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Science Curriculum
Science - Agricultural Life Science

Economy of California Agriculture
State and Local Production
The learner will be able to identify the major agricultural production areas of California and list three major commodities produced in each. List the dollar value of the five leading agricultural commodities produced in their county and state.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.1.1 and 1.1.2.
  
California and the National Ag Economy
The learner will be able to describe and discuss the economic impact of the agricultural sector on the state and national economy.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.1.3.
  
California Ag and the Global Economy
The learner will be able to describe and discuss the "cost-price squeeze" and understand its effects on California Agriculture.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.1.4.
  
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Agriculture and Society
Development of Agriculture & Our Soc
The learner will be able to explain the relationship of the development of agriculture and our modern society in the United States.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.1.4.
  
Agricultural Trends
The learner will be able to list three problems faced by California farmers caused by population shifts and social and technological trends.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Agencies for Agriculture
The learner will be able to list five government agencies which influence and affect agricultural production in California.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
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Ag and California Resources
Agricultural Resources
The learner will be able to describe the major watershed, forest regions of California.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.2.1.
  
Agriculture and the Environment
The learner will be able to define the economic effects of air pollution on agricultural production, identify the major water quality and pollution problems and list three environmental effects of production agriculture in California. Begin to appreciate the role of farmers and ranchers as stewards of natural resources.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.2.2.
  
Energy and Agriculture
The learner will be able to identify the major sources of energy in California and describe three ways agriculture is using alternative energy.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Life Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
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Domestic Animals and Production
Animal Domestication
The learner will be able to describe the importance of animal domestication. Identify within each domestic species four livestock enterprises that are part of production agriculture in the United States.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.11.1, 1.11.2, and 1.11.3.
  
Animal Protein
The learner will be able to describe the importance of meat production to humans as a source of protein.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Growth Hormones
The learner will be able to define hormones, steroids and discuss each of the hormones used in meat animal production and their general effect.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Animal Production
The learner will be able to maintain an animal through a full production cycle.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
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Animal Behavior and Biology
External Anatomy
The learner will be able to using correct spelling, label the external anatomy of at least four domestic animals of economic significance. Visually identify external anatomy.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.12.3 and 1.12.6.
  
Conception and Gestation
The learner will be able to accurately sketch a mammalian sperm and ovum, and identify all major parts.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.12.2.
  
Cell Structure and Function
The learner will be able to review the steps of mitosis and meiosis.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 1.a,b,c,d, and e.
  
Plant and Animal Cells
The learner will be able to distinguish the parts of a plant cell and an animal cell.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.12.5 and 1.17.5. CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 1.a,b,c,d, and e.
  
Nomenclature
The learner will be able to understand the act or process of naming in science.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Species
The learner will be able to identify different species of plants and animals common to agriculture.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Animal Behavior
The learner will be able to discuss various animal behaviors and the time of occurrence, including: nest building, mating behavior, and post-partum behavior.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Dam and Offspring Interaction
The learner will be able to discuss behavior associated with cows and calves.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Hormones and Meat Production
The learner will be able to discuss the application for and effects of hormones when used for meat animal production.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
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Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
The learner will be able to understand the basic anatomy and physiology terms.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.12.1, 1.12.3 and 1.12.4. CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 9.a,b,c,d, e and 10.a..
  
Digestive Systems
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the basic parts and functions of monogastric and ruminant digestive systems.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.12.1.
  
Reproductive Systems
The learner will be able to label the basic parts and describe the functions of male and female reproductive systems.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.12.2.
  
Comparative Anatomy
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the major external body parts of a bovine, porcine, and avian animal.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.12.6. CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 9.a,b,c,d, and e.
  
Castration
The learner will be able to understand and perform the castration techniques and the reasons for castration.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Hormone Function
The learner will be able to become aware of the role of hormones in the body system.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Hormone Influence
The learner will be able to give examples of the kinds of effects that hormones have on the body.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Skeletal System
The learner will be able to identify on a diagram the general components of the vertebrate skeletal system.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.12.4 and 1.12.6.
  
Livestock Selection
The learner will be able to understand the factors involved in and the ability it evaluate and select livestock for specific uses.
Strand Scope Source
Veterinary Skills Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Genetics and Breeding
Fertilization
The learner will be able to describe the process of fertilization.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural ContCA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.13.2. CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 2.d, and e.
  
Inheritance
The learner will be able to discuss the transmission of genes through meiotic division.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.13.3. CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 2.a,b,c, f, and 4.d,e.
  
Genotypes and Phenotypes
The learner will be able to describe the difference between genotypes and phenotypes and dominant and recessive genes with the assistance of the Punit Square.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.13.1. CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 3.a,g, and 5.a,b.
  
Dominant and Recessive Genes
The learner will be able to demonstrate probability by charting the possible results of a mating involving a dominant/recessive gene pair.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.13.1, 1.13.2 and 1.13.3.
  
Mutation
The learner will be able to discuss the application for and effects of hormones when used for meat animal production.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
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Nutrition and Feeds
Nutrient Needs
The learner will be able to describe basic guidelines for feeding animals.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.14.4.
  
Feed Composition
The learner will be able to develop an understanding of the chemical composition and classification of feeds.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.14.3.
  
Digestion and Absorption
The learner will be able to develop an develop of how feeds are digested and absorbed in the animal's body.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Feed Preparation
The learner will be able to describe the different methods of feed preparation for livestock.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Protein Needs
The learner will be able to develop an understanding of the amount and kind of protein needed in feeding livestock.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.14.1.
  
Carbohydrates and Fats
The learner will be able to develop an understanding of the classes and sources of develop needed by livestock.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.14.1.
  
Vitamins and Minerals
The learner will be able to understand the role of vitamins and minerals in animal nutrition.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.14.1.
  
Feed Additives
The learner will be able to a.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Computing Balanced & Least-Cost Rati
The learner will be able to compute a balanced and least-cost rations for livestock.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
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Animal Health: Whose Responsibility?
The learner will be able to understand the importance of animal health and how who is importance in what instances.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Animal Health Evaluations
The learner will be able to describe the appearance and behavior of a normal, healthy animal.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.15.1.
  
Normal Temperature, Pulse & Respirat
The learner will be able to demonstrate the proper methods for determining temperature, pulse and respiration.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 10.a,b.
  
Factors Affecting Animal Health
The learner will be able to list the major factors affecting animal health (housing, sanitation, nutrition).
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.15.2. CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 10.c, and d.
  
Vaccinations & Administration of Age
The learner will be able to develop a vaccination schedule for a livestock species.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Development and Types of Immunity
The learner will be able to understand how immunity is developed and its importance.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 10.d, and e.
  
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Meat Grading
The learner will be able to identify USDA grades of beef, pork, and lamb, and the dressing percentages of the major commercial meat animals.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
Wholesale and Retail Cuts
The learner will be able to identify six wholesale and retail cuts each of beef, pork and lamb.
Strand Scope Source
Animal Science Master Las Plumas H.S.(a)
  
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Plant Parts
The learner will be able to identify plant parts including, roots, leaves, stem, fruit, and flower.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.17.1.
  
Functions of Plant Parts
The learner will be able to describe the general function of each the major plant parts.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.17.2.
  
Importance of Plants to Man
The learner will be able to list necessities of man life that are furnished by plants.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Classification of Plants by Life Cycle
The learner will be able to classify plant samples as annual, biennials or perennial.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.17.4. CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 3.b.
  
Plant Propagation by Seed
The learner will be able to explain and demonstrate methods of sexual plant propagation.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.17.2 and 1.17.4.
  
Plant Propagation: Vegetative
The learner will be able to explain and demonstrate methods of asexual plant propagation.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Plant Mitosis
The learner will be able to outline the process of mitosis.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.13.3.
  
Photosynthesis
The learner will be able to describe the steps in the process of photosynthesis.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Science Content Standards, December 1998, Grades 9-12, Investigation and Experimentation, 1.f, g, and h.
  
Respiration
The learner will be able to describe the steps in the process of respiration.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Transpiration
The learner will be able to demonstrate transpiration in plants.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Translocation
The learner will be able to demonstrate translocation in plants.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Plant Growth Requirements
The learner will be able to identify plant growth requirements.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Plant Nutrition
Nutrients Essential to Plant Growth
The learner will be able to list the primary, secondary, and micronutrients.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Sources of Primary Plant Nutrients
The learner will be able to list a source for each for each of the primary elements (N,P,K).
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Fertilizer Labels and Calculations
The learner will be able to select from a list the information that must be stamped on fertilizer bags according to law.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Determining Nutrient Deficiencies
The learner will be able to identify three general methods for testing soil deficiency and methods one.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Fertilizer Application
The learner will be able to demonstrate three common methods for fertilizer application.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers
The learner will be able to list three advantages each of organic and inorganic fertilizers.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Irrigation Systems and Practices
The learner will be able to identify modern irrigation systems and practices.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Irrigation Terminology
The learner will be able to understand different irrigation terminology.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Water Measurement & Soil Capacity
The learner will be able to determine soil moisture content and soil capacity.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
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Pest Management
Introduction to Pest Management
The learner will be able to explain how insects, weds, diseases an vertebrate pests affect plant production.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.18.1 and 1.18.2.
  
Weed Control
The learner will be able to identify different methods of wed control.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.18.3.
  
Weed Collections
The learner will be able to develop a twenty-five sample weed collection.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Damage Caused By Plant Pests
The learner will be able to identify ten different types of damage caused by plant pests.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.18.1.
  
Plant Disease Identification
The learner will be able to identify ten different types of plant diseases.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.18.1.
  
Disease Control: Cultural and Chemical
The learner will be able to describe chemical and cultural methods of plant disease control.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.18.3.
  
Biology of Insects
The learner will be able to identify the different anatomical structures of different pests.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.18.1.
  
Pest Collection
The learner will be able to collect and identify different types of pests.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
Workplace Safety
The learner will be able to understand workplace safety in pest management.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.18.1 and 1.18.3.
  
Pesticide Safety: Low and High Toxicity
The learner will be able to understand the concepts of low and high toxicity in pesticide safety.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.18.2 and 1.18.3.
  
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Measurement in Plant Science
Measurement in Plant Science
The learner will be able to measure to within 1/16th of an inch and calculate area and volume when given dimensions.
Strand Scope Source
Plant Science Master CA: Agricultural Content Standards, June 1999, Grade 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.9.1 and1.9.2.
  
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Careers & Employability: Agriculture
Agricultural Career Clusters
The learner will be able to describe the six agriculture career clusters and give examples of entry, technical, and professional careers in each cluster.
Strand Scope Source
Agricultural Student Leadership Master CA: Agriculture Content Standards, June 1999, Grades 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.8.1.
  Instructional Resources
 
· FFA Career Center, National FFA Organization, Careers [On-line].  http://www.ffa.org/careers/index.html
· FFA Career Center, National FFA Organization, Ag Career Clusters [On-line].  http://www.teamaged.org/ffa/careers/clusters.htm
  
Resumes
The learner will be able to develop a resume and participate in a mock job interview.
Strand Scope Source
Agriculture Basic Core Master CA: Agriculture Content Standards, June 1999, Grades 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.8.2.
  Instructional Resources
 
· California Agricultural Education, Job Interview Contest [On-line].  http://www.calaged.org/CCode/C12.doc
  
Career Exploration through Technology
The learner will be able to utilize resources to learn about an agriculture occupation of their choice.
Strand Scope Source
Agriculture Basic Core Master CA: Agriculture Content Standards, June 1999, Grades 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.8.3.
  Instructional Resources
 
· EUREKA, The California Career Information System [Software].  
  
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Supervised Occupational Experience Plan
The learner will be able to develop an agricultural SOE plan (student data sheet).
Strand Scope Source
Agriculture Basic Core Master CA: Agriculture Content Standards, June 1999, Grades 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.7.1.
  Instructional Resources
 
· Agriscience Fundamentals & Applications, Delmar Publishers, 2nd Edition, 1995, Unit 5 (67-84). [Textbook].  
  
Supervised Occupation Experience Project
The learner will be able to demonstrate responsibility, commitment, and time management skills by conducting and maintaining and SOE.
Strand Scope Source
Agriculture Basic Core Master CA: Agriculture Content Standards, June 1999, Grades 9-12, Basic Core Career Path Cluster 1.7.2.
  
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