Agriscience/Intro to Ag Model
Units:
- FFA Issues and Topics
- FFA Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)
- The California Agricultural Record Book
- Introduction to California Agriculture Education Record Books
- California Agriculture Education Record Book - Budget
- California Agriculture Record Book -- Ownership Business Agreements
- California Agriculture Record Book -- Placement Business Agreements
- California Agriculture Record Book -- Classification of Inventory
- California Agriculture Record Book -- FFA, School & Community Service Activities
- California Agriculture Education Record Book - Financial Statement
- California Agriculture Education Record Book - Income Summary
- FFA Record Book Calendar
- Introduction to the Journal
- Part 2 Journal Practice
- How do I record gifts and transfer projects from 4H to FFA?
- Careers in Agriculture
- The Role of Agriculture in the California Economy
- Agriculture and the Environment
- The Effects of Technology on Agriculture
- Animals: Their importance, Domestication, and Role
- Basic Cell Structure and Function of Plants and Animals
- Basic Animal Anatomy and Systems
- Basic Animal Genetics
- Fundamental Animal Nutrition and Feeding
- Basic Animal Health
- Soil Science Principles
- Plant Growth and Development
- Plant Anatomy
- Name that Tune (15 minutes)
- Plant Part/Function Karaoke - Teaching Technique: Peer Teaching (20 minutes)
- Demo Track - "Roots, Roots, Roots" - Guided Practice (7 minutes)
- Plant Part/Function CD Cover - Independent Practice (20 minutes)
- Plant Part/Function CD Cover Demo - Guided Practice (10 minutes)
- Show what you know - Quiz (5 minutes)
- Closure (5 minutes)
- Photosynthesis Process
- Perfect vs. Imperfect Flowers
- Breathe Easy...Plant Respiration
- Plant Growth Requirements
- Seeds & Seed Germination
- Plant Anatomy
- Plant Insects and Diseases
- Understanding Scientific Method
Tags
Unit Industry Sector
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Unit Originally Created By:
Karen Dalton-Wemp
Agriculture and the Environment
Part of Course: Agriscience/Intro to Ag Model
Unit Overview / Details
This unit contains lessons about agricultural enviornmental issues, natural resources, conservation and energy sources developed from agricultural products.
Instructional Hours
- Classroom
- 5 Hours
Content / Concepts
- Important agricultural environmental impacts on soil, water, and air
- Current agricultural environmental challenges
- How natural resources are used in agriculture
- Conserving renewable and nonrenewable resources
- How new energy sources are developed from agricultural products
CTE Standards
- California Career and Technical Education Standards: 10
- California Academic Content Standards: Reinforced: 5
- All Standards
- Full Details
Lessons in this Unit
Natural Resources used in Agriculture and responsible parties. This should lead into sustainable agriculture and the impacts of agriculture in relationship with the environment with regards to soil, water, air and energy.
- Instructional time
- 1 Hour
