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Course · AL
Pre-Agriscience
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Pre-Agriscience is an exploratory course that provides students the opportunity to gain knowledge and acquire skills relating to the agricultural industry. It may be offered as a component of a course rotation allowing students to explore different career fields. Topics include animal science, plant science, forestry and natural resources, leadership in the FFA, and Supervised Agriculture Experience.
Define and utilize terminology related to animal scienceIdentify requirements for optimal animal healthDescribe signs of poor health in animalsExplain the proper methods for handling and restraining large and small animalsIdentify the proper foods to meet the nutritional needs of livestockEvaluate desirable characteristics based on breed standards of specific companion animals and/or livestockDefine and utilize terminology related to plant scienceDemonstrate sexual and asexual propagation of plantsDescribe the requirements for optimal plant growthIdentify major parts of plants and their functionsIdentify major forest products used in everyday lifeIdentify parts of a tree and explain the functions of each partCompare and contrast hardwood and softwood species of treesDiscuss the relationships of plant and animal populations within a habitat to communities, ecosystems, and biomesCompare biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystemIdentify factors that limit plant and animal populations in an ecosystemExplain the importance of forest management practicesDiscuss the proper safety rules for using power tools in the lab/shopIdentify basic portable power hand toolsDemonstrate correct sanding and finishing of wood using power toolsList safe practices for working with electricityExplain how electricity is producedExplain the electron theory and its relevance to electrical circuitryExplain the relationship between electricity and magnetismDescribe electrical terms, units, and symbolsDemonstrate techniques for making electrical circuitsList safety rules related to the operation and maintenance of small gasoline enginesDiscuss the importance of routine care and maintenance of small gasoline enginesExplore how advancements in technology benefit productivity in agricultureDiscuss the need for a well-defined FFA Program of Activities (POA)