Animal Science

Animal Science


Class: Principles of Agricultural Sciences - Animal (1 sequential unit)

  • Performance Element: ABS.02, Utilize appropriate management planning principles in AFNR business enterprises
    • Performance Indicator: ABS.02.01, Compose and analyze a business plan for an enterprise
      • Critical Competency: ABS.02.01.01.c, Prepare and critique AFNR business plans.
      • Crosswalks with State’s Top Ten Agricultural Education Competencies (# 4), Identify financial concepts associated with production and profit
  • Technical Skill Assessment


  • Performance Element: CRP.10, Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals
    • Performance Indicator: CRP.10.01, Identify career opportunities within a career cluster that match personal interests, talents, goals and preferences
      • Critical Competency: CRP.10.01.01.a, Determine personal interests, talents, goals and preferences for potential careers
      • Crosswalks with State’s Top Ten Agricultural Education Competencies (#6), Explore various career interests/options
  • Technical Skill Assessment


  • Performance Element: FPP.01, Examine components of the food industry and historical development of food products and processing
    • Standard: FPP.01.02, : Work effectively with industry organizations, groups and regulatory agencies affecting the food products and processing industry
      • Critical Competency: FPP.01.02.02.a, Explain the importance and usage of industry standards in food products and processing
      • Crosswalks with State’s Top Ten Agricultural Education Competencies (#7), Explain techniques and procedures for the safe handling of food products
  • Technical Skill Assessment