Title: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Orienting the Student to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Agriculture
  Define agriculture and related terms.
  Maintain professional standards.
  Demonstrate safety procedures for personal protection.
  Identify resources and agencies related to agriculture.
  Research career opportunities related to agriculture.
Exploring Plant Propagation
  Identify classifications of plants.
  Identify plant parts.
  Identify requirements for plant growth.
  Identify soil characteristics.
  Demonstrate soil sampling and testing procedures.
  Determine plant nutrition requirements.
  Identify types and forms of fertilizers.
  Define terms related to plant propagation.
  Explain methods of plant reproduction.
  Prepare media/substrate for plant growth.
  Demonstrate asexual propagation methods.
  Demonstrate sexual propagation.
  Demonstrate plant care.
  Identify pests and diseases.
  (Optional) Define terms related to pest management.
  Describe the differences and similarities in outdoor vs. indoor plant production.
  Use techniques, equipment, and supplies for greenhouse plant production.
Investigating the Landscaping Industry
  Describe the differences in turfgrasses.
  (Optional) Select turf seed or sod based on site characteristics.
  (Optional) Seed lawns.
  (Optional) Install sod.
  Describe safety requirements specific to turf care.
  (Optional) Describe the process for mowing turfgrass.
  Water the turf.
  Describe the value of a garden.
  Plan a garden.
  Design container gardens.
  Plant a garden, using required PPE.
  Identify trees and shrubs.
  Plant trees and shrubs.
  (Optional) Prune and shape trees and shrubs.
Investigating the Floriculture Industry
  Identify cut flowers and foliage.
  Process flowers.
  Design or replicate floral arrangements.
  (Optional) Prepare florals for customers.
  (Optional) Design artistic bouquets.
  Use floral supplies and accessories, using required PPE.
Investigating Business Operations
  Generate a sales ticket or invoice using software.
  Interpret labels and signage.
  Assist customers.
  (Optional) Process products.
  Mark prices on products.
  Inventory products.
  Market products.
Investigating Agricultural Tools and Machinery
  Identify lab and maintenance safety procedures and protocols.
  Demonstrate safe practices in the agricultural mechanics lab/workshop.
  Identify marked safety areas and posted evacuation routes.
  Identify the location and use of eyewash stations.
  Demonstrate knowledge of SDS.
  Explain the use of chemicals.
  Demonstrate the use of standard and metric hand tools.
  Demonstrate the use of power tools and equipment.
  Demonstrate the use of precision standard and metric measuring tools.
  Demonstrate the use of protective clothing and equipment.
  Explain the use of fire protection equipment.
  Identify hazards associated with using and servicing farm machinery and equipment.
  Use tools, equipment, and materials.
  Maintain tools.
  (Optional) Describe the types of power sources and lubricants associated with tools and equipment.
Investigating Woodworking
  Follow a woodworking project plan.
  Estimate materials for a project.
  Identify tools, equipment, and materials.
  Measure lumber.
  (Optional) Make glue joints.
  Use wood fasteners.
  Construct a woodworking project.
  (Optional) Apply preservatives to wood surfaces.
Exploring the Small Animal Care Industry
  Implement safety in small animal care.
  Identify common species found in the small animal care industry.
  Identify the role of companion animals.
  Describe the responsibilities of pet ownership.
  Explain the difference between animal rights and animal welfare.
  (Optional) Identify species of birds.
  (Optional) Identify breeds of dogs.
  (Optional) Identify breeds of cats.
  (Optional) Identify reptiles, amphibians, and other exotic species.
  (Optional) Identify various categories of fish suitable for home aquariums.
Investigating General Animal Care
  Identify safety procedures and protocols specific to animal husbandry.
  Select PPE, tools, and equipment necessary for animal care.
  Describe animal nutritional requirements.
  Measure feed.
  Keep feed records.
  Identify common bedding materials.
  Describe how to sanitize animal living spaces.
  Identify signs of animal health and illness.
  Explore treatments for pests and diseases.
  Identify exercise requirements for specific animals.
  (Optional) Groom animals.
Investigating Ecology and Environmental Management
  Describe environmental conservation techniques.
  Identify types of soil erosion.
  Identify sources of water, air, and soil pollution.
Investigating Forestry
  Describe the value of forests.
  Identify pests and diseases that damage forests.
Investigating Parks and Natural Resource Management
  (Optional) Maintain a park or campground area.
  (Optional) Maintain trails or other green spaces.
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