2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Agriscience Foundations 1
Course Number: 	8106810 
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental quality, and safety procedures will be an integral part of this course. Students will interact with materials and primary sources of data or with secondary sources of data to observe and understand the natural world.  Students will develop an understanding of measurement error, and develop the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the data and resulting conclusions. Equipment and supplies will be provided to enhance these hands-on experiences for students.  A minimum of 20% of classroom time will be dedicated to laboratory experiences.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Agriscience Foundations.		
01.01	Key Ideas and Details		
01.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
LAFS.910.RST.1.1		
01.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.910.RST.1.2		
01.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.910.RST.1.3		
01.02	Craft and Structure		
01.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.
LAFS.910.RST.2.4		
01.02.2	Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force, energy).
LAFS.910.RST.2.5		
01.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, defining the question the author seeks to address.
LAFS.910.RST.2.6		
01.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
01.03.1	Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
LAFS.910.RST.3.7		
01.03.2	Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or technical problem.
LAFS.910.RST.3.8		
01.03.3	Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
LAFS.910.RST.3.9		
01.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
01.04.1	By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 9–10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
01.04.2	By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.910.RST.4.10		
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Agriscience Foundations.		
02.01	Text Types and Purposes		
02.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.1		
02.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.2		
02.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
02.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.4		
02.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.5		
02.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
LAFS.910.WHST.2.6		
02.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
02.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.7		
02.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.8		
02.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.910.WHST.3.9		
02.04	Range of Writing		
02.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.910.WHST.4.10		
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Agriscience Foundations.		
03.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
03.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
03.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
03.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
03.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
03.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
03.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
03.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
04.0	Describe the history of agriculture and its influence on the global economy--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.5.7; SC.912.L.14.1; SC.912.L.15.13; SC.912.L.17.1, 5, 13, 18, 20; 
SC.912.N.4.2;		
04.01	Evaluate and explain emerging trends and the opportunities they may create within the AFNR systems.	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		CS.01.01.02.c	
04.02	Assess the economic impact of an AFNR system on a local, state, national and global level.	LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		CS.02.02.03.b	
04.03	Identify significant career patterns/shifts in the history of the agricultural industry. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.01.01.01.a	
04.04	Examine the role of the agricultural industry in the interaction of population, food, energy, and the environment.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.06.02.01.a	
05.0	Practice agriscience safety skills and procedures--The student will be able to:		SC.912.L.14.6; SC.912.L.15.4; SC.912.L.16.7, 10; SC.912.L.17.12, 14, 15, 16, 18; SC.912.N.1.1, 2, 3; SC.912.N.4.2; SC.912.P.8.7; 
		
05.01	Identify the common causes and prevention of accidents in agriscience operations.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.03.03.a	
05.02	Extract and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Worker Protection Standard, and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) regulations.  	LAFS.910.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1		CS.03.04.03.a	
05.03	Identify proper disposal of hazardous waste materials and biohazards.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		ESS.04.01.02.c	
05.04	Describe emergency procedures for: basic first aid, CPR, chemical spills, fire extinguisher use  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.03.03.b	
06.0	Apply scientific and technological principles to agriscience issues--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.7.8; SC.912.L.14.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8; SC.912.L.15.14, 15; SC.912.L.16.1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17; SC.912.N.1.1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7; 
SC.912.N.2.2, 5; SC.912.N.3.1; SC.912.N.4.1;		
06.01	Employ scientific measurement skills.  				
06.02	Demonstrate safe and effective use of common laboratory equipment.  			ESS.01.02.01.b	
06.03	Identify the parts and functions of plant and animal cells.  	LAFS.910.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
			
06.04	Describe the phases of cell reproduction.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
			
06.05	Implement the scientific method and science process skills through the design and completion of an agriscience research project. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8			
06.06	Interpret, analyze, and report data.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		BS.02.01.01.b	
06.07	Investigate DNA and genetics applications in agriscience including the theory of probability.   	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		BS.01.01.01.a	
06.08	Evaluate advances in biotechnology that impact agriculture (e.g. transgenic crops, biological controls, etc.). 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		BS.03.01.03.b	
07.0	Apply environmental principles to the agricultural industry--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.6.1, 4; SC.912.E.7.1, 4, 6, 7, 8; 
SC.912.L.17.4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20; SC.912.L.18.12		
07.01	Research how different climactic and geological activity influences agriculture.  	LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		NRS.01.03.02.b	
07.02	Describe various ecosystems as they relate to the agriculture industry.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
07.03	Describe the environmental resources (soil, water, air) necessary for agriculture production. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		AS.08.02.01.a	
07.04	Identify regulatory agencies that impact agricultural practices. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS910.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.L.3.6		NRS.02.01.02.a	
07.05	Apply Best Management Practices that enhance the natural environment. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
07.06	Identify conservation practices related to natural resources.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.02.02.b	
08.0	Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in plant science--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.5.4; SC.912.L.14.2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 53; SC.912.L15.9, 14, 15; 
SC.912.L.17.6, 12, 16, 17, 19; SC.912.L.18.7, 8, 9; SC.912.P.8.5, 7;		
08.01	Identify and describe the specializations within the plant science industry. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
08.02	Categorize plants based on specific characteristics according to industry and scientific standards.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.02.01.01.a	
08.03	Examine the processes of plant growth including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, absorption, transfer, storage, reproduction, etc….  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.02.03.01.a
PS.02.03.02.a
PS.02.03.05.a	
08.04	Identify the nutrients required for plant growth from the periodic table and explain their functions.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.01.02.01.a	
08.05	Analyze information from a fertilizer label. 	LAFS.910.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
		PS.01.03.04.b	
08.06	Propagate and grow plants through sexual and/or asexual reproduction. 			PS.03.01.03.a
PS.03.01.01.b	
08.07	Investigate the impacts of various pests and propose solutions for their control. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.03.03.01.c	
08.08	Investigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from plants. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
08.09	Explore career opportunities in plant science. 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		CS.05.01.01.a	
09.0	Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in animal science--The student will be able to:		SC.912.L.14.11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51; SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6, 7; 
SC.912.L.16.3, 4; SC.912.L.17.11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19;		
09.01	Explain the economic importance of animals and the products obtained from animals.   	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
09.02	Analyze commercially important livestock breeds in Florida.	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
09.03	Illustrate correct terminologies for animal species and conditions (e.g. age, sex, etc.) within those species. 	LAFS.910.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.L.3.6			
09.04	Compare and contrast animal welfare issues. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		AS.02.01.01.a	
09.05	Investigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from animals. 			AS.06.03.03.a	
09.06	Explore career opportunities in animal science. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		CS.05.01.01.a	
10.0	Demonstrate the use of agriscience tools, equipment, and instruments--The student will be able to		SC.912.L.14.4; SC.912.P.12.2, 3, 4, 9; 		
10.01	Select and demonstrate proper use of hand tools in agriculture.	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.04.02.a	
10.02	Operate service and maintain agriscience equipment, and instruments.			CS.03.04.03.b	
10.03	Manage facilities and supplies.				
11.0	Demonstrate agribusiness, employability and human relation skills--The student will be able to:				
11.01	Develop, implement, and maintain work based learning through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4			
11.02	Utilize a record keeping system to collect, interpret, and analyze data.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6			
11.03	Enhance oral communications through telephone, interview and presentation skills. 	LAFS.910.SL.2.6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		CRP.04.01.02.b	
11.04	Enhance written communication by developing resumes and business letters. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.L.1.1
LAFS.1112.L.1.1
LAFS.910.L.1.2
LAFS.1112.L.1.2		CRP.04.02.02.b	
11.05	Demonstrate interpersonal (nonverbal) communication skills. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1			
11.06	Demonstrate good listening skills.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CRP.04.03.01.a	
12.0	Apply leadership and citizenship skills--The student will be able to:				
12.01	Identify and describe leadership characteristics.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CRP.09.01.01.a	
12.02	Identify opportunities to apply acquired leadership skills.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CRP.09.01.02.a	
12.03	Identify and demonstrate ways to be an active citizen.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CRP.01.03.02.c	
12.04	Participate in community based learning activities. 			CRP.01.03.01.a	
12.05	Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively. 			CRP.09.03.01.a	
12.06	Conduct formal and informal meetings using correct parliamentary procedure skills.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6			
12.07	Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and/or professional organizations.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
			
12.08	Develop both a leadership and a career development plan utilizing SMART goals that include 5, 10, and 20 year benchmarks.			CS.05.01.01.b
CRP.10.02.02.b	
13.0	Discuss components of food safety and handling practices in agriculture  - The student will be able to:				
13.01	Demonstrate proper safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment.  			FPP.01.01.01.b	
13.02	Evaluate the food safety responsibilities that occur along the food supply chain.			FPP.03.03.02.b	
13.03	Explain techniques and procedures for the safe handling of food products.			FPP.03.03.02.c	
13.04	Discuss the issues of safety and environmental concerns about foods and food processing (e.g., Genetically Modified Organisms, microorganisms, contamination, and irradiation).			FPP03.03.01.b	
13.05	Determine appropriate industry response to consumer concerns to assure a safe and wholesome food supply.			FPP04.01.01.0b