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
Soil Science Principles
Part of Course: Agriscience/Intro to Ag Model
Unit Overview / Details
This unit contains lessons regarding soil components and types, soil texture, structure, pH and salinity, water delivery and irrigation systems, soil amendments, and fertilizers.
Instructional Hours
- Classroom
- 15 Hours
Content / Concepts
- Major soil components and types
- How soil texture, structure, pH, and salinity affect plant growth
- Water delivery and irrigation system options
- Types, uses, and applications of amendments and fertilizers
CTE Standards
- California Career and Technical Education Standards: 7
- California Academic Content Standards: Reinforced: 2
- All Standards
- Full Details
Lessons in this Unit
In this lesson students will learn about the basic soils components, importance of soils,main ideas in land evaluation including: texture, depth, slope and erosion and career possibilities.
- Instructional Time
- 60 Minutes
