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8003
co-op not available
18 weeksAgriscience Exploration
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
•001Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course
activities.
•002Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with
acceptable use standards.
Participating in the Student Organization
•003Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
•004Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student
organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an
adult.
•005Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student
organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
Becoming Oriented to Agriscience Exploration
•006 Identify ideas associated with agriculture.
•007 Identify class rules and procedures.
Recognizing the Importance of Agriculture/Agriscience
•008 Explain the importance of agriculture to Virginia, the United States,
and the world.
•009 Describe the relationship of agriculture to other segments of
society.
Conserving Natural Resources
010 Identify soil compositions.
011 Identify kinds of soil erosion.
012 Explain factors affecting soil erosion.
013 Explain the importance of conserving soils.
014 Describe soil erosion control measures.
015 Explore conservation measures.
016 Explain human impact on air quality.
017 Determine the economic importance of forestry.
018 Explain the life functions and processes of a tree.
019 Identify Virginia forest trees.
020 Explore the forest as an ecological community.
021 Identify careers in natural resources.
Exploring Research in Agriculture
022 Explain the importance of agricultural research.
023 Identify agricultural research in animal science.
024 Identify agricultural research in plant science.
025 Identify research in agricultural engineering technology.
026 Explore career opportunities in agricultural research.
Exploring Plant Science
027 Determine the economic importance of agricultural and horticultural
crops.
028 Describe the life processes of plants.
029 Identify and explain methods of plant reproduction.
030 Demonstrate proper watering and fertilization of plants.
031 Identify and label plants.
032 Identify methods of planting or transplanting.
033 Explain the use of hydroponics and aquaponics in growing plants.
034 Describe new technology in plant science.
035 Explain career opportunities in plant science.
Exploring Animal Science
036 Determine the importance of animals to agriculture.
037 Explain the importance of animal evaluation.
038 Identify key scientific terms used in the animal industry.
039 Explore the meat animal industry.
040 Explore the dairy products industry.
041 Explore the aquaculture industry.
042 Identify breeds of pleasure and companion animals.
043 Identify basic practices for care of pleasure and companion animals.
044 Describe new technologies in animal science.
045 Describe ethical concerns related to animal welfare.
046 Explore career opportunities in animal science.
Developing Agricultural Mechanical Skills
047 Identify laboratory procedures and policies.
048 Identify safety practices and procedures.
049 Identify types of metal.
050 Perform metal fabrication practices.
051 Read and interpret simple plans.
052 Identify and use basic hand tools for woodworking.
053 Perform woodworking skills.
054 Maintain hand tools.
055 Select and use measuring tools.
056 Select and use wood fasteners.
057 Finish and preserve wood.
Developing Leadership Skills
058 Identify effective leadership traits.
059 Identify personal leadership traits.
060 Develop personal goals.
061 Develop oral communication skills.
062 Develop written communication skills.
063 Develop an understanding of FFA.
064 Identify opportunities for leadership.
065 Develop social skills.
Agriscience Exploration (2009)
8003
co-op not available
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Resources: Becoming Oriented to Agriscience Exploration
Resources: Conserving Natural Resources
Resources: Developing Agricultural Mechanical Skills
Resources: Developing Leadership Skills
Resources: Exploring Animal Science
Resources: Exploring Plant Science
Resources: Exploring Research in Agriculture
Resources: Recognizing the Importance of Agriculture/Agriscience
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