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ASB: Agriscience - Revised

Agriculture and Society

A1:

Recognizing the Role of Agriculture in Society

A1-1:	Nature of the Agriculture/Horticulture Industry

A1-2:	History of Agriculture

A1-3:	Importance of Agriculture to Society

A1-4:	World Food Supply

A1-5:	Trends in Agriculture

A2:

Using Agricultural Organizations and Agencies

A2-1:	Government Agencies in Agriculture/Horticulture

A2-2:	Private Organizations in Agriculture/Horticulture

A3:

Identifying Careers in Agriculture/Horticulture

A3-1:	Individual Agriculture/Horticulture Interests

A3-2:	Selecting an Agriculture/Horticulture Occupation

A3-3:	Working Conditions and Earning Potential

A4:

Developing Employability Skills

A4-1:	Developing Goals

A4-2:	Obtaining Education for a Job

A4-3:	Occupational Competencies

A4-4:	Finding a Job

A4-5:	Applying for a Job

A4-6:	Resume and Letter of Application

A4-7:	Succeeding in a Job Interview

A4-8:	Transition Skills in Agriculture/Horticulture Occupations

A4-9:	Human Relation Skills in the Workplace

Developing Leadership and Communication Skills

B1:

Opportunities in FFA and Youth Organizations

B1-1:	History and Organization of FFA

B1-2:	Opportunities in FFA

B1-3:	Achievement in FFA

B1-4:	Leading the FFA Chapter

B1-5:	Planning and Conducting Effective Meetings

B1-6:	Youth Clubs and Organizations

B1-7:	School and Community Awareness

B1-8:	FFA Alumni Association

B2:

Developing Personal Skills

B2-1:	Self-Understanding and Assessment

B2-2:	Understanding Conflicts and Their Resolution

B2-3:	Ethical Decision Making

B3:

Developing Communication Skills

B3-1:	Sources of Information

B3-2:	Introduction to Communication

B3-3:	Effective Communication Techniques

B3-4:	Effective Speaking Techniques

B3-5:	Effective Listening Techniques

B3-6:	Persuasive Messages

B3-7:	Communication Skills in the Workplace

B3-8:	Written Communication

B4:

Agribusiness Applications

B4-1:	Creating a Business Plan

B4-2:	Record Keeping

B4-3:	Net Worth, Cash Flow, and Income Statements

B4-4:	Budgets and Financial Analysis Ratios

B4-5:	Depreciation and Fixed and Variable Costs

B4-6:	Computers in Agriculture

B5:

Understanding SAEs

B5-1:	Benefits of an SAE Program

B5-2:	Types of SAE Programs

B5-3:	Possible SAE Programs

B5-4:	Planning SAE Programs

B5-5:	Implementing SAE Programs

B5-6:	Keeping and Using SAE Records

B5-7:	Long-Range Plans for Expanding SAE Programs

HC: Horticulture

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

A1:

Exploring the Horticulture Industry

A1-1:	Understanding Horticulture

A1-2:	Determining the Importance of the Horticulture Industry

A1-3:	Understanding Environmental Impacts of Horticulture

A1-4:	Exploring Career Opportunities in Horticulture

A1-5:	Practicing Horticulture Safety

A2:

Plant Anatomy and Physiology

A2-1:	Classifying Ornamental Plants

A2-2:	Understanding Root Anatomy

A2-3:	Understanding Stem Anatomy

A2-4:	Understanding Leaf Anatomy and Morphology

A2-5:	Understanding Flower Anatomy

A2-6:	Understanding Plant Physiology

A2-7:	Understanding the Effects of Light, Temperature, Air, and Water on Plant Growth

A2-8:	Understanding Plant Growth Regulators

A3:

Plant Propagation

A3-1:	Examining Sexual Reproduction of Flowering Plants

A3-2:	Propagating Plants Sexually

A3-3:	Propagating Plants by Cuttings

A3-4:	Propagating Plants by Division, Separation, and Layering

A3-5:	Propagating Plants by Grafting and Budding

A3-6:	Propagating Plants by Tissue Culture

A4:

Growing Media, Nutrients, and Fertilizers

A4-1:	Understanding Properties of Growing Media

A4-2:	Understanding Growing Media Components

A4-3:	Supplying Nutrients to Floriculture Crops

A4-4:	Understanding Soil Formation

A4-5:	Understanding Soil Color

A4-6:	Understanding Soil Texture and Structure

A4-7:	Explaining a Soil Profile

A4-8:	Understanding Moisture-Holding Capacity

A4-9:	Understanding Soil Degradation

A4-10:	Understanding Soil Erosion and Management Practices

A4-11:	Understanding Water Quality

A5:

Integrated Pest Management

A5-1:	Understanding Integrated Pest Management

A5-2:	Determining the Kinds of Pesticides

A5-3:	Using Pesticides Safely

A5-4:	Interpreting Pesticide Labels

A5-5:	Applying Pesticides

A5-6:	Managing the Environmental Impact of Pesticides

A5-7:	Indentifying and Managing Plant Pests in the Greenhouse

A5-8:	Identifying and Managing Plant Pests in the Landscape

A5-9:	Identifying and Managing Plant Pests in Fruits and Vegetables

A6:

Hydroponics

A6-1:	Understanding Hydroponics

A6-2:	Growing Crops by Hydroponics

FLORICULTURE

B1:

Greenhouse Structures

B1-1:	Exploring Greenhouse Structures

B1-2:	Controlling the Greenhouse Climate

B1-3:	Using Automated Systems in the Greenhouse

B2:

Greenhouse Crop Production

B2-1:	Growing Poinsettias

B2-2:	Growing Potted Chrysanthemums

B2-3:	Growing Minor Potted Flowering Crops

B2-4:	Growing and Forcing Easter Lilies

B2-5:	Growing and Forcing Spring Flowering Bulbs

B2-6:	Growing Foliage Plants

B2-7:	Growing Bedding Plants

B2-8:	Growing Potted Perennials

B2-9:	Managing the Greenhouse Business

B3:

Floral Design

B3-1:	Exploring the International Flower Market

B3-2:	Caring for Fresh Cut Flowers and Foliage

B3-3:	Identifying Floral Design Tools and Supplies

B3-4:	Understanding the Principles of Floral Design

B3-5:	Understanding the Design Elements

B3-6:	Designing Corsages and Boutonnieres

B3-7:	Designing Basic Floral Work

B3-8:	Designing Vase Arrangements

B3-9:	Designing Centerpieces

B3-10:	Designing Holiday Arrangements

B3-11:	Designing Wedding Pieces

B3-12:	Designing Sympathy Arrangements

B3-13:	Using Everlasting Flowers

B3-14:	Pricing Floral Design Work

B3-15:	Managing the Floral Shop

B4:

Interior Plantscaping

B4-1:	Installing Interior Plantscapes

B4-2:	Maintaining Interior Plantscapes

NURSERY, LANDSCAPING, AND GARDENING

C1:

Nursery Production

C1-1:	Understanding Nursery Production Facilities

C1-2:	Producing Nursery Crops

C1-3:	Packaging Nursery Crops

C1-4:	Managing the Nursery Business

C2:

Residential Landscape Design

C2-1:	Analyzing the Residential Landscape

C2-2:	Designing the Landscape Areas

C2-3:	Beginning the Design Process

C2-4:	Applying the Principles of Art to the Landscape

C2-5:	Using Annuals and Perennials in the Landscape

C2-6:	Choosing Plants for the Landscape

C2-7:	Putting the Plan on Paper

C2-8:	Pricing the Landscape Plan

C2-9:	Managing the Landscape Business

C3:

Landscape Installation

C3-1:	Preparing the Landscape Site

C3-2:	Installing and Maintaining Irrigation Systems

C3-3:	Installing Woody Landscape Plants, Groundcovers, Perennials, and Annuals

C3-4:	Installing Patios, Walks, and Decks

C3-5:	Installing Fences and Walls

C3-6:	Incorporating Lights into the Landscape

C3-7:	Incorporating Water Features into the Landscape

C4:

Turfgrass Management

C4-1:	Identifying, Classifying, and Selecting Turfgrass

C4-2:	Establishing and Growing Turfgrass

C4-3:	Managing Turfgrass

C4-4:	Managing Pests and Diseases in Turfgrass

C4-5:	Identifying Tools and Equipment Associated with Turfgrass

C4-6:	Managing Athletic Fields and Golf Courses

C5:

Landscape Maintenance

C5-1:	Watering, Fertilizing, and Mulching Woody Landscape Plants

C5-2:	Pruning Landscape Plants

C5-3:	Pricing Landscape Maintenance Work

C6:

Fruit and Vegetable Crop Production

C6-1:	Planning and Preparing a Vegetable Garden Site

C6-2:	Planting and Maintaining a Vegetable Garden

C6-3:	Growing Culinary Herbs

C6-4:	Growing and Maintaining Small Fruits

C6-5:	Growing and Maintaining Tree Fruits

C6-6:	Organic Production of Fruits and Vegetables

C7:

Using and Maintaining Tools and Equipment

C7-1:	Using Hand Tools in Landscaping

C7-2:	Using Power Tools and Small Landscape Maintenance Equipment

C7-3:	Using Large Landscape Maintenance Equipment

C7-4:	Maintaining Small Engines

EMPLOYABILITY IN THE HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY

D1:

Developing Personal Skills

D1-1:	Self-Understanding and Assessment

D1-2:	Developing Human Relations Skills in the Workplace

D2:

Developing Communications Skills

D2-1:	Introduction to Communication

D2-2:	Understanding Effective Communication Techniques

D2-3:	Identifying Effective Speaking Techniques

D2-4:	Developing Listening Techniques

D2-5:	Organizing and Presenting a Persuasive Message

D2-6:	Using Communications Skills in Appropriate Situations

D3:

Gaining Employment

D3-1:	Developing Goals

D3-2:	Obtaining Education for a Job

D3-3:	Identifying Occupational Competencies

D3-4:	Finding a Job

D3-5:	Applying for a Job

D3-6:	Writing a Resume and Letter of Application

D3-7:	Succeeding in a Job Interview

D3-8:	Understanding Conflicts and Their Resolution

HORTICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

E1:

Entrepreneurship in Horticulture

E1-1:	Establishing a Horticultural Business

E1-2:	Financial Management in a Horticultural Business

E2:

Marketing Horticulture Products

E2-1:	Selecting a Marketing Approach

E2-2:	Developing a Marketing Plan

E2-3:	Advertising and Displaying Horticultural Products

E2-4:	Marketing Floral Crops

E2-5:	Marketing the Landscape Business

E2-6:	Selling Floral Orders

E2-7:	Selling Landscape Design and Construction Work

SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE IN HORTICULTURE

F1:

Determining Purposes and Procedures of SAE

F1-1:	Determining the Benefits of an SAE

F1-2:	Determining the Kinds of SAE

F2:

Planning and Developing SAE Programs

F2-1:	Researching Possible SAE Programs

F2-2:	Planning Your SAE Program

F2-3:	Implementing SAE Programs

F3:

Expanding My SAE

F3-1:	Keeping and Using SAE Records

F3-2:	Making Long Range Plans for Expanding SAE Programs

DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN HORTICULTURE

G1:

Understanding the History and Organization of FFA

G1-1:	Exploring the History and Organization of FFA

G2:

Recognizing Opportunities in FFA

G2-1:	Discovering Opportunities in FFA

G2-2:	Determining FFA Degrees, Awards, and CDEs

G3:

Developing Leadership Skills

G3-1:	Understanding FFA Officer Duties and Responsibilities

G3-2:	Planning and Organizing an FFA Meeting

G4:

Participating in Community and Government Organizations

G4-1:	Understanding Youth Clubs and Organizations

G4-2:	Developing an Awareness for Your Community

BSAA: Biological Science Applications in Agriculture

Plant Science

A1:

Conducting Scientific Investigations in Agriculture

A1-1:	Exploring Research Methods in Agriculture

A1-2:	Designing and Conducting Agricultural Research

A1-3:	Using Scientific Measurement

A1-4:	Reporting Agriculture Research

A1-5:	Safety in the Laboratory

A1-6:	Tools and Equipment in the Laboratory

A2:

Cellular Biology and Agriculture

A2-1:	Processes Within the Plant Cell

A2-2:	Biotechnology

A3:

Agricutlure and the Environment

A3-1:	Sustainable Agricultural Practices

A3-2:	Maintaining Water Quality

A3-3:	Effects of Pollutants on Plant Growth

A3-4:	Fuels from Crops

A4:

Managing Inputs for Plant Growth

A4-1:	Principles of Heredity: Albinism in Corn

A4-2:	Priciples of Heredity: Variation in Corn

A4-3:	Plant Tissue Testing

A5:

Initiating Plant Growth

A5-1:	Conducting the Warm Germination Test and TZ Test for Seed Viability

A5-2:	The Role of the Embryo in Germination

A5-3:	Environmental Factors Affecting Seed Germination

A5-4:	Salinity and Seed Germination

A5-5:	Osmotic Turgescence: The Forces of Plant Growth

A6:

Managing Plant Growth

A6-1:	Energy Transformation in Plants: Photosynthesis

A6-2:	Separating Plant Pigments by Chromotography

A6-3:	Transpiration in Plants

A6-4:	Homeostatic Responses of Seedling Plants: The Tropisms

A6-5:	Hydroponics

A6-6:	Plant Responses to Herbicide Applications

A6-7:	Regulating Plant Growth

A7:

Reproduction in Plants

A7-1:	Examining Parts of a Flower

A7-2:	Influence of Temperature on Pollen Germination

A7-3:	Tissue Culture

Animal Science

B1:

Animal Genetics and Biotechnology

B1-1:	Animal Genetics and Probability

B1-2:	DNA Extraction

B1-3:	Biotechnology

B2:

Growth and Development of Animals

B2-1:	Chick Embryology

B2-2:	Hatching and Brooding Chicks

B2-3:	Nutrition of Chicks

B2-4:	Peck Order of Chicks

B2-5:	Starch Digestion by Enzyme Action

B2-6:	Protein Digestion by Enzyme Action

B2-7:	Absorption of Nutrients

B2-8:	Animal Health

B2-9:	Growth Hormones in Animals

B2-10:	Effect of Antibiotics on Bacteria

B2-11:	Testing for Mastitis

B3:

Animal Reproduction

B3-1:	Artificial Insemination

B3-2:	Sperm Motility

B4:

Aquaculture

B4-1:	Effect of Temperature on Cold-Blooded Animals

B4-2:	Factors Affecting Dissolved Oxygen in Water

B4-3:	Microbial Cycling of Nitrogen

Food Science

C1:

Handling and Storing Plant Products

C1-1:	Testing for Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins

C1-2:	Oxidative Rancidity

C1-3:	Controlling Molds with Food Preservatives

C1-4:	Testing for Food Additives

C1-5:	pH and Fermentation

C1-6:	Enzymatic Browning

C2:

Processing Animal Products

C2-1:	The Science of Curing Meats

C2-2:	Curing Ingredients in Meat Products

C2-3:	Water Binding in Meat

C2-4:	Salt as a Food Preservative

C2-5:	Pasteurized Milk as an Ecological System for Bacteria

C2-6:	Souring Milk

C2-7:	Yogurt Production

C3:

Agricultural Processing Systems

C3-1:	Viscosity: Fluid Food Rheology

C3-2:	Solid Food Rheology: Tomatoes

C3-3:	Rapid Chilling of Meat Products

C3-4:	Algin Worms

C3-5:	Chemistry of Popcorn

C3-6:	Testing for Vitamin C in Foods

C3-7:	Pressure and Boiling Point

C3-8:	Making Cheese

C3-9:	Making Ice Cream

APSS: Animal, Plant, and Soil Science

Research

A1:

Scientific Investigation in Agriculture

A1-1:	Research in Agriculture

A1-2:	Conducting Agricultural Research

A1-3:	Reporting Agricultural Research

A1-4:	Using Scientific Measurement

Animal Science and the Industry

B1:

Understanding the Animal Science Industry

B1-1:	Analyzing Present and Future Trends in Animal Science Industry

B1-2:	Discovering Ways Animals Help People

B1-3:	Indentifying Career Opportunities in the Animal Science Industry

B2:

Identifying and Understanding the Segments of the Animal Science Industry

B2-1:	Exploring the Beef Industry

B2-2:	Exploring the Dairy Industry

B2-3:	Exploring the Swine Industry

B2-4:	Exploring the Sheep and Goat Industry

B2-5:	Exploring the Equine Industry

B2-6:	Exploring the Poultry Industry

B2-7:	Exploring the Rabbit Industry

B2-8:	Exploring the Cat Industry

B2-9:	Exploring the Dog Industry

B2-10:	Exploring the Exotic Breeds Industry

B2-11:	Exploring the Scientific and Laboratory Animals Industry

B2-12:	Exploring the Aquaculture Industry

B2-13:	Exploring the Service and Safety Animals Industry

B2-14:	Exploring Other Animals

B2-15:	Exploring the Bee Industry

B3:

Meeting Nutritional Needs of Animals

B3-1:	Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Animals

B3-2:	Understanding Animal Digestion

B3-3:	Understanding Nutrients and Their Importance

B3-4:	Balancing Rations

B4:

Understanding the Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology

B4-1:	Anatomy and Physiology of Animal Reproductive Systems

B4-2:	Understanding Natural Animal Reproduction

B4-3:	Understanding Animal Reproduction Technology

B4-4:	Understanding Genetics

B4-5:	Understanding Molecular Biotechnology

B4-6:	Understanding Organismic Biotechnology

B5:

Maintaining Animal Health

B5-1:	Managing Diseases and Parasites

B5-2:	Managing Animal Health

B5-3:	Identifying Equipment Used to Maintain Good Animal Health

B6:

Meeting Environmental Requirements of Animals

B6-1:	Determing Livestock Facility Needs

B6-2:	Managing Livestock Waste

B6-3:	Understanding Animal Welfare Issues

B7:

Understanding Animal Reproduction

B7-1:	Understanding Supply and Demand Concepts

B7-2:	Understanding Future Contracts and Governmental Programs

B8:

Understanding Related Issues

B8-1:	Training and Conditioning

B8-2:	Consumer Preferences

Plant and Soil Science

C1:

Career Opportunities in Plant and Soil Science

C1-1:	Recognizing the Importance of Plant and Soil Science

C1-2:	Exploring Careers in Plant and Soil Science

C2:

Basic Principles of Plant Science

C2-1:	Classifying and Naming Plants

C2-2:	Examining Plant Structures and Functions

C2-3:	Examining Flowers and Fruits

C2-4:	Identifying Plant Types and Uses

C2-5:	Using Crossbreeding and Hybrids

C3:

Seed Germination, Growth, and Development

C3-1:	Identifying Seed Germination Processes and Requirements

C3-2:	Understanding Plant Life Cycles

C3-3:	Examining Photosynthesis

C3-4:	Understanding Respiration

C3-5:	Examining the Roles of Plant Growth Regulators

C3-6:	Determining Nutrient Functions and Utilization

C4:

Environmental Factors Effecting Plant Growth

C4-1:	Understanding the Importance of Water in Plant Growth

C4-2:	Determining the Influence of Temperature on Plants

C4-3:	Recognizing the Role of Light in Plant Growth

C4-4:	Examining the Significance of Air in Plant Growth

C4-5:	Determining Plant Nutrients and Fertility

C4-6:	Determining the Environmental Impacts of Crop Production

C5:

Plant Propagation

C5-1:	Propagating Plants Sexually

C5-2:	Propagating Plants Asexually

C5-3:	Propagating Plants by Tissue Culture

C6:

Basic Principles of Soil Science

C6-1:	Determining the Nature of Soil

C6-2:	Understanding Soil Formation

C6-3:	Understanding Soil Color

C6-4:	Understanding Soil Texture and Structure

C6-5:	Explaining a Soil Profile

C6-6:	Understanding Moisture-Holding Capacity

C6-7:	Understanding Soil Degradation

C6-8:	Understanding Soil Erosion and Management Practices

C7:

Soil Erosion and Land Management

C7-1:	Identifying Environmental and Economic Impacts from Soil Erosion.

C7-2:	Using Land Capability Classifications

C7-3:	Calculating Soil Loss

C7-4:	Employing Conservation Tillage Practices

C8:

Soil Fertility and Moisture Management

C8-1:	Understanding Soil Chemistry

C8-2:	Determining Fertilizer Formulations

C8-3:	Applying Fertilizers to Field Crops

C8-4:	Identifying Nutrient Deficiencies in Crops

C8-5:	Using Irrigation

C9:

Agronomic Crops

C9-1:	Growing Field Corn

C9-2:	Growing Soybeans

C9-3:	Growing Wheat

C9-4:	Growing Sorghum

C9-5:	Growing Oats

C9-6:	Growing Forage Crops

C9-7:	Identifying Specialty Crops and Their Value

C10:

Integrated Pest Management

C10-1:	Understanding Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

C10-2:	Setting up a Crop Scouting Program

C10-3:	Managing Crop Diseases

C10-4:	Managing Weeds

C10-5:	Managing Insect Pests

C11:

Pesticide Use

C11-1:	Managing Plant Pests

C11-2:	Determining the Kinds of Pesticides

C11-3:	Using Pesticides Safely

C11-4:	Interpreting Pesticide Labels

C11-5:	Applying Pesticides

C11-6:	Managing Environmental Impact of Pesticides

C11-7:	Obtaining Pesticide Licensing

C12:

Grain and Forage Quality

C12-1:	Determining Grain and Forage Quality

C12-2:	Understanding Grain Quality Standards and the Market

C12-3:	Handling, Storing, and Transporting Grain and Forage

Employability in the Agriculture Industry

D1:

Developing Personal Skills

D1-1:	Self-Understanding and Assessment

D1-2:	Developing Human Relations Skills in the Workplace

D2:

Developing Communication Skills

D2-1:	Introduction to Communication

D2-2:	Understanding Effective Communication Techniques

D2-3:	Identifying Effective Speaking Techniques

D2-4:	Developing Listening Techniques

D2-5:	Organizing and Presenting a Persuasive Message

D2-6:	Using Communication Skills in Appropriate Situations

D3:

Gaining Employment

D3-1:	Developing Goals

D3-2:	Obtaining Education for a Job

D3-3:	Obtaining Education for a Job

D3-4:	Finding a Job

D3-5:	Applying For a Job

D3-6:	Writing a Résumé and Letter of Application

D3-7:	Succeeding in a Job Interview

D3-8:	Understanding Conflicts and Their Resolution

Developing Leadership Skills in Agriculture

E1:

Understanding the History and Organization of FFA

E1-1:	Exploring the History and Organization of FFA

E2:

Recognizing Opportunities in FFA

E2-1:	Discovering Opportunities in the FFA

E2-2:	Determining FFA Degrees, Awards, and CDEs

E3:

Developing Leadership Skills

E3-1:	Understanding FFA Officer Duties and Responsibilities

E3-2:	Planning and Organizing an FFA Meeting

E4:

Participating in Community and Government Organizations

E4-1:	Understanding Youth Clubs and Organizations

E4-2:	Developing an Awareness for Your Community

Supervised Experience in Agriculture

F1:

Determining Purposes and Procedures of SAE

F1-1:	Determining the Benefits of an SAE

F1-2:	Determining the Kinds of SAE

F2:

Planning and Developing SAE Programs

F2-1:	Researching Possible SAE Programs

F2-2:	Planning Your SAE Program

F2-3:	Implementing SAE Programs

F3:

Expanding My SAE

F3-1:	Keeping and Using SAE Records

F3-2:	Making Long Range Plans for Expanding SAE Programs

APSR: Animal, Plant & Soil Science - Revised

Scientific Research

A1:

Conducting Scientific Investigations in Agriculture

A1-1:	Research Methods in Agriculture

A1-2:	Designing and Conducting Agricultural Research

A1-3:	Reporting Agricultural Research

A1-4:	AgriScience Fair Projects

A1-5:	Scientific Measurement

A1-6:	Safety in the Laboratory

A1-7:	Laboratory Tools and Equipment

A1-8:	Using the Microscope

A1-9:	Where Accidents Occur and Agencies Associated with Workplace Safety

A1-10:	Why Accidents Occur and How to Prevent Them

A1-11:	Problem Solving

Introduction to Plant & Animal Science Concepts

B1:

Understanding Taxonomy

B1-1:	Classifying Living Things

B2:

Cellular Biology, Genetics, and Biotechnology

B2-1:	Exploring Cells

B2-2:	Examining Cell Division

B2-3:	Understanding Genetics

B2-4:	Determnining the Heritability of Traits

B2-5:	Improving Agricultural Plants and Animals

B2-6:	Analyzing Organismic and molecular Biotechnology

B2-7:	Determining the Advantages and Disadvantages of Biotechnology

B2-8:	Identifying Career Opportunties in Agricultural Biotechnology

Animal Science and the Industry

C1:

Introduction to the Animal Science Industry

C1-1:	Exploring the Animal industry

C1-2:	Examining How Animals and Animal Products are Used by Humans

C1-3:	Understanding Animal Welfare Issues

C2:

Understanding Animal Anatomy and Physiology

C2-1:	Classifying Animals

C2-2:	Determining the Anatomy of Animals

C2-3:	Recognizing the Structures and Function of the Skeletal System

C2-4:	Recognizing the Structures and Functions of the Integumentary, Muscular, and Urinary Systems

C2-5:	Recognizing the Structures and Functions of the Endocrine and Nervous Systems

C2-6:	Recognizing the Structures and Functions of the Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

C3:

Meeting Nutritional Needs of Animals

C3-1:	Understanding Nutrients and their Importance

C3-2:	Understanding Animal Digestion

C3-3:	Determining Functions of Major Parts of the Digestive System

C3-4:	Meeting Nutritional Needs of Animals

C3-5:	Analyzing Feedstuffs

C3-6:	Balancing Animal Feed Rations

C4:

Understanding Animal Reproduction

C4-1:	Anatomy and Physiology of Animal Reproductive Systems

C4-2:	Understanding Natural Animal Reproduction

C4-3:	Animal Reproduction Management

C4-4:	Understanding Animal Reproduction Technology

C4-5:	Understanding Lactation

C5:

Animal Health and Administering Veterinary Care

C5-1:	Evaluating Animal Health

C5-2:	Determining the Types of Disease and Immunity

C5-3:	Classifying Animal Medications

C5-4:	Administering Medication and Care

C5-5:	Veterinary Math

C5-6:	Examining the Impact of Parasites on Animal Health

C5-7:	Identifying Disease Control and Managment Practices

C5-8:	Managing Animal Health

C5-9:	Understanding Veterinary Terminology

C5-10:	Analyzing Animal Behavior

C5-11:	Exploring Veterinary Medicine and Vet Tech Careers

C6:

Understanding the Processing and Composition of Red Meat Products

C6-1:	Understanding Red Meat Harvesting Methods

C6-2:	Evaluating the Quality of Meat Products

C7:

Understanding the Livestock, Large Animal, Poultry, and Bee Industries

C7-1:	Exploring the Beef Industry

C7-2:	Understanding the Types of Beef Cattle Operations

C7-3:	Exploring the Dairy Industry

C7-4:	Feeding and Managing Dairy Cattle

C7-5:	Processing Dairy Products

C7-6:	Exploring the Swine Industry

C7-7:	Understanding the Stages of Pork Production

C7-8:	Exploring the Sheep and Goat Industry

C7-9:	Feeding and Managing Sheep and Goats

C7-10:	Exploring the Poultry Industry

C7-11:	Understanding Each Area of Chicken Production

C7-12:	Feeding and Managing Chickens

C7-13:	Exploring the Equine Industry

C7-14:	Feeding and Managing Equine

C7-15:	Exploring the Rabbit Industry

C7-16:	Exploring the Exotic Animal Industry

C7-17:	Utilizing Data and Technology to Improve Animal Quality

C7-18:	Managing Animal Waste

C7-19:	Analyzing Consumer Preferences in Animal Production

C7-20:	Analyzing Present and Future Trends in the Animal Science Industry

C7-21:	Showing and Fitting Livestock and Poultry

C7-22:	Exploring the Bee Industry

C7-23:	Fitting and Showing Livestock and Poultry-Part 2

C8:

Understanding Companion and Service Animals

C8-1:	Exploring the Companion Animal Industry

C8-2:	Exploring Cats as Companion Animals

C8-3:	Exploring Dogs as Companion Animals

C8-4:	Feeding and Caring for Cats and Dogs

C8-5:	Exploring Ornamental Fish as Companion Animals

C8-6:	Exploring Birds, Rodents, Reptiles, and Other Animals as Companion Animals

C8-7:	Examining the Role of Safety Animals, Service Animals, and Animals Used for Research

C9:

Understanding the Aquaculture Industry

C9-1:	Exploring the Aquaculture Industry

C10:

Exploring Careers in Animal Science

C10-1:	Identifying Career Opportunities in the Animal Science Industry

Soil Science

D1:

Basic Principles of Soil Science

D1-1:	Determining the Nature of Soil

D1-2:	Understanding Soil Formation

D1-3:	Explaining a Soil Profile

D1-4:	Understanding Soil Color

D1-5:	Understanding Soil Texture and Structure

D1-6:	Understand Moisture-Holding Capacity

D1-7:	Using Land Capability Classifications

D1-8:	Understanding the USDA Soil Taxonomy System

D2:

Soil Erosion and Land Management

D2-1:	Understanding Soil Degradation

D2-2:	Understanding Soil Erosion

D2-3:	Calculating Soil Loss

D2-4:	Employing Conservation Tillage Practices to Minimize Erosion

D3:

Managing Soil Fertility

D3-1:	Determining Nutrient Functions

D3-2:	Understanding Soil Chemistry

D3-3:	Determining Fertilizer Formulations

D3-4:	Applying Fertilizers

D3-5:	Idenitfying the Characteristics and Sources of Nitrogen

D3-6:	Identifying the Characteristics and Sources of Phosphorus and Potassium

D3-7:	Identifying the Characteristics and Sources of Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients

Plant Science

E1:

Introduction to Plant Science

E1-1:	Recognizing the Importance of Plant Science

E1-2:	Classifying and Naming Plants

E2:

Plant Anatomy and Physiology

E2-1:	Understanding Root Anatomy

E2-2:	Understanding Stem Anatomy

E2-3:	Understanding Leaf Anatomy and Morphology

E2-4:	Understanding Flower Anatomy

E2-5:	Understanding Fruit Function and Anatomy

E3:

Plant Propagation

E3-1:	Propagating Plants Sexually

E3-2:	Propopagating Plants Asexually