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Stark County High School Introduction to the Agriculture Industry Mr. Scott Fairfield Fall Semester AGRICULTURAL LITERACY Identifying Careers in Agriculture/Horticulture Determining the Nature of the Agriculture/Horticulture Industry State Goal:13:B:5b - Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs. Selecting an Agriculture/Horticulture Occupation State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal). Determining Individual Agriculture/Horticulture Interests Recognizing the Role of Agriculture in Society Determining the History of Agriculture Understanding the Importance of Agriculture to Society State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy. EMPLOYABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY Using Mathematics Skills Using English and Metric Measurements State Goal:7:B:4a - Estimate and measure the magnitude and directions of physical quantities (e.g., velocity, force, slope) using rulers, protractors and other scientific instruments including timers, calculators and computers. Developing Safety Skills 1

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Stark County High SchoolIntroduction to the Agriculture Industry

Mr. Scott FairfieldFall Semester

AGRICULTURAL LITERACY

Identifying Careers in Agriculture/Horticulture Determining the Nature of the Agriculture/Horticulture Industry

State Goal:13:B:5b - Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Selecting an Agriculture/Horticulture Occupation State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Determining Individual Agriculture/Horticulture Interests

Recognizing the Role of Agriculture in Society Determining the History of Agriculture Understanding the Importance of Agriculture to Society

State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

EMPLOYABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY

Using Mathematics Skills

Using English and Metric Measurements State Goal:7:B:4a - Estimate and measure the magnitude and directions of physical quantities (e.g., velocity, force, slope) using rulers, protractors and other scientific instruments including timers, calculators and computers.

Developing Safety Skills Understanding Where Accidents Occur & Agencies Associated with Workplace Safety

State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Understanding Why Accidents Occur and How to Prevent Them

State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

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BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Identifying Basic Principles in Animal Science

Identifying Differences Between Plants and Animals State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Determining the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Exploring the Animal Industry

Identifying Basic Agricultural Mechanics Principles Describing the Basic Skills Used in Agricultural Mechanization

State Goal:13:A:5a - Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.

DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN AGRICULTURE

Understanding the History and Organization of FFA

Exploring the History and Organization of FFA State Goal:16:A:4a - Analyze and report historical events to determine cause-and- effect relationships.

Recognizing Opportunities in FFA Discovering Opportunities in the FFA

State Goal:4:B:4b - Use group discussion skills to assume leadership and participant roles within an assigned project or to reach a group goal.

Determining FFA Degrees, Awards, and CDEs State Goal:4:B:4a - Deliver planned informative and persuasive oral presentations using visual aids and contemporary technology as individuals and members of a group, demonstrate organi-zation, clarity, vocabulary, credible and accurate supporting evidence.

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Developing Leadership Skills Understanding FFA Officer Duties and Responsibilities

State Goal:4:B:4b - Use group discussion skills to assume leadership and participant roles within an assigned project or to reach a group goal.

Planning and Organizing an FFA Meeting State Goal:24:A:4b - Formulate strategies to prevent conflict and resolve differences.

Participating in Community and Government Organizations Understanding Youth Clubs and Organizations

State Goal:18:B:4a - Analyze various forms of institutions (e.g., educational, military, charitable, governmental).

Mechanical Systems and Technology

Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems

Identifying Basic Areas of Agricultural MechanizationState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Identifying Hazards in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Using Personal Safety in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:13:A:5a - Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.

Exploring Careers in Agricultural Mechanics and Technology SystemsState Goal:13:B:5e - Assess how scientific and techno-logical progress has affected other fields of study, careers and job markets and aspects of everyday life.

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Construction Systems

Using Hand ToolsState Goal:11:B:5e - Apply established criteria to evaluate the suitability, acceptability, benefits, drawbacks and consequences for the tested design solution and recommend modifications and refinements.

Using Power ToolsState Goal:11:B:5e - Apply established criteria to evaluate the suitability, acceptability, benefits, drawbacks and consequences for the tested design solution and recommend modifications and refinements.

Using Construction Fasteners and HardwareState Goal:11:B:5c - Build and test different models or simulations of the design solution using suitable materials, tools and technology.

Selecting Lumber

State Goal:11:B:5c - Build and test different models or simulations of the design solution using suitable materials, tools and technology.

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Stark County High SchoolBasic Agriculture (Introduction to Agriculture Industry II)

Mr. Scott FairfieldSpring Semester

EMPLOYABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY

Developing Communication Skills Introduction to Communication

State Goal:5:C:4a - Plan, compose, edit and revise information (e.g., brochures, formal reports, proposals, research summaries, analyses, editorials, articles, overheads, multimedia displays) for presentation to an audience.

Understanding Effective Communication Techniques State Goal:4:A:4a - Apply listening skills as individuals and members of a group in a variety of settings (e.g., lectures, discussions, conversations, team projects, presentations, interviews).

Identifying Effective Speaking Techniques State Goal:4:B:4a - Deliver planned informative and persuasive oral presentations using visual aids and contemporary technology as individuals and members of a group, demonstrate organi-zation, clarity, vocabulary, credible and accurate supporting evidence.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Using Basic Soil Science Principles Determining the Nature of Soil

State Goal:13:B:4a - Compare and contrast scientific inquiry and technological design as pure and applied sciences.

Understanding Soil Formation State Goal:13:B:4a - Compare and contrast scientific inquiry and technological design as pure and applied sciences.

Identifying Basic Principles of Plant Science Classifying and Naming Plants

State Goal:1:A:4b - Compare the meaning of words and phrases and use analogies to explain the relationships among them.

Examining Plant Structures and Functions State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

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Identifying Plant Types and Uses State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Determining Plant Nutrients and Fertility State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Understanding and Using Pesticides Determining the Kinds of Pesticides

State Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Using Pesticides Safely State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Identifying Basic Principles of Electricity Introducing Electricity and Electrical Safety

State Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze the processes involved in naturally occurring short-term and long-term Earth events (e.g., floods, ice ages, temperature, sea-level fluctuations).

Exploring the Science of Electricity State Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze the processes involved in naturally occurring short-term and long-term Earth events (e.g., floods, ice ages, temperature, sea-level fluctuations).

Measuring and Calculating Electricity State Goal:12:C:4a - Use kinetic theory, wave theory, quantum theory and the laws of thermo-dynamics to explain energy transformations.

SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE

Determining Purposes and Procedures of SAE Determining the Benefits of an SAE

State Goal:4:B:4b - Use group discussion skills to assume leadership and participant roles within an assigned project or to reach a group goal.

Determining the Kinds of SAE State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

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Planning and Developing SAE Programs Researching Possible SAE Programs

State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Planning Your SAE Program State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Implementing SAE Programs State Goal:6:B:4a - Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.

Expanding My SAE Keeping and Using SAE Records

State Goal:6:B:4a - Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.

Mechanical Systems and Technology

Metal Fabrication

Applying Fuel Gas Welding (FGW) Processes and TechniquesState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

Applying Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) TechniquesState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

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Stark County High SchoolAgriscience I

Mr. Scott FairfieldFall Semester

AGRICULTURAL LITERACY

Identifying Careers in Agriculture/Horticulture Determining the Nature of the Agriculture/Horticulture Industry

State Goal:13:B:5b - Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Recognizing the Role of Agriculture in Society Understanding the Importance of Agriculture to Society

State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

Using Ag Organizations, Agencies, & Sources of Information Using the Internet and World Wide Web

State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

State Goal:1:C:4d - Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

State Goal:1:C:4e - Analyze how authors and illustrators use text and art to express and emphasize their ideas (e.g., imagery, multiple points of view).

State Goal:1:C:4f - Interpret tables, graphs and maps in conjunction with related text.

Identifying Career Opportunities in Agricultural Biotechnology State Goal:13:B:4b - Analyze a particular occupation to identify decisions that may be influenced by a knowledge of science.

Determining the Role of Science and Technology in Agricultural Production State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

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EMPLOYABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY

Using Mathematics Skills Using English and Metric Measurements

State Goal:7:B:4a - Estimate and measure the magnitude and directions of physical quantities (e.g., velocity, force, slope) using rulers, protractors and other scientific instruments including timers, calculators and computers.

Determining Area and Volume State Goal:7:B:5a - Estimate perimeter, area, volume, and capacity of irregular shapes, regions and solids and explain the reasoning supporting the estimate.

Demonstrating Problem-Solving Skills Understanding Problem Solving

State Goal:11:A:5a - Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.

State Goal:11:A:5b - Design procedures to test the selected hypotheses.

State Goal:11:A:5c - Conduct systematic controlled experiments to test the selected hypotheses.

Understanding the Problem-Solving Method of Learning (Teaching) State Goal:11:A:5a - Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Using Basic Soil Science Principles Determining the Nature of Soil

State Goal:13:B:4a - Compare and contrast scientific inquiry and technological design as pure and applied sciences.

Understanding Soil Formation State Goal:13:B:4a - Compare and contrast scientific inquiry and technological design as pure and applied sciences.

Understanding Soil Color State Goal:13:B:4a - Compare and contrast scientific inquiry and technological design as pure and applied sciences.

Understanding Soil Texture and Structure State Goal:13:B:4d - Analyze local examples of resource use, technology use or conservation programs; document findings; and make recommendations for improvements.

Explaining a Soil Profile State Goal:12:E:4b - Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.

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Understanding Moisture Holding Capacity

State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Understanding Soil Erosion and Management Practices State Goal:13:B:4d - Analyze local examples of resource use, technology use or conservation programs; document findings; and make recommendations for improvements.

Understanding Soil Degradation State Goal:12:E:5e - Analyze the processes involved in naturally occurring short-term and long-term Earth events (e.g., floods, ice ages, temperature, sea-level fluctuations).

Identifying and Using Agriscience Tools and Equipment Practicing Safety in the Lab

State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Identifying Agriscience Lab Tools State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Using the Microscope

Understanding Cells, Genetics, and Reproduction Exploring Cells

State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Examining Mitosis and Meiosis State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Identifying Basic Principles of Plant Science Classifying and Naming Plants

State Goal:1:A:4b - Compare the meaning of words and phrases and use analogies to explain the relationships among them.

Examining Plant Structures and Functions State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Examining Flowers and Fruits State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

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Identifying Plant Types and Uses State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Determining the Importance of Photosynthesis and Respiration State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Managing Plant Pests (include IPM) State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Determining Plant Nutrients and Fertility State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Propagating Plants Sexually State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Propagating Plants Asexually State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Conserving Natural Resources Conserving Soil

State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Conserving Water State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

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Stark County High SchoolAgriscience II

Mr. Scott Fairfield Spring Semester

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Identifying Basic Principles in Animal Science: Applying Principles of Animal Science Feeding Animals Breeding Animals Keeping Animals Healthy

Exploring the Animal Industry Identifying Differences Between Plants and Animals

State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Determining the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Understanding Animal Reproduction State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Understanding Blood State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Understanding Animal Life Span State Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Identifying Basic Agricultural Mechanics Principles: Applying Principles of Physics in Agriculture

Describing the Basic Skills Used in Agricultural Mechanization

State Goal:13:A:5a - Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.

Recognizing the Impact of Technological Advances in Agricultural Mechanics State Goal:13:B:5b - Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Describing Basic Physical Science Laws Applied in Agricultural Mechanics

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State Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Mechanical Systems and Technology

Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems

Describing Basic Physical Science Laws Applied in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Electrical Systems

Introducing Electricity and Electrical SafetyState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Exploring the Science of ElectricityState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Measuring and Calculating ElectricityState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

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Stark County High SchoolAgriculture Mechanics and Machines

(Agricultural Mechanical Technology I)Mr. Scott Fairfield

Fall Semester

Mechanical Systems and Technology

Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems

Identifying Basic Areas of Agricultural MechanizationState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Identifying Hazards in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Using Personal Safety in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:13:A:5a - Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.

Describing Basic Physical Science Laws Applied in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Exploring Careers in Agricultural Mechanics and Technology SystemsState Goal:13:B:5e - Assess how scientific and techno-logical progress has affected other fields of study, careers and job markets and aspects of everyday life.

Electrical Systems

Selecting and Maintaining Electric Motors and ControlsState Goal:11:B:5e - Apply established criteria to evaluate the suitability, acceptability, benefits, drawbacks and consequences for the tested design solution and recommend modifications and refinements.

Agricultural Power Systems

Understanding Principles of Operation of Internal Combustion EnginesState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Identifying Engine Systems and Their Components

State Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze the processes involved in naturally occurring short-term and long-term Earth events (e.g., floods, ice ages, temperature, sea-level fluctuations).

Measuring Engine Components and Specifications

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State Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Applying Preventive Maintenance PracticesState Goal:11:A:5a - Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.

State Goal:11:A:5b - Design procedures to test the selected hypotheses.

Using Small EnginesState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

Using Multiple Cylinder EnginesState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

Using Hydraulic SystemsState Goal:12:D:5a - Analyze factors that influence the relative motion of an object (e.g., friction, wind shear, cross currents, potential differences).

Using Pneumatic SystemsState Goal:12:D:5a - Analyze factors that influence the relative motion of an object (e.g., friction, wind shear, cross currents, potential differences).

Using Robotics SystemsState Goal:11:B:5b - Select criteria for a successful design solution to the identified problem.

Agricultural Equipment Systems

Understanding Applications of Fluids and Lubricants in Agricultural EquipmentState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Technology Systems

Understanding Global Positioning SystemsState Goal:13:B:5b - Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Understanding Geographic Information Systems (GIS)State Goal:13:B:5b - Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

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Agricultural Construction and Repair(Agricultural Mechanics and Technology II)

Mr. Scott FairfieldSpring Semester

Mechanical Systems and Technology

Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems

Identifying Basic Areas of Agricultural MechanizationState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Identifying Hazards in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Using Personal Safety in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:13:A:5a - Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.

Exploring Careers in Agricultural Mechanics and Technology SystemsState Goal:13:B:5e - Assess how scientific and techno-logical progress has affected other fields of study, careers and job markets and aspects of everyday life.

Electrical Systems

Introducing Electricity and Electrical SafetyState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Exploring the Science of ElectricityState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Measuring and Calculating ElectricityState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Identifying Electrical Tools and EquipmentState Goal:13:A:5a - Design procedures and policies to eliminate or reduce risk in potentially hazardous science activities.

Comparing Single-Phase and Three-Phase SystemsState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

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Preparing and Using SchematicsState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

Wiring CircuitsState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

Selecting and Maintaining Electric Motors and ControlsState Goal:11:B:5e - Apply established criteria to evaluate the suitability, acceptability, benefits, drawbacks and consequences for the tested design solution and recommend modifications and refinements.

Metal Fabrication

Identifying Metals and Their Physical PropertiesState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Applying Fuel Gas Welding (FGW) Processes and TechniquesState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

Using Metal Cutting Processes and TechniquesState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

Applying Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) TechniquesState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Applying Metal Inert Gas (MIG) TechniquesState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

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Agribusiness Management IMr. Scott Fairfield

Fall Semester

Starting and Operating the Agribusiness

Marketing Agricultural Products

Selecting a Commodity Marketing ApproachState Goal:15:A:5a - Explain the impact of various determinants of economic growth (e.g., investments in human/physical capital, research and development, technological change) on the economy.

Developing a Marketing PlanState Goal:5:B:5a - Evaluate the usefulness of information, synthesize information to support a thesis, and present information in a logical manner in oral and written forms.

Advertising Products and Services Displaying Products and Services

State Goal:5:C:5a - Using contemporary technology, create a research presentation or prepare a documentary related to academic, technical or occupational topics and present the findings in oral or multimedia formats.

Selling Agricultural Products and Services Understanding the Consumer and Buying Trends

State Goal:15:A:5b - Analyze the impact of economic growth.

Agribusiness in the World Market

Trading in the Agricultural Industry

Understanding the Various Trade Centers and ExchangesState Goal:15:D:5b - Analyze why trade barriers and exchange rates affect the flow of goods and services among nations.

Understanding the Mechanics of TradingState Goal:15:C:5a - Explain how competition is maintained in the United States economy and how the level of competition varies in differing market structures (e.g., monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic and perfect competition).

Understanding the Cash and Futures MarketState Goal:15:C:5a - Explain how competition is maintained in the United States economy and how the level of competition varies in differing market structures (e.g., monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic and perfect competition).

Understanding OptionsState Goal:15:C:5a - Explain how competition is maintained in the United States economy and how the level of competition varies in differing market structures (e.g., monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic and competition).

Understanding Hedging

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State Goal:15:C:5a - Explain how competition is maintained in the United States economy and how the level of competition varies in differing market structures (e.g., monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic and perfect competition).

Applying Trading TechniquesState Goal:15:D:5c - Explain how technology has affected trade in the areas of transportation, communication, finance and manufacturing.

Understanding International Agribusiness

Understanding the International EconomyState Goal:15:D:5b - Analyze why trade barriers and exchange rates affect the flow of goods and services among nations.

Exporting and Importing Agricultural ProductsState Goal:15:C:5c - Explain how government intervention with market prices can cause shortages or surpluses of a good or service (e.g., minimum wage policies, rent freezes, farm subsidies).

Understanding Trade Agreements and BarriersState Goal:15:D:5b - Analyze why trade barriers and exchange rates affect the flow of goods and services among nations.

Applying Uniform International StandardsState Goal:14:D:5a - Interpret a variety of public policies and issues from the perspectives of different individuals and groups.

Mechanical Systems and Technology

Soil and Environmental Technology Systems

Understanding Land Measurement and Legal DescriptionsState Goal:9:A:5a - Use geometric figures and their properties to solve problems in the arts, the physical and life sciences and the building trades, with and without the use of technology.

Using Surveying EquipmentState Goal:7:C:5a - Use dimensional analysis to determine units and check answers in applied measurement problems.

Applying Profile Leveling TechniquesState Goal:7:B:5a - Estimate perimeter, area, volume, and capacity of irregular shapes, regions and solids and explain the reasoning supporting the estimate.

Applying Differential Leveling TechniquesState Goal:7:B:5a - Estimate perimeter, area, volume, and capacity of irregular shapes, regions and solids and explain the reasoning supporting the estimate.

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Agribusiness Management IIMr. Scott FairfieldSpring Semester

Introduction to Agribusiness

Concepts of Agribusiness

Understanding the Scope and Importance of AgribusinessState Goal:15:A:5c - Analyze the impact of various determinants on the levels of GDP (e.g., quantity/quality of natural/capital resources, size/skills of the labor force).

Exploring Agribusiness Career OpportunitiesState Goal:13:B:5e - Assess how scientific and techno-logical progress has affected other fields of study, careers and job markets and aspects of everyday life.

Understanding Business Management and Structures

Understanding Principles of Business ManagementState Goal:15:A:5a - Explain the impact of various determinants of economic growth (e.g., investments in human/physical capital, research and development, technological change) on the economy.

Using Sole ProprietorshipsState Goal:15:A:5a - Explain the impact of various determinants of economic growth (e.g., investments in human/physical capital, research and development, technological change) on the economy.

Using PartnershipsState Goal:15:A:5a - Explain the impact of various determinants of economic growth (e.g., investments in human/physical capital, research and development, technological change) on the economy.

Using Corporations and CooperativesState Goal:15:A:5a - Explain the impact of various determinants of economic growth (e.g., investments in human/physical capital, research and development, technological change) on the economy.

Applying Basic Economic Principles in Agribusiness

Understanding Basic Economics PrinciplesState Goal:15:B:5a - Analyze the impact of changes in non-price determinants (e.g., changes in consumer income, changes in tastes and preferences) on consumer demand.

Understanding Depreciation, Fixed, and Variable CostsState Goal:6:B:4a - Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.

Understanding the Value of Time and MoneyState Goal:6:D:4a - Solve problems involving recipes or mixtures, financial calculations and geometric similarity using ratios, proportions and percents.

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Starting and Operating the Agribusiness

Financing the Agribusiness

Understanding Personal Finances and GoalsState Goal:15:B:4a - Explain the costs and benefits of making consumer purchases through differing means (e.g., credit, cash).

Understanding the Concept of Borrowing MoneyState Goal:15:B:4a - Explain the costs and benefits of making consumer purchases through differing means (e.g., credit, cash).

Determining Sources of CreditState Goal:15:B:4a - Explain the costs and benefits of making consumer purchases through differing means (e.g., credit, cash).

Calculating Interest RatesState Goal:6:D:5a - Solve problems involving loans, mortgages and other practical applications involving geometric patterns of growth.

Keeping and Using Records in an Agribusiness

Understanding Record KeepingState Goal:6:B:4a - Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.

Understanding Net Worth, Cash Flow, Income Statements and Computerized Record KeepingState Goal:6:B:4a - Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.

Understanding Budgets and Financial Analysis RatiosState Goal:6:D:4a - Solve problems involving recipes or mixtures, financial calculations and geometric similarity using ratios, proportions and percents.

Using Financial Statements in Business DecisionsState Goal:6:D:5a - Solve problems involving loans, mortgages and other practical applications involving geometric patterns of growth.

Agribusiness in the World Market

Understanding Agricultural Law Applications

Exploring Agricultural LawState Goal:14:A:5a - Analyze ways in which federalism protects individual rights and promotes the common good and how at times has made it possible for states to protect and deny rights for certain groups.

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Understanding ContractsState Goal:4:B:5d - Use verbal and nonverbal strategies to maintain communication and to resolve individual, group and workplace conflict (e.g., mediation skills, formal and informal bargaining skills).

Exploring Agribusiness LiabilitiesState Goal:22:B:5a - Analyze how public health policies, laws and the media function to prevent and control illness (e.g., product and food labeling, food safety and handling, school immunizations).

Understanding Deeds and Land OwnershipState Goal:9:A:5a - Use geometric figures and their properties to solve problems in the arts, the physical and life sciences and the building trades, with and without the use of technology.

Understanding Fence LawsState Goal:14:D:5a - Interpret a variety of public policies and issues from the perspectives of different individuals and groups.

Understanding Agribusiness Taxes

Understanding Federal and State Income TaxesState Goal:14:D:5a - Interpret a variety of public policies and issues from the perspectives of different individuals and groups.

Understanding Property TaxesState Goal:15:B:5a - Analyze the impact of changes in non-price determinants (e.g., changes in consumer income, changes in tastes and preferences) on consumer demand.

Understanding Sales TaxState Goal:15:B:5a - Analyze the impact of changes in non-price determinants (e.g., changes in consumer income, changes in tastes and preferences) on consumer demand.

Stark County High SchoolBiological Science Applications in Agriculture - Animal Science

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Mr. Scott FairfieldFall Semester

AGRICULTURAL LITERACY

Determining the Role of Research and Development in Ag/Hort

Understanding Agriscience and Technology State Goal:11:A:4f - Using available technology, report, display and defend to an audience conclusions drawn from investigations.

Conducting Agricultural Research State Goal:11:A:5b - Design procedures to test the selected hypotheses.

Recognizing the Impact of Technology on Agriculture Determining the Nature of Biotechnology

State Goal:12:A:4c - Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and physiology, embryology, the fossil record, genetics and biochemistry.

Understanding the Basis for Biotechnology Research State Goal:11:A:4a - Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.

State Goal:11:A:4b - Conduct controlled experiments or simulations to test hypotheses.

State Goal:11:A:4f - Using available technology, report, display and defend to an audience conclusions drawn from investigations.

State Goal:11:B:4e - Develop and test a prototype or simulation of the solution design using available materials, instruments and technology.

State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Recognizing the Agricultural Applications of Biotechnology State Goal:13:A:4c - Describe how scientific knowledge, explanations and technological designs may change with new information over time (e.g., the understanding of DNA, the design of computers).

State Goal:16:D:4w - Identify significant events and developments since 1500 that altered world social history in ways that persist today including colonization, Protestant Reformation, industrialization, the rise of technology and human rights movements.

Determining Future Impacts of and Concerns Brought About by Ag Biotech Research State Goal:13:B:4c - Analyze ways that resource management and technology can be used to accommodate population trends.

State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

Identifying Career Opportunities in Agricultural Biotechnology State Goal:13:B:4b - Analyze a particular occupation to identify decisions that may be influenced by a

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knowledge of science.

Determining the Role of Science and Technology in Agricultural Production State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

EMPLOYABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY

Using Mathematics Skills Using English and Metric Measurements

State Goal:7:B:4a - Estimate and measure the magnitude and directions of physical quantities (e.g., velocity, force, slope) using rulers, protractors and other scientific instruments including timers, calculators and computers.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Identifying and Using Agriscience Tools and Equipment Practicing Safety in the Lab

State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Identifying Agriscience Lab Tools State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Using the Microscope

Understanding Cells, Genetics, and Reproduction Exploring Cells

State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Exploring Genetics State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Examining Mitosis and Meiosis State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Using Crossbreeding and Hybrids State Goal:12:A:4c - Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and physiology, embryology, the fossil record, genetics and biochemistry.

Identifying Basic Principles in Animal Science

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Identifying Differences Between Plants and Animals

State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Determining the Anatomy and Physiology of Animals State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Understanding Animal Reproduction State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Understanding Blood State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Understanding Animal Life Span State Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Exploring the Animal Industry BASIC AGRIBUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND SKILLS

Developing Basic Computer Skills Using the Internet

State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Stark County High SchoolBiological Science Applications in Agriculture - Plant Science

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Mr. Scott FairfieldSpring Semester

AGRICULTURAL LITERACY

Identifying Careers in Agriculture/Horticulture Determining the Nature of the Agriculture/Horticulture Industry

State Goal:13:B:5b - Analyze and describe the processes and effects of scientific and technological breakthroughs.

Identifying the Relationship Between Ag and Environment Determining the Kinds and Importance of Natural Resources

State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Determining Sources of Environmental Pollution State Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Determining How to Prevent Agricultural Pollution State Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Using Ag Organizations, Agencies, & Sources of Information Using the Internet and World Wide Web

State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

State Goal:1:C:4d - Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

State Goal:1:C:4e - Analyze how authors and illustrators use text and art to express and emphasize their ideas (e.g., imagery, multiple points of view).

State Goal:1:C:4f - Interpret tables, graphs and maps in conjunction with related text.

Describing the World Food and Fiber System Determining the Use of Technology in World Food and Fiber Production

State Goal:16:C:5w - Describe how historical trends in population, urbanization, economic development and technological advancements have caused change in world economic systems.

Determining the Role of Research and Development in Agriculture/Horticulture

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Understanding Agriscience and Technology State Goal:11:A:4f - Using available technology, report, display and defend to an audience conclusions drawn from investigations.

Conducting Agricultural Research State Goal:11:A:5b - Design procedures to test the selected hypotheses.

Recognizing the Impact of Technology on Agriculture Determining the Nature of Biotechnology

State Goal:12:A:4c - Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and physiology, embryology, the fossil record, genetics and biochemistry.

Understanding the Basis for Biotechnology Research State Goal:11:A:4a - Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.

State Goal:11:A:4b - Conduct controlled experiments or simulations to test hypotheses.

State Goal:11:A:4f - Using available technology, report, display and defend to an audience conclusions drawn from investigations.

State Goal:11:B:4e - Develop and test a prototype or simulation of the solution design using available materials, instruments and technology.

State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Recognizing the Agricultural Applications of Biotechnology State Goal:13:A:4c - Describe how scientific knowledge, explanations and technological designs may change with new information over time (e.g., the understanding of DNA, the design of computers).

State Goal:16:D:4w - Identify significant events and developments since 1500 that altered world social history in ways that persist today including colonization, Protestant Reformation, industrialization, the rise of technology and human rights movements.

Determining Future Impacts of and Concerns Brought About by Ag Biotech Research State Goal:13:B:4c - Analyze ways that resource management and technology can be used to accommodate population trends.

State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

Identifying Career Opportunities in Agricultural Biotechnology State Goal:13:B:4b - Analyze a particular occupation to identify decisions that may be influenced by a knowledge of science.

Determining the Role of Science and Technology in Agricultural Production State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

EMPLOYABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY

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Using Mathematics Skills Using English and Metric Measurements

State Goal:7:B:4a - Estimate and measure the magnitude and directions of physical quantities (e.g., velocity, force, slope) using rulers, protractors and other scientific instruments including timers, calculators and computers.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Identifying and Using Agriscience Tools and Equipment Practicing Safety in the Lab

State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Identifying Agriscience Lab Tools State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Using the Microscope

Understanding Cells, Genetics, and Reproduction Exploring Cells

State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Exploring Genetics State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Examining Mitosis and Meiosis State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Using Crossbreeding and Hybrids State Goal:12:A:4c - Describe processes by which organisms change over time using evidence from comparative anatomy and physiology, embryology, the fossil record, genetics and biochemistry.

Identifying Basic Principles of Plant Science Classifying and Naming Plants

State Goal:1:A:4b - Compare the meaning of words and phrases and use analogies to explain the relationships among them.

Examining Plant Structures and Functions State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life

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functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Examining Flowers and Fruits State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Identifying Plant Types and Uses State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Determining the Importance of Photosynthesis and Respiration State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Managing Plant Pests (include IPM) State Goal:12:A:4a - Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.

Using Soils and Growing Media State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Determining Plant Nutrients and Fertility State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Propagating Plants Sexually State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Propagating Plants Asexually State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Understanding and Using Pesticides Determining the Kinds of Pesticides

State Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Using Pesticides Safely State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Interpreting Pesticide Labels State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Applying Pesticides State Goal:7:A:4b - Apply formulas in a wide variety of theoretical and practical real-world measurement

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applications involving perimeter, area, volume, angle, time, temperature, mass, speed, distance, density and monetary values.

Managing Environmental Impact of Pesticides State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Conserving Natural Resources Determining the Importance of Natural Resource Conservation

State Goal:12:B:5b - Compare and predict how life forms can adapt to changes in the environment by applying concepts of change and constancy (e.g., variations within a population increase the likelihood of survival under new conditions).

Conserving Soil State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Conserving Water State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Understanding Food Science Technology The Business of Food Science

State Goal:15:D:5c - Explain how technology has affected trade in the areas of transportation, communication, finance and manufacturing.

Stark County High SchoolPhysical Science Applications in Agriculture I

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Mr. Scott FairfieldFall Semester

AGRICULTURAL LITERACY

Identifying the Relationship Between Ag and Environment Determining the Kinds and Importance of Natural Resources

State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Determining Sources of Environmental Pollution State Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Determining How to Prevent Agricultural Pollution State Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Using Ag Organizations, Agencies, & Sources of Information Using the Internet and World Wide Web

State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

State Goal:1:C:4d - Summarize and make generalizations from content and relate them to the purpose of the material.

State Goal:1:C:4e - Analyze how authors and illustrators use text and art to express and emphasize their ideas (e.g., imagery, multiple points of view).

State Goal:1:C:4f - Interpret tables, graphs and maps in conjunction with related text.

Describing the World Food and Fiber System Determining the Use of Technology in World Food and Fiber Production

State Goal:16:C:5w - Describe how historical trends in population, urbanization, economic development and technological advancements have caused change in world economic systems.

Determining the Role of Research and Development in Agr./Hort. Understanding Agriscience and Technology

State Goal:11:A:4f - Using available technology, report, display and defend to an audience conclusions drawn from investigations.

Conducting Agricultural Research

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State Goal:11:A:5b - Design procedures to test the selected hypotheses.

EMPLOYABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY

Using Mathematics Skills Using English and Metric Measurements

State Goal:7:B:4a - Estimate and measure the magnitude and directions of physical quantities (e.g., velocity, force, slope) using rulers, protractors and other scientific instruments including timers, calculators and computers.

Determining Area and Volume State Goal:7:B:5a - Estimate perimeter, area, volume, and capacity of irregular shapes, regions and solids and explain the reasoning supporting the estimate.

Demonstrating Problem-Solving Skills Understanding Problem Solving

State Goal:11:A:5a - Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.

State Goal:11:A:5b - Design procedures to test the selected hypotheses.

State Goal:11:A:5c - Conduct systematic controlled experiments to test the selected hypotheses.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE

Using Basic Soil Science Principles Understanding Soil Texture and Structure

State Goal:13:B:4d - Analyze local examples of resource use, technology use or conservation programs; document findings; and make recommendations for improvements.

Explaining a Soil Profile State Goal:12:E:4b - Describe how rock sequences and fossil remains are used to interpret the age and changes in the Earth.

Understanding Moisture Holding Capacity State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Understanding Soil Erosion and Management Practices State Goal:13:B:4d - Analyze local examples of resource use, technology use or conservation programs; document findings; and make recommendations for improvements.

Identifying and Using Agriscience Tools and Equipment

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Practicing Safety in the Lab State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Identifying Agriscience Lab Tools State Goal:13:A:4a - Estimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in science activities.

Identifying Basic Principles of Plant Science Determining the Importance of Photosynthesis and Respiration

State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Determining Plant Nutrients and Fertility State Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Identifying Basic Agricultural Mechanics Principles Describing Basic Physical Science Laws Applied in Agricultural Mechanics

State Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Conserving Natural Resources Determining the Importance of Natural Resource Conservation

State Goal:12:B:5b - Compare and predict how life forms can adapt to changes in the environment by applying concepts of change and constancy (e.g., variations within a population increase the likelihood of survival under new conditions).

Conserving Soil State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Conserving Water State Goal:12:B:4a - Compare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.

Mechanical Systems and Technology

Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Technology Systems

Describing Basic Physical Science Laws Applied in Agricultural MechanicsState Goal:12:C:5b - Analyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.

Construction Systems

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Using Construction Fasteners and HardwareState Goal:11:B:5c - Build and test different models or simulations of the design solution using suitable materials, tools and technology.

Framing Agricultural StructuresState Goal:11:B:5b - Select criteria for a successful design solution to the identified problem.

Insulating Agricultural StructuresState Goal:11:B:5a - Identify a design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

Agricultural Power Systems

Understanding Principles of Operation of Internal Combustion EnginesState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Using Hydraulic SystemsState Goal:12:D:5a - Analyze factors that influence the relative motion of an object (e.g., friction, wind shear, cross currents, potential differences).

Agricultural Equipment Systems

Understanding Applications of Fluids and Lubricants in Agricultural EquipmentState Goal:12:C:5a - Analyze reactions (e.g., nuclear reactions, burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.

Stark County High SchoolLandscaping and Turf Management

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Mr. Scott FairfieldSpring Semester

Horticultural Science

Integrated Pest Management

Identifying and Managing Plant Pests and Diseases in the LandscapeState Goal:12:B:4b - Simulate and analyze factors that influence the size and stability of populations within ecosystems (e.g., birth rate, death rate, predation, migration patterns).

Nursery, Landscaping and Gardening

Nursery Production

Understanding Nursery Production FacilitiesState Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Producing Nursery CropsState Goal:12:A:5a - Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions (e.g., homeostasis, dormancy).

Packaging Nursery CropsState Goal:12:A:5a - Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions (e.g., homeostasis, dormancy).

Managing the Nursery BusinessState Goal:18:B:4a - Analyze various forms of institutions (e.g., educational, military, charitable, governmental).

Residential Landscape Design

Analyzing the Residential LandscapeState Goal:27:A:4a - Evaluate how consumer trends in the arts affect the types and styles of art products.

Designing the Landscape AreasState Goal:25:A:4a - Analyze and evaluate the effective use of elements, principles and expressive qualities in a composition/performan ce in dance, drama, music and visual arts.

Beginning the Design ProcessState Goal:7:A:4a - Apply units and scales to describe and compare numerical data and physical objects.

Applying the Principles of Art to the LandscapeState Goal:25:A:4a - Analyze and evaluate the effective use of elements, principles and expressive qualities in a

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composition/performance in dance, drama, music and visual arts.

Using Annuals and Perennials in the LandscapeState Goal:26:B:4d - Visual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills that communicate clear and focused ideas based on planning, research and problem solving.

Choosing Plants for the LandscapeState Goal:26:A:4e - Visual Arts: Analyze and evaluate how tools/technologies and processes combine to convey meaning.

Putting the Plan on PaperState Goal:11:B:4c - Develop working visualizations of the proposed solution designs (e.g., blueprints, schematics, flowcharts, cad-cam, animations).

Pricing the Landscape PlanState Goal:10:A:4a - Represent and organize data by creating lists, charts, tables, frequency distributions, graphs, scatterplots and box-plots.

Managing the Landscape BusinessState Goal:18:B:4a - Analyze various forms of institutions (e.g., educational, military, charitable, governmental).

Landscape Installation

Preparing the Landscape SiteState Goal:11:B:5e - Apply established criteria to evaluate the suitability, acceptability, benefits, drawbacks and consequences for the tested design solution and recommend modifications and refinements.

Installing and Maintaining Irrigation SystemsState Goal:11:B:5e - Apply established criteria to evaluate the suitability, acceptability, benefits, drawbacks and consequences for the tested design solution and recommend modifications and refinements.

Installing Woody Landscape Plants, Ground Covers, Perennials, and AnnualsState Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Selecting and Establishing TurfgrassState Goal:12:A:5a - Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions (e.g., homeostasis, dormancy).

Installing Patios, Walks, and DecksState Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Installing Fences and WallsState Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Incorporating Lights in the Landscape

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State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Incorporating Water Features in the LandscapeState Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Landscape Maintenance

Watering, Fertilizing, and Mulching Landscape PlantsState Goal:12:A:5a - Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions (e.g., homeostasis, dormancy).

Maintaining Turfgrass AreasState Goal:12:A:5a - Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions (e.g., homeostasis, dormancy).

Pruning Landscape PlantsState Goal:12:A:4b - Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.

Pricing Landscape Maintenance WorkState Goal:10:A:4a - Represent and organize data by creating lists, charts, tables, frequency distributions, graphs, scatterplots and box-plots.

Using and Maintaining Tools and Equipment

Using Hand ToolsState Goal:11:B:4b - Propose and compare different solution designs to the design problem based upon given constraints including available tools, materials and time.

Using Power Tools and Small Landscape Maintenance EquipmentState Goal:11:B:4b - Propose and compare different solution designs to the design problem based upon given constraints including available tools, materials and time.

Identifying Large Landscape Maintenance EquipmentState Goal:11:B:4b - Propose and compare different solution designs to the design problem based upon given constraints including available tools, materials and time.

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Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs I & IIMr. Scott Fairfield

SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE IN AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE

Determining Purposes and Procedures of SAE Determining the Benefits of an SAE

State Goal:4:B:4b - Use group discussion skills to assume leadership and participant roles within an assigned project or to reach a group goal.

Determining the Kinds of SAE State Goal:15:C:4b - Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

Planning and Developing SAE Programs Researching Possible SAE Programs

State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Planning Your SAE Program State Goal:1:C:4c - Interpret, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources to other situations (e.g., academic, vocational, technical, personal).

Implementing SAE Programs State Goal:6:B:4a - Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.

Expanding My SAE

Keeping and Using SAE Records State Goal:6:B:4a - Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.

Making Long Range Plans for Expanding SAE Programs State Goal:6:B:4a - Select and use appropriate arithmetic operations in practical situations including calculating wages after taxes, developing a budget and balancing a checkbook.

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