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K–12 Standards

Advanced Agriscience

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Foundational Standards

  • 1

    Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces. F.1

  • 3

    Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing. F.3

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork. F.2

  • 4

    Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically. F.4

  • 5

    Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork. F.5

  • 6

    Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.  F.6

Impact of Agriculture

  • 1

    Describe the impact of agricultural commodities on Alabama’s livestock industry, including feed, animal products, and by-products. Examples: legumes, cotton seed, grains1

Technology Applications

  • 2

    Assess agriculture record keeping systems utilizing electronic record-keeping software. Example: Agriculture Experience Tracker (AET)2

  • 3

    Compare and contrast various technologies that have enhanced the agriculture industry. Examples: microchipping, tagging, electronic control systems, drones, Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS) 3

Agribusiness Leadership

  • 4

    Relate opportunities within the agriculture industry to the three-circle model. Examples: working toward FFA awards and degrees, participating in Career/ Leadership Development Events (CDEs) and Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAEs)4

Foods and Food Processing

  • 5

    Explain criteria for identifying and determining the quality of meat products.5

Animal Science

  • 6

    Distinguish among unique characteristics of prominent animal breeds. Examples: beef/dairy, swine, equine animals, goats, sheep, specialty animal breeds 6

    1. a

      Identify economically important specialty animals and animal products. Examples: animals—alligators, cashmere goats, quail, ratites, pheasants, bees; animal products—specialty meats, cheeses, emu oil6.a

  • 7

    Compare various types of facilities and structures for domesticated animals.7

    1. a

      Design appropriate handling facilities. 7.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate the proper construction of various types of fencing. Examples: barbed wire, wooden, electric slick fencing, poultry netting, hog netting/fencing7.b

    3. c

      Explain the importance of constructing and maintaining farm ponds and farm pond ecosystems.7.c

  • 8

    Identify anatomical and physiological characteristics of various livestock, including cattle, swine, sheep, equine animals, and poultry. 8

  • 9

    Compare methods of breeding and reproduction in livestock. Examples: artificial insemination (AI), embryo transplant; natural selection, cross-breeding, selective breeding9

  • 10

    Describe the importance of animal biotechnology to humans, including medical, environmental, and production advancements. Examples: medical – synthesis of medicines environmental – animal disease resistance, pest control production – increased yield, disease-resistant ani10

    1. a

      Gather and share information about ways scientific research, consumer preferences, and advances in biotechnology influence animal production and development. 10.a

  • 11

    Evaluate methods of disease prevention in livestock. Examples: parasite control, vaccination, sanitation11

  • 12

    Identify drugs used to treat animal diseases. 12

  • 13

    Differentiate animal rights from animal welfare.13

    1. a

      Describe responsible ownership of animals. 13.a

    2. b

      List ways the use of animals in research has benefited humans and animals. 13.b

    3. c

      Describe laws governing the use of animals for research. 13.c

  • 14

    Discuss the proper disposal of waste material associated with livestock. Examples: poultry litter, dead birds, composting materials14

Industrial Agricultural Technologies 

  • 15

    Identify various types of building materials.15

    1. a

      Contrast hardwoods and softwoods including grades and markings.  15.a

    2. b

      Calculate a bill of materials, linear feet, and board feet.15.b

    3. c

      Compare and contrast the uses of different fasteners and adhesives. 15.c

  • 16

    Differentiate among different building construction systems, including floor systems, wall systems, and ceiling and roofing systems. 16

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