Appendix on Implementing District Standards
AFNR CTE Standards:
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AFNR 102 |
Identify major segments of the food production & processing industries. |
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AFNR 402 |
IPM - Distinguish between chemical, mechanical, cultural and biological methods of plant pest control. |
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AFNR 403 |
Discuss the major principles, advantages and disadvantages of integrated pest management. |
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AFNR 501 |
Discuss the environmental impacts of agricultural activities on soil, water and aerial systems. |
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AFNR 502 |
Analyze current agricultural environmental challenges. |
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AFNR 503 |
Understand how natural resources are used in agriculture. |
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AFNR 504 |
Contrast practices for conserving renewable and nonrenewable resources in agricultural systems. |
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AFNR 505 |
Understand how new energy sources are developed from agricultural products (e.g.: gas co-generation and ethanol). |
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AFNR 604 |
Discuss the reasons for and importance of soil conservation. |
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AFNR 607 |
Identify elements of a soil management plan for a natural resource management area. |
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AFNR 701 |
Discuss the government’s role in regulating air, soil, and water use & management. |
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AFNR 702 |
Understand the difference between natural resource management conservation strategies and preservation strategies. |
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AFNR 703 |
Identify local, regional and global air and water conservation issues and conservation measures being employed in the region. |
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AFNR 704 |
Discuss major pieces of U.S. policy designed to protect and conserve natural resources. |
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AFNR 705 |
Identify non-governmental stakeholders (state, national & regional) in natural resource management. |
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AFNR 706 |
Analyze the ways in which human needs and environmental considerations interrelate. |
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AFNR 1001 |
Discuss the environmental impacts of agricultural activities on soil, water and aerial systems with an environmental justice lens; paying attention to racism and the effects of poverty. |
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AFNR 1002 |
Analyze current agricultural environmental challenges including food access, land access, culturally relevant food production, water access/rights, large industry, and obesity. |
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AFNR 1003 |
Understand how natural resources are used in agriculture with a focus on environmental justice. |
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AFNR 1004 |
Contrast practices for conserving renewable and nonrenewable resources in agricultural systems. |
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AFNR 1005 |
Understand how new energy sources are developed from agricultural products (e.g.: gas co-generation and ethanol). |
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AFNR 1101 |
Define sustainable agriculture, food justice, food equity, environmental racism, and related terms. |
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AFNR 1102 |
Discuss the three "E's" of sustainability (environment, economics & equity) and the importance of each. Understand the relevance in urban vs. rural settings. |
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AFNR 1103 |
Compare and contrast conventional and sustainable agricultural practices. Investigate its effects on vulnerable populations. |
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AFNR 1104 |
Evaluate the role of soil fertility in an ecological production system. |
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AFNR 1105 |
Discuss the principles and strategies of sustainable agriculture focusing on food access and environmental justice. |
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AFNR 1106 |
Identify and describe local examples of enterprises using sustainable agricultural practices. |
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AFNR 1107 |
Evaluate and implement methods to protect and enhance soil productivity. |
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AFNR 1108 |
Describe the principles and practices used to enhance and maintain biological diversity in an agricultural environment. |
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AFNR 1109 |
Describe strategies that combine management methods for integrated pest control. |
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AFNR 1110 |
Discuss key principles and practices related to sustainable vegetable production. |
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AFNR 1111 |
Discuss regulations and implement production of crops for organic certification. |
Educator for Sustainability Standards – discussed within content sections
Common Core:
Science
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SCI.2.1 |
Make meaning of data collected |
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SCI.3.1 |
Create a model to represent a system |
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SCI.3.2 |
Use the model to communicate ideas |
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SCI.3.3 |
Evaluate and refine models |
Social Studies
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SS.2.2 |
Analyze multiple perspectives |
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SS 2.3 |
Evaluate the importance of people's actions in shaping outcomes |
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SS 3.1 |
Examine Enduring Problems |
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SS 3.2 |
Build Civic Knowledge |
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SS 3.3 |
Take Action |
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SS 4.2 |
Apply geographic tools |
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SS 4.3 |
Analyze relationships between human and environmental systems |
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SS 4.4 |
Evaluate the impacts of human activity on environmental systems |
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