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2008/2009 Competency-Based Task/Competency List
Tasks/competencies designated by bullets in the left-hand column are considered essential statewide and are required of all students. In some courses, all tasks/competencies have been identified as essential. Tasks/competencies without bullets are considered optional; they and/or additional tasks/competencies may be taught at the discretion of the school division. Tasks/competencies marked with an asterisk (*) are considered sensitive, and teachers should obtain approval by the school division before teaching them.
8002
6 to 18 weeks |
Introduction to Agriscience
TASKS/COMPETENCIES |
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Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements |
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001 |
Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities. |
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002 |
Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards. |
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Participating in the Student Organization |
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003 |
Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization. |
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004 |
Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult. |
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005 |
Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects. |
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Becoming Oriented to Agriscience |
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006 |
Explore agriculture/agriscience/agribusiness. |
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007 |
Identify class rules and procedures. |
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Describing Agriscience |
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008 |
Describe the impact of agriculture on the economy. |
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Identify the key factors that have shaped the agricultural industry. |
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Describe the interdependency of agriculture and other segments of society. |
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011 |
Identify current research and development activities in agriculture. |
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Introducing Plant and Animal Life Cycles |
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012 |
Identify and explain functions of plant systems. |
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Identify basic requirements for plant growth and development. |
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014 |
Identify plants of economic importance to the community. |
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015 |
Identify basic requirements for animal growth and development. |
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Communicating with Others |
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016 |
Explain the importance of effective communication. |
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017 |
Participate in a group discussion. |
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018 |
Communicate in person, in writing, and via electronic means. |
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019 |
Communicate through print media, radio, television, and electronic formats. |
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Introducing Agricultural Mechanics Technology |
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020 |
Explain the importance of agricultural mechanics technology. |
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021 |
Identify basic laboratory safety procedures. |
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022 |
Describe new agricultural engineering technologies. |
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Identify and use basic hand tools for woodworking. |
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Introducing Ecology and Conservation |
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024 |
Explain the interdependency of organisms and the environment. |
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Identify conservation measures. |
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026 |
Identify ecological and conservation concerns in the community. |
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027 |
Identify clean water needs of society. |
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028 |
Explain methods of conserving water. |
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029 |
Describe how agriculture and the environment are interrelated. |
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Identifying Career Opportunities in Agriculture |
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030 |
Identify career opportunities in agriscience in Virginia. |
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Determine the educational requirements for agriscience occupations. |
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Introducing FFA |
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032 |
Describe the historical development of the FFA. |
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Use parliamentary procedure while participating in an FFA meeting. |
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034 |
Give examples of leadership development opportunities through the FFA. |
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