriculture Revised 12/2016 6