2015-2016
Larry A. Ryle High School
Ms. JoAnna Heilman
Agriscience Curriculum Map
Unit Title
SAE & SMART Goals
Duration
15
Primary Standards
AD 1: Perform basic and higher level math
operations (e.g., addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, units of
conversion, averaging, percentage, proportion,
ratios)
Essential Question(s)
How do I make a goal that is
realistic, measurable,
attainable and timely?
AD 3: Make reasonable estimates
How can I implement an
SAE at home?
How can an SAE help me?
AD 4: Use tables, graphs, diagrams, and charts to
obtain or convey information
AE 1: Locate, evaluate, and apply personal financial
information
AE 2: Identify the components of a budget and how
one is created
AE 3: Set personal financial goals and develop a plan
for achieving them
AE 4: Use financial services effectively
Scientific Method
5
AE 5: Demonstrate ability to meet financial
obligations
AC
1
Utilize critical-thinking skills to
determine best options/outcomes (e.g., analyze
reliable/unreliable sources of information, use
What are the parts of the
scientific method?
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previous experiences, implement crisis
management, develop contingency planning)
AC
2
Utilize innovation and problemsolving skills to arrive at the best solution for current
situation
AC
3
Implement effective decision-making
skills
Microscopes
5
Soils
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Plants
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15-20
OA
4
Analyze site according to soil type,
slope, and drainage
OA
5
Differentiate the function of various
growing media components
Is soil and dirt the same
thing?
15-20
OA
7
Describe plant responses to light
color, intensity and duration
OB
1
Explain systems used to classify plants
OB
2
Describe the components, types, and
functions of plant roots
OB
3
Describe the components, types, and
functions of plant stems
OB
4
Describe the components, types, and
functions of plant leaves
OB
5
Describe the components, types, and
functions of plant flowers (including seeds and fruit)
OB
6
Differentiate sexual and asexual
reproduction in plants
What are complete flower?
Profiles
Horizons
Ribboning
Texture
Color
Terminology
Parts of a Plant
Propagation
Seeds; Monocot vs. Dicot
Experiment
How can we measure the
particles within pond scum?
What are incomplete
flowers?
What are dicots?
What are monocots?
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Larry A. Ryle High School
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The Role of Minerals in Plant
Growth
10
Weed Management
10
Animal Systems
10
OB
7
Analyze the life cycle of plant
growth/development from seed to seed (e.g.,
annual, biannual, perennial)
OB
8
Explain requirements necessary for
photosynthesis to occur and identify the products
and byproducts of photosynthesis
OB
9
Explain factors that affect cellular
respiration and identify the products and byproducts
of cellular respiration
OC
6
Predict plant responses to plant
growth regulators and different forms of tropism
OC
7
Examine the importance of
macronutrients and micronutrients to plant growth
OC
8
Identify major local weeds, insect
pests and infectious and noninfectious plant
diseases in horticultural crops
OC
9
Predict pest and diseases problems
based on environmental conditions and life cycles
OC
10
Outline pest control strategies
associated with integrated pest management
OC
1
Describe the anatomy and physiology
of digestive systems (monogastric, ruminant, hind
gut fermenters, avian)
OC
2
Discuss the function of the six classes
of nutrients in regards to animal nutrition
OC
3
Compare common types of feedstuffs
and the role they play in the diets of animals
OC
4
Explain the purpose of feed additives
and growth promotants in animal production
OC
5
Formulate animal feeds based on
nutritional requirements using feed ingredients for
How are minerals and
plants related?
What classifies
something a weed?
How to we manage
weeds?
What is the difference
between a ruminant and
a monogastric?
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Animal Reproduction
Forest Ecology
Aquaculture
 Water Chemistry
 Water Safety
Larry A. Ryle High School
Ms. JoAnna Heilman
10
10
10-15
maximum nutrition and optimal economic
production
OD
1
Describe the functions of major
reproductive organs and hormones in the male and
female reproductive systems
OD
2
Contrast the processes of natural and
artificial breeding methods
OD
3
Infer how age, size, life cycle, maturity
level, gestation, and health status affect the
reproductive efficiency of male and female animals
OD
4
Evaluate the use of quantitative
breeding values in the selection of genetically
superior breeding stock (e.g., EPD's)
OD
5
Discuss the importance of efficient
and economic reproduction in animals
OD
6
Differentiate principles of animal
genetics and heredity (e.g. homozygous,
heterozygous, phenotype, genotype, dominance,
recessive)
OD
7
Appraise the advantages of
reproductive management practices, including
estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing,
and embryo transfer
OF
1
Identify trees and other woody plants
using morphological characteristics
OF
2
Identify herbaceous plants using
morphological characteristics
OF
11
Identify characteristics of a healthy
forest
OF
12
Describe ways in which forest stands
may be improved
What is the difference in
sexual terminology within
animal species?
What are the advantages
vs. disadvantages
between natural and
artificial breeding
methods?
What is a woody plant?
What is an herbaceous
plant?
What is a ‘good’ water
quality standard?
2015-2016
Larry A. Ryle High School
Ms. JoAnna Heilman
Wildlife Habitat Suitability
10-15
Food Science
 Milk
 Dairy Products
15
Eggs (Chicken and Ducks)
10
OF
9
Describe the factors considered in
stream classification
OF
10
Identify indicators of the biological
health of a stream
OF
13
Identify characteristics of a healthy
wildlife habitat
OF
14
Describe methods of wildlife habitat
improvement
How can we help with the
wildlife’s habitat?
OI
1
Identify and describe foods derived
from meat, egg, poultry, fish, and dairy products
OI
2
Discuss desirable qualities of
processed meat, egg, poultry, fish, and dairy
products
OI
3
Evaluate, grade, and classify
processed meat, egg, poultry, fish, and dairy
products
What is incubation?
Energy in Agriculture
 Biodiesel
SAE Review
What is pastured milk?
What are the processes
to pasture milk?
How do you ‘grade’ an
egg?
What is biodiesel made
out of?
15
AD 1: Perform basic and higher level math
operations (e.g., addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, units of
conversion, averaging, percentage, proportion,
ratios)
AD 3: Make reasonable estimates
AD 4: Use tables, graphs, diagrams, and charts to
obtain or convey information
Is it sustainable?
How can an SAE help
me?
How can I implement an
SAE at home?
How do I take beneficial
records?
2015-2016
Larry A. Ryle High School
Ms. JoAnna Heilman
AE 1: Locate, evaluate, and apply personal financial
information
AE 2: Identify the components of a budget and how
one is created
AE 3: Set personal financial goals and develop a plan
for achieving them
AE 4: Use financial services effectively
AE 5: Demonstrate ability to meet financial
obligations