Archbold Area Schools Agricultural Science Curriculum Map

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1 Agriscience I HS August - September Agriculture/Agric ulture Careers Explain the different opportunities for careers in agriculture Identify basic agricultural facts Identify the different career areas of agriculture Identify different agricultural careers it takes to produce some household food product Report on an agricultural career of interest Paper or Poster Agriscience I HS September - October Forestry: Tree Identification Identify basic attributes about Ohio s forestry Identify leaf characteristics Identify twig characteristics (Correctly) identify a broadleaf tree 1. Identify leaf margins 2. Identify leaf type 3. Identify leaf shape 4. Identify leaf arrangements 5. Create a tree key 6. (Correctly) Use a (given) key leaf Develop a tree identification book with samples Identify root characteristics Identify 7 products from or specific uses for trees Leaf Book 8/11/2004 1

2 Agriscience I HS October - November FFA Identify all major landmarks in the FFA timeline Recite the FFA Creed Recite the FFA Motto Recite the FFA Salute Recite the FFA Mission Statement Name the colors of the FFA Describe the parts of the FFA Emblem Describe the four FFA degrees Describe the four types of FFA membership Name the officers of the chapter. Display proper official dress List the chapter s POA committees List the duties of and the officers of the chapter Describe a proper meeting Discuss FFA opportunities Oral Recitation (creed, salute, mission) FFA Manual FFA Handbook Agriscience I HS November - January Parliamentary Procedure Basics Identify factors of how parliamentary procedure aids a meeting Move a main motion Utilize proper debating skills Serve as a chairman Utilize the types of voting Identify the 5 types of motions Use the 4 types of amendments Use 3 types of privileged motions Use 3 types of subsidiary motions Use 3 types of incidental motions Use 3 types of unclassified motions Oral Practice Robert s Rule of Order 8/11/2004 2

3 Agriscience I HS January - February Seed Development and Hydroponics Describe conditions affecting seed germination and seeding growth Identify plant nutrient requirements Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction Describe the difference between monocot and dicot seeds List the parts of a seed List the function of the parts of a seed Explain conditions of seed germination Describe all steps of initial seed growth Calculate germination rate List nutrient required for plant growth Identify plant nutrient functions Discuss the affects of nutrient excess and deficiency in plant growth Demonstrate hydroponic growth Construct a hydroponic growth unit Select seeds for growth in a hydroponic unit Establish seeds in a (given) hydroponic unit Maintain a (given) hydroponic unit Hydroponic Lab Text 8/11/2004 3

4 Agriscience I HS February - March SAE s and Record Books Maintain records on Supervised Agricultural Experience Program projects Identify 3 reasons why to maintain records Develop a net worth statement Maintain records on FFA activities Create a budget for an SAE project Create a plan of practice for an SAE project Set goals/tasks for an SAE project Maintain operating cost records on an SAE project (assuming Maintain overhead cost records on an SAE project (assuming Maintain inventory records on an SAE project (assuming Maintain income records on an SAE project Evaluate an SAE project Maintain a daily record of tasks on an SAE project (assuming placement and/or home improvement type projects) Updated Record Books Agriscience I HS March - April Beef Describe the use of the beef in today s agricultural setting Describe basic attributes of the beef cattle industry Identify the parts of beef cattle Identify the breeds of beef cattle Evaluate beef cattle Identify the wholesale and retail beef cuts of a beef steer Evaluate meat 8/11/2004 4

5 Agriscience I HS April - June Woodworking Create a skill board to the specified plans Demonstrate safe procedures in the wood construction laboratory Identify types of hand tools Identify types of portable power tools Identify different types of power machines Measure out wood Safely operate a radial arm saw Safely operate a table saw Safely operate a power miter saw Safely operate a band saw Safely operate a jointer Safely operate portable power tools Safely operate hand tools Agriscience II HS August - October Soils for Rural Use Manage soils Define properties of soil and a soil profile Determine slope and the slope category Determine soil erosion and the soil erosion category Determine texture and the texture category Identify types of soil structures Determine depth and the depth category Determine air and water movement and the air and water movement category Determine the land class Determine the land use Determine the land recommendation Use a soil survey map Soil Board Project Soils for Agricultural Use (Curriculum Material Services 8/11/2004 5

6 Agriscience II HS October - January Water Quality and Waste Management Maintain water quality Correlate water quality with soil conservation practices Define terms used in water quality Trace water sources List ways to conserve water Trace potable water Identify the water location break-out Identify pesticides in relation to water quality Manage manure Distinguish between point and non-point pollution Identify different contaminants Analyze the results of a soil test Investigate factors affecting nitrates in groundwater Identify how nitrates get into the water Identify how groundwater can be protected nitrate contamination Identify how nitrates can be managed Identify how nitrates can be reduced or removed Nitrates Presentation 8/11/2004 6

7 Agriscience II HS January - Febraury Record Book Update Maintain records on Supervised Agricultural Experience Program projects Identify 3 reasons why to maintain records Develop a net worth statement Maintain records on FFA activities Create a budget for an SAE project Create a plan of practice for an SAE project Set goals/tasks for an SAE project Maintain operating cost records on an SAE project (assuming Maintain overhead cost records on an SAE project (assuming Maintain inventory records on an SAE project (assuming Maintain income records on an SAE project Evaluate an SAE project Maintain a daily record of tasks on an SAE project (assuming placement and/or home improvement type projects) Record Book Agriscience II HS February - April Dairy Cattle Describe the use of the dairy in today s agricultural setting Identify the parts of a dairy cow Identify the breeds of dairy cattle Evaluate dairy cattle, using standard dairy cattle judging point system Evaluate dairy cattle, using linear evaluation system Evaluate dairy cattle, using pedigrees Describe different dairy products Describe the digestive system of a cow Agriscience II HS April Genetics and Breeding 8/11/2004 7

8 Agriscience II HS April - June Welding Use welding equipment to create beads and joints Demonstrate safe procedures in the metallurgical laboratory Identify types metallurgical tools and equipment Describe how a welder operates Identify types of welding joints given a visual cue, with 100% accuracy. Safely operate a stick welder. Bead should meet instructor s approval. Safely operate a wire welder. Bead should meet instructor s approval. Safely demonstrate 3 types of weld joints given Maintain a clean, metallurgical facility Welding Project 8/11/2004 8