Demonstrates Competency in

Grade 6 Agricultural Technology

Performance Indicators
Learning Standards / 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th / Possible Evidence
MSAGED6-1: Students will demonstrate the importance of agriculture in daily life. / The Student will be able to:
Describe and explain the impact of agriculture in their daily life.
Describe, explain, identify and demonstrate safe operation of agriculture equipment
Identify the sources of different types of food and fiber. / What Am I Worksheet
Agriculture By-Products Worksheet and Class Activity
“I am Eating What Matching Card Game”
Where Did It Come From Activity
Food Origin Activities
1.  Foods Lab Activity
2.  Chewing Gum Lab
3.  Dissect Pizza Lab
Greenhouse and Agriculture Equipment Identification and Safety Evaluation
Why Is Agriculture Important to Me Essay Contest
Georgia Grown: Grocery Bag Gardening Crop Report and Project
MSAGED6-2: Students will express an understanding of the history of American agriculture. / Students will be able to:
Specify and explain the role of agriculture in the formation of the US.
Specify and explain the changes in agriculture over the last 200 years.
Analyze the impact of technological advancement in agriculture. / Farming A Nation Computer Interactive Worksheet
History of Ag Timeline Activity
What Does a Farmer Do Worksheet
Happy Farmer Day Cards
Why Biotech: Agriscience in American Agriculture Report
Plastic From Corn Activity
History of American Agriculture PowerPoint (From Plow to Computer)
MSAGED6-3: Students will state the importance of Georgia agriculture / The Student will be able to:
Summarize the importance of agriculture to Georgia’s economy.
Identify the top ten agricultural commodities and their economic value in Georgia.
List and identify 10 agricultural commodities produced in Jackson County. / Georgia’s Agriculture Brochure
Georgia Grown Grocery Bag Gardening Crop Report
Georgia’s Agriculture PowerPoint
MSAGED6-4: Establish an understanding of Agricultural Education Programs. / The Student will be able to:
Name the three parts of the agriculture program.
Explain the history, mission, and benefits of the FFA.
Describe examples of a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program.
Select a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program based on career goals and industry needs for each individual. / 3-Circle Worksheet: What is SAE Flier (Plant SAE Projects)
FFA History Exam
Complete Discovery Degree Application
FFA Brochure
FFA Creed Hot Potato Activity
MSAGED6-5: Express knowledge of the area of horticulture. / The Student will be able to:
Define Horticulture.
Compare / contrast the horticulture and agriculture industry.
Identify the four areas of the horticulture industry: Floriculture, Olericulture, Nursery/Landscape, Pomology
List and explain germination and growth requirements of plants.
Evaluate the climatic zones in Georgia. / Greenhouse Propagation Lab
“Dissect Seed Lab”
Environmental Growth Requirement Lab
Germination Experiment Lab
“ Plant Person Lab”
Plant Nutrient Requirement Lab
MSAGED6-6: Demonstrate an understanding of the area of animal science. / The Student will be able to:
Identify and explain the role of large animals in agriculture.
Identify and explain the species of small and companion animals.
Identify and explain the function of exotic animal species.
Specify and explain the importance and impact of animal health. / Livestock Breed Report and Poster
The “Meatrix” Interactive Website
Animal Health and Welfare Debate
“When A Cow is More than A Cow” Interactive Worksheet-By products
Showing Livestock 101 PowerPoint
Raising chickens and quail for production.
MSAGED6-7: Describe examples of careers clusters in agriculture. / The Student will be able to:
Identify and explain the seven career clusters in Agriculture.
Identify 3 careers in each career cluster.
List general requirements for two careers of interest in the agriculture industry. / What Does A Farmer Do Interactive Worksheet
Complete Career Report