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%
Standards
Course Title. (a or b), if applicable, e.g. Game Design 1a
Unit Name(s)
Lesson(s) Numbers
How Standard is Taught
How Standard is Assessed
Agribusiness, market share, commodities, investments, factors influencing market, agribusiness decisions
Review 1; Critical Thinking 1, 3, 4; Agriscience Project 8
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Standard Rating (Fully Met / Partially Met / Not Met)
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
Unit 8: Agribusiness Management
2. Collect and input data utilizing electronic record keeping systems. Example: Agriculture Experience Tracker (AET)
Agriscience 1
Unit 6: Technology and Lessons 1, 6 Agriscience
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
3. Apply advancements in agriculture technology as they relate to industry standards. Examples: electronic control systems, drones, Agriscience 1 Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), satellite imaging systems
Unit 6: Technology and Lessons 1, 6 Agriscience
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
Unit 7: Careers in Agriscience
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
Lessons 1-4
Fully Met
Agribusiness Leadership
4. Describe the three-circle model as used in Agriscience education. Examples: working toward FFA awards and degrees, Agriscience 1 participating in Career/ Leadership Development Events (CDE/LDE)
Lesson 4
Natural Resources and Environmental Management
5. Identify potential hazards to Alabama wildlife, forests, and forest professionals. Examples: topographic challenges, unsafe hunting practices
Agriscience 1
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, Agriscience 1 board feet, compass, mapping, timber cruising, saw timber volume c. Discuss timber stand improvement and best management practices in forestry.
7. Explain basic concepts of agronomy. a. Evaluate soil texture. b. Determine slope of land. c. Analyze land capability classes.
Agriscience 1
Unit 5: Animal Anatomy Lesson 7
Identifying key safety practices, understanding the role of OSHA and Material Safety Data Sheets, tips Discussion 2 for proper ergonomics, emergency procedures, and equipment maintenance
Unit 2: Agriscience and Lessons 1-5 the Environment
Natural resource management: forestry
Agriscience Project 2; Discussion 1
Fully Met
Unit 3: Plant Science
Understanding soil makeup, required nutrients and essential elements, analyzing the eight levels of soil classification, and different Critical Thinking 1, 2, Discussion 1 soil horizons and textures, student will analyze their own local soil from their home state
Fully Met
Lesson 6
Safety practices for other agricultural settings also covered in Fully Met Unit 7