The student will:
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list five agricultural commodities imported exported from Orange County,
California, and the U.S. and explain the economic importance of each.
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explain the relationship of the development of agriculture to the development
of civilization and modern society in the U.S.
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explain how natural resource availability affects agriculture.
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describe the environmental impacts of agriculture on water, soil, and air.
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describe the environmental challenges of urban sprawl, decline in water
quality, and concerns over chemical use for agriculture.
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explain the importance of agriculturists as stewards of our natural resources.
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explain the flow of an agricultural commodity from the producer to the consumer.
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explain the effect technology has had on agriculture (i.e., labor, production
efficiency, product diversity and availability, mechanization, and
communication).
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explain the functions of production, processing, servicing, and marketing in
agriculture.
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research of advances in biotechnology.
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maintain and complete the California Agricultural Record Book pertains to the
Supervised Occupational Experience (SOE) program.
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explain reasons for keeping accurate records and consequences of inaccurate
records.
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describe and perform three examples of computer applications in agriculture.
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explain the benefits of FFA membership.
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describe and explain leadership skills developed by participating in FFA.
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demonstrate the use of five parliamentary procedure skills.
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demonstrate the ability to cooperate and collaborate by serving on a committee
for a school or community project.
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demonstrate the process of solving a problem by identifying the problem,
proposing solutions, gathering information, testing, and evaluating solutions.
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engage in and manage an SOE which enables him/her to develop occupational
skills.
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develop an agricultural SOE plan.
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demonstrate responsibility, commitment, and time management skills by
conducting and maintaining an SOE.
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develop an understanding of how to conduct a job search, write a resume, and
interview for a job.
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describe a six agriculture career cluster and give examples of entry,
technical, and professional careers in each cluster.
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develop a resume and participate in a mock job interview.
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utilize resources to learn about an agriculture occupation of his/her choice.
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sketch an object to scale, showing dimensions.
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calculate area and volume when given dimensions using standard or metric
measurements.
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apply basic math skills to plant and animal production problems.
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identify commonly used tools.
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demonstrate the use and safety procedures on a given selection of common
maintenance and landscaping tools.
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perform safe maintenance, service, and operation procedures on equipment
applicable to agriculture.
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explain the care and uses of domesticated livestock in society.
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explain the difference between domesticated and non-domesticated animals.
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describe proper care of domesticated animals to insure their welfare and
productivity.
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compare and contrast the evolution and uses of domestic animals.
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explain the major functions of the digestive, reproductive, circulatory,
nervous, muscular, skeletal, respiratory, and endocrine systems.
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compare and contrast the basic parts and functions of monogastric and ruminant
digestive systems.
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label the basic parts and describe the functions of male and female
reproductive systems.
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identify the major body systems that compose the vertebrate—digestive,
reproductive, circulatory, nervous, muscular, skeletal, respiratory, and
endocrine.
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give examples of the major components of each system.
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compare and contrast the structures of plant and animal cells.
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compare and contrast the major external body parts of a bovine, porcine, and
avian animal.
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explain and/or diagram these concepts and processes.
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describe the difference between genotype and phenotype and dominant and
recessive genes with the assistance of the Punnett Square.
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describe the process of fertilization.
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diagram and label the process of meiosis to form sperm and ova and the process
of mitosis.
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identify common feel ingredients and explain the uses of different feeds for
particular animal species.
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list six classes of nutrients and their functions.
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choose and justify the type of feeds suitable for the digestive system of
ruminant, monogastric, and avian species.
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explain how production processes, stage development, costs, and availability of
feeds dictate their selection.
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describe basic guidelines for animal feeding.
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recognize a sick animal, describe its symptoms, and recommend treatment.
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describe the appearance and behavior of a normal, healthy animal.
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list the major factors affecting animal health (housing, sanitation, nutrition).
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describe the major components of soil (air, water, organic material, and
minerals).
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explain the relationship of soil characteristics to plant growth (soil,
texture, structure, pH, and salinity).
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identify the major components for plant growth (air, water, heat, light, soil).
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explain the functions of the root, leaf, stem, fruit, and flower.
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explain the process of photosynthesis and its importance to life.
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describe the life cycles of annual, biennial, and perennial plants.
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compare and contrast the structures of plant and animal cells.
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explain how insects, weeds, disease, and vertebrate pests affect plant
production.
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define IPM, discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
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describe chemical, mechanical, cultural, and biological methods of controlling
insects, weeds, and disease.
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discuss major issues related to the use of these natural resources.
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describe how natural resources are used in agriculture.
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describe major issues related to water sources and water quality.
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compare and contrast practices for conserving renewable and non-renewable
resources.
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