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K–12 Standards

Animal Science (2023)

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Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal system industry.AFNR.HS.11.1

  • a

    Identify and summarize the origin, significance, distribution, and domestication of different animal species.AFNR.HS.11.1.a

  • b

    Compare and contrast animal production methods for use in animal systems based upon their effectiveness and impacts.AFNR.HS.11.1.b

  • c

    Research and summarize major components of animal systems (e.g., livestock, companion animals).AFNR.HS.11.1.c

Evaluate animals based on anatomical and physiological characteristics.AFNR.HS.11.2

  • a

    Classify animals according to taxonomic classification systems and use (e.g., companion, production).AFNR.HS.11.2.a

  • b

    Identify and summarize the properties, locations, functions, and types of animal cells, tissues, organs, and body systems.AFNR.HS.11.2.b

  • c

    Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological characteristics of animals to select animals for specific purposes (e.g., meat animals, breeding animals, seedstock.AFNR.HS.11.2.c

Critique best-practice protocols based upon animal behaviors for animal husbandry and welfare.AFNR.HS.11.3

  • a

    Explain the implications of animal welfare and animal rights for animal systems.AFNR.HS.11.3.a

  • b

    Summarize the challenges involved in working with animals and resources available to overcome them (e.g., tools, technology, equipment, facilities, animal behavior signals).AFNR.HS.11.3.b

  • c

    Evaluate animal welfare procedures used to ensure safety and maintain low stress when moving and restraining animals.AFNR.HS.11.3.c

Apply reproductive principles to animal selection, breeding, and production.AFNR.HS.11.4

  • a

    Identify and categorize reproductive organs of major animal species.AFNR.HS.11.4.a

  • b

    Identify and summarize inheritance and terms related to inheritance within animal breeding (e.g., dominant, co-dominant,recessive, homozygous, heterozygous).AFNR.HS.11.4.b

  • c

    Compare and contrast various breeding systems (e.g., artificial insemination, embryo transfer, hand breeding).AFNR.HS.11.4.c

  • d

    Assess and describe factors that lead to reproductive maturity.AFNR.HS.11.4.d

  • e

    Evaluate and select animals for reproductive readiness.AFNR.HS.11.4.e

Analyze the nutritional needs of animals.AFNR.HS.11.5

  • a

    Identify and summarize essential nutrients required for animal health.AFNR.HS.11.5.a

  • b

    Analyze each nutrient’s role in growth and performance.AFNR.HS.11.5.b

  • c

    Differentiate between nutritional needs of animal species based on a variety of factors (e.g., types of digestive systems, production goals, management system, growth stage, reproductive stage).AFNR.HS.11.5.c

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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