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Course · AL
Fundamentals of Agriscience
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Fundamentals of Agriscience is an introductory course that provides students with a general overview of Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Agricultural Technologies, and General Agriculture, the five pathways within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources cluster. Students are involved in classroom and/or laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas.
Define agriculture and identify major divisions of the agriculture industryCreate a timeline listing major changes and accomplishments in the history of agricultureUtilize technology to access, manage, and integrate agricultural informationApply problem-solving and decision-making skills to address agribusiness issuesDiscuss the history and structure of agriscience education and its three-circle modelIdentify components of a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), including manageability, record keepingDemonstrate communication skills through Leadership Development Events (LDEs), including prepared public speakingIdentify methods and practices for conserving the environmentIdentify major soil areas in AlabamaDiscuss forest management practicesDiscuss ethical and legal responsibilities involved in wildlife managementIdentify common fish and wildlife species of AlabamaIdentify characteristics and functions of plantsIdentify characteristics of common breeds of livestock including cattle, swine, sheep, equine animals, and poultryDifferentiate among types of aquaculture enterprises in Alabama, including catfish, crawfish, shrimp, and tilapiaApply mathematical, reading, and writing skills used in woodworkingExamine procedures used in weldingExplain the theory of operation for two- and four-stroke small enginesIdentify major components and functions of basic wiring circuitsIdentify procedures for installing and maintaining plumbing lines and fixtures for structures