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K–12 Standards

Animal Science I (2025)

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Understand leadership and employability skills.1.00

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    Understand FFA opportunities available to students.1.01

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    Understand employability skills.1.02

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    Understand proper meeting management.1.03

Understand work-based and experiential learning in animal science.2.00

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    Understand careers in the animal industry.2.01

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    Understand a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).2.02

Understand the economic impact and current trends and issues in animal science.3.00

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    Understand the economic impact of the animal science industry.3.01

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    Understand current trends in the animal science industry.3.02

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    Understand animal welfare issues and the benefits of producing healthy animals.3.03

Understand quality traits and criteria used to evaluate animals.4.00

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    Remember terminology used to describe animals.4.01

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    Understand industry standards to select food and companion animals.4.02

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    Evaluate animals based on desirable traits to determine ordered placing.4.03

Understand reproductive systems.5.00

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    Understand the reproductive systems of mammals.5.01

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    Understand the reproductive system of avian species.5.02

Understand digestive systems and nutritional components.6.00

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    Understand ruminant, monogastric, and avian systems.6.01

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    Understand nutritional components of animal feeds.6.02

Understand best management practices in animal science.7.00

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    Understand animal behavior.7.01

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    Understand animal handling systems.7.02

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?
Animal Science I Shared Teacher Resources

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