Title: Agricultural Education - Development (18003-I)

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.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
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
  A Note About This Module
  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 Agricultural Science and Mathematics
  (Optional) Define agriculture and related terms.
  (Optional) Maintain professional standards.
  (Optional) Demonstrate safety procedures for personal protection.
  (Optional) Identify resources and agencies related to agriculture issues.
  (Optional) Research career opportunities related to agriculture, food, and natural resources.
Exploring Plant Propagation
  (Optional) Identify classifications of plants.
  (Optional) Identify plant parts.
  (Optional) Identify requirements for plant growth.
  (Optional) Identify soil characteristics.
  (Optional) Demonstrate soil sampling and testing procedures.
  (Optional) Determine plant nutrition requirements.
  (Optional) Identify types and forms of fertilizers.
  (Optional) Apply soil amendments.
  (Optional) Define terms related to plant propagation.
  (Optional) Identify methods of plant reproduction.
  (Optional) Demonstrate asexual propagation methods.
  (Optional) Prepare media/substrate for plant growth.
  (Optional) Demonstrate plant care.
  (Optional) Identify pests and diseases.
  (Optional) Define terms related to pest management.
  (Optional) Demonstrate the process for planting seeds.
  (Optional) Use techniques, equipment, and supplies for greenhouse plant production.
  (Optional) Describe the differences in outdoor vs. greenhouse plant production.
Investigating the Landscaping Industry
  (Optional) Describe the differences in lawn grasses.
  (Optional) Select turf seed or sod based on site characteristics.
  (Optional) Seed lawns.
  (Optional) Transplant turf.
  (Optional) Describe safety requirements specific to lawn/turf care.
  (Optional) Mow the lawn.
  (Optional) Water the lawn.
  (Optional) Plan a garden.
  (Optional) Design container gardens.
  (Optional) Plant a garden.
  (Optional) Describe the value of a home garden.
  (Optional) Identify trees and shrubs.
  (Optional) Plant trees and shrubs.
  (Optional) Prune and shape trees and shrubs.
Investigating the Floriculture Industry
  (Optional) Identify cut flowers and foliage.
  (Optional) Process flowers.
  (Optional) Design or replicate floral arrangements.
  (Optional) Prepare plants for customers.
  (Optional) Design balloon bouquets.
  (Optional) Use floral supplies and accessories.
Investigating Business Operations
  (Optional) Create a sales ticket or invoice.
  (Optional) Interpret labels and signage.
  (Optional) Assist customers.
  (Optional) Unload products.
  (Optional) Store products.
  (Optional) Weigh products.
  (Optional) Mark prices on products.
  (Optional) Inventory products.
  (Optional) Market products.
Investigating Agricultural Tools and Machinery
  (Optional) Use tools, equipment, and materials.
  (Optional) Maintain tools.
  (Optional) Describe the types of power sources and lubricants associated with tools and equipment.
  (Optional) Lubricate a tractor or lawn mower.
Investigating Woodworking
  (Optional) Follow a woodworking project plan.
  (Optional) Estimate materials for a project.
  (Optional) Identify tools, equipment, and materials.
  (Optional) Measure lumber.
  (Optional) Make glue joints.
  (Optional) Use wood fasteners.
  (Optional) Construct a woodworking project.
  (Optional) Apply preservatives to wood surfaces.
Exploring the Small Animal Care Industry
  (Optional) Identify common species found in the small animal care industry.
  (Optional) Identify the role of companion animals.
  (Optional) Implement safety in small animal care.
  (Optional) Describe the responsibilities of pet ownership.
  (Optional) 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
  (Optional) Identify safety procedures and protocols specific to animal husbandry.
  (Optional) Select tools and equipment necessary for animal care.
  (Optional) Measure feed.
  (Optional) Describe animal nutritional requirements.
  (Optional) Keep feed records.
  (Optional) Sanitize animal living areas.
  (Optional) Identify common bedding materials.
  (Optional) Identify signs of animal health and illness.
  (Optional) Explore treatments for pests and diseases.
  (Optional) Identify exercise requirements for specific animals.
  (Optional) Groom animals.
  (Optional) Demonstrate etiquette when handling animals.
Investigating Ecology and Environmental Management
  (Optional) Describe environmental conservation techniques.
  (Optional) Identify types of erosion.
  (Optional) Identify sources of water, air, and soil pollution.
Investigating Forestry
  (Optional) Describe the value of forests.
  (Optional) Identify pests and diseases that damage forests.
Investigating Parks and Natural Resource Management
  (Optional) Maintain a park or campground area.
  (Optional) Maintain trails.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8053_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2020.xlsx
  8050 8053 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8050 8053 Credentials and Career Clusters.pdf
  8050 8053 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf