Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
Ag 3 – Advanced Principles of Agriculture
Timeline
Standard(s)
Aug
0136.1
• supply and demand.
• entrepreneurship.
• business planning.
0136.2
• execute supply-and-demand principles in agri-businesses.
0136.3
0136.9
Student I Can Statement(s) / Learning Target(s)
•
demonstrate entrepreneurship, including idea generation,
opportunity analysis and assessment.
• consumer needs.
• marketing principles.
• advertising.
Essential
Question
s
Academic
Vocabular
y
Strategie
s/
Activitie
s
Resource
s/
Material
s
Assessment
s
How
does
supply
and
demand
affect
your
SAE?
How
does
supply
and
demand
affect
your
SAE?
How
does
supply
and
demand
affect
your
SAE?
How
does
supply
and
demand
affect
your
SAE?
Entrepre
neur
Design
a
busines
s plan
for
your
SAE
iCEV,
Graded
Whetzel plan
Entrepre
neur
Design
a
busines
s plan
for
your
SAE
iCEV,
Quiz
Whetzel
Entrepre
neur
Design
a
busines
s plan
for
your
SAE
iCEV,
Group
Whetzel discussio
n,
questions,
participati
on
Entrepre
neur
Design
a
busines
s plan
for
your
SAE
iCEV,
Graded
Whetzel advertisin
g plan,
radio ad
and
verbal
presentati
on
Notes /
Self Reflectio
n
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
Sept
01036.11
0136.39
0136.4
How
identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on
can I
• knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and
market
cost and markup factors.
my ham
Added
value,
marketin
g niche
and
bacon
hog?
use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedgeCan I
•
use
or brush trimmers, or axes.
lanscapi
ng as
my
SAE?
•
identify components of business plans and demonstrate how to How do
I write
write such components using the SMART format.
Entrepre
neur
using
the
SMAR
T
format?
0136.14,
0136.15,
0136.16,
0136.17,
0136.18,
0136.19,
0136.20,
0136.21
determine types or quantities of crops or livestock to be raised, Why is
• according to factors such as market conditions, federal programs itor
importa
incentives, or soil conditions.
nt to
keep
good
maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records
•
records
for farms.
for my
monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application,
SAE?
• harvesting, milking, breeding, or grading to ensure adherence to
• evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for farm products.
safety regulations.
plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity or
•
weather conditions.
• prepare budgets or financial reports for farm or ranch operations.
• analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
Profit,
loss,
supply,
demand,
irrigation
,
marketin
g
strategies
Meat
lab hog
process
ing
Whetzel Participat
/Yokum ion grade
Pruning
the
schools
shrubs
and
trees
PSU
video
on
pruning
shrubs
and
trees
Whetzel
- NC
Entrepr
eneursh
ip
lesson
Participat
ion grade
AET,
iCEV
Completi
on of
SAE
Record
Book,
Workshee
t grade
Reeval
uate
your
busines
s plan
for
your
SAE
iCEV
worksh
eet,
scenari
o,
video,
record
books,
Workshee
t on selfevaluatio
n
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
Oct
0136.25,
0136.26,
0136.27,
0136.28
0136.29
0136.22
0136.10
•
buy or sell futures contracts or price farm products in advance of
future sales to minimize risk or maximize profits.
•
describe the functions of major organs in the male and female
reproductive systems.
select breeding animals based on characteristics of the
reproductive organs.
• summarize factors that lead to reproductive maturity.
• evaluate and select animals for reproductive readiness.
• evaluate reproductive problems that occur in animals.
•
• animal selection.
• animal physiology.
•
How
can
underst
anding
the
reprodu
ctive
cycle of
animals
improve
my
SAE?
Or save
me
money?
How do
I select
an ideal
animal
for my
SAE?
formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities to promote Can I
market
products and services.
my
SAE?
Refer to
male and
female
terms
Posters,
interact
ive CD
Rom,
Worksh
eets
iCEV,
Quiz on
OSU
Parts
Interacti
ve CD
Rom
and
Animal
Science
Kits
Refer to
different
breeds
and
species
for
specific
terms
“” and
videos
“” and
Penn
State
Judging
Manual
Student
s are
given a
scenari
o to
develop
their
own
SAE
with a
fictitiou
s grant
Whetzel They
must
develop
the
marketing
scheme,
develop
it, draw it
and try to
sell it to
the class.
Scores on
judging a
class of
animals
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
Nov
0136.13
•
•
•
•
AG 11
• safety procedures.
• accident reporting agencies.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
AG 14,
AG 15,
AG 16,
AG 17,
AG 18
•
•
•
•
•
AG 31
•
•
•
Why is
safety
so
importa
nt?
PPE,
OSHA,
Student
s are
given a
scenari
o to
develop
their
own
SAE
with a
fictitiou
s grant
iCEV
videos
Why is
develop a plan which outlines the procedures for handling an
safety
accident.
demonstrate operating instructions before using any equipment. so
importa
establish procedures for safe evacuation of the worksite in the nt?
event of an emergency.
follow safety and security procedures.
wear PPE as required for specified task.
What
literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex.
real-world problems associated with their career/technical contentdoes
reading
area.
and
improve their thinking and reasoning skills.
writing
PPE,
OSHA,
iCEV
videos
market conditions.
growing conditions.
production agriculture.
break-even costs.
Do I
underst
and the
conditio
ns that
are
ideal for
my
SAE?
have to
do with
real
world
stuff?
Worksh
eets,
coopera
tive
learnin
g
activity
,
writing
assign
ment
Whetzel They
must
develop
the
marketing
scheme,
develop
it, draw it
and try to
sell it to
the class.
iCEV
and
Whetzel
’s
collecti
on
iCEV
and
Whetzel
’s
collecti
on
TEST!!!
To be
filed for
proof
FFA
Horizon
s
Magazi
ne,
New
Holland
Magazi
ne
Graded
paper in
Portfolio
TEST!!!
To be
filed for
proof
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
AG 34,
AG 35
demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical How do
I show
• work required to complete career/technical assignments and
my
projects.
• analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to
complete career/technical assignments and projects.
AG 26
SAE
success
?
Etiquette
confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide What
can
,
• information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel
fundrais manners,
accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
Prepare
graphs
to show
the
growth
of their
SAE in
hours,
product
ion
number
, or
money
Fruit
Sale
Students
will
present
the
PowerPoi
nt in
class.
Ag25
• customer needs assessment.
• quality standards for services.
• evaluation of customer satisfaction.
“”
“”
“”
Whetzel Writing a
letter of
complaint
to a
company
or
answerin
ga
complaint
letter
“”
“”
AG 27,
AG 28,
AG 29,
AG 30
keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording“”
• details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions
taken.
“”
“”
“”
ing do
please,
for you? thankyou
Dec
Use of
PowerP
oint
•
check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve
customers' problems.
•
determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or
payments, or arrange for billing.
•
refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments
for further investigation.
“”
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
Jan
AG 7,
AG 8,
AG 9
0136.23,
0136.24
What is
develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic
you
beliefs.
• prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter. work
ethic?
• create a personal portfolio for use when applying for employment.
•
research and control animal selection and breeding practices to
increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.
determine genetic composition of animal populations and
heritability of traits, utilizing principles of genetics.
0136.30,
0136.31,
0136.32,
0136.33,
0136.34,
0136.35,
0136.36
What is
the best
breedin
g
practice
for my
SAE?
What is
explain the advantages of using genetically superior animals in the
the best
production of animals and animal products.
breedin
• select a breeding system based on the principles of genetics.
g
• explain the processes of natural and artificial breeding methods. practice
for my
select animal breeding methods based on reproductive and
•
SAE?
economic
efficiency.
compare and contrast quantitative breeding value differences
•
between genetically superior animals and animals of average
W
genetic value.
explain the processes of major reproductive management practices,
• including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and
embryo transfer.
explain the materials, methods and processes of artificial
•
insemination.
•
Ethics,
resume,
cover
letter,
portfolio
Lecture
discussi
on,
worksh
eets,
group
activitie
s
Basic
Videos,
terms of
worksh
female
eets,
reproduct lecture
ion
discussi
system,
on, lab
embryo
activitie
transfer
s
terms,
superovu
lation,
Punnett
square
Basic
Videos,
terms of
worksh
female
eets,
reproduct lecture
ion
discussi
system,
on, lab
embryo
activitie
transfer
s
terms,
superovu
lation,
Punnett
square
iCEV,
Portfolio
Whetzel
, WVU
Senior
Semina
r
iCEV,
Whetzel
, WVU
Animal
Science
Dept.,
Quiz,
group
discussio
n,
questions
iCEV,
Whetzel
, WVU
Animal
Science
Dept.,
Essay on
best
practices
for you
SAE,
quiz on
Punnett
Square
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
Feb
0136.5,
0136.6,
0136.7,
0136.8
What is
identify approaches in creating mission statements for agriyour
businesses.
• create and disseminate a mission statement for business activities.busines
s
prepare short-term, intermediate and long-term goals and
mission
• objectives that are consistent with the mission statement for an ?
agri-business.
evaluate business goals and objectives and make revisions based
•
on
observations.
Mission,
goal,
objective
Lecture
discussi
on,
worksh
eets,
Whetzel Discussio
, iCEV
n,
students
will write
their
business
mission
0136.48
•
•
•
•
Can I
mix my
own
pesticid
es for
my
SAE?
IPM,
pesticide
s,
fungicide
s,
herbicide
s,
iCEV,
Penn
State
IPM,
AG.2
• relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways.
Can my
ham,
bacon
and egg
SAE
prepare
me for
any
other
jobs?
Value
added
products
Worksh
eets,
video,
poster
and
label
game,
lab
practica
l
Trimmi
ng,
smokin
g,
showin
g,
selling,
slicing
hams
and
bacons
Summa
rizing
of their
AET
record
books
AG.33
•
•
pesticide usage.
pesticide mixing.
pesticide labels.
safe use of pesticides.
What
demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical
do I
assignments and projects.
need to
finalize
my
AET
record
book?
Profit,
loss
Test to be
placed on
file
Whetzel Lab
participati
on grade
AET
AE5
Report
for the
state
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
March
0136.52
• pesticide use and safety.
0136.49,
0136.50,
0136.51
Can I
• fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas.
mix my
mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, own
•
shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.
pesticid
es for
cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying
my
• knowledge of weather conditions, froplet sizes, elevation-toSAE?
distance ratios, and obstructions.
AG.2
• relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways.
0136.12
0136.52
Can I
mix my
own
pesticid
es for
my
SAE?
What
can my
SAE
prepare
me for
in a
future
career?
use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and Can I
• profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business make a
profit
developments and monitoring market trends.
with my
SAE?
• propagating horticultural plants.
• cultivating horticultural plants.
• harvesting horticultural plants.
Can I
use
gardeni
ng as
IPM,
pesticide
s,
fungicide
s,
herbicide
s,
Prepare
the
greenho
use for
the
plantin
g
season
IPM,
Worksh
pesticide eets,
s,
video,
fungicide poster
s,
and
herbicide label
s,
game,
lab
practica
l
Agricultu Lecture
ral
discussi
Careers
on,
video,
worksh
eet
iCEV,
Penn
State
IPM,
Participat
ion
iCEV,
Penn
State
IPM,
Test to be
placed on
file
iCEV
Survey
on what
is the
perfect
job for
them.
Analyzin
g, trends,
forecasti
ng,
strategic
Lecture
discussi
on,
reviewi
ng
scenari
os
Group
discussio
n of the
given
scenarios
Greenho
use
terminol
ogy
Greenh
ouse
labs
iCEV,
Whetzel
,
podcast
on
agricult
ure
profitab
ility
WVU
Greenh
ouse
Manage
Participat
ion in
greenhou
se
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
April
136.53,
136.54,
136.55,
136.56,
136.57,
my
• growing plants hydroponically.
• tools and equipment used in greenhouse and nursery production. SAE?
• proper horticultural plant handling and storage.
plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees, Can I
•
use
using hand tools and gardening tools.
gardeni
• harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.
ng as
feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence ofmy
•
SAE?
insects or disease.
Greenho
use
terminol
ogy
Greenh
ouse
labs
WVU
Greenh
ouse
Manage
ment
Unit
Can I
give a
good
intervie
w?
Traits,
character
istics
Worksh
eet on
persona
l
charact
eristics,
video
What
real-world problems associated with their career/technical contentdoes
•
math
area.
have to
• improve their thinking and reasoning skills.
do with
real
world
stuff?
utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, How do
• journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical I write a
quality
assignments and projects.
resume?
Diameter
and
radius
Worksh
eets,
coopera
tive
learnin
g
activity
iCEV ,
Job
Whetzel Interview
by an
outside
source
using the
WVDE
rubric
Whetzel Quiz on
designe skills and
d
equations
Resume,
letter of
recomme
ndation,
reference
Writing
assign
ments:
resume,
letter of
recom
mendati
on
Design
a
landsca
pe plan
AG 10
• practice simulated job interviews
AG 31
• literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex.
AG 32,
AG 33
•
May
0136.37
ment
Unit
demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical
assignments and projects.
• landscape design and maintenance.
Can I
use
landsca
ping as
Participat
ion in
greenhou
se
Internet
and
WVDE
Rubric,
Portfolio
Internet
CAD
applicat
ion
Grade on
design
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
May
0136.38,
0136.39,
0136.40
0136.41,
0136.42
0136.43
0136.44
0136.45
0136.46
0136.47
my
SAE?
Can I
care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding,
use
• grubbing, removing thatch, and trimming or edging around flower
landsca
beds, walks, or walls.
ping as
use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedgemy
•
SAE?
or brush trimmers, or axes.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
June
AG 1
•
prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or
chain saws.
mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto
grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or
spreaders.
water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems,
hoses, or watering cans.
trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod,
sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers,
trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening
tools.
decorate gardens with stones or plants.
attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
What
attitudes and work habits that support career retention and
can I do
advancement.
to keep
my job?
Pruning
the
schools
shrubs
and
trees
Video
Participat
ion grade
Writing
assign
ment
on
qualitie
s of
good
work
ethics,
brainsto
rming
activity
Whetzel
,
Internet
ideas,
Use as
document
ation for
Portfolio
Grant County Schools
Standards Based Map
AG24
• participate in career development events.
What
can I do
to
support
my FFA
Chapter
?
Practice
one of
the
many
CDE
contests
iCEV
for
livestoc
k
judging,
Walker
for
Agrono
my
State
Contest,
State
recognitio
n in state
activities.