2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Forestry 
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8118300	
CIP Number	0103050101	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	4 credits	
Teacher Certification	AGRICULTUR 1 @2 
AGRI RES #7	
CTSO	FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	45-4011 - Forest and Conservation Workers
19-4093 - Forest and Conservation Technicians	
Facility Code	203 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Industry Certifications	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose 

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the forestry industry within the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two occupational completion points.  Planned and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) must be provided through one or more of the following:  (1) directed laboratory experience, (2) student project, (3) placement for experience, or (4) cooperative education.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	Level	
A	8106810	Agriscience Foundations	1 credit	45-4011	3	
	8118310	Forestry and Natural Resources 2	1 credit		2	
	8118320	Forestry and Natural Resources 3	1 credit		2	
B	8118330	Forestry 4	1 credit	19-4093	2	

Academic Alignment Table

Some or all of the courses in this program have been academically aligned to the Florida Standards for Mathematics and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for Science.  The table below contains the results of the alignment efforts by both academic core and Career and Technical Education (CTE) professional educators.  Data shown in the table includes the number of academic standards in the CTE course and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	Anatomy/ Physiology Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Genetics	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
Ag. Foundations	^^	^^	^^	32/53
60%	19/52
37%	40/56
71%	21/55
38%	22/58
38%	23/35
66%	28/42
67%	24/56
43%	19/53
36%	
Forestry and Natural Resources 2	^^	^^	^^	1/53
2%	5/52
10%	11/56
20%	13/55
24%	5/58
9%	2/35
6%	10/42
24%	13/56
23%	9/53
17%	
Forestry and Natural Resources 3	^^	^^	^^	1/53
2%	5/52
10%	13/56
23%	9/55
16%	8/58
14%	3/35
9%	14/42
33%	10/56
18%	7/53
13%	
Forestry 4	^^

	^^

	^^

	1/53
2%	4/52
8%	3/56
5%	6/55
11%	4/58
7%	1/35
3%	6/42
14%	6/56
11%	4/53
8%	
^^	Alignment pending full implementation of the    				**   Alignment pending review    
	Florida Standards for Mathematics.				#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above. These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. It is important to note that the 6-12 literacy standards in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are not meant to replace content standards in those areas but rather to supplement them.

This curriculum framework incorporates the grades 9-10 reading and writing literacy standards in the first two courses of this CTE program and grade 11-12 reading and writing literacy standards in the third and fourth courses of this CTE program. The standards for Mathematical Practices describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.  This curriculum framework incorporates the appropriate mathematical practices in the first four courses of this CTE program.  

Florida Standards for Mathematics & Language Arts (FS-M/LA)

Some or all of the courses in this program have been aligned to the Florida Standards for Mathematics and Language Arts used in core academic classes. Data shown in the framework table (column ‘FS-M/LA’) contains the results of these alignment efforts.

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) - Science 

Some or all of the courses in this program have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for Science. These standards are listed next to the content standards.

National Standards (NS)

Some or all of the courses in this program have been aligned with Industry or National Standards.  If so, the standards have been identified and cross walked with the corresponding CTE standard and/or benchmark. National Standards can be found by accessing the following link: https://www.ffa.org/thecouncil/Documents/finalafnrstandardsv324609withisbn_000.pdf

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry. 
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.
04.0	Describe the history of agriculture and its influence on the global economy.
05.0	Practice agriscience safety skills and procedures.  
06.0	Apply scientific and technological principles to agriscience issues.
07.0	Apply environmental principles to the agricultural industry.  
08.0	Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in plant science.  
09.0	Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in animal science.  
10.0	Demonstrate the use of agriscience tools, equipment, and instruments.
11.0	Demonstrate agribusiness, employability and human relation skills.  
12.0	Apply leadership and citizenship skills.  
13.0	Describe the forestry and natural resources industry.
14.0	Practice forestry and natural resources safety.
15.0	Operate, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and facilities.
16.0	Monitor water resources.
17.0	Collect and test soil samples.
18.0	Apply multi-use principles to forests and other lands.
19.0	Perform basic surveying operations.
20.0	Read and interpret aerial photographs and maps
21.0	Analyze and interpret soil survey data.
22.0	Perform basic nursery operation activities.
23.0	Apply basic financial management skills.
24.0	Demonstrate leadership and employability skills.
25.0	Monitor air quality.
26.0	Describe timber marketing procedures and techniques.
27.0	Measure trees and forest volume.
28.0	Perform preventive maintenance, checks, and services for forestry equipment.
29.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.
30.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.
31.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.
32.0	Apply forestry and natural resources safety.
33.0	Operate, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and facilities according to forestry industry standards.
34.0	Identify the major ecosystems in Florida.
35.0	Perform monitoring of water resources.
36.0	Assist in controlling and using fire in forests and other lands.
37.0	Assist in managing forest pests.
38.0	Identify applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and assistance programs.
39.0	Apply multi-use principles to forest and other lands.
40.0	Use aerial photographs and maps.
41.0	Collect and test water samples.
42.0	Interpret soil survey data.
43.0	Apply the principles of Best Management Practices (BMP).
44.0	Identify technological advances in the industry.
45.0	Identify wildlife population management practices.
46.0	Identify multi-use principles for forest and other lands.
47.0	Apply basic financial management skills.
48.0	Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
49.0	Apply the principles of basic nursery operations.
50.0	Assist in managing the urban forest.
51.0	Apply business management skills and identify appropriate legal documents.
52.0	Explain the basic silvicultural systems used in forest management.
53.0	Prescribe burning for forest management.

2014 – 2015
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.

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 Forestry.		
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 Forestry.		
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		
02.01.3	Write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.3		
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 Forestry.		
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	 Investigate the origin and history of agriculture and its relationship to science and technology. 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		CS.10.02.01	
04.02	Analyze the impact of agriculture on the local, state, national and global economy.	LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8			
04.03	Identify significant career patterns/shifts in the history of the agricultural industry. 	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1			
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			
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			
05.02	Demonstrate proper safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment.  	LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		CS.06.03.01.a
CS.07.04.01.c.	
05.03	Evaluate the food safety responsibilities that occur along the food supply chain.	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		FPP.01.02.01.a
FPP.02.01.01.a
FPP.02.02.02.a
FPP.02.03	
05.04	Extract and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 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.07.04.01	
05.05	Identify proper disposal of hazardous waste materials and biohazards.  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		ESS.04.02.02.b
ESS.04.05.01	
05.06	Describe emergency procedures.  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.07.03.01.c	
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.  	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.3		BS.02.02.01
CS.10.01.01.a	
06.02	Demonstrate safe and effective use of common laboratory equipment.  			BS.02.02.01
ESS.01.01.02.b	
06.03	Identify the parts and functions of plant and animal cells.  	LAFS.910.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
		PS.01.02.01.c
AS.02.02.02.b	
06.04	Describe the phases of cell reproduction.  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
		PS.01.02.01.b.
AS.02.02.03.b	
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		CS.11.01.01
CS.11.02.01	
06.06	Interpret, analyze, and report data.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6			
06.07	Investigate DNA and genetics applications in agriscience including the theory of probability.   	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		BS.02.05.03.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.01.01.03.a.	
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.02.06.09
CS.05.03.02	
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		NRS.01.01.02.	
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		PS.03.02.04.c
PS.02.01.01.a
PS.02.02.02.c	
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			
07.05	Apply Best Management Practices that enhance the natural environment. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.03.04.01.b
AS.08.01.01.c	
07.06	Identify conservation practices related to natural resources.  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		PS.03.04.01.a	
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.01.01.01.c.	
08.03	Examine the processes of plant growth including photosynthesis and respiration.  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.01.03.01
PS.01.03.02	
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.02.03.01	
08.05	Analyze information from a fertilizer label. 	LAFS.910.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.2
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.3		PS.02.03.04	
08.06	Propagate and grow plants through sexual and/or asexual reproduction. 			PS.03.01.03
PS.03.01.02	
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.03.03.02
PS.03.03.03
PS.03.03.04	
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		FPP01.01.01.a	
08.09	Explore career opportunities in plant science. 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7			
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		AS.02.01.02.c	
09.02	Categorize animals according to use, type, breed, and scientific classification.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		AS.02.01.01.c	
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		AS.02.01.02.a
AS.05.02.01.a	
09.04	Compare basic internal and external anatomy of animals.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		AS.02.02.01.c
AS.02.02.05.a
AS.02.02.05.b
AS.02.02.06.b
AS.02.03.01.b.	
09.05	Demonstrate scientific practices in the management, health, safety, and technology of the animal agriculture. 			AS.02.03.01.a
AS.03.01.03.a
AS.03.01.03.c
As.03.02.01.a
AS.06.01.01.b	
09.06	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.06.01.02.a
AS.06.01.02.b
AS.06.01.02.c	
09.07	Investigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from animals. 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		AS.06.02.01.a
FPP01.01.01.a	
09.08	Explore career opportunities in animal science. 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		AS.01.01.02.b.	
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 agriscience tools, equipment, and instruments.	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.08.01.01.b
PST.02.02.02.b.	
10.02	Examine various physical science principles as applied in selected mechanical applications (e.g. levers, pulleys, hydraulics, and internal combustion).  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		PST.03.04.01.b
PST.03.03.02.a.	
10.03	Solve time, distance, area, volume, ratio, proportion, and percentage problems in agriscience.			PST.04.04.03.a
PST.04.04.06.a	
10.04	Service and maintain agriscience equipment, instruments, facilities, and supplies.			CS.08.03.01.c
PST.03.02.03.c.
PST.01.03.01.a.	
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
MAFS.912.F-LE.1.1
MAFS.912.F-LE.1.2
MAFS.912.F-LE.1.3
MAFS.912.F-LE.2.5		CS.09.02.01.b
CS.10.01.01.a.	
11.03	Enhance oral communications through telephone, interview and presentation skills. 	LAFS.910.SL.2.6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		CS.03.01.03.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		CS.03.01.01
CS.03.01.02	
11.05	Demonstrate interpersonal (nonverbal) communication skills. 	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.01.01
CS.03.01.02	
11.06	Demonstrate good listening skills.  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.01.02.02	
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		CS.01.06.01.a.	
12.02	Identify opportunities to apply acquired leadership skills.  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.02.02.02.b.	
12.03	Identify and demonstrate ways to be an active citizen.  	  LAFS910.SL.1.1
  LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.01.05.02.c.	
12.04	Participate in community based learning activities. 			CS.01.05.01.c.	
12.05	Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively. 			CS.01.02.02.b.	
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

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Forestry and Natural Resources 2 
Course Number: 	8118310
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of career opportunities; safety; operation, maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment and facilities; soil testing, surveying; water resources; and financial management skills.

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 Forestry.		
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 Forestry.		
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		
02.01.3	Write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
LAFS.910.WHST.1.3		
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 Forestry.		
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

Note: This course is pending alignment in the following categories: FS-M/LA 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
13.0	Describe the forestry and natural resources industry--The student will be able to:				
13.01	Identify career and educational opportunities in the forestry and natural resources industries. 		SC.912.L.17.17, 20		
13.02	Describe the importance of forestry and natural resources. 		SC.912.L.17.17,19, 20, 
SC.912.N.1.5		
13.03	Identify professional and interest organizations and trade journals in the forestry and natural resources industries. 		SC.912.N.1.1,1.4,		
14.0	Practice forestry and natural resources safety--The student will be able to:				
14.01	Identify and eliminate hazards of the workplace. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
14.02	Observe color-coded warnings in work areas and on equipment and machinery. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
14.03	Demonstrate safety procedures and workplace "housekeeping" practices. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
14.04	Identify safe and effective fire extinguishing techniques. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
14.05	Apply minor first aid treatment and identify emergency procedures. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
14.06	Safely handle and store flammable and nonrestricted chemicals. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
14.07	Select personal safety equipment and appropriate clothing. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
14.08	Operate machinery and equipment according to the safety recommendations of the manufacturers. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
15.0	Operate, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and facilities--The student will be able to:				
15.01	Use the equipment operator parts, and repair manuals.		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
15.02	Service and maintain small gasoline engines. 	MAFS.912.A.REI.4.11
MAFS.912.A-APR.4.6			
15.03	Operate, service, and maintain tractors and equipment.	MAFS.912.A.REI.4.11
MAFS.912.A-APR.4.6			
15.04	Dispose of waste products according to required procedures. 		SC.912.L.17.14,17,		
15.05	Use shop and lab instruments and equipment. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
15.06	Perform minor welding repairs using arc and oxy-acetylene equipment. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.N.1.1,4.2		
16.0	Monitor water resources--The student will be able to:				
16.01	Identify important physical and chemical properties of water. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.L.17.16, SC.912.L.18.12		
16.02	Identify present and potential sources of water pollution. 		SC.912.L.17.16, SC.912.L.18.12		
17.0	Collect and test soil samples--The student will be able to:				
17.01	Identify important physical and chemical properties of soil. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4	SC.912.P.8.2,11		
17.02	Collect soil samples representative of an area, complete soil data forms, and submit them for laboratory analysis. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.P.8.2,
SC.912.N.1.1		
17.03	Test soil for acidity or alkalinity and recommend proper soil additives to correct the pH level.	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4	SC.912.P.8.2,11		
17.04	Determine the appropriate conservation management practices for planting a particular area. 	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1	SC.912.L.17.11,19, SC.912.P.8.11		
17.05	Determine land classes according to soil classification standards. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.L.17.19, SC.912.P.8.2		
18.0	Apply multi-use principles to forests and other lands--The student will be able to:				
18.01	Identify the types of land ownership.		SC.912.L17.13,16,17,SC.912.N.4.2		
19.0	Perform basic surveying operations--The student will be able to:				
19.01	Make linear measurements and calculate an area of land. 	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1
MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.7			
19.02	Perform basic surveying operations. 	MAFS.912.S-ID.3.7			
19.03	Locate a land area, using a legal land description. 	MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.7
MAFS.912.S-ID.3.7			
20.0	Read and interpret aerial photographs and maps--The student will be able to:				
20.01	Interpret the terms, symbols, and scales used on soil and topographic maps.  	MAFS.912.S-ID.3.7			
21.0	Analyze and interpret soil survey data--The student will be able to:				
21.01	Locate a designated site in the soil survey. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9			
21.02	Analyze and interpret soil survey data. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.N.1.1,6		
22.0	Perform basic nursery operation activities--The student will be able to:				
22.01	Identify methods of propagation. 		SC.912.L.14.7,
SC.912.L.16.17, SC.912.L.18.7
SC.912.P.12.12		
22.02	Perform basic nursery operation activities, such as pruning, trimming, and fertilizing.	MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.7	S SC.912.L.16.17, SC.912.L.14.7
SC.912.L.18.7		
22.03	Maintain plants. 		SC.912.L.14.7
SC.912.L.18.7		
23.0	Apply basic financial management skills--The student will be able to:				
23.01	Complete basic financial records.	MAFS.912.A-SSE.1.1			
23.02	Demonstrate the use of banking procedures. 	MAFS.912.A-SSE.1.1			
24.0	Demonstrate leadership and employability skills--The student will be able to:				
24.01	Identify documents that may be required for a job application. 				
24.02	Complete a job application form. 				
24.03	Demonstrate competencies in job-interview techniques. 				
25.0	Monitor air quality--The student will be able to:				
25.01	Identify important physical and chemical properties of air. 		SC.912.P.8.2
		
25.02	Identify present and potential sources of air pollution. 		SC.912.L.17.15,16
SC.912.N.4.2,
SC.912.E.6.6, SC.912.P.8.2
		
25.03	Analyze and interpret lab results.		SC.912.L.17.16
SC.912.N.4.2,
SC.912.E.6.6,		
26.0	Describe timber marketing procedures and techniques--The student will be able to:				
26.01	Identify the products made from trees and other natural resources and their value.		SC.912.L.17.11,19		
26.02	Select and mark trees to be removed in timber stand improvement.				
26.03	Conduct a simple cruise.	MAFS.912.A-SSE.1.1			
26.04	Calculate the volume and value of timber.	MAFS.912.A-SSE.1.1
MAFS.912.G-GMD.1.3			
26.05	Identify the components of timber sales contracts.				
26.06	Identify the methods of harvesting and erosion prevention.		SC.912.L.17.12		
27.0	Measure trees and forest volume--The student will be able to:				
27.01	Identify and describe the use of tree measuring tools and instruments, such as dendrometers, hypsometers, increment borers, prisms, volume tables, and logger's tape.	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.N.1.1		
27.02	Measure trees and forests, using selected forest measurement tools.		SC.912.N.1.1		
28.0	Perform preventive maintenance, checks, and services for forestry equipment--The student will be able to:				
28.01	Perform daily operator maintenance checks for equipment.		SC.912.N.1.1		
28.02	Determine the preventive maintenance procedures, using the equipment operator manuals.	MAFS.912.A-REI.4.1
MAFS.912.A-APR.4.6	SC.912.N.1.1		
28.03	Perform scheduled preventive maintenance procedures.		SC.912.N.1.1		
28.04	Interpret and perform operator's troubleshooting procedures as described in the operator's manual.	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.N.1.1		
28.05	Keep records of the maintenance and servicing of equipment.	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9			

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Forestry and Natural Resources 3 
Course Number: 	8118320
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of safety; operation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment and facilities; ecosystems; water resources; wildlife populations; fire use and control; pest management; analyzing and interpreting data.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
29.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.		
29.01	Key Ideas and Details		
29.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.1		
29.01.2	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.1112.RST.1.2		
29.01.3	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.1112.RST.1.3		
29.02	Craft and Structure		
29.02.1	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 11–12 texts and topics.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.4		
29.02.2	Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.5		
29.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.6		
29.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
29.03.1	Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g. quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.7		
29.03.2	Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.8		
29.03.3	Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.9		
29.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
29.04.1	By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
29.04.2	By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.1112.RST.4.10		
30.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.		
30.01	Text Types and Purposes		
30.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1		
30.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2		
30.01.3	Write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.3		
30.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
30.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4		
30.02.2	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.1112.WHST.2.5		
30.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6		
30.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
30.03.1	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.1112.WHST.3.7		
30.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8		
30.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9		
30.04	Range of Writing		
30.04.1	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.1112.WHST.4.10		
31.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.		
31.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
31.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
31.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
31.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
31.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
31.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
31.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
31.08	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

Note: This course is pending alignment in the following categories: FS-M/LA 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
32.0	Apply forestry and natural resources safety--The student will be able to:				
32.01	Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safety rules and regulations. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.E.6.6		
32.02	Describe Florida's "Right-to-Know" law (as recorded in the Florida Statutes, Chapter 442). 				
33.0	Operate, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and facilities according to forestry industry standards.--The student will be able to:				
33.01	Keep records of the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
33.02	Prepare equipment for storage. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
33.03	Maintain and repair facilities. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
34.0	Identify the major ecosystems in Florida--The student will be able to:				
34.01	Define "ecosystem" and identify the major ecosystems in Florida. 		SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.N.1.1		
34.02	Identify common plant and animal species of the major ecosystems. 		SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.L.17.4		
34.03	Identify environmental factors affecting each ecosystem in Florida. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.N.1.1
SC.912.L.17.4,16,17		
34.04	Identify habitats of the most threatened and endangered plant and animal species in Florida. 	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.L.17.4,17		
34.05	Identify the hydrologic cycle of and the major uses for water.  		SC.912.E.7.1,8
SC.912.E.17.10		
35.0	Perform monitoring of water resources--The student will be able to:				
35.01	Determine stream flow. 	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.4
MAFS.912.G-GMD.1.3	SC.912.E.7.8, SC.912.P.12.2		
35.02	Monitor water levels of rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes.	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1
MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.7			
35.03	Identify and monitor erosion hazards and environmental quality. 		SC.912.L.17.16,
SC.912.N.1.1		
36.0	Assist in controlling and using fire in forests and other lands--The student will be able to:				
36.01	Identify the major causes of wildfire. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
36.02	Assist in determining fire danger in forests and other lands. 	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1
MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.7	SC.912.E.7.5		
36.03	Describe personal safety procedures for wildland fire fighters. 				
36.04	Identify and describe the use of basic tools for wildland firefighting. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
36.05	Explain the uses of prescribed burning in forestry, natural resources, and wildlife management. 		SC.912.E.7.5		
36.06	Identify the different types of burning assistance that are available through agencies or vendors. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
37.0	Assist in managing forest pests--The student will be able to:				
37.01	Identify common forest pests, insects, and diseases. 		SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.L.17.6		
37.02	Assist with common forest pest control. 	MAFS.912.G-GMD.1.3	SC.912.L.17.6		
37.03	Assist with chemical, mechanical, and other controls of undesirable species. 		SC.912.L.17.8		
38.0	Identify applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations and assistance programs--The student will be able to:				
38.01	Locate applicable portions of comprehensive plans. 				
38.02	Identify agencies affecting land and wildlife utilization. 		SC.912.L.17.13,		
38.03	Identify agencies regulating employee/employer relations (e.g., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA]). 		SC.912.N.1.1		
38.04	Identify public- and private-assistance programs for private-land owners. 		SC.912.L.17.13		
38.05	Describe applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. 		SC.912.L.17.13		
39.0	Apply multi-use principles to forests and other lands--The student will be able to:				
39.01	Assist in preparing a multi-use plan for forests and other lands.		SC.912.L17.13,17		
40.0	Use aerial photographs and maps--The student will be able to:				
40.01	Use maps and aerial photographs for determining acreage. 	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1
MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.7	SC.912.L.17.13		
40.02	Use aerial photographs to identify major timber types and land features. 		SC.912.L.17.13		
41.0	Collect and test water samples--The student will be able to:				
41.01	Collect, store, and label water samples. 		SC.912.N.1.1,4, SC.912.P.8.11		
42.0	Interpret soil survey data--The student will be able to:				
42.01	Apply soil survey information to silvicultural practices and environmental management.  	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4
MAFS.912.F-IF.3.9	SC.912.N.1.1,6		
43.0	Apply the principles of Best Management Practices (BMP)--The student will be able to:				
43.01	Define the terms used in Best Management Practices (BMP). 		SC.912.L.18.12		
43.02	Determine erosion and slope coefficients, using the BMP manual. 	MAFS.912.S.ID.3.7	SC.912.L.18.12		
43.03	Solve problems in land use, applying the principles found in the BMP manual. 	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1	SC.912.L.18.12
SC.912.N.1.1
SC.912.N.4.2		
44.0	Identify technological advances in the industry--The student will be able to:				
44.01	Identify satellite surveying operations and laser systems.		SC.912.N.1.1		
44.02	Identify satellite thermal infrared imagery.		SC.912.N.1.1		
44.03	Identify computer mapping systems and geographic information systems.		SC.912.N.1.1		
44.04	Use electronic communication devices.		SC.912.N.1.1		
44.05	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and internet applications. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
44.06	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.		SC.912.N.1.1		
44.07	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
45.0	Identify wildlife population management practices--The student will be able to:				
45.01	Identify appropriate management practices for a wildlife habitat. 		SC.912.L.15.13
SC.912.L.17.5,13,17		
45.02	Identify species of Florida's common wildlife (land and aquatic) and classify them as game, non-game, endangered, or threatened. 		SC.912.N.1, SC.912.L.15.4,6,13, SC.912.L.17.5, 6,13,17		
46.0	Identify multi-use principles for forest and other lands--The student will be able to:				
46.01	Identify the different types of leases and their necessary components. 		SC.912.N.1.1
SC.912.N.4.1, SC.912.L.17.12		
47.0	Apply basic financial management skills--The student will be able to:				
47.01	Calculate interest on loans. 	MAFS.912.A-SSE.2.3			
47.02	Complete selected income tax return forms. 				
48.0	Demonstrate leadership and management skills--The student will be able to:				
48.01	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately.				
48.02	Apply the principles of time management, work simplification, and teamwork when performing assigned tasks.				
48.03	Describe the importance of a drug free workplace and the industry policies regarding drug use. 				
48.04	Demonstrate appropriate responses to performance evaluations from an employer, a supervisor, or other persons in the workplace.				

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Forestry 4
Course Number: 	8118330
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of urban forest; timber marketing; business management skills; measuring trees and forest volume; silvicultural systems; prescribed burning; preventative maintenance.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
29.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.		
29.01	Key Ideas and Details		
29.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.1		
29.01.2	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.1112.RST.1.2		
29.01.3	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.1112.RST.1.3		
29.02	Craft and Structure		
29.02.1	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 11–12 texts and topics.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.4		
29.02.2	Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.5		
29.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.6		
29.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
29.03.1	Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g. quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.7		
29.03.2	Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.8		
29.03.3	Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.9		
29.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
29.04.1	By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
29.04.2	By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.1112.RST.4.10		
30.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.		
30.01	Text Types and Purposes		
30.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1		
30.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2		
30.01.3	Write precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.3		
30.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
30.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4		
30.02.2	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.1112.WHST.2.5		
30.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6		
30.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
30.03.1	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.1112.WHST.3.7		
30.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8		
30.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9		
30.04	Range of Writing		
30.04.1	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.1112.WHST.4.10		
31.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Forestry.		
31.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
31.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
31.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
31.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
31.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
31.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
31.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
31.08	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

Note: This course is pending alignment in the following categories: FS-M/LA 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
49.0	Apply the principles of basic nursery operations--The student will be able to:				
49.01	Select the method of, and assist in, site preparation.				
49.02	Care for seedlings from the nursery to planting.				
49.03	Plant tree seedlings, using a hand or mechanical planter.				
49.04	Explain the requirements for reforestation.				
50.0	Assist in managing the urban forest--The student will be able to:		SC.912.L.17.12, 13 SC.912.N.1.1 SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
50.01	Assist in selecting, planting, and transplanting trees in the urban landscape.				
50.02	Demonstrate proper tree pruning, trimming, and fertilization techniques.				
50.03	Describe the procedure for an urban tree inventory.				
50.04	Develop a vegetative plan for improving wildlife habitat in urban areas.				
50.05	Develop a plan for the basic maintenance of tree health.				
51.0	Apply business management skills and identify appropriate legal documents--The student will be able to:		SC.912.L.17.13, 16, 17 SC.912.N.4.2		
51.01	Identify business liability and the use of liability insurance.				
51.02	Identify eligibility requirements for greenbelt, bluebelt, and homestead tax exemptions.				
51.03	Identify the characteristics of legal documents (such as contracts, deeds, and leases).				
52.0	Explain the basic silvicultural systems used in forest management--The student will be able to:		SC.912.L.17.11, 13, 16, 17, 19
SC.912.N.4.1, 2		
52.01	Identify basic silvicultural systems.				
52.02	Conduct a site evaluation.				
52.03	Select tree species according to the site evaluation.				
52.04	Explain the requirements for tree growth for effective forest management.				
52.05	Determine site quality and growth rate for a timber stand.				
52.06	Prepare a basic forest management plan, including cost and profit analyses.				
53.0	Prescribe burning for forest management--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.7.5		
53.01	Develop a plan for a prescribed burning, including permits, maps, and descriptions of desirable burning conditions and fire lines.				
53.02	Prepare a smoke management plan.				
53.03	Describe the requirements for obtaining different types of burning authorization and the applicable restrictions.				
53.04	Prepare a sample prescribed burning authorization request using the phone or website.				
53.05	Explain the effects of fuel characteristics and weather factors on fire behavior.				
53.06	Identify the precautions to be followed in using fire as a management tool.				

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations, including the use of scientific research, measurement, and laboratory technologies are an integral part of this course.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

FFA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.

Bright Futures/Gold Seal Scholarship

Course substitutions as defined in the Comprehensive Course Table for this program area may be used to qualify a student for Florida’s Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship, providing all other eligibility requirements are met.  Eligibility requirements are available online at https://www.osfaffelp.org/bfiehs/fnbpcm02_CCTMain.aspx. 

Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit

Many courses in CTE programs meet the Fine Arts/Practical Arts credit for high school graduation (http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/CCD/files/pacourses1213.pdf).  A listing of approved CTE courses is published each year as a supplemental resource to the Course Code Directory (http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/CCD/default.asp).

Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses

Equally rigorous science courses are based upon levels of cognitive complexity of content specific benchmarks, depth and breadth of content focus, and required laboratory components. 

Courses in this program satisfying equally rigorous science content are:

•	Agriscience Foundations (8106810)