Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (18001) (2022)

Examine the role of FFA in agricultural education programs. ITA 1

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    Summarize the history, organization, and traditions of FFA. ITA 1.1

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    Explore opportunities in FFA. ITA 1.2

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    Demonstrate proper use of parliamentary procedure. ITA 1.3

Describe the types of Supervised Agricultural Experiences.  ITA 2

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    Evaluate the benefits and types of SAE programs. ITA 2.1

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    Develop a plan and maintain SAE records.  ITA 2.2

Discuss the concept of natural resources. ITA 3

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    Classify different types of natural resources to enable protection, conservation, enhancement, and management in a particular geographical region. ITA 3.1

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    Explore South Dakota fish and wildlife species and investigate their ecological needs.ITA 3.2

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    Explain human interaction with natural resources, fish, and wildlife. ITA 3.3

Describe the animal science industry.ITA 4

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    Examine the large and small animal science industries. ITA 4.1

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    Analyze historic and current trends impacting the animal science industry. ITA 4.2

Describe plant science industry.ITA 5

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    Examine the plant science and horticulture industries.ITA 5.1

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    Analyze historic and current trends impacting the plant science and horticulture industries. ITA 5.2

Summarize basic agricultural business principles. ITA 6

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    Investigate various principles and concepts in different AFNR businesses. ITA 6.1

Explore food products and process systems industry.ITA 7

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    Illustrate how raw commodities become table-ready food products. ITA 7.1

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    Explain basic food safety principles.ITA 7.2

Use basic principles of agricultural power, structural, and technical systems technology. ITA 8

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    Explore basic principles involved in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems technology. ITA 8.1

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    Understand, demonstrate, and use proper safety procedures and equipment. ITA 8.2

Develop employability skills related to the AFNR cluster. ITA 9

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    Develop soft skills to enhance employability.ITA 9.1

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?
Introduction to AFNR

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