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K–12 Standards

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Agriscience Foundations

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Describe the history of agriculture and its influence on the global economyAF.1.00

  • 1.01

    Evaluate and explain emerging trends and the opportunities they may create within the AFNR (agriculture, food, natural resources) systemsAF.1.01

  • 1.02

    Assess the economic impact of an AFNR system on a local, state, national, and global levelAF.1.02

  • 1.03

    Examine historical and current data to identify issues impacting AFNR systemsAF.1.03

  • 1.04

    Examine the role of the agriculture industry in the interaction of population, food, energy, and the environmentAF.1.04

Practice agriscience safety skills and proceduresAF.2.00

  • 2.01

    Identify the common causes and prevention of accidents in agriscience operationsAF.2.01

  • 2.02

    Extract and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Safe Data Sheet (SDS) following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Worker Protection Standard, and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) regulationsAF.2.02

  • 2.03

    Identify proper disposal of hazardous materials and biohazardsAF.2.03

  • 2.04

    Describe emergency procedures for: basic first aid, CPR, chemical spills, fire extinguisher useAF.2.04

Apply scientific and technological principles to agriscience issuesAF.3.00

  • 3.01

    Employ scientific measurement skillsAF.3.01

  • 3.02

    Demonstrate safe and effective use of common laboratory equipmentAF.3.02

  • 3.03

    Identify the parts and functions of plant and animal cellsAF.3.03

  • 3.04

    Describe the phases of cell reproductionAF.3.04

  • 3.05

    Implement the scientific method and science process skills through the design and completion of an agriscience research projectAF.3.05

  • 3.06

    Interpret, analyze, and report dataAF.3.06

Apply environmental principles to the agricultural industryAF.4.00

  • 4.01

    Research how different climatic and geological activity influences agricultureAF.4.01

  • 4.02

    Describe various ecosystems as they relate to the agriculture industryAF.4.02

  • 4.03

    Describe the environmental resources (soil, water, air) necessary for agriculture productionAF.4.03

  • 4.04

    Identify regulatory agencies that impact agricultural practicesAF.4.04

  • 4.05

    Apply Best Management Practices that enhance the natural environmentAF.4.05

  • 4.06

    Identify conservation practices related to natural resourcesAF.4.06

Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in plant scienceAF.5.00

  • 5.01

    Identify and describe the specializations within the plant science industryAF 5.01

  • 5.02

    Categorize plants based on specific characteristics according to industry and scientific standardsAF.5.02

  • 5.03

    Examine the processes of plant growth including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, absorption, transfer, storage, reproduction, etc.AF.5.03

  • 5.04

    Identify the nutrients required for plant growth from the periodic table and explain their functionsAF.5.04

  • 5.05

    Analyze information from a fertilizer labelAF.5.05

  • 5.06

    Propagate and grow plants through sexual and/or asexual reproductionAF.5.06

  • 5.07

    Investigate the impacts of various pests and propose solutions for their controlAF.5.07

  • 5.08

    Investigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from plantsAF.5.08

  • 5.09

    Explore career opportunities in plant scienceAF.5.09

Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in animal scienceAF.6.00

  • 6.01

    Explain the economic importance of animals and the products obtained from animalsAF.6.01

  • 6.02

    Analyze commercially important livestock breeds in FloridaAF.6.02

  • 6.03

    Illustrate correct terminologies for animal species and conditions (age, sex, etc.) within those speciesAF.6.03

  • 6.04

    Compare and contrast animal welfare issuesAF.6.04

  • 6.05

    Investigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from animalsAF.6.05

  • 6.06

    Explore career opportunities in animal scienceAF.6.06

Demonstrate the use of agriscience tools, equipment, and instrumentsAF.7.00

  • 7.01

    Select and demonstrate proper use of hand tools in agriscienceAF.7.01

  • 7.02

    Operate, service, and maintain agriscience equipment and instrumentsAF.7.02

  • 7.03

    Manage facilities and suppliesAF.7.03

Demonstrate agribusiness, employability and human relation skillsAF.8.00

  • 8.01

    Develop, implement, and maintain work based learning through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)AF.8.01

  • 8.02

    Utilize a record keeping system to collect, interpret, and analyze dataAF.8.02

  • 8.03

    Enhance oral communications through telephone, interview, and presentation skillsAF.8.03

  • 8.04

    Enhance written communication by developing resumes and business lettersAF.8.04

  • 8.05

    Demonstrate interpersonal (nonverbal) communication skillsAF.8.05

  • 8.06

    Demonstrate good listening skillsAF.8.06

Apply leadership and citizenship skillsAF.9.00

  • 9.01

    Identify and describe leadership characteristicsAF.9.01

  • 9.02

    Identify opportunities to apply acquired leadership skillsAF.9.02

  • 9.03

    Identify and demonstrate ways to be an active citizenAF.9.03

  • 9.04

    Participate in community based learning activitiesAF.9.04

  • 9.05

    Demonstrate the ability to work cooperativelyAF.9.05

  • 9.06

    Conduct formal and informal meetings using correct parliamentary procedure skillsAF.9.06

  • 9.07

    Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and/or professional organizationsAF.9.07

  • 9.08

    Develop both a leadership and a career development plan utilizing SMART goals that include 5, 10, and 20 year benchmarksAF.9.08

Discuss components of food safety and handling practicies in agricultureAF.10.00

  • 10.01

    Demonstrate proper safety precautions and use of personal protection equipmentAF.10.01

  • 10.02

    Evaluate the food safety responsibilities that occur along the food supply chainAF.10.02

  • 10.03

    Explain techniques and procedures for the safe handling of food productsAF.10.03

  • 10.04

    Discuss issues of safety and environmental concerns about foods and food processing (Genetically Modified Organisms, microorganisms, contamination, and irradiation)AF.10.04

  • 10.05

    Determine appropriate industry response to consumer concerns to assure a safe and wholesome food supplyAF.10.05

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Florida CTE Curriculum Frameworks

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