Agriscience
Agriscience
2023 Theme: Animal Systems
EVENT PURPOSE
The purpose of the Nebraska Agriscience Career Development Event is to develop a foundation of knowledge and skills that will prepare first year students (9th or 10th grade) to continue in agricultural education coursework and enter agricultural careers within the natural resources, animal science, and/or plant science systems career fields.
Agriculture Education courses that align with the Agriscience CDE include: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
ANNUAL THEME
2019 - Natural Resources (Perch Dissection) - Units: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, & 20
2020 - Animal Science (Fetal Pig Dissection) - Units: 26, 27, & 28
2021 - Plant Science (Flower Dissection) - Units: 15, 16, 17, 21, & 22
2022 - Natural Resources (Perch Dissection) - Units: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 19, & 20
2023 - Animal Science (Fetal Pig Dissection) - Units: 26, 27, & 28
2024 - Plant Science (Flower Dissection) - Units: 15, 16, 17, 21, & 22
OBJECTIVES
Team Activity Objectives
Natural Resources
Demonstrate adherence to protective equipment requirements when using various AFNR tools and equipment.
Identify and label the external organs of a perch.
Describe the functions of the external organs of a perch.
Utilize dissection tools to safely dissect a perch.
Identify and label the internal organs of the perch.
Describe the functions of internal organs of a perch.
Animal Science
Demonstrate adherence to protective equipment requirements when using various AFNR tools and equipment.
Utilize dissection tools to safely dissect a fetal pig.
Identify and label the external anatomical features of a fetal pig.
Identify and label the internal anatomical features of a fetal pig.
Describe the functions of the internal organs of a fetal pig
Distinguish the anatomical regions of a fetal pig.
Plant Science
Demonstrate adherence to protective equipment requirements when using various AFNR tools and equipment.
Describe the influence of soil, water, and other environmental factors on plant growth.
Identify and label the components and functions of a flower.
Describe the functions and components of seeds and fruit.
Identify and describe the function of plant parts.
Describe the process of plant pollination and fertilization.
Explain sexual and asexual propagation.
Describe proper techniques used to propagate plants.
Apply the principles of plant growth and common management practices to plant production.
Individual Career Report Objectives
Research an agricultural career and describe the following aspects in a written report:
Job description and connection to agriculture
Education, training and high school preparation
Working conditions
Advantages and disadvantages of the job
Responsibilities/link to personal strengths
Salaries/job outlook
Aspects of the job liked by the student
Possible SAE incorporation
Personal connection with individual in career area II. Use proper grammar, sentence structure and semantics in writing a report.
Individual Written Examination Objectives
Natural Resources Annual Theme:
Identify biological requirements of living organisms in different living environments.
Determine the relationship between water and soil in our environments.
Determine relationships between forests and the resources they produce.
Determine relationships between wildlife and their surrounding environment.
Understand the basic flow of energy through an ecosystem.
Animal Science Annual Theme:
Determine the nutritional requirements of animals and how to satisfy them.
Identify specific management practices that may be needed to maintain an animal’s health.
Understand the basics of genetics and breeding.
Identify specific management practices and care for small companion animals.
Understand basic approved practices in the care and management of dairy and livestock animals.
Identify elements and trends in the food science industry.
Plant Science Annual Theme:
Identify major parts of a plant and state the functions.
Identify the many purposes for different plants.
Describe a plants relationship with soil, air, water and essential nutrients.
Determine the appropriate management practices for plant growing factors.
Determine the methods used by plants to reproduce sexually and asexually.
Yearly, Non-rotating Units:
Identify the basic living requirements for life.
Identify the most influential turning points in the history of agriculture.
Examine the elements of biotechnology.
Describe some of the applications of biotechnology in agriculture.
Determine the major pest groups and some elements of effective pest management techniques for the different types.
Determine the nature of chemicals used to control pests and how to use those chemicals safely.
Determine the major strategies and procedures used for marketing agricultural commodities to maximize profits.
Identify the importance of agriculture for the economy.
Describe the economic principles used in agribusiness management decision making.
Determine the different considerations necessary in planning and operating an entrepreneurship business.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY: Students who do not have, bring or wear required Personal Protective Equipment will not be allowed to participate in the team practicum portion of the event and a 75 point (25%) deduction from the team activity score will be assessed. PPE will not be provided under any circumstances.
Each student must bring to the competition:
Splash-proof safety goggles shall be provided by the student and must be properly worn during designated times when instructed during the team practicum.
Each student will be provided the following during the CDE, as required for the practicum, and must wear and/or properly use the following when instructed:
Non-Latex Gloves
Dissection Kits
Cleaning Supplies
Two #2 pencils per student are required for the individual exam and the team practicum.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Due to the Due to the number of participants in this event, there are multiple sections identified on the CDE schedule based on a school’s Agricultural Education District. See the CDE schedule on the Nebraska CDE website for specific times.
Teams must be present for the following:
Individual Exam - All participating students will take the exam at the same time. Students will be given 50 minutes to complete the exam.
Team Practicum Rotation - Teams must attend at the designated time based on their Agricultural Education District. Each rotation will be one-hour in length and will involve a team practicum. Each team will have 45 minutes to complete the practicum with a 15-minute period for rotation for lab clean up, set up, and team instructions.
Career reports must be submitted by the date and using the link identified on the Nebraska CDE website.
EVENT FORMAT
Team Activity
The team activity practicum, will arise out of the specific units within the annual theme area and students should have received instruction related to the laboratory activities found on the Agriscience CDE website as well as consulting the Agriscience Lab manual
Teams will be provided a worksheet to complete the team activity and these will be collected at the conclusion of the team activity.
All participants will be expected to work collaboratively, cooperatively and equally to complete the team activity.
Individual Career Report
The Career Report will be completed and submitted prior the state event.
Students must select a career with a strong connection to agriculture and will receive a point deduction without a detailed description of its connection to agriculture. Follow the Career Report Rubric.
Teachers must upload the career reports using the link provided and by the date posted on the CDE website so that they can be processed and evaluated prior to the on-campus activities.
Individual written Examination
Fifty (50) questions in a multiple-choice format.
Thirty-five (35) questions will cover core material, which will originate from the units within the annual rotating theme.
Fifteen (15) questions will come from the other non-rotating units from within the Agriscience (6th edition) textbook. Unit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 34, 35, 36
Material covered on the examination will be taken from the Delmar/Cengage Agriscience: Fundamentals and Applications (6th Edition).
Each year a theme will be emphasized and rotated on a three-year basis. The themes can be found in the Annual Theme section above and includes each year's theme area to assist districts in CDE development and an explanation of the rotational system.
All four students will complete the examination on campus, based on the schedule posted on the CDE website.
Fifty-minutes will be allowed for individuals to complete the examination and team members will work individually.
Unit 32 - The Food Industry Self-Evaluation
Unit 33 - Food Science Self-Evaluation
Quizlet - Unit 1 The Science of Living Things
Quizlet - Unit 2 Better Living Through Agriscience
Quizlet - Unit 3 Biotechnology
Quizlet - Unit 4 Career Options in Agriscience
Quizlet - Agriscience Unit 26 Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition
Quizlet - Agriscience Unit 27 Animal Health
Quizlet - Agriscience Unit 28 Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction