GRISWOLD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
AGRICULTURE STANDARDS
STANDARD 1 - Understand problem solving, analysis, and decision-making in agriculture
STANDARD
2 - Understand the concept of cooperation and community service/teamwork
STANDARD
3 - Understand the use of communication skills in agriculture – interpersonal
and group; written and oral
STANDARD
4 - Understand leadership and ethics development in agriculture
STANDARD
5 - Understand the principles of goal setting – personal and organizational
STANDARD
6 - Understand the concept of career development and improvement – lifelong
learning
STANDARD
7 - Understand the concept of adapting to change in agriculture
STANDARD
8 - Understand the principles of planning
STANDARD
9 - Understand the use of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills in agriculture
STANDARD
10 - Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area
of agricultural production
STANDARD
11 - Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area
of agricultural business, supply and service
STANDARD
12 - Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area
of natural resources
STANDARD
13 - Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area
of agricultural mechanics
STANDARD
14 - Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area
of horticulture
Agriculture Standards and Benchmarks
Applied Science, 7th Grade
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and
decision-making in
agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation, use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a. Analyze the economic impact of production agriculture on the economy
Standard 2: Understand the concept of cooperation and
community service/teamwork
Benchmark: Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork skills
a. Follow directions
Standard 3: Understand the use of communication skills in
agriculture – interpersonal and group; written and oral
Benchmark: Use appropriate communication skills in a variety of occupational situations in agriculture
a. Speak effectively in front of others
Standard 11: Understand basic technical skills and
knowledge in the occupational area of agricultural business, supply and service
Benchmark: Apply technical skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a. Use the Worldwide Web to find information
Agriculture Standards and
Benchmarks
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and
decision-making in
agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation, use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a. Analyze the economic impact of production agriculture on the economy
Standard 2: Understand the concept of cooperation and
community service/teamwork
Benchmark: Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork skills
a. Identify the impact of positive community relations through communications, business appearance and practices in addition to personal involvement in related professional organizations
Standard 3: Understand the use of communication skills in
agriculture – interpersonal and group; written and oral
Benchmark: Use appropriate communication skills in a variety of occupational situations in agriculture
a. Speak effectively in front of others
b. Organize thoughts and write clearly
Benchmark: Apply principles of leadership and ethical behavior to selected situations in agriculture
a. Delegate duties
b. Become personally involved in a professional organization
Standard 5: Understand the principles of goal setting –
personal and organizational
Benchmark: Explain the goal setting process
a. Define goals
Standard 6: Understand the concept of career development
and improvement – lifelong learning
Benchmark: Develop strategies to make a successful transition from school to work
a. Identify career opportunities in production agriculture
Benchmark: Develop strategies to effectively adapt to new situations and rapid changes in agriculture
a. Utilize past, current, and future trends to analyze and interpret charts, graphs, and other information to develop management decisions
Standard 10: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of agricultural production
Benchmark: Apply technical
skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a.
List specific biotechnology products in use
b.
Recognize the concept of DNA
c.
Show awareness of processes of biotechnology:
fingerprinting, transformation and extraction
Agriculture Standards and
Benchmarks
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and decision-making in agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation,
use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a.
Assess and implement BMPs (Best Management
Practices) related to agriculture drainage wells, erosion control, irrigation
of wastewater, irrigation of groundwater, use of storage tanks (i.e. fuels,
Anhydrous Ammonia, etc) and wellhead and
source of water protection which improve water quality
b.
Evaluate benefits and uses of native plants and
animals, as well as their negative uses
Standard 2: Understand the concept of cooperation and community service/ teamwork
Benchmark: Apply principles of
leadership and ethical behavior to selected situations in agriculture
a.
Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork skills
b.
Develop positive community relations
Standard 3: Understand the use of communication skills in agriculture – interpersonal and group; written and oral
Benchmark: Use appropriate communication
skills in a variety of occupational situations in agriculture
a.
Organize thoughts and clearly express point of view
b.
Lead a discussion
Standard 6: Understand the concept of career development and improvement –lifelong learning
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
make a successful transition from school to work
a.
Identify a minimum of five (5) environmental and
natural resource occupations and explain the job requirements, major activities
performed by persons in these occupations and availability by location
Standard 7: Understand the concept of adapting to change in agriculture
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
effectively adapt to new situations and rapid changes in agriculture
a.
Identify contemporary natural resources
issues/concerns relating to agriculture
Standard 12: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of natural resources
Benchmark: Apply technical
skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a.
Explain the economic impact of the loss of wildlife,
habitat, urban sprawl, and navigation on wildlife resources
b.
Explain the impact agriculture, industry, and
population centers have on natural resources and the environment
c.
Identify federal, state, and local regulations
related to soil and water conservation, water quality, forestry, air quality,
and wildlife
d.
Identify types of hunting leases and liability
involved
e.
Identify a minimum of 30 Iowa wildlife species to
include game, non-game, and endangered species
f.
Identify a minimum of fifteen (15) Iowa tree species
and their common uses and planting objectives
g.
Identify a minimum of ten aquatic plants and ten
aquatic animals common to Iowa
h.
Describe the types of wind and water erosion and
determine soil erosion rates and resulting economic and environmental losses to
society
i.
Describe the
types of wind and water erosion and determine soil erosion rates and resulting
economic and environmental losses to society
Agriculture Standards and
Benchmarks
Animal Science 1 & 2
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and
decision-making in
agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation, use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a.
Analyze the economic impact of production
agriculture on the economy
Standard 6: Understand the concept of career development and improvement – lifelong learning
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
make a successful transition from school to work
a. Identify career opportunities in
production agriculture
Standard 7: Understand the concept of adapting to change in agriculture
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
effectively adapt to new situations and rapid changes in agriculture
a. Utilize past, current, and future trends to analyze and interpret charts, graphs, and other information to develop management decisions
Standard 10: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of agricultural production
Benchmark: Apply technical
skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a.
Explain practices to ensure food safety for the
consumer
b.
Identify basic laws and governmental regulations
related to agricultural production, analyze the environmental effect that
agricultural stewardship may have on surface and ground water, wildlife, soil,
air, and people
c.
Demonstrate safe and humane animal handling techniques
d.
Identify major genetic characteristics of animal
breeds and plant varieties
e.
Evaluate various animal feeding programs including
ration development and feedstuff analysis
f.
Plan an animal health program/schedule with emphasis
toward quality assurance
g.
Define phenotype and genotype
h.
Use the Worldwide Web to find information
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and decision-making in agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation,
use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a.
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions pertaining to
engines
Standard 2: Understand the concept of cooperation and community service/ teamwork
Benchmark:
Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork skills
a.
Follow rules and regulations
b.
Comply with safety and health rules
c.
Follow directions
d.
Work effectively with others
e.
Accept supervision willingly
f.
Ask for help when needed
g.
Respect the property of others
Standard 3: Understand the use of communication skills in agriculture – interpersonal and group; written and oral
Benchmark: Use appropriate
communication skills in a variety of occupational situations in agriculture
a.
Utilize service or operator’s manuals, and catalogs
to complete a job
Standard 4: Understand leadership and ethics development in agriculture
Benchmark: Apply principles of
leadership and ethical behavior to selected situations in agriculture
a.
Take responsibility for mistakes and/or good work
b.
Manage time effectively
Standard 6: Understand the concept of career development and improvement - lifelong learning
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
make a successful transition from school to work
a.
Describe career opportunities in various areas of
agricultural metals and fabrication
b.
Maintain clean and orderly work area
Standard 7: Understand the concept of adapting to change in agriculture
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
effectively adapt to new situations and rapid changes
in agriculture
a.
Identify common applications of agricultural metals
and fabrication and major trends in technology
Standard
8: Understand the principles of planning
Benchmark: Apply planning
strategies in agricultural metals and fabrication
a.
Utilize time
effectively
Standard 13: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of agricultural metals and fabrication
Benchmark: Apply technical
skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a.
Describe characteristics of a quality weld
b.
Explain arc, braze, and wire fed welding terms and
principles
c.
Set up equipment, prepare metal and complete corner,
fillet, lap and butt welds on mild steel in various positions with wire fed
braze and arc welders
Agriculture Standards and
Benchmarks
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and decision-making in agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation, use problem-solving approach and make
appropriate decisions
a.
Use observational techniques to identify healthy,
quality plants
Standard 2: Understand the concept of cooperation and community service/ teamwork
Benchmark:
Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork skills
a.
Follow directions
Standard 4: Understand leadership and ethics development in agriculture
Benchmark: Apply principles of
leadership and ethical behavior to selected situations in agriculture
a.
Demonstrate initiative
Standard 6: Understand the concept of career development and improvement – lifelong learning
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
make a successful transition from school to work
a.
Identify career opportunities in the horticulture
industry
Standard 7: Understand the concept of adapting to change in agriculture
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
effectively adapt to new situations and rapid changes in agriculture
a.
Explain
current/future trends in horticulture
Standard 8: Understand the principles of planning
Benchmark:
Apply planning strategies in horticulture
a.
Plan planting schedules
b.
Identify basic inventory procedures and techniques
Standard 14: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of horticulture
Benchmark: Apply technical
skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a.
Maintain houseplants
b.
Prepare/plant seeds
c.
Label plants
d.
Use correct horticulture terminology
e.
Define production practices for greenhouse pot crops
f.
Explain the process of photosynthesis
g.
Explain factors affecting plant growth: light,
water, temperature, humidity, nutrients (micro/macro) soils, atmosphere, and
pollutants
h.
Explain plant propagation from seed, cuttings,
divisions, and layering
Agriculture Standards and
Benchmarks
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and decision-making in agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation,
use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a.
Choose plants of appropriate mature size, shape,
texture, and function for a given site
b.
Interpret landscape plans
Standard 2: Understand the concept of cooperation and community service/ teamwork
Benchmark:
Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork skills
a.
Follow directions
Standard 3: Understand the use of communication skills in agriculture – interpersonal and group; written and oral
Benchmark: Use appropriate
communication skills in a variety of occupational situations in agriculture
a.
Organize thoughts and write clearly
Standard 8: Understand the principles of planning
Benchmark:
Apply planning strategies in horticulture
a.
Develop a planting plan
Standard 14: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of horticulture
Benchmark: Apply technical skills
in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a.
Operate lawnmower, small tractor, weed trimmer,
backpack sprayer, hand sprayer and edger safely
b.
Use proper equipment in all aspects of horticulture
c.
Use correct horticulture terminology
d.
Explain lawn and turf maintenance
e.
Explain the basic principles of landscape design
Agriculture Standards and
Benchmarks
Standard 4: Understand leadership and ethics development in agriculture
Benchmark: Apply principles of
leadership and ethical behavior to selected situations in agriculture
a.
Recognize relevant, ethical issues in business
Standard 5: Understand the principles of goal setting -personal and organizational
Benchmark:
Explain the goal setting process
a.
Determine personal attitude toward business risk
Standard 7: Understand the concept of adapting to change in agriculture
Benchmark: Develop strategies to
effectively adapt to new situations and rapid changes in agriculture
a.
Utilize past, current, and future trends to analyze
and interpret charts, graphs, and other information to develop management
decisions
Standard 8: Understand the principles of planning
Benchmark: Apply planning
strategies in agriculture sales and service businesses and organizations
a.
Analyze components involved in contracting services
for the product of an agricultural business
b.
Identify components needed for appropriate tax
information
c.
Work within guidelines
Standard 9: Understand the use of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills in agriculture
Benchmark: Use appropriate communication
skills in a variety of occupational situations in agriculture
a.
Explain types of business ownership
b.
Identify risk components and analyze management
strategies
c.
Analyze business organizations
Standard 11: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of agricultural business, supply and service
Benchmark: Apply technical
skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a.
Identify basic laws and governmental regulations
related to agricultural production
b.
Use the Worldwide Web to find information
Agriculture Standards and
Benchmarks
Standard 1: Understand problem solving, analysis, and decision-making in agriculture
Benchmark: Analyze situation,
use problem-solving approach and make appropriate decisions
a.
Describe the types of record-keeping systems used in
agriculture
b.
Analyze marketing and pricing alternatives for
agricultural commodities
c.
Interpret charts, graphs, and maps to make specific
decisions related to business
Standard 9: Understand the use of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills in agriculture
Benchmark: Apply the principles
of entrepreneurship in an agricultural experiential learning experience
a.
Identify skills required of a business owner
b.
Identify the personal characteristics of
entrepreneurs
c.
Analyze the contents of a business plan
d.
Explain types of business ownership
e.
Identify the four types of agricultural business
organizations
f.
Explain the concept of competition
g.
Explain the concept of profit
Standard 11: Understand basic technical skills and knowledge in the occupational area of agricultural business, supply and service
Benchmark: Apply technical
skills in a hands-on experiential setting in agriculture
a.
Identify governmental regulatory agencies related to
agribusiness
b.
Explain opportunity cost
c.
Utilize accounting procedures to record cash
receipts and expenditures
d.
Develop a balance sheet for business
e.
Complete a net worth statement