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.