F.

Program Completion

Standards

F.PROGRAM COMPLETION STANDARDS

Step 1Make sure all courses/programs in your department have completion standards. Completion standards are basically what you as a teacher expect the students to learn by the end of the year and to what level.

Step 2These standards can be based on each class or a combination of courses. This includes career pathways.

Step 3Type a list of the completion standards and label by course or program.

Idea’sA check list meets this section great and is beneficial to both the program and student. It is easy to use.

NoteRefer to the curriculum goals and objectives as a guide when developing your completion stnadards.

Agriculture Science

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Courses of study and practice in Agriculture Science and has attained a competency level of: (n/a) not applicable; (0) does not meet basic standards;

(1) basic; (2) good; or (3) excellent as certified by instructor in the following skill areas:

Competency Level

Basic Animal Science

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

Livestock Breeding and Genetics

Handling Livestock

Livestock Nutrition and Feeds

Animal Health

Beef Cattle

Swine

Sheep

Beef, Swine, and Sheep Husbandry

Dairy Cattle and Dairy Cattle Husbandry

Livestock Evaluation and Selection

Livestock Products

Poultry

Basic Plant Science

Plant Classification Systems

Areas of Crop Production

Vegetable Crops

Tree Crops

Forage Crop Production

Vine and Small Fruit Crops

Land Preparation and Planting

Soils

Fertilizers

Irrigation and Drainage

Harvesting

Identification of Crops, Products, and By-Products

Agricultural Production Services

Agricultural Production Records

Marketing Agricultural Products

Financing Agricultural Production

Certifying InstructorCourse GradeDate

Proficiency Standards

Students are to be graded on their ability to accomplish or perform different tasks.

Rating Scale:4 – Skilled or can work independently

3 – Moderately skilled or can perform with

limited help

2 – Limited skill, requires instruction and close

supervision

1 – No exposure, no experience or knowledge

in this area

RatingAgriculture I

A.To identify the importance of production agriculture.

B.Identify the seven basic agricultural career areas.

C.Identify and understand the function of the Future Farmers

of America as it relates to modern agriculture, the structure, history and purpose of the Future Farmers of America and how it develops leadership skills.

D.Demonstrate an understanding of the Supervised

Occupational Experience Projects and their relationship with agriculture and agriculture careers.

E.Demonstrate an understanding of the California Vocational

Agriculture Record Book by following actual or sample student projects.

F.Identify the common breeds of beef, sheep, swine, horse,

dairy cattle and small animals.

G.Demonstrate an understanding of basic livestock management principles,

including feeds and nutrition, care and maintenance, diseases and reproduction.

H.Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology associated with each species

of livestock.

I.Identify the common crops grown and understand their importance to California

Agriculture.

J.Identify plant parts and explain their functions for a variety of common

agriculture plants.

K.Explain the factors involved in plant growth and general production practices.

L.Students will understand and perform basic tractor operations and maintenance.

Identify basic parts of common agriculture equipment.

M.Identify basic parts of common agriculture equipment.

N.Demonstrate proper safety techniques used in the agricultural industries and in

the classroom setting.