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K–12 Standards

Animal Science: High School (9-12)

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ACADEMIC SKILLS

  • AA

    SPEAKING AND LISTENING

    1. 1

      Utilize effective verbal and non-verbal communication skillsAA1

    2. 2

      Participate in conversation, discussion, and group presentationsAA2

    3. 3

      Communicate and follow directions/proceduresAA3

    4. 4

      Communicate effectively with customers and co-workersAA4

  • AB

    READING AND WRITING

    1. 1

      Locate and interpret written informationAB1

    2. 2

      Read and interpret workplace documentsAB2

    3. 3

      Identify relevant details, facts, and specificationsAB3

    4. 4

      Record information accurately and completelyAB4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate competence in organizing, writing, and editing using correct vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuationAB5

    6. 6

      Demonstrate the ability to write clearly and concisely using industry specific terminologyAB6

  • AC

    CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

    1. 1

      Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes (e.g., analyze reliable/unreliable sources of information, use previous experiences, implement crisis management, develop contingency planning)AC1

    2. 2

      Utilize innovation and problem-solving skills to arrive at the best solution for current situationAC2

    3. 3

      Implement effective decision-making skillsAC3

  • AD

    MATHEMATICS

    1. 1

      Perform basic and higher level math operations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, units of conversion, averaging, percentage, proportion, ratios)AD1

    2. 2

      Solve problems using measurement skills (e.g., distance, weight, area, volume)AD2

    3. 3

      Make reasonable estimatesAD3

    4. 4

      Use tables, graphs, diagrams, and charts to obtain or convey informationAD4

    5. 5

      Use deductive reasoning and problem-solving in mathematicsAD5

  • AE

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    1. 1

      Locate, evaluate, and apply personal financial informationAE1

    2. 2

      Identify the components of a budget and how one is createdAE2

    3. 3

      Set personal financial goals and develop a plan for achieving themAE3

    4. 4

      Use financial services effectivelyAE4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate ability to meet financial obligationsAE5

  • AF

    INTERNET USE AND SECURITY

    1. 1

      Recognize the potential risks associated with Internet useAF1

    2. 2

      Identify and apply Internet security practices (e.g., password security, login, logout, log off, lock computer)AF2

    3. 3

      Practice safe, legal, and responsible use of technology in the workplaceAF3

  • AG

    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    1. 1

      Use technology appropriately to enhance professional presentationsAG1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate effective and appropriate use of social mediaAG2

    3. 3

      Identify ways social media can be used as marketing, advertising, and data gathering toolsAG3

  • AH

    TELECOMMUNICATIONS

    1. 1

      Select and use appropriate devices, services, and applications to complete workplace tasksAH1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate appropriate etiquette when using e-communications (e.g., cell phone, e-mail, personal digital assistants, online meetings, conference calls)AH2

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

  • EA

    POSITIVE WORK ETHIC

    1. 1

      Demonstrate enthusiasm and confidence about work and learning new tasksEA1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate consistent and punctual attendanceEA2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate initiative in assuming tasksEA3

    4. 4

      Exhibit dependability in the workplaceEA4

    5. 5

      Take and provide direction in the workplaceEA5

    6. 6

      Accept responsibility for personal decisions and actionsEA6

  • EB

    INTEGRITY

    1. 1

      Abide by workplace policies and proceduresEB1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate honesty and reliabilityEB2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate ethical characteristics and behaviorsEB3

    4. 4

      Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive company informationEB4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate loyalty to the companyEB5

  • EC

    SELF-REPRESENTATION

    1. 1

      Demonstrate appropriate dress and hygiene in the workplaceEC1

    2. 2

      Use language and manners suitable for the workplaceEC2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate polite and respectful behavior toward othersEC3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate personal accountability in the workplaceEC4

    5. 5

      Demonstrate pride in workEC5

  • ED

    TIME, TASK, AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    1. 1

      Plan and follow a work scheduleED1

    2. 2

      Work with minimal supervisionED2

    3. 3

      Work within budgetary constraintsED3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate ability to stay on task to produce high quality deliverables on timeED4

  • EE

    DIVERSITY AWARENESS

    1. 1

      Recognize diversity, discrimination, harassment, and equityEE1

    2. 2

      Work well with all customers and co-workerEE2

    3. 3

      Explain the benefits of diversity within the workplaceEE3

    4. 4

      Explain the importance of respect for feelings, values, and beliefs of othersEE4

    5. 5

      Identify strategies to bridge cultural/generational differences and use differing perspectives to increase overall quality of workEE5

    6. 6

      Illustrate techniques for eliminating gender bias and stereotyping in the workplaceEE6

    7. 7

      Identify ways tasks can be structured to accommodate the diverse needs of workersEE7

    8. 8

      Recognize the challenges and advantages of a global workforceEE8

  • EF

    TEAMWORK

    1. 1

      Recognize the characteristics of a team environment and conventional workplaceEF1

    2. 2

      Contribute to the success of the teamEF2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate effective team skills and evaluate their importance in the workplace (e.g., setting goals, listening, following directions, questioning, dividing work)EF3

  • EG

    CREATIVITY AND RESOURCEFULNESS

    1. 1

      Contribute new ideasEG1

    2. 2

      Stimulate ideas by posing questionsEG2

    3. 3

      Value varying ideas and opinionsEG3

    4. 4

      Locate and verify informationEG4

  • EH

    CONFLICT RESOLUTION

    1. 1

      Identify conflict resolution skills to enhance productivity and improve workplace relationshipsEH1

    2. 2

      Implement conflict resolution strategies and problem-solving skillsEH2

    3. 3

      Explain the use of documentation and its role as a component of conflict resolutionEH3

  • EI

    CUSTOMER/CLIENT SERVICE

    1. 1

      Recognize the importance of and demonstrate how to properly acknowledge customers/clientsEI1

    2. 2

      Identify and address needs of customers/clientsEI2

    3. 3

      Provide helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable serviceEI3

    4. 4

      Identify appropriate channels of communication with customers/clients (e.g., phone call, face-to-face, e-mail, website)EI4

    5. 5

      Identify techniques to seek and use customer/client feedback to improve company servicesEI5

    6. 6

      Recognize the relationship between customer/client satisfaction and company successEI6

  • EJ

    ORGANIZATIONS, SYSTEMS, AND CLIMATES

    1. 1

      Define profit and evaluate the cost of conducting businessEJ1

    2. 2

      Identify "big picture" issues in conducting businessEJ2

    3. 3

      Identify role in fulfilling the mission of the workplaceEJ3

    4. 4

      Identify the rights of workers (e.g., adult and child labor laws and other equal employment opportunity laws)EJ4

    5. 5

      Recognize the chain of command, organizational flow chart system, and hierarchy of management within an organizationEJ5

  • EK

    JOB ACQUISITION AND ADVANCEMENT

    1. 1

      Recognize the importance of maintaining a job and pursuing a careerEK1

    2. 2

      Define jobs associated with a specific career path or professionEK2

    3. 3

      Identify and seek various job opportunities (e.g., volunteerism, internships, co-op, part-time/full-time employment)EK3

    4. 4

      Prepare a resume, letter of application, and job applicationEK4

    5. 5

      Prepare for a job interview (e.g., research company, highlight personal strengths, prepare questions, set-up a mock interview, dress appropriately)EK5

    6. 6

      Participate in a job interviewEK6

    7. 7

      Explain the proper procedure for leaving a jobEK7

  • EL

    LIFELONG LEARNING

    1. 1

      Acquire current and emerging industry-related informationEL1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate commitment to learning as a life-long process and recognize learning opportunitiesEL2

    3. 3

      Seek and capitalize on self-improvement opportunitiesEL3

    4. 4

      Discuss the importance of flexible career planning and career self-managementEL4

    5. 5

      Employ leadership skills to achieve workplace objectives (e.g., personal vision, adaptability, change, shared vision)EL5

    6. 6

      Recognize the importance of job performance evaluation and coaching as it relates to career advancementEL6

    7. 7

      Accept and provide constructive criticismEL7

    8. 8

      Describe the impact of the global economy on jobs and careersEL8

  • EM

    JOB SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGIES

    1. 1

      Identify the value of new technologies and their impact on driving continuous change and the need for life-long learningEM1

    2. 2

      Research and identify emerging technologies for specific careersEM2

    3. 3

      Select appropriate technological resources to accomplish workEM3

  • EN

    HEALTH AND SAFETY

    1. 1

      Assume responsibility for safety of self and othersEN1

    2. 2

      Follow safety guidelines in the workplaceEN2

    3. 3

      Manage personal health and wellnessEN3

OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS

  • OA

    ANALYZE HISTORIC AND CURRENT TRENDS IMPACTING THE ANIMAL SYSTEMS INDUSTRY

    1. 1

      Discuss the interrelationships between agriculture commodities based on economic, geographic, and production factorsOA1

    2. 2

      Analyze changes in food consumption throughout historyOA2

    3. 3

      Describe the relationship between consumer demands and animal productionOA3

    4. 4

      Evaluate current trends in animal science through industry associations, trade journals, and reliable electronic resourcesOA4

    5. 5

      Describe agricultural practices that ensure a safe and reliable food supplyOA5

    6. 6

      Discuss the benefits of utilizing best practice production systems in animal scienceOA6

    7. 7

      Evaluate the impact of world trade issues (e.g., diseases, imports/exports, drought, trade agreements) on animal scienceOA7

    8. 8

      Summarize agricultural laws impacting animal science (e.g., property, incorporation, liability issues, animal husbandry, labor, farming in populated areas)OA8

    9. 9

      Identify related government agencies, their functions and programs, as they relate to animal scienceOA9

    10. 10

      Describe the implications of state and federal agricultural legislation (e.g., farm bill)OA10

    11. 11

      Compare and contrast marketing opportunities for animal commodities (e.g., terminal, direct, niche, local)OA11

    12. 12

      Analyze the benefits of risk management practices (futures, forward contracts, diversification, insurance)OA12

    13. 13

      Summarize the benefits of electronic technology in animal science (e.g., electronic record keeping, ultrasound, electronic identification, computer feeding)OA13

  • OB

    UTILIZE BEST-PRACTICE PROTOCOLS BASED ON ANIMAL BEHAVIORS FOR ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND WELFARE

    1. 1

      Describe characteristics of effective animal care facilitiesOB1

    2. 2

      Recommend safe handling techniques and equipment when working with animalsOB2

    3. 3

      Differentiate between animal welfare and animal rightsOB3

  • OC

    DESIGN AND PROVIDE PROPER ANIMAL NUTRITION TO ACHIEVE DESIRED OUTCOMES FOR PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT, REPRODUCTION, AND/OR ECONOMIC PRODUCTION

    1. 1

      Describe the anatomy and physiology of digestive systems (monogastric, ruminant, hind gut fermenters, avian)OC1

    2. 2

      Discuss the function of the six classes of nutrients in regards to animal nutritionOC2

    3. 3

      Compare common types of feedstuffs and the role they play in the diets of animalsOC3

    4. 4

      Explain the purpose of feed additives and growth promotants in animal productionOC4

    5. 5

      Formulate animal feeds based on nutritional requirements using feed ingredients for maximum nutrition and optimal economic productionOC5

  • OD

    APPLY PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTION TO ACHIEVE DESIRED OUTCOMES FOR PERFORMANCE, DEVELOPMENT, AND ECONOMIC PRODUCTION

    1. 1

      Describe the functions of major reproductive organs and hormones in the male and female reproductive systemsOD1

    2. 2

      Contrast the processes of natural and artificial breeding methodsOD2

    3. 3

      Infer how age, size, life cycle, maturity level, gestation, and health status affect the reproductive efficiency of male and female animalsOD3

    4. 4

      Evaluate the use of quantitative breeding values in the selection of genetically superior breeding stock (e.g., EPD's)OD4

    5. 5

      Discuss the importance of efficient and economic reproduction in animalsOD5

    6. 6

      Differentiate principles of animal genetics and heredity (e.g. homozygous, heterozygous, phenotype, genotype, dominance, recessive)OD6

    7. 7

      Appraise the advantages of reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing, and embryo transferOD7

  • OE

    EVALUATE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING ANIMAL PERFORMANCE AND IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR ENHANCING PERFORMANCE AND ANIMAL HEALTH

    1. 1

      Select best practices to enhance soil and water qualityOE1

    2. 2

      Describe the impact of water quality on animal healthOE2

    3. 3

      Describe procedures to decrease the negative effects of environmental factors on animalsOE3

    4. 4

      Evaluate measures to maintain the quality of the environment in areas used to raise and house animalsOE4

  • OF

    CLASSIFY, EVALUATE AND SELECT ANIMALS BASED ON ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

    1. 1

      Classify animals according to the taxonomical classification system and species-specific terminology related to age and genderOF1

    2. 2

      Differentiate major animal breeds within the industry and their production strengthsOF2

    3. 3

      Identify the major skeletal and external parts of production and companion speciesOF3

    4. 4

      Identify wholesale and retail cuts of production speciesOF4

    5. 5

      Evaluate desirable anatomical and physiological characteristics of animals within and between speciesOF5

  • OG

    APPLY PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE ANIMAL HEALTH CARE

    1. 1

      Characterize common disorders, parasites, and vaccinated diseases of both production and companion animal speciesOG1

    2. 2

      Discuss the health risks of zoonotic diseases to humans and their historical significanceOG2

    3. 3

      Select proper medical dosages and delivery methodsOG3

    4. 4

      Evaluate preventative measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites, and disorders among animalsOG4

    5. 5

      Explain common surgical and nonsurgical procedures in animal healthcareOG5

  • OH

    PRACTICE SOUND AGRICULTURAL FINANCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE

    1. 1

      Identify requirements for and sources of creditOH1

    2. 2

      Compare the benefits related to buying, leasing, renting land and/or equipmentOH2

    3. 3

      Describe how various forms of taxes impact the animal science industry (income, sales, property, inheritance)OH3

    4. 4

      Calculate break-even prices in an animal science business to maximize profitOH4

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?
Kentucky Program of Studies - Animal Science

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