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K–12 Standards

Introduction to Agriculture (2018)

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Concepts of AgricultureCOA

  • 1

    Analyze how the world population affects today’s agriculture industry.COA.1

  • 2

    Identify significant historical developments in agricultureCOA.2

  • 3

    Examine important research achievements in agriscience and future research implications. COA.3

  • 4

    Compare and contrast the methods of agriculture used in the local, county, state, nation, and world. COA.4

  • 5

    Describe the importance of agriculture products in everyday life.COA.5

  • 6

    Discuss current agricultural events that impact the local community and state. COA.6

Careers in AgricultureCIA

  • 1

    List the career pathways for agriculture, food and natural resourcesCIA.1

  • 2

    Research a potential agriculture career based on your interests.CIA.2

  • 3

    Develop a strategy to advance in that career.CIA.3

LeadershipL

  • 1

    Define and identify characteristics of leadershipL.1

  • 2

    Identify available leadership opportunitiesL.2

  • 3

    Differentiate between a group and a teamL.3

  • 4

    Define teamwork and identify benefits to working in teams L.4

  • 5

    Understand and create personal goals using S.M.A.R.T. goals. L.5

  • 6

    Describe the purpose and benefits of parliamentary procedure.L.6

  • 7

    Demonstrate five parliamentary procedure motions.L.7

Oral CommunicationsOA

  • 1

    Organize notes and ideas for formal, semiformal, and informal presentations.OA.1

  • 2

    Prepare and deliver a presentation appropriate to subject matter, purpose, and audience. OA.2

  • 3

    Use interviewing techniques to gather information.OA.3

  • 4

    Participate in group communication activities.OA.4

  • 5

    Incorporate visual media into a presentation.OA.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate concise impromptu speaking skills. OA.6

  • 7

    Give oral directions.OA.7

  • 8

    Demonstrate job interview skills.  OA.8

Agribusiness SystemsAGS

  • 1

    Compare the three segments of agribusiness.AGS.1

  • 2

    Identify examples of each segment and its role in the community.AGS.2

  • 3

    Define entrepreneurship.AGS.3

  • 4

    Identify methods of marketing.AGS.4

  • 5

    Graph an agricultural example of supply and demand.AGS.5

Plant SystemsPS

  • 1

    Identify and define the functions of vegetative and reproductive parts of plants. PS.1

  • 2

    Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction. PS.2

  • 3

    Compare and perform the primary methods of asexual reproduction in plants.PS.3

  • 4

    Identify the top five crops in your county and state. PS.4

  • 5

    Describe the requirements for plant growth. PS.5

  • 6

    Compare and contrast monocots and dicots.PS.6

  • 7

    Identify machinery used in forage, crop, horticulture, and landscape businesses  PS.7

Animal SystemsANS

  • 1

    Define domestic animals. ANS.1

  • 2

    Identify the basic needs and proper care of animals. ANS.2

  • 3

    Discuss the purposes of livestock and companion animals.ANS.3

  • 4

    Define and describe the difference between animal rights and animal welfare.ANS.4

  • 5

    Compare animal digestive systems.ANS.5

  • 6

    Identify and compare breeding management systems (reproduction).  ANS.6

  • 7

    Identify animal terminologyANS.7

  • 8

    Identify major breeds of livestock. ANS.8

  • 9

    Identify types of companion animals. ANS.9

  • 10

    Describe trends in the animal science industryANS.10

  • 11

    Research an animal of your choice. ANS.11

Power Structural and Technical SystemsPSTS

  • 1

    Research and identify components required in a health and safety performance plan.PSTS.1

  • 2

    Identify emergency response procedures for health and safety issues at AFNR workplaces. PSTS.2

  • 3

    Examine and categorize examples of how to avoid health and safety issues at AFNR workplaces. PSTS.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate safety practices in laboratory work. PSTS.4

  • 5

    Locate safety equipment and emergency exits in the agricultural mechanics laboratory. PSTS.5

  • 6

    Identify standard tools, equipment and safety procedures related to AFNR tasks. PSTS.6

  • 7

    Demonstrate proper safety techniques for using hand and power tools.  PSTS.7

Natural Resource SystemsNRS

  • 1

    List and describe major kinds of natural resources.NRS.1

  • 2

    Define sustainable resources.  NRS.2

  • 3

    Compare and contrast conservation and preservation.NRS.3

  • 4

    List types of alternative fuels and explain why they are important.NRS.4

  • 5

    Illustrate and describe the food chain. NRS.5

  • 6

    Identify wildlife habitats for native Kansas animals. NRS.6

  • 7

    Research an endangered species.  NRS.7

  • 8

    Identify the major components of soil. NRS.8

Environmental SystemsES

  • 1

    Discuss major types and sources of pollution. ES.1

  • 2

    Develop a plan of action to improve the environment. ES.2

  • 3

    Illustrate the water cycle.ES.3

  • 4

    Discuss global warming and the greenhouse effect. ES.4

  • 5

    Discuss alternative fuels and connection to agriculture. ES.5

Food Products and Processing SystemsFPPS

  • 1

    List the steps food must go through to from the producer to the consumer. FPPS.1

  • 2

    Identify food safety concerns. FPPS.2

  • 3

    Identify government agencies involved in food production.FPPS.3

  • 4

    Discuss biotechnology advancements currently in the food industry.FPPS.4

  • 5

    Discuss future developments predicted for the food industry. FPPS.5

Agricultural IssuesAI

  • 1

    Define agricultural industry terms (ex. Biotechnology, bio-terrorism, wind power). AI.1

  • 2

    Identify and describe a technological advancement that has happened in the last five years. AI.2

  • 3

    Research a current agriculture issue. AI.3

  • 4

    Discuss nutritional needs of humans and the food groups they need.AI.4

  • 6

    Cite important relationships between land characteristics and water quality.  AI.6

Resource ManagementRM

  • 9

    Locate information and select the materials, tools, and equipment needed to perform an activity or build a project.RM.9

  • 10

    Determine cost, time, and resources needed to complete a task within an industry or occupation. RM.10

  • 11

    Explain the relationship between setting goals and managing money.  RM.11

  • 12

    Identify fixed a flexible expenses.  RM.12

  • 13

    Identify planned and impulse buying. RM.13

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Introduction to Agriculture - 18001

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