Second/Fourth 9 weeks
Second/Fourth 9 weeks
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This is the Second/Fourth 9 Weeks of Exploring Agriculture. This 9 Weeks will focus on careers in agriculture, the agriculture industry, the American history of agriculture, the world food supply, the scientific method, and biotechnology
Domain: Careers
5056.D1.1: Students examine the scope of career opportunities in and the importance of agriculture to the economy.
5056.D1.2: Evaluate the nature and scope of agriculture in society and the economy
5056.D1.3: Evaluate and explore the career opportunities in agriculture
5056.D1.4: Describe the means to achieve career opportunities in agriculture
Domain: Biotechnology
5056.D9.1: Students explore the use of data and scientific techniques concerning living organisms in the context of AFNR.
5056.D9.2: Examine and categorize current applications and gains achieved in applying biotechnology to agriculture
5056.D9.3: Analyze the relationship and implications of bioethics, laws, and public perceptions on applications of biotechnology in agriculture (e.g., ethical, legal, social, cultural issues)
5056.D9.4: Research and summarize the evolution of biotechnology in agriculture
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Identify the major career sectors in the agriculture industry.
Describe the skills required for a successful agricultural career.
Define agriculture, and identify the major sectors of the agriculture, food, and natural resources industry.
Discuss the uses of plants.
Discuss the uses of animals.
Investigate key developments or events that occurred in the United States before the 1900s, and explain their impact on the agriculture industry.
Investigate key developments or events that occurred in the United States from 1900 until today, and explain their impact on the agriculture industry.
Identify the major crops, livestock, and farming practices used in the world food supply.
Locate the regions in the world that are the most productive in farming practices.
Discuss the agricultural needs of the world’s current and future populations.
Explain the steps of the scientific method process.
Explain the steps in completing the FFA Agriscience Fair Program.
Define biotechnology.
Explore the different applications of biotechnology in agriculture.
Review the potential ethical dilemmas of biotechnological advances.
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