AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER CLUSTER DESIGN Natural Resources & Environmental Systems CIP Code

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1 AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER CLUSTER DESIGN Natural Resources & Environmental Systems CIP Code Approved Pathway: 1) Includes minimum of three secondary-level credits. 2) Includes a workbased element. 3) Consists of a sequence: Introductory-level, Technical-level, and Application-level courses. 4) Supporting documentation includes Articulation Agreement(s), Certification, Program Improvement Plan, and a Program of Study. 5) Technical-level and Application-level courses receive.5 state-weighted funding in an approved CTE pathway. INTRODUCTORY LEVEL *Exploratory Agriculture credit OR *Intro to Agriculture credit TECHNICAL LEVEL Agriscience credit *Natural Resources Management credit APPLICATION LEVEL Ag Business credit Ag Leadership & Comm credit Research in Ag credit Advanced Internship credit Ag Entrepreneurship credit Internship credit *Environmental Resources & Wildlife Science credit * Required courses in pathway

2 Ag. Explorations Kansas Agricultural Education Hours Completed Competencies Completed /104 Verification Signatures: Student: _ Date: Date: Name: Key to Integrated Competencies (CD)- Career Development (L)- Leadership (LA) Language Arts (M) - Math Instructor: School Year: (E) - Experienced Based (S) Science (LK) - LifeKnowledge Lessons (SS) Social Science Circle to indicate level of competency achieved: 3 - Skilled-Works Independently 2 Limited skill-needs assistance 1 -Skill undeveloped-but received instruction 0 -No exposure Agriculture In Our Society Define Agriculture (E,LA) Identify the major sectors of the agriculture industry. (7) (E,LA) Describe the history of Agriculture. (E,LA) Graph & discuss the change in world population over the last 100 years and its impact on land, medicine, food production and supply, and agriculture technology. (M,E,LA) Describe the size, number, and what is grown on farms in Kansas and your home county. (M,E) Describe the importance of American agriculture in world food production. (M,E,LA) Opportunities in Agricultural Education & FFA Define the purpose of FFA. (LA,E) (LK MS 63) Draw the three circle model of agriculture education and label the parts. (LA,C) (LK MS 11 & HS 111) Describe how the FFA evolved. (LK MS 62 & 63) (E,LA) Describe how the FFA is organized on local state and national levels. (LK MS 65) (E,LA) Identify the National FFA and Agriculture Education Mission statements. (LA) List 5 opportunities in FFA (LK MS 63). (E,LA,L) Recite the FFA Motto. (LA) List the items of official dress required for your gender & the guidelines to abide by when wearing the jacket. (E,LA,L) List and describe the symbols in the FFA emblem. (E,LA,L) Identify the colors of the FFA. (E, LA) List the degrees available in FFA. (E, LA,L) Recite the FFA Creed. (E, LA,L) (LK HS 10) Careers in Agriculture Define profession, career and job. (LK MS 27) (CD) Research agriculture career opportunities. (LK MS 28) (CD) Identify an example of a career in each sector. (LK MS 67) (CD) Identify important skills for all careers. (LK MS 30) Identify career interests and preferences (LK MS 29) (CD) Create a career development plan.(cd) Define Parliamentary Procedure. (C,E) Demonstrate how to present a main motion. (C,E) Leadership and LifeKnowledge Define Leadership (LK MS 1)( LA,L) Define Personal Growth (LK MS 2) (LA,E,L) Define Career Success (LK MS 3) (LA,CD,L) Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agricultural Explorations Agriculture Safety 1. Describe the safety hazards associated with agriculture in the following areas a. Farm Shop (LA,E) b. Animal (LA,E) c. Machinery and equipment (LA,E) d. Chemicals (LA,E,S) e. Stress and fatigue (LA,E) Describe the proper attire for working in and around agriculture (LA,E) Identify a Slow Moving Vehicle sign. (LA,E) Record Keeping & SAE Define income & expense. (M, LA,E) Demonstrate basic record keeping skills (LK MS 69) (M,E) Develop and set a goal (LK MS 14 & 15) (C,E) Define SAE (LK MS 68) (CD, LA,E) Describe the different types of SAEs (exploratory, research, entrepreneurship, placement) (LA,E) Agribusiness Systems Define and give examples of agribusinesses. (M, LA,E) Define the words import and export. (E, LA) Explain the relationship between producers and agribusinesses. (M, LA,E,CD) Revised July 2008, Page 1

3 Discuss the three segments of agribusinesses including production agriculture, agriculture systems including (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, concrete, agriculture power, Describe safe food handling techniques.(s,la,e) Agricultural Issues input suppliers and agriculture surveying, gps) (LA,E) Define agricultural issues. (LA,E) marketing and processing. (M, Abide by the safety guidelines.( Describe how technology is used in LA,E) LA,E) agriculture. (S,M,LA,E) Compare the price a producer Identify 10 common hand tools.( Identify and describe a technological receives to the price a consumer LA,E) advancement that has happened in pays and discuss what other costs Identify and describe the uses for 5 the last 5 years.(s,m,la,e) are involved in production. (M, LA) power tools. (LA,E) Research a current agriculture issue Define management. (M, LA,E) Demonstrate proper measuring (S,LA,E) Identify 5 agribusinesses and their purpose in the community. (M LA) Plant Systems skills using hand tools. (M,E, LA) Natural Resource Systems Define and list examples of Natural Wok Place Skills Listening Skills 1. Follows oral instructions: Define agronomy. (LA,E) Resources. (S,E, LA) a. Listen for and identify key words List the top 5 agronomic crops grown in Kansas. (LA,E) List a product made from each of Differentiate between renewable and non renewable resources. (S,E, LA) b. Listen for words that identify a procedure. c. Listen for steps or actions to be performed. d. Listen for clues regarding the order or sequence in which a task is those crops. (LA,E) Describe the habitat of a native Identify 3 pieces of machinery Kansas wildlife species. (S,E, LA) used in crop production. (LA,E) Define soil. (S,E, LA) Describe how agronomic crops Describe the forestry industry in performed. are used for food, textiles, feed & Kansas. (S,E, LA) Distinguish fact, opinion, and energy. (LA,E) Environmental Systems inference in oral communication Define Horticulture. (LA,E,S) List causes of erosion to soil. (LA,E) Interpret nonverbal cues ( eye contact, Identify five horticultural crops List important soil and water posture, gestures). (LA,E) conservation practices.(m, LA,E) Analyze a speaker s point of view Describe how to care and Discuss major threats to water Draw conclusions or make maintain a lawn or garden. (S,E) quality. (S,LA,E) generalizations from another s oral Animal Systems Describe common threats to air communication Describe the basic needs of all quality. (S,LA,E) Restate or paraphrase a conversation animals. (S,E, LA) Food Products and Processing to confirm what was said List five examples of large List the steps food must go through Reduce barriers (or interference) that animals. (S,E, LA) to get from the producer to the may impede effective listening Define & list examples of animal consumer. (S,LA,E) Decision Making/Problem Solving byproducts. (LA,E) Explain how food can become 1. Describe the factors that impact on List five examples of small unsafe to eat. (S,M,LA,E) decision making: animals. (S,E, LA) Analyze and understand a food a. Needs and wants Estimate the cost for the care of a label. (S,E,LA) b. Values pet. (M,E, LA) Describe the need for processing c. Goals Research the care and handling facilities for agriculture products d. Standards for an animal of your choice. (S,E, LA) Power Structural and Technical Systems Describe the components of power structural and technical (LA) List new uses for existing food products. (ex: soy milk) (S,E,LA) Evaluate meat and produce for quality. (S,M,LA,E) Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agricultural Explorations Distinguish between types of decisions: economic and/or technical Apply the steps In interpreting a problem, coming up with a plan and then a result. Revised July 2008, Page 2

4 Teamwork Participate in team activities, and complete team tasks Clarify statements, receive and give information, propose alternative plans and come up with a workable solution. Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agricultural Explorations Revised June 2008, Page 3

5 Introduction to Agriculture OR Introduction to Agriscience Kansas Agriculture Education Hours Completed Verification Signatures: Student: Competencies Completed _ Date: Name: Instructor: School Year: Key to Integrated Competencies (CD)- Career Development (LA) Language Arts (L)- Leadership (M) - Math Circle to indicate level of competency achieved: (E) - Experienced Based (LK) - LifeKnowledge Lessons (S) Science (SS) Social Science 3 - Skilled-Works Independently 2 Limited skill-needs assistance 1 -Skill undeveloped-but received instruction 0 -No exposure 018.Agrisci ence in Our World Define and relate agriscience to agriculture, agribusiness, and renewable natural resources. (LA) Connect biology, chemistry, and biochemistry to agriscience (S) Analyze how the world population affects today s agriculture industry. (SS) statement. (L, LA) (LK HS 110) Recite and understand the FFA Creed. (E, LA) (LK HS 110) Relate the FFA motto to daily life. (L, E) (LK HS 110) List the requirements for FFA degrees. (L, E) (LK MS 70) List the items of official dress required Identify significant historical for your gender & the guidelines to developments in agriscience. (SS) abide by when wearing the jacket. (L, E) Examine important research (LK HS 115) achievements in agriscience and future List and describe the symbols of the research implications. (S) FFA emblem. (L) (LK HS 111) Compare and contrast the methods of Identify the colors of the FFA. (L) (LK MS agriculture used in the local, county, 65) 022. Public Speaking state, nation, and world. (SS, LA) Research 3-5 potential Career Explain the relationship between Describe the importance of agriculture Development Events. (CD) communication and leadership. (L, LA) products in everyday life. (E, SS) 020. Careers in Agriculture List reasons why students should learn 019. Opportunities in the Agriculture Education & List the career pathways for agriculture, public speaking. (L, LA) FFA food and natural resources (LK.HS.31) Create an outline and manuscript for an Distinguish between and describe the (CD) agricultural or leadership speech. (LA) three parts of the agricultural education Research a potential agriculture career Demonstrate basic principles of model and how they work together. (LK based on your interests. (CD) speaking. (LA, L) (LK HS 90 & 91) HS 114) (LA) Develop a strategy to advance in that 023. Supervised Agricultural Experience/Record Identify different areas and describe the career (LK.HS.40). (CD, L) Keeping importance of agriculture education and 021. Leadership and LifeKnowledge Explain the importance of record the agriculture education mission Identify five characteristics of leadership keeping (LK.MS.69). (LA) statement. (L, LA) (LK HS 110) (LK HS 1) (L) 2. Describe the different types of SAEs Create a timeline of important events in Define the term leadership (LK.HS.1). (exploratory, research, entrepreneurship FFA history. (LA) (LK HS 109) (L) and placement). (LK.HS.126) (CD) Identify and describe the FFA mission Develop a plan for establishing an SAE Identify available leadership Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agriscience Revised July 2008, Page 1 Date: opportunities (LK.HS.1) (L) Differentiate between a group and a team (LK.HS.65). (L) Define teamwork and identify six benefits to working in teams (LK.HS.65). (L) Understand and create personal goals using S.M.A.R.T. goals. (L, LA) (LK HS 45) Describe the purpose and benefits of parliamentary procedure. (L, LA) (LK HS 81 & AHS 47) Demonstrate five parliamentary procedure motions. (L, LA)

6 program (LK.HS.127). (LA) List the basic needs of animals. (CD, S) List proficiency award opportunities Discuss the purposes of livestock and available through your SAE. (CD) companion animals. (E, LA) Record income and expenses into a Identify the importance of vaccinations. record keeping format. (M) (CD, S) Record current and non-current Describe characteristics of unhealthy inventories. (M) animals. (CD) Compare and contrast entries for personal and SAE inventories. (M) 024. Agribusiness Systems management systems (reproduction). soil sample. (S) Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agriscience List types of alternative fuels and explain why they are important. (S) Illustrate and describe the food chain. (S) Identify wildlife habitats for native Kansas animals. (S) Research an endangered species. (S) List the four components of soil.(s) Compare animal digestive systems. (S) Identify the different soil classes. (S) Identify and compare breeding Compare sand, silt, and clay particles in a Compare the three segments of (S) 029. Environmental Systems agribusiness. (CD) Identify animal gender terms. (S) Discuss major types and sources of Identify examples of each segment and Identify major breeds of livestock. (CD) pollution. (S) its role in the community. (CD, L, SS) Identify types of companion animals Develop a plan of action to improve the Define entrepreneurship. (CD, LA) (CD) environment. (LA) Identify methods of marketing. (CD, LA) Describe trends in the animal science Illustrate the water cycle. (S) Graph an agricultural example of supply industry (such as the increase in poultry Discuss global warming and the and demand. (CD, SS) production). (CD) greenhouse effect. (S) Research an animal of your choice. (LA) 025. Plant Systems 27. Power Structural and Technical Systems 30. Food Products and Processing Systems Draw and label the major parts of plants Explain and abide by the safety guidelines List the steps food must go through to (S) (CD) from the producer to the consumer. (S) Describe the major function of roots, Demonstrate safety practices in laboratory Identify food safety concerns. (S) stems, fruits and leaves. (S) work. (E) Identify government agencies involved in Draw and label the parts of a typical root, Locate safety equipment and emergency food production. (S,SS) stem, flower, and leaf. (S) exits in the agricultural mechanics Discuss biotechnology advancements Distinguish between sexual and asexual laboratory. (E) currently in the food industry. (S) reproduction. (S) Identify common hand and power tools Discuss future developments predicted Draw and label the reproductive parts of (CD) for the food industry. (E) flowers and seeds. (S) Demonstrate proper safety techniques for Compare the primary methods of asexual 31. Agricultural Issues using hand and power tools. (CD, E) reproduction. (S) Identify the major parts of an arc welder Define agricultural industry terms (ex Identify the top five crops in your county (CD) Biotechnology, bio-terrorism, wind and state Select the proper electrode to use when power). (CD, E) List the requirements for plant growth. welding. (CD) Identify and describe a technological (S) Demonstrate basic welding skills using the advancement that has happened in the Illustrate the importance of arc welder. (CD, E) last five years. (LA, L) photosynthesis. (S) Distinguish between different welding Research a current agriculture issue Compare and contrast monocots and practices. (CD, E) (LA) dicots. (S) 28. Natural Resource Systems Discuss nutritional needs of humans and the food groups they need. (S) Identify machinery used in forage, crop, List and describe major kinds of natural Cite important relationships between land horticulture, and landscape businesses. resources. (S) characteristics and water quality. (CD) Define sustainable resources. (S) Work Place Skills 026. An imal Systems Compare and contrast conservation and 32. Listening Skills preservation. (S) Define domestic animals. (CD) 1. Follows oral instructions: Revised July 2008, Page 3

7 a. Listen for and identify key Use interviewing techniques to words.l3a gather information. L4D b. Listen for words that identify a Participate in group communication procedure. activities. L1C c. Listen for steps or actions to be Incorporate visual media into a performed. presentation. L4E d. Listen for clues regarding the Demonstrate concise impromptu order or sequence in which a task speaking skills. L3B is performed Give oral directions.l3a Distinguish fact, opinion, and Demonstrate job interview skills. inference in oral communication. L10B L2D Interpret nonverbal cues ( eye contact, posture, gestures) L3A Analyze a speaker s point of view. L3B Draw conclusions or make generalizations from another s oral communication. L2A Restate or paraphrase a conversation to confirm what was said. L2A Reduce barriers (or interference) that may impede effective listening L5B 33. Resource Management Locate information and select the materials, tools, and equipment needed to perform an activity or build a project Determine cost, time, and resources needed to complete a task within an industry or occupation Explain the relationship between setting goals and managing money Identify fixed a flexible expenses Identify planned and impulse buying. 34. Oral Communications Organize notes and ideas for formal, semiformal, and informal presentations. L3A Prepare and deliver a presentation appropriate to subject matter, purpose, and audience. L3B Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agriscience Revised July 2008, Page 4

8 Agriscience Kansas Agricultural Education Hours Completed Verification Signatures: Student: Competencies Completed _ Date: Date: Name: Instructor: School Year: Key to Integrated Competencies (CD)- Career Development (L)- Leadership (E) - Experienced Based (LK) - LifeKnowledge Lessons (LA) Language Arts (M) - Math (S) Science (SS) Social Science Circle to indicate level of competency achieved: 3 - Skilled-Works Independently 2 Limited skill-needs assistance 1 -Skill undeveloped-but received instruction 0 -No exposure Agriscience in Our World Recite and understand the FFA Creed Differentiate between a group and a Define and relate agriscience to (E, LA) (LK HS 110) team (LK.HS.65). (L) agriculture, agribusiness, and Relate the FFA motto to daily life Define teamwork and identify six renewable natural resources. (LA) (L, E) (LK HS 110) benefits to working in teams Connect biology, chemistry, and List the requirements for FFA degrees. (LK.HS.65). (L) biochemistry to agriscience (S) (L, E) (LK MS 70) Understand and create personal goals Analyze how the world population List the items of official dress required using S.M.A.R.T. goals. (L, LA) (LK HS affects today s agriculture industry. (SS) for your gender & the guidelines to 45) abide by when wearing the jacket. (L, E) Describe the purpose and benefits of Identify significant historical (LK HS 115) parliamentary procedure. (L, LA) (LK developments in agriscience. (SS) List and describe the symbols of the HS 81 & AHS 47) Examine important research FFA emblem. (L) (LK HS 111) Demonstrate five parliamentary achievements in agriscience and future Identify the colors of the FFA. (L) (LK MS procedure motions. (L, LA) research implications. (S) 65) Compare and contrast the methods of Public Speaking Research 3-5 potential Career agriculture used in the local, county, Explain the relationship between Development Events. (CD) state, nation, and world. (SS, LA) communication and leadership. (L, LA) Describe the importance of agriculture Careers in Agriculture List reasons why students should learn products in everyday life. (E, SS) List the career pathways for agriculture, public speaking. (L, LA) food and natural resources (LK.HS.31) Create an outline and manuscript for an Opportunities in the Agriculture Education & FFA (CD) agricultural or leadership speech. (LA) Distinguish between and describe the Research a potential agriculture career Demonstrate basic principles of three parts of the agricultural education based on your interests. (CD) speaking. (LA, L) (LK HS 90 & 91) model and how they work together. (LK Develop a strategy to advance in that Supervised Agricultural Experience/Record HS 114) (LA) career (LK.HS.40). (CD, L) Keeping Identify different areas and describe the Leadership and LifeKnowledge Explain the importance of record importance of agriculture education and Identify five characteristics of leadership keeping (LK.MS.69). (LA) the agriculture education mission (LK HS 1). (L) Describe the different types of SAEs statement. (L, LA) (LK HS 110) Define the term leadership (LK.HS.1). (exploratory, research, entrepreneurship Create a timeline of important events in (L) and placement). (LK.HS.126) (CD) FFA history. (LA) (LK HS 109) Identify available leadership Develop a plan for establishing an SAE Identify and describe the FFA mission statement. (L, LA) (LK HS 110) opportunities (LK.HS.1) (L) Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agriscience Revised July 2008, Page 1

9 program (LK.HS.127). (LA) List the basic needs of animals. (CD, S) List proficiency award opportunities Discuss the purposes of livestock and available through your SAE. (CD) companion animals. (E, LA) Record income and expenses into a Identify the importance of vaccinations. record keeping format. (M) (CD, S) Record current and non-current Describe characteristics of unhealthy inventories. (M) animals. (CD) Compare and contrast entries for personal and SAE inventories. (M) Agribusiness Systems management systems (reproduction). soil sample. (S) Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agriscience List types of alternative fuels and explain why they are important. (S) Illustrate and describe the food chain. (S) Identify wildlife habitats for native Kansas animals. (S) Research an endangered species. (S) List the four components of soil.(s) Compare animal digestive systems. (S) Identify the different soil classes. (S) Identify and compare breeding Compare sand, silt, and clay particles in a Compare the three segments of (S) Environmental Systems agribusiness. (CD) Identify animal gender terms. (S) Discuss major types and sources of Identify examples of each segment and Identify major breeds of livestock. (CD) pollution. (S) its role in the community. (CD, L, SS) Identify types of companion animals Develop a plan of action to improve the Define entrepreneurship. (CD, LA) (CD) environment. (LA) Identify methods of marketing. (CD, LA) Describe trends in the animal science Illustrate the water cycle. (S) Graph an agricultural example of supply industry (such as the increase in poultry Discuss global warming and the and demand. (CD, SS) production). (CD) greenhouse effect. (S) Research an animal of your choice. (LA) Plant Systems Power Structural and Technical Systems Food Products and Processing Systems Draw and label the major parts of plants Explain and abide by the safety guidelines List the steps food must go through to (S) (CD) from the producer to the consumer. (S) Describe the major function of roots, Demonstrate safety practices in laboratory Identify food safety concerns. (S) stems, fruits and leaves. (S) work. (E) Identify government agencies involved in Draw and label the parts of a typical root, Locate safety equipment and emergency food production. (S,SS) stem, flower, and leaf. (S) exits in the agricultural mechanics Discuss biotechnology advancements Distinguish between sexual and asexual laboratory. (E) currently in the food industry. (S) reproduction. (S) Identify common hand and power tools Discuss future developments predicted Draw and label the reproductive parts of (CD) for the food industry. (E) flowers and seeds. (S) Demonstrate proper safety techniques for Compare the primary methods of asexual Agricultural Issues using hand and power tools. (CD, E) reproduction. (S) Identify the major parts of an arc welder Define agricultural industry terms (ex Identify the top five crops in your county (CD) Biotechnology, bio-terrorism, wind and state Select the proper electrode to use when power). (CD, E) List the requirements for plant growth. welding. (CD) Identify and describe a technological (S) Demonstrate basic welding skills using the advancement that has happened in the Illustrate the importance of arc welder. (CD, E) last five years. (LA, L) photosynthesis. (S) Distinguish between different welding Research a current agriculture issue Compare and contrast monocots and practices. (CD, E) (LA) dicots. (S) Natural Resource Systems Discuss nutritional needs of humans and the food groups they need. (S) Identify machinery used in forage, crop, List and describe major kinds of natural Cite important relationships between land horticulture, and landscape businesses. resources. (S) characteristics and water quality. (CD) Define sustainable resources. (S) Wok Place Skills Animal Systems Compare and contrast conservation and Listening Skills preservation. (S) Define domestic animals. (CD) 1. Follows oral instructions: Revised July 2008, Page 2

10 a. Listen for and identify key words b. Listen for words that identify a procedure c. Listen for steps or actions to be performed d. Listen for clues regarding the order or sequence in which a task is performed Distinguish fact, opinion, and inference in oral communication Interpret nonverbal cues ( eye contact, posture, gestures) Analyze a speaker s point of view. Draw conclusions or make generalizations from another s oral communication. Restate or paraphrase a conversation to confirm what was said. Reduce barriers (or interference) that may impede effective listening. Resource Management Locate information and select the materials, tools, and equipment needed to perform an activity or build a project. Determine cost, time, and resources needed to complete a task within an industry or occupation. Explain the relationship between setting goals and managing money. Identify fixed a flexible expenses Identify planned and impulse buying. Oral Communications Organize notes and ideas for formal, semiformal, and informal presentations. Prepare and deliver a presentation appropriate to subject matter, purpose, and audience. Use interviewing techniques to gather information. Participate in group communication activities Incorporate visual media into a presentation Demonstrate concise impromptu speaking skills Give oral directions Demonstrate job interview skills. Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agriscience Revised July 2008, Page 3

11 Natural Resource Management Kansas Agricultural Education Hours Completed _ Competencies Completed Verification Signatures: Student: Date: _ Instructor: Date: _ Name: Instructor: School Year: Key to Integrated Competencies (CD)- Career Development (L)- Leadership (E) - Experienced Based (LK) - LifeKnowledge Lessons (LA) Language Arts (M) - Math (S) Science (SS) Social Science Circle to indicate level of competency achieved: - Skilled-Works Independently 2 Limited skill-needs assistance 1 -Skill undeveloped-but received instruction 0 -No exposure Our Natural Resources NRS Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources Describe the interdependence of organisms within ecosystem. Classify Natural Resources NRS Identify trees and other woody plants Identify herbaceous plants Identify wildlife species Identify aquatic species Identify rock, mineral and soil types. Safety Plan NRS Demonstrate safety practices when working in an outdoor environment Use appropriate techniques and equipment when working with biohazards. Cartographic Skills NRS Locate natural resources using a land survey and geographic coordinate system. Measure and Survey NRS Discuss the procedures for conducting resource inventories and population studies. Enhancement Techniques NRS Identify indicators of the biological health of a stream Identify ways in which forest stands may be improved Identify methods of wildlife habitat improvement Identify methods of rangeland improvement Identify natural resources management techniques for improving recreation opportunities Identify methods to improve marine and costal natural resources. Interpret Laws NRS Identify the purposes of laws associated with natural resource systems Identify issues involving mitigation of natural resources. Ecological Concepts and Principles NRS Diagram biogeochemical cycles and explain the processes Relate the function of watersheds to natural resources Explain stream hydrology and structure, and determine the different classes of streams Identify techniques used in the creation, enhancement and management of riparian zones and riparian buffers Give examples of primary-succession and secondary-succession species in community of organisms Discuss factors that influence population density and population dispersion Discuss factors that influence the establishment and spread of invasive species. Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Natural Resources Describe the impact of pollution on natural resources Describe the impact climate has on natural resources. Natural Resource Products NRS Determine when to harvest forest products Describe processing of forest products Describe techniques used in the harvesting of wildlife Describe techniques used in the processing of wildlife Describe economically important minerals and ores that are extracted and processed Describe sources of fossil fuels and products made from fossil fuels Describe characteristics of sites that lend themselves to hydroelectric generation Debate an issue related to the recreational use of natural resources Describe techniques used to harvest aquatic species Explain techniques used to process aquatic species. Manage Fires NRS Describe techniques used to suppress wildfires and manage prescribed fires. Revised May 2013, Page 1

12 Plant and Wildlife Diseases NRS Report the observance of diseases affecting plants to the appropriate authorizes Report the observances of diseases affecting wildlife to the appropriate authorities. Insect Infestations NRS Report observance of insect pests to the appropriate authorities. Communicate to the Public NRS Design and construct a display that communicates a natural resource topic and discuss the topic in a public forum. Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Natural Resources Revised May 2013, Page 2

13 Name: Instructor: Agribusiness Kansas Agricultural Education School Year: Hours Completed _ Competencies Completed Verification Signatures: Student: Date: _ Instructor: Date: _ Key to Integrated Competencies (CD)- Career Development (LA) Language Arts (L)- Leadership (M) - Math (E) - Experienced Based (LK) - LifeKnowledge Lessons (S) Science (SS) Social Science Circle to indicate level of competency achieved: - Skilled-Works Independently 2 Limited skill-needs assistance 1 -Skill undeveloped-but received instruction 0 -No exposure Principles of Capitalism ABS Recognize principles of capitalism as related to AFNR businesses. Principles of Entrepreneurship ABS Describe the meaning, importance and economic impact of entrepreneurship. Compose & Analyze Business Plan ABS Recognize quality AFNR business plan components that have been developed using the SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely) format Identify and observe ethical standards in planning and operating AFNR businesses. Mission Statement ABS Read and interpret mission statements Identify the meaning and importance of Explain the meaning and importance of employee relations, including communication Identify the meaning and nature of employee compensation. Effective Record Keeping ABS Maintain production and agribusiness records. Inventory Management ABS Monitor inventory to maintain optimal levels and calculate costs of carrying input and output inventory. Accounting Fundamentals ABS Budget resources, as applied to the AFNR business, including capital, human, financial and time Identify financial concepts associated with Marketing & Marketing Research ABS Investigate the meaning and methods of marketing in AFNR as related to agricultural commodities, products and services and to agricultural goods in domestic and international markets Describe functions in agricultural marketing. Develop a Marketing Plan ABS Identify the purpose, components and developmental processes of marketing plans. Marketing Plan Implementation ABS Identify and use strategies frequently employed in marketing programs, including those used in niche markets. Marketing AFNR Products/Services ABS goals and objectives in AFNR business production and profit Explain the meaning and use of the enterprises. Management Skills ABS Explain the importance of return on investment for an agribusiness enterprise. four Ps (product, place, price and promotion) in marketing Identify organizational structures and Financial Information ABS Merchandising Products/Services ABS chains of command in AFNR Identify accounting information in AFNR Identify, explain and organize businesses. business reporting and management. components of the sales process Identify appropriate local, state, federal, Name and explain the impact of external Develop strategies to gain new international and industry regulations for economic factors on an AFNR business. customers. AFNR businesses. Human Resources ABS Identify the meaning and functions of human resources in AFNR businesses Identify usual employee benefits in AFNR businesses Identify information needed for an AFNR business manager to monitor performance on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis Calculate percentages, ratios and related business applications Identify and maintain needed sales records. Identifying Resources ABS Prepare a flowchart that shows production processes, including the resources needed for each step. Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agribusiness Systems Revised May 2013, Page 1

14 Production and Operational Plan ABS Identify the components of a production and operational plan Identify common resources needed to operate a production facility. Evaluating a Business Plan ABS Examine a business plan to identify inconsistencies and actions to correct inconsistencies. Manage Risk and Uncertainty ABS Determine the meaning and importance of risk and uncertainty with AFNR enterprises. Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Agribusiness Systems Revised May 2013, Page 2

15 Name: Research in Agriculture (Pathways in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Mgmt) Kansas Agriculture Education Year: Verification Signatures Hours Completed _140 hrs/1 Credit_ Date: Date: Key to Integrated Competencies (A)- Academic {AC Communications/English, AM-Math, AS-Science} ((CD) Career Development (E) Experience-Based (L) Leadership (LK)-LifeKnowledge Circle to indicate level of competency achieved: 3 Skilled-Works Independently 2 Limited skill-needs assistance 1 Skill undeveloped-but received instruction 0 No exposure Pathway Focus (CD) (Circle one of the following) Animal Systems Plant Systems Agribusiness Systems Power and Technical Systems Natural Resource Systems Current Issues/Current Events Stay up to date on current agriculture events Research current issues affecting the agriculture industry (LK, E) Positive and Negative Perspectives of Agriculture Research outlooks and perspectives on the agriculture industry different than your own (AC, LK) Participate in a class debate over an agricultural issue (AC) Getting the Job Revise your Resume (AC, CD, LK) Write a cover letter (AC, CD, LK) Complete a job application (AC, CD, LK) Participate in a job interview (AC, CD, LK) Write a follow-up letter (AC, CD, LK) Furthering your Education Research and compare at least 3 different colleges or technical programs to further education in your pathway (CD, LK) Brainstorm strategies to ensure success in your future education (CD, LK) Apply for College Scholarships (E) Complete the FAFSA Finanical Aid Form (AC, AM) Life Long Learning/Professional Organizations in Participate in a FFA career development event Agriculture relating to your pathway at a high level (E) Explore learning opportunities outside of traditional college experience (E) Public Speaking/Group Presentations Find learning opportunities within Research a 3-8 minute speech on an professional organizations relating to agricultural topic (E) your pathway (E) Write a final manuscript for a 3-8 minute Conduct an interview with a local speech over an agriculture topic using MLA member of a professional organization style with title page and works cited (AC, CD) in agriculture (AC, E) Present a memorized 3-8 minute agriculture speech to the class (AC, L, CD) Busines s Et iquette Lead a class discussion over a topic (AC) Illustrate proper telephone and cell Lead a small group discussion (AC) phone etiquette (AC, CD, LK) Utilize proper techniques in Teach a technical concept to the class (AC, LK) communicating via (AC, CD, LK) Technology in Agriculture Write a formal business letter of request Report on uses of global positioning systems (AC, CD, LK) (GPS) in agriculture (E) Write a formal thank you letter (AC, Utilize a GPS receiver to find a location CD, LK) given coordinates (E, AC) Use proper table and dining etiquette Design a webpage for an agricultural techniques (LK) business using Dreamweaver or iweb (E) Explore uses of Blogging, Podcasting and Career Opp ortunities in Agriculture other new information technology s in the Explore unfamiliar jobs relating to your agriculture industry (AC) career pathway (E) Research online marketing opportunities and Research and report on the job outlook strategies for agricultural products (E) for career opportunities in your pathway (AC) Select, schedule and complete 1 job shadowing experience in your career pathway each semester (E) Location(s): Pathways in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Management (rev 4/17/08) Career Development in Agriculture Prepare for a FFA career development event relating to your pathway (E)

16 Government Regulations Identify Common Safety Concerns/Issues b. Plant Systems Conduct a research project in the greenhouse, learn and perform an relating to your pathway (CD) advanced floral design, design and install a Explore government regulations and landscape plan, etc. paperwork required for different agricultural c. Agribusiness Systems Develop a business (CD) Marketing Plan for a Product, Learn to use Complete a state and federal income tax quickbooks to manage business financial return (CD, AM, E) records, develop and perform a sales presentation, etc. Technical Agriculture d. Power & Tech Develop advanced skills Select 5 knowledge and skill statements in the Ag Mech Shop, develop blueprints from your pathway to learn more about or project plans, design an construct a during this course. small project to be sold, etc a. e. Natural Resource Conduct an environmental research project, monitor water quality of a local stream or b. watershed, develop a presentation and plan to improve wildlife habitat in an area, etc Supervised Agriculture Experience & Record Keeping Complete Advanced SAE Learning Opportunities outlined on the SAE Grading Rubric Utilize the Kansas FFA SAE Record book & Quicken to monitor the SAE (CD) Complete a local and district proficiency award application (L, AM, AC) Complete a State FFA Degree Applications (L, AM, AC) Use Quicken to track income and expense in cash, checking, and savings (CD, AM) Track SAE skills developed, hours worked as well as FFA, School, and community activities using the Ag Ed record book. (CD) Evaluate and revise appropriate long and short-term goals for the SAE program. (LK) c. Computer Literacy (CD) Define, understand, and use common computer technology terms (CD) d Compose, organize, and edit information using a computer (CD) Use presentation software to design and e. create a presentation (CD) Use ag related software/websites (CD) Access, navigate,& use on-line services (CD)) Develop a plan, define learning objective, and decide on an assessment method for the 5 outcomes selected above Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Internet Explorer) to complete projects (CD) Advanced Agricultural Lab Activity Select and develop outcomes for an advanced agriculture laboratory activity for the first semester (E) Select and develop outcomes for an advanced agriculture laboratory activity for the second semester (E) Options Include, but are not limited to: a. Animal Systems Dissect a Fetal Pig, Develop a feed ration, conduct a food related research project, etc. Work Ethics (CD) Apply employee rules, regulations, and policies including: (CD, LK) a. Punctuality and dependability b. Responsibility for the position c. Accuracy d. Efficiency Understand and value effective work ethic attitudes and behaviors such as: (CD, LK) a. Acceptance of the job requirements b. Willingness to take initiative with new challenges c. Take responsibilities for decisions and actions

17 Ag Entrepreneurship Kansas Agricultural Education Hours Completed _ Competencies Completed Verification Signatures: Student: Date: _ Instructor: Date: _ Name: Key to Integrated Competencies (CD)- Career Development (L)- Leadership (E) - Experienced Based (LA) Language Arts (M) - Math (S) Science Instructor: School Year: (LK) - LifeKnowledge Lessons (SS) Social Science Circle to indicate level of competency achieved: - Skilled-Works Independently 2 Limited skill-needs assistance 1 -Skill undeveloped-but received instruction 0 -No exposure Understanding Entrepreneurship AE Explain the concept of risk management. Small-Business Management Concepts AE Explain the concept of entrepreneurship Explain the concept of stress Explain legal issues related to setting up Describe goals of entrepreneurship. management. a sole proprietorship, corporation, Research important entrepreneurs in Apply time-management skills. partnership, franchise, and not-for-profit. American history Apply business ethics to entrepreneurship List the steps for acquiring a business Describe desirable entrepreneurial Write business letters, informational and license. personality traits and skills. persuasive, and inquiries Explain legal regulations that relate to Conduct a self-assessment to determine Demonstrate negotiation skills. small businesses. entrepreneurial potential. Understanding Business Ownership AE Explain human resource management Explain the concept that Examine the evolution of businesses in functions. entrepreneurship is a lifestyle. the local community List the steps for hiring employees Describe the need for entrepreneurial Understand the impact of small business/ List the steps for orienting and training innovation. entrepreneurship on market economies. employees Explain entrepreneurial opportunity Explain the major reasons why businesses Motivate employees. recognition. fail Explain human resource policies (e.g., Examine career opportunities in Analyze strategies that can be used to training, compensation, benefits) for an entrepreneurship. lower the risks of a new business. entrepreneurial enterprise Identify time-management skills Describe the strategic planning process Determine insurance coverage needs Assess risks of personal decisions Describe the major types of business and steps in securing insurance Describe the purpose and types of ownership. coverage. written business communications Describe the major types of businesses Identify the uses of technology in Identify components of an oral Explore sources of labor. entrepreneurship. presentation Explain the importance of business ethics Describe trends in entrepreneurship Develop a job description Describe the procedure for hiring employees Explain the concept of chain of Understanding Financial Requirements AE Explain the purpose of income statements in a business Explain the purpose of cash flow Preparing for Life as an Entrepreneur AE command. statements in a business Assess risks associated with starting a Identify sources of information for Explain the purpose of balance sheets in business. entrepreneurs. a business Identify the risks involved in a business Describe the purpose of budgets. startup Describe tax-related responsibilities. Kansas Agricultural Education Course Profile, Ag Entrepreneurship Revised Oct. 2013, Page 1