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GENERIC EVALUATION CRITERIA
20010-2015
Grounds Maintenance
Yes
R-E-S-P-O-N-S-E
No
N/A
CRITERIA
I. INTER-ETHNIC
The instructional material meets the
requirements of inter-ethnic: concepts,
content and illustrations, as set by West
Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted
December 1970).
II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The instructional material meets the
requirements of equal opportunity: concept,
content, illustration, heritage, roles
contributions, experiences and achievements
of males and females in American and other
cultures, as set by West Virginia Board of
Education Policy (Adopted May 1975).
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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION: 21st CENTURY LEARNING EVALUATION CRITERIA
20010-2015
Grounds Maintenance
(Vendor/Publisher)
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF
CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee) Responses
I=In-depth
A=Adequate
M=Minimal
N=Nonexistent
I
A
M
N
In addition to alignment of Content Standards and Objectives (CSOs), materials must also clearly connect to
Learning for the 21st Century which includes opportunities for students to develop
A.
Learning Skills
 Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills.
 Information and Communication Skills.
 Interpersonal and Self-Direction Skills and use these 21 Century Tools
B.
21st Century Tools
 Problem-solving tools (such as spreadsheets, decision support, design
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tools)
Communication, information processing and research tools (such as word
processing, e-mail, groupware, presentation, Web development, Internet
search tools)
Personal development and productivity tools (such as e-learning, time
management/calendar, collaboration tools)
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION: 21st Century Learning EVALUATION CRITERIA
The general evaluation criteria apply to each grade level and are to be evaluated for each grade level unless otherwise specified. These criteria consist of
information critical to the development of all grade levels. In reading the general evaluation criteria and subsequent specific grade level criteria, e.g. means
“examples of” and i.e. means that “each of” those items must be addressed. Eighty percent of the combined general and specific criteria must be met
with I (In-depth) or A (Adequate) in order to be recommended.
20010-2015
Grounds Maintenance
(Vendor/Publisher)
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF
CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee) Responses
I=In-depth
A=Adequate
M=Minimal
N=Nonexistent
I
A
M
For student mastery of content standards and objectives, the instructional materials will provide students with the opportunity to
4. Multimedia
1. offer appropriate multimedia (e.g., software, audio, visual, internet
access) materials.
2. provide a website which provides links to relevant sites as well as
lesson plans, student activities and parent resources.
3. integrate technology into the curriculum.
N
B. Scientifically-Based Research Strategies
1. provide explicit instructional strategies to present varied teaching
models including but not limited to webbing, mapping, Venn
diagrams and inverted pyramids.
2. promote writing skills and study techniques .
3. present varied teaching models with emphasis on differentiated
instruction in content, process, and product.
C. Critical Thinking
1. emphasize questioning models to promote higher order thinking skills
based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
2. promote student-generated responses.
D. Life Skills
1. address life skills (e.g., health related concepts, goal setting,
application to career oriented goals, reference tools, and
researching).
2. address habits of mind activities (e.g., literacy skills, interpersonal
communications, problem solving, and self-directional skills).
E. Classroom Management
1. include opportunities for large group, small group, and independent
learning.
2. provide classroom management suggestions.
3. provide suggestions for differentiated instruction (e.g., practice
activities, learning stations, assessment, lesson plans).
F. Instructional Materials
1. address varied learning styles and multiple intelligences of students
by including models.
2. provide extensive and varied opportunities to practice skills.
3. provide intervention, practice, and enrichment materials.
4. continue skill or strategy instruction across several instructional
sessions to expand the applicability and utility of the skill or strategy.
5. connect previously taught skills and strategies with new content and
text.
6. cumulatively build a repertoire of multiple strategies that are
introduced, applied, and integrated throughout the course of study.
G. Assessment
1. provide opportunities for assessment based on performance-based
measures, open-ended questioning, portfolio evaluation, rubrics, and
multimedia simulations.
2. provide on-going progress monitoring.
3. provide rubric-based differentiated assessment.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION: CONTENT SPECIFIC EVALUATION CRITERIA
20010-2015
Grounds Maintenance
This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of wildlife management through study of the
history of fish and wildlife, wildlife management concepts, water quality, habitat management, life history, and wildlife
values as a natural resource. Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Teachers should provide each student
with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to selection, development, and maintenance of individual
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. Students are encouraged to become active members of FFA,
the national youth organization for those enrolled in agricultural education. FFA is an integral component of the
program and provides curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement. Teachers should utilize relevant
FFA activities to support experiential learning.
The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21st Century Content
Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for
classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.
Standard 1: Nature of Grounds Maintenance
Students will:
 demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the grounds maintenance industry.
 demonstrate the ability to use the inquiry process to solve problems.
Standard 2: Content of Studies in Grounds Maintenance
Students will:
 demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and applications of facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models as delineated
in the objectives.
 relate the principles contained in the sciences, economics, mathematics, and language arts to forest industries.
Standard 3: Application of Knowledge and Skills Acquired Through Studies of Grounds Maintenance
Students will
 apply the principles of the sciences, economics, mathematics, and language arts to forest industries.
 analyze information and situations to select the best means of performing tasks associated with forest industries.
 demonstrate an ability to utilize technology to perform tasks associated with studies in Grounds Maintenance.
 evaluate forest products and processes and defend decisions related to such.
 engage in work-based learning through Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.
Standard 4: Participation in the student organization
Students will participate in a local student organization.
(Vendor/Publisher)
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF
CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT
(IMR Committee) Responses
I=In-depth
A=Adequate
M=Minimal
N=Nonexistent
I
A
M
For student mastery of content standards and objectives, the instructional materials
will provide students with the opportunity to
A. Nature of Grounds Maintenance
1. examine the scope of the grounds maintenance industry.
2. relate the importance of the grounds maintenance
industry to local, state, and national economies.
3. explore careers associated with grounds maintenance.
B. Content of Studies in Grounds Maintenance
1. identify tools and equipment used in grounds
maintenance.
2. evaluate grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and
fuels for function and safety.
3. recognize personal safety clothing and equipment needed
for grounds maintenance procedures.
4. analyze the information on pesticide labels.
5. identify common pests, diseases, and appropriate control
techniques.
N
6. create an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for a
lawn.
7. distinguish safe lawn mowing techniques from unsafe
techniques.
8. outline proper procedures for mowing a lawn.
C. Application of Knowledge and Skills Acquired Through Grounds Maintenance
1. utilize grounds maintenance tools and equipment safely.
2. perform maintenance and service operations on grounds
maintenance tools and equipment.
3. use a lawn edger to edge a lawn.
4. show proper aeration and dethatching of turf.
5. participate in lawn, flower, and shrub irrigation.
6. collect soil samples and conduct tests.
7. analyze and interpret soil test results and determine soil
needs.
8. establish a schedule for applying fertilizer and lime to soil.
9. demonstrate correct pruning procedures of trees and
shrubs.
10. choose proper mulch and mulching techniques for
landscape plants.
11. implement appropriate techniques to protect plants from
winter conditions.
12. demonstrate ability to mix and pour concrete.
13. construct and maintain wood structures for use in
landscapes.
14. demonstrate ability to seal asphalt walks and driveways.