Basic Agriculture Science -Scope and Sequence-Units 1-5

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Course Title and

Number:

Basic Agriculture Science 02.47100

Teacher:

Sabrina Davis

Week(s):

27 weeks

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

_(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:1

Lesson Title/Focus:

FFA/Agriculture

Education Basics

11 weeks  Students shall become oriented to the comprehensive program of agricultural education, learn to work safely in the agriculture lab and work sites, demonstrate selected competencies in leadership through the FFA and agricultural industry

organizations, and develop plans for a supervised agricultural experience program.

AFNR-BAS-2.1 Summarize the FFA history including a basic timeline of events, key people, and major historical occurrences of the organization. AFNR-BAS 2.2 Illustrate the

relationship of the FFA within the Agricultural Education model and describe the role and function of the organizational structure from the chapter to national level.

AFNR-BAS 2.3 Interpret basic FFA information such as the emblem, colors, motto, mission, salute, behavior, and official dress.

AFNR-BAS 2.4

Writing: ELACC9-10W2 Text Types and Purposes:

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Literacy: ELACC9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, inn groups and teacher –led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on other’s ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively ELACC9-10SL4: Present

information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly concisely and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development,

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Demonstrate

communication skills individually and within group situations by using public speaking skills and

parliamentary procedure abilities. AFNR-BAS 2.5 Design personal leadership plan that includes opportunities for personal

development through student, chapter, and community related activities

AFNR-BAS 3.1 Design, implement, and document SAE by recording steps, skills acquired, and financial information.

AFNR-BAS 3.2 Demonstrate

employability skills such as work ethic, timeliness,

communication, and self-direction

AFNR-BAS 3.3 Explain the role of the different types of

visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.

Text Complexity:

Text Type: article, novel, blog, textbook, other

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agribusiness in society and identify

agribusinesses in the local community. .

EOPA Standards: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/ CTAE/Pages/CTAE-Georgia-Assessments.aspx

SLO Standards: AFNR-BAS-2 Relate the role of the FFA student organization in the students personal development AFNR-BAS-3 Explore, develop, and implement the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program by researching careers in agriculture and agribusiness

Learning Targets:

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Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

_(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:2

Lesson Title/Focus:

People Have Needs

2  Students will evaluate human needs and demonstrate

agricultures part in meeting them.

AFNR-BAS-4.1

Explain the three basic human needs and sources for food, clothing, and shelter. AFNR-BAS-4.2 Define agriculture AFNR-BAS-4.3 Identify major

agricultural milestones or inventions and analyzes their impact on modern life and agriculture.

ARNR-BAS-4.4 Describe the eight major branches of the agriculture industry. AFNR-BAS-4.5 Determine Georgia’s top 10 agricultural commodities

Literacy: ELACC9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative

discussions(one-on-one, inn groups and teacher –led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on other’s ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

ELACC9-10SL4: Present

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evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source

Lexile Range: 960L-1115L___

SLO Standards: AFNR-BAS-4

Recognize how agriculture meets human needs today, in the past, and for the future.

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Unit/Lesson Title

Duration _(Weeks) Direct Explanation GPS Standard(s) CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:3

Lesson Title/Focus:

Applying Principles of Soil Science

4  Students will describe soil formation and management and assess its relevance to plants and animals.

AFNR-BAS-6.1 Describe soil formation and soil composition AFNR-BAS-6.3

Explain the importance of soil ecosystems AFNR-BAS-6.4 Analyze the

importance of slope, soil texture, erosion, and water movement in determining land capability and land use.

AFNR-BAS-6.5 Determine land class on a given site and select appropriate soil management practices.

Literacy: ELACC9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, inn groups and teacher –led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on other’s ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively ELACC9-10SL4: Present

substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

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textbook, other

Lexile Range: 960L-1115L_

SLO Standards: AFNR-BAS-6

Describe soil formation and management and asses t=its

relevance to plant/animal production and natural resources management

Students will be able to describe ideal soil and soil profile, determine horizon levels is a soil pit, list and describe the eight land classes and land class on a given site

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Unit:4

Lesson Title/Focus:

Applying Principles

of Plant Science

8  Student will demonstrate the basic principles of plant science

AFNR-BAS-13.1 Describe basic factors in plant growth

AFNR-BAS-13.2 Identify plant life cycles and list examples

AFNR-BAS-13.3 Label the major parts of the plant and explain functions of each plant part AFNR-BAS-13.4 Compare and contrast photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration and state their importance AFNR-BAS-13.5 Identify important floriculture and nursery/landscape plants utilized in GA AFNR-BAS-13.6 Explain the roles of essential plant nutrients for plant growth and reproduction AFNR-BAS-13.7 Debate the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers in plant

Literacy:ELACC9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, inn groups and teacher –led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on other’s ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively ELACC9-10SL4: Present

substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. ELACC9-10SL2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g. , visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.

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production AFNR-BAS-13.8 Illustrate and

demonstrate sexual and asexual methods of various plant

propagation techniques AFNR-BAS-13.11 Outline germination steps and list

conditions under which germination occurs.

textbook, other

Lexile Range: _960L-1115L__

SLO Standards: ANFR-BAS-13

Explain and demonstrate basic plant science principles including plant health, growth, and reproduction.

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Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

_(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:5

Lesson Title/Focus:

Applying Principles of Animal Science

4  Students will cite major animal groups and explain major organ systems of animals.

AFNR-BAS-9.1 Analyze the role, importance, and scope of the dairy, beef, pork, poultry, equine, and small ruminant animal industries in modern agriculture AFNR-BAS-9.2 Identify and describe major breeds within each livestock segment AFNR-BAS-9.6 Explain the basic anatomy and label basic external parts of production animals. AFNR-BAS-9.7 Differentiate between wholesale/retail meat cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry and compare the value of various meat cuts.

Literacy:ELACC9-10SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, inn groups and teacher –led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on other’s ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively ELACC9-10SL4: Present

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to purpose, audience, and task. ELACC9-10SL2: Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g. , visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.

Lexile Range: 960-1115L___

SLO Standards: AFNR-BAS- 9 Define major components of the animal industry and outline the development of the resulting products, services, and careers.

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