Standards Curriculum Map

Bourbon County Schools

Level: High School

Grade and/or Course: 9th grade Ag I

Updated: May 2012 e.g. = Example only

Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days
1 - 5 / Orientation and Introduction to Agriculture / SS-HS-2.1.1
SS-HS-4.4.2
SS-HS-5.2.2 / *Livestock Terminology Quiz
*Unit Exam / *Investigate basic environmental, food and fiber interrelationships / Production agriculture
Agribusiness
Horticulture
Food Crops
Ornamental plants
Forestry
Natural materials
Synthetic materials
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 5 - 10 / Introduction to FFA / PL-HS-4.2.2 / *Unit Exam / *Investigate opportunities/benefits of FFA
*Explain the difference between Leader and Leadership.
*List major traits of good leaders.
*Describe the opportunities of leadership development in FFA. / Leader
Leadership
Premier leadership
Personal growth
Career success
CDE
SAE
3 Circle Diagram
Greenhand Degree
Chapter Degree
State Degree American Degree
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 11 - 20 / FFA History and FFA Creed / C-AA-015
Demonstrate proper speaking and presentation characteristics. / *FFA Creed contest within the classroom
*FFA Quiz contest within the classroom
*Unit Exam / *Investigate opportunities/benefits of FFA
*Recite the FFA creed.
*Demonstrate basic principles of public speaking. / Smith-Hughes Act
Public Law 740
NFA
Foundation
C.H. Lane
Henry Groseclose
E.M. Tiffany
Leslie Applegate
H.O. Sargent
Gus Lintner
Federal Charter
Civil Rights Act
FFA Creed
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 21 - 31 / Careers in Agriculture / H-AA-007
Possess basic computer keyboarding skills.
H-EA-001
Demonstrate consistently punctual arrival.
H-EA-002
Document regular attendance
H-EA-003
Demonstrate enthusiasm and confidence about work and learning new tasks.
H-EA-004
Demonstrate appropriate dress and hygiene for successful employment
H-EA-005
Demonstrate the ability to act in a polite and respectful way towards co-workers.
H-EA-007
Demonstrate the ability to make career decisions.
L-EA-007
Demonstrate the ability to make career decisions.
C-EA-007
Demonstrate the ability to make career decisions. / *Guest speakers
*Job applications
*Interest surveys / *Demonstrate employability and social skills relative to the career cluster
*Explore basic agriculture skills needed including: math, communication and employability skills / Resume
Cover Letter
Job Application
Reference
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 32 - 42 / Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs / H-AA-015
Demonstrate basic leadership skills.
H-AA-016
Identify the organizational need for profit.
L-AA-016
Demonstrate basic leadership skills. / *Develop and plan an SAE program / *Maintain records on supervised agriculture experience program and be able to summarize and analyze results in making financial decisions
*Develop a supervised agriculture experience programs including use of record keeping
*Define SAE and terms associated with it.
*Determine the purpose of SAE in an agriculture program.
*Explore opportunities for SAE programs.
*Set goals and plan a personal SAE program. / SAE
Entrepreneurship
Placement
Proficiency
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 42 - 52 / Record Keeping / H-EC-002
Maintain receipts and disbursement records.
H-EC-003
Maintain inventory records.
H-EC-004
Maintain computer records.
H-OD-001
Determine production cost for given crop.
H-OD-002
Regulate environmental factors for plant growth.
L-EC-002
Maintain receipts and disbursement records.
L-EC-003
Maintain inventory records.
L-OD-001
Apply effective record keeping skills including financial records.
L-OD-002
Demonstrate knowledge of budgeting and cash flow.
C-EC-002
Maintain receipts and disbursements records.
C-EC-003
Maintain inventory records.
C-EC-004
Maintain computer records.
C-OD-001
Apply effective record keeping skills including financial records.
C-OD-002
Demonstrate knowledge of budgeting and cash flow. / *FFA recording keeping contest within class
*Record Keeping Quizzes for each section of record book
*Unit Exam / *Maintain records on supervised agriculture experience program and be able to summarize and analyze results in making financial decisions
*Develop a supervised agriculture experience programs including use of record keeping / Asset
Liability
Net worth
Inventory
Income
Expense
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 52 - 57 / Tobacco Production / *Burley tobacco essay / *Identify and examine general soil and plant sciences
*Illustrate at timeline for the steps included in producing tobacco.
*Describe the soil, climatic, and labor needs for tobacco production.
*Demonstrate the proper method of stripping tobacco. / Flue-cured
Burley
Air-cured
Set
House
Strip
Sidedress
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 58 - 67 / Beef Cattle Production / L-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses,
L-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
L-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
L-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds.
C-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, poultry, specialty animals)
C-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
C-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
C-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds. / *Impromptu speaking
*Breed ID Quiz
*Identification of External Parts
*Unit Quiz / *Identify the external parts of beef cattle and their function.
*Describe and identify the common breeds of beef cattle in Kentucky.
*Compare and contrast color, origin, and characteristics of each common breed of beef cattle in Kentucky.
*Examine the impact of beef cattle production in the United States.
*Identify and examine general animal sciences
*Explore basic agriculture skills needed including: math, communication and employability skills / Bull
Calf
Calving
Cow
Heifer
Steer
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 68 - 77 / Dairy Cattle Production / L-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses,
L-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
L-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
L-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds.
C-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, poultry, specialty animals)
C-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
C-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
C-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds. / *Impromptu speaking
*Breed ID Quiz
*Identification of External Parts
*Unit Quiz / *Identify the external parts of dairy cattle and their function.
*Describe and identify the common breeds of dairy cattle in Kentucky.
*Compare and contrast color, origin, characteristics, and use of each common breed of dairy cattle in Kentucky.
*Examine the impact of dairy cattle production in the United States.
*Identify and examine general animal sciences
*Explore basic agriculture skills needed including: math, communication and employability skills / Butterfat
Colostrum
Milk replacers
Dry period
Cull
Lactation period
AI
Cow
Calf
Calving
Heifer
Steer
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 78 - 87 / Swine Production / L-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses,
L-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
L-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
L-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds.
C-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, poultry, specialty animals)
C-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
C-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
C-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds. / *Impromptu speaking
*Breed ID Quiz
*Identification of External Parts
*Unit Quiz / *Identify the external parts of hogs and their function.
*Describe and identify the common breeds of hogs in Kentucky.
*Compare and contrast color, origin, and characteristics of each common breed of hogs in Kentucky.
*Examine the impact of hog production in the United States.
*Identify and examine general animal sciences
*Explore basic agriculture skills needed including: math, communication and employability skills / Barrow
Boar
Farrow
Farrow to Finish
Gilt
Piglet
Sow
Ear Notching
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 88 - 97 / Sheep Production / L-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses,
L-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
L-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
L-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds.
C-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, poultry, specialty animals)
C-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
C-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
C-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds. / *Impromptu speaking
*Breed ID Quiz
*Identification of External Parts
*Unit Quiz / *Identify the external parts of sheep and their function.
*Describe and identify the common breeds of sheep in Kentucky.
*Compare and contrast color, origin, and characteristics of each common breed of sheep in Kentucky.
*Examine the impact of sheep production in the United States.
*Identify and examine general animal sciences
*Explore basic agriculture skills needed including: math, communication and employability skills / Ewe
Ewe Lamb
Lamb
Lambing
Ram Lamb
Wether
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 98 - 103 / Goat Production / L-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses,
L-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
L-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
L-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds.
C-OI-001
Utilize appropriate production techniques for livestock (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, horses, sheep, poultry, specialty animals)
C-OL-003
Use appropriate agricultural terminology.
C-OL-004
Identify the anatomical parts of domestic livestock.
C-OL-005
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock breeds. / *Impromptu speaking
*Breed ID Quiz
*Identification of External Parts
*Unit Quiz / *Describe and identify the common breeds of goats in Kentucky.
*Compare and contrast color, origin, and characteristics of each common breed of goat in Kentucky.
*Examine the impact of goat production in the United States.
*Identify and examine general animal sciences
*Explore basic agriculture skills needed including: math, communication and employability skills / Doe
Kid
Kidding
Ram
Wether
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 104 - 114 / Parliamentary Procedure / H-AA-015
Demonstrate basic leadership skills. / * FFA Junior Parliamentary Procedure Contest within class / *Demonstrate the procedure for handing a motion.
*Describe the purpose and types of voting.
*Discuss common parliamentary errors and misconceptions.
*Discuss the characteristics of a presiding officer
*Participate in FFA leadership activities which are integrated into the course / Parliamentary procedure
Presiding officer
Chairperson
Out of order
Discuss
Vote
Majority Vote
Two-thirds vote
Main motion
Amendment
Committees
Adjourn
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 115 - 125 / Plant Science / H-AA-003
Use correct terminology.
H-AC-006
Be aware of biotechnology and its uses in the horticulture production.
H-AC-007
Explain the use of applied genetics in horticulture.
H-OC-001
Propagate specific plant materials.
H-OC-002
Label propagation material.
H-OC-003
Watering requirements of specific plants.
H-OC-004
Fertility requirements of specific plants
H-OF-001
Clean and maintain hand tools.
H-OF-002
Service selected equipment according to manufacturers recommendations.
H-OH-004
Interpret the impact of the horticultural industry on local, state, national, and international economy.
L-OB-004
Identify appropriate seed bed preparation techniques (no-till, conventional-till, rotations).
L-OB-006
Understand plant growth requirements.
C-OB-004
Identify appropriate seed bed preparation techniques (no-till, conventional-till, rotations).
C-OB-006
Understand plant growth requirements. / *Complete various tasks within the greenhouse
*Plant Part and Function Identification
*Unit Exam / *Draw and label the major parts of plants.
*Describe the major functions of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit.
*Describe photosynthesis.
*Describe the roles of air, water, light, and media in relation to plant growth. / Life cycle
Annual
Perennial
Biennial
Monocot
Dicot
Xylem
Phloem
Photosynthesis
Apical dominance
Taxonomy
Transpiration
Respiration
Micronutrients
Macronutrients
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 126 - 136 / Seed Identification and Crops / L-OB-002
Demonstrate ability to read and utilize seed tag information.
L-OB-005
Identify appropriate techniques for harvesting and storage of crops.
L-OI-002
Utilize appropriate production techniques for crops (corn, soybeans, tobacco, forage).
L-OL-001
Identify common agronomic plants, grains, feeds, and seeds.
C-OB-001
Utilize appropriate variety selection techniques.
C-OB-002
Demonstrate ability to read and utilize seed tag information.
C-OB-005
Identify appropriate techniques for harvesting and storage of crops.
C-OI-002
Utilize appropriate production techniques for crops (corn, soybeans, tobacco, forage).
C-OL-001
Identify common agronomic plants, grains, feeds, and seeds. / *FFA seed identification quizzes/ contest
*Unit Exam / *Define important terms used in forage and pasture production.
*Identify major crops grown for forage and pasture; both in seed form and mature plants.
*Discuss pest control for forage crops and pasture.
*Explain methods of harvesting and storing forage crops.
*Investigate basic environmental, food and fiber interrelationships
*Identify and examine general soil and plant sciences / Hay
Silage
Pasture
Legume
Forage
Rhizome
Days / Unit/Topic / Standards / Activities / Learning Targets (“I Can” Statements) / Vocabulary
Days 137 - 147 / Soils and Soil Conservation / H-AA-003
Use correct terminology.
H-OB-001
Collect soil samples.
H-OB-002
Analyze soil samples.
H-OB-003
Interpret soil samples.
H-OB-004
Adjust fertility and pH from analysis.
H-OB-005
Analyze site according to sail type, slope and drainage.
H-OB-006
Demonstrate the use of different soil mixes and growing media.
L-ON-001
Utilize appropriate soul conservation practices.
L-ON-003
Analyze and enhance soil fertility
C-ON-001
Utilize appropriate soil conservation practices.
C-ON-003
Analyze and enhance soil fertility.
/ *Soil Conservation Essay
*Soil Testing
*Unit Exam / *Describe the origin and composition of soils.
*Determine soil textures and compositions using the soil texture triangle.
*Discuss important soil and water conservation practices.
*Investigate basic environmental, food and fiber interrelationships