eDynamic Learning Course Title: Agriscience 1
State: AL
State Course Title: Intermediate Agriscience
State Course Code:
State Standards: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Date of Standards:
Percentage of Course Aligned: 100%
Impact of Agriculture
1. Describe the impact of various agricultural commodities on Alabama’s economy. a. Discuss the effects of state and national legislation as it relates to contemporary issues in the agriculture industry. b. Describe Alabama’s agricultural imports and exports. Agriscience 1
2. Collect and input data utilizing electronic record keeping systems. Example: Agriculture Experience Tracker (AET)
3. Apply advancements in agriculture technology as they relate to industry standards. Examples: electronic control systems, drones, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), satellite imaging systems
Agribusiness Leadership
4. Describe the three-circle model as used in Agriscience education. Examples: working toward FFA awards and degrees, participating in Career/ Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDE)
Natural Resources and Environmental Management
5. Identify potential hazards to Alabama wildlife, forests, and forest professionals. Examples: topographic challenges, unsafe hunting practices
6. Explain basic forest management practices. a. Identify common trees of Alabama. b. Demonstrate common forestry tools and calculations. Examples: Biltmore stick, clinometer, diameter tape, board feet, compass, mapping, timber cruising, saw timber volume c. Discuss timber stand improvement and best management practices in forestry.
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commodities,
influencing
Unit 6: Technology and Agriscience Lessons 1, 6 technical skills, new technology, digital data, GIS, GPS, RS
Critical Thinking 1
Standard is also met consistently throughout the course as it is integrated into course pedagogy
Fully Met
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Unit 6: Technology and Agriscience Lessons 1, 6 technical skills, new technology, digital data, GIS, GPS, RS
Critical Thinking 1
Standard is also met consistently throughout the course as it is integrated into course pedagogy
Fully Met
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Unit 7: Careers in Agriscience
Lesson 4
purpose and benefits of the FFA, organizations and associations
Critical Thinking 4; Agriscience Project 7
Standard is also met consistently throughout the course as it is integrated into course pedagogy
Fully Met
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Unit 5: Animal Anatomy Lesson 7
Identifying key safety practices, understanding the role of OSHA and Material Safety Data Sheets, tips for proper ergonomics, emergency procedures, and equipment maintenance
Discussion 2
Safety practices for other agricultural settings also covered in Unit 7
Fully Met
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Unit 2: Agriscience and the Environment Lessons 1-5
Natural resource management: forestry Agriscience Project 2; Discussion 1
Fully Met
7. Explain basic concepts of agronomy. a. Evaluate soil texture. b. Determine slope of land. c. Analyze land capability classes. Agriscience 1
Unit 3: Plant Science Lesson 6
Understanding soil makeup, required nutrients and essential elements, analyzing the eight levels of soil classification, and different soil horizons and textures, student will analyze their own local soil from their home state
Critical Thinking 1, 2, Discussion 1
Fully Met
Plant Systems
8. Classify plants based on life cycles and uses in agriculture. Examples: annuals, biennials, perennials; cool and warm season vegetables, ornamentals
9. Explain methods of sexual and asexual plant reproduction. Examples: seeds, pollination; cuttings
10. Describe macronutrients and micronutrients needed for plant growth.
11. Explore various settings for production of agricultural crops. Examples: greenhouse, garden, outdoor learning lab
12. Identify plants by common names and give descriptions of common agricultural crops in Alabama.
Plant Science
4 Learning about plants' reproductive structures, pollination, and defining related terms, determining fruits and vegetables
4 Understanding the processes of pollination and plant reproduction, including the workings of the anther, stigma, etc.
6
needs of plants
4 Garden and greenhouse needs, fruit and vegetable gardens
1, 2
role of plants in ecosystems, plants around us, versatility, landscaping Review
13. Utilize power equipment in order to manipulate materials. Example: Use a circular saw, drill, or welder to construct a project.
14. Perform routine care and maintenance on small engines.
replace spark plugs, air filter, oil, and oil filter
15. Demonstrate procedures used in wiring electrical circuits. Examples: use a voltage meter, install wiring, draw a circuit
16. Demonstrate plumbing installation and maintenance.
install irrigation lines, sweat copper, repair valves