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Science Curriculum
Science - Animal Science

Animal Domestication and Society
Animals role in modern society
The learner will be able to understand the importance of animals, their domestication, and role in society.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 1.11
  
Caring for Domesticated animals
The learner will be able to understand how to care for domesticated animals and explain how domesticated animals have changed over time.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 1.11
  
Domestication of animals
The learner will be able to explain what domesticated animals are, when and how they became domesticated, and for what purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 1.11.1,3 Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 6a,b,g 7a,c 8a,b,d
  
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Animal Facilities, Equipment, & Handling
Design Housing Facilities
The learner will be able to given a site, climate and species, design and explain an animal facility.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.1.1Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 6a.;
  
Animal Restraint & Equipment
The learner will be able to demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of restraint equipment for different animal species.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.1.2
  
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Animal Nutrition
Digestive Process
The learner will be able to trace the pathway of food through the digestive systems (ruminant, monogastric, avian, equine) and explain the digestive process occurring in each species.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.3.1 CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 6.g, 9.a
  
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Animal Reproduction
Reproductive Management Practices
The learner will be able to given a scenario for the production of a species, students describe reproductive management practices and their effects on fetal development.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.3.1Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 2a-g, 5a,c
  
Artificial Insemination
The learner will be able to explain the application of artificial insemination and embryo transfer in animal science.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.4.2Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 2a-g, 9i
  
Major Breeding Systems
The learner will be able to describe breeding systems commonly used in animal agriculture.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.4.3
  
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Animal Physiology
Interrelationship of Major Body Systems
The learner will be able to explain the interrelationship between the circulatory, respiratory, excretory, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, skeletal, and muscle systems.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.3.1Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 9a-e
  
Management of Major Body Systems
The learner will be able to suggest management practices that enhance the function of the body systems.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.3.2
  
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Animal Genetics
Predict Phenotypes and Genotypes
The learner will be able to use probability to predict the phenotypic and genotypic results of a dominant/recessive gene pair to the F2 generation.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.5.1Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 2a-g, 3a,b
  
Mutations and Hybrids in Agriculture
The learner will be able to identify natural and artificial induced mutations and hybrids and discuss their value to agriculture.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.5.2Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 4c
  
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The Normal Animal
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to identify normal behavioral characteristics of a healthy animal.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.6.1Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 10a-f
  
Management Practices & Disease preve
The learner will be able to describe sound management practices that can prevent disease.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.6.2Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 10b, c, d
  
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Animal Parasites and Pests
Control for Pests and Parasites
The learner will be able to explain control measures for these pests and parasites.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.7.1Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 6d
  
Parasite Prevention Program
The learner will be able to describe a parasite prevention program and describe symptoms of a parasite problem.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.7.2
  
Pest Life Cycle
The learner will be able to trace the life cycle of a given pest, or parasite and indicate the best stage for control.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.7.3
  
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Larger and Small Animal Production
Economic Marketing Strategies
The learner will be able to describe the different production and marketing strategies, and their economic importance.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.8.1Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 5c
  
Production Cycles of Animals
The learner will be able to select an animal to raise or follow from selection through marketing, keeping records of growth and production decisions and with financial considerations.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.8.2
  
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Production Management
Evaluating Livestock
The learner will be able to demonstrate the use of critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills and available technology in evaluation of livestock.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.14.1
  
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Welfare of Animals
The learner will be able to communicate the rational for various animal welfare management practices.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.15.1
  
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Feeds and Feeding
Function of Feed Components
The learner will be able to explain the function of feed components in animal rations for various species.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.16.1Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Biology/Life Sciences 1b,h
  
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Waste Management
Methods of Using Animal wasteland
The learner will be able to analyze different methods for the use of animal waste including consideration of environmental impacts.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.10.1
  
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Range Management
Range Management Practices
The learner will be able to explain how range management practices affect pasture production, erosion control, and the overall balance of the ecosystem.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.9.1
  
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California FFA Record Book
The learner will be able to demonstrate record keeping utilizing a variety of methods and systems including the California FFA record book.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.11.1
  
Farm Business Management
The learner will be able to explain the difference between production and financial records.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.11.2
  
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Interpersonal Leadership Development
Leadership Training
The learner will be able to participate in leadership activities associated with the FFA including public speaking, leading group discussions.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.12.1
  
Committee Structures
The learner will be able to working within a committee, conducting business meetings, and problem solving.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.12.2
  
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Career Exploration through Technology
Career Exploration
The learner will be able to will be able to utilize resources to learn about an agriculture occupation of their choice.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.7.2
  
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Supervised Practical Experience Project
S.O.E.P.
The learner will be able to participate in a supervised occupational experience that employs skills and knowledge learned in the classroom.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.13.1
  
Maintain a FFA Record Book
The learner will be able to maintain an ongoing record book on their SOE.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Animal Science Career Path Cluster 2.13.1
  
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