2023-2024 Course Standards

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Essential standards (highlighted in green below) are big, powerful ideas that are necessary and essential for students to know to be successful in a course. Essential standards identify the appropriate verb and cognitive process intended for the student to accomplish. Essential standards provide value throughout a student's career, in other courses, and translate to the next level of education or world of work.

Objectives/Indicators (rows not highlighted in green below) provide another level of detail for each Essential Standard.

Adapted or Adopted Course includes essential standards and, in many cases, specific objectives/indicators aligned with business and industry standards and/or criteria for credentials or certifications. The course standards are designed using the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy (RBT). If the POL is a CTE State Assessment, the course is written at the level of the ESSENTIAL STANDARD and assesses the intended outcome of the sum of its objectives/indicators.

The six NC Essential Employability Skills are Communication, Ethics, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Resource Management, and Teamwork. These skills are covered among the course essential standards and objectives/indicators as listed beside each. NC CTE curriculum provides and supports career awareness, career exploration, career development, technical skill development, and career readiness where six Essential Employability Skills are included in CTE Curriculum Standards. CTE builds a career and college ready workforce through the K-12 pipeline and provides a consistent and 'common language' for identification of the six Essential Employability Skills.

Career and Technical Education conducts all activities and procedures without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, or disability. The responsibility to adhere to safety standards and best professional practices is the duty of the practitioners, teachers, students, and/or others who apply the contents of this document.

This blueprint has been reviewed by business and industry representatives for technical content and appropriateness for the industry.

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  • Standard/Obj #: The essential standard is denoted by the digits before the dot; objectives/indicators are indicated by the final 2 digits.
  • Standard: Essential standard and specific objective/indicator statements per essential standard. Each essential standard statement or specific objective/indicator begins with an action verb and makes a complete sentence when combined with The learner will be able to... Outcome behavior in each essential standard or objective/indicator statement is denoted by the verb plus its object.
  • Course Weight: Shows the relative importance of each essential standard or objective/indicator. Course weight is used to help determine the percentage of total class time that is spent on each objective/indicator.
  • RBT Designation: Classification of outcome behavior in essential standards and indicator statements in Dimensions according to the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy:
    Cognitive Process Dimension: 1 Remember, 2 Understand, 3 Apply, 4 Analyze, 5 Evaluate, 6 Create.
    Knowledge Dimension: A Factual Knowledge, B Conceptual Knowledge, C Procedural Knowledge.

AU11 Agricultural Production I

Course Type: Developed




Standard/Obj #Standard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT DesignationEssential Employability Skills
1.00Determine opportunities available to students in leadership development.5%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
1.01Perform research activities to determine opportunities for student success available in the FFA.3%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
1.02Distinguish between the various programs and services offered by the FFA.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
2.00Demonstrate the ability to chair a meeting or committee.5%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
2.01Analyze the organization structure of committees and relevant hierarchies within the FFA.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
2.02Distinguish between the duties and responsibilities of FFA leaders and elected officers.1%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
2.03Demonstrate the ability to lead a meeting or committee using parliamentary procedure.3%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
3.00Perform parliamentary procedure abilities in order to develop leadership skills.5%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
3.01Use parliamentary procedure concepts to carry out the business of the FFA.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
3.02Perform at least five parliamentary procedure abilities in order to develop skills at participatory government.3%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
3.03Recite a selected officer’s part in the Leadership Organization’s Opening and Closing ceremonies as a method for developing communication skills.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
4.00Develop an individual written SAE plan based upon career objectives.5%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
4.01Analyze the structure and purposes of the SAE program.1%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
4.02Utilize the SAE program to research and develop career goals.1%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
4.03Plan and conduct an individual SAE program.3%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
5.00Enter income, expenses, and work performed in a record book.5%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
5.01Prepare a financial statement utilizing SAE records and generally accepted accounting practices.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
5.02Make entries of receipts and expenses in an agricultural recordkeeping system.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
5.03Analyze financial records to determine the quality of the SAE program in developing business skills.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
5.04Develop an organized record keeping system for the purpose of developing sound accounting practices.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
6.00Determine the important characteristics of the livestock and dairy industry as they relate to the economic and social welfare of North Carolina and the United States of America.3%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
6.01Explain the major classes of livestock and poultry as related to the economic contributions of each class.2%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
6.02Compare the trends in the livestock and poultry industry based upon current public opinion and economic indicators.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
7.00Categorize animal feed nutrients according to their function and source for the purpose of synthesizing high quality foodstuffs for selected animal species.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
7.01Differentiate between the six major classes of nutrients according to the physiological effects of each class on the digestive system of livestock, poultry and dairy species.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
7.02Research common animal feeds to locate optimum sources for each of the major nutrient classes.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
8.00Analyze the functions of the digestive systems of farm animals.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
8.01Analyze the functions of the major parts of the digestive system for swine, cattle, horses, and poultry.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
8.02Differentiate between the functions of enzymes in digestion and absorption of nutrients.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
9.00Classify soils according to land capability class.10%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
9.01Determine the land capability classes and the recommended uses for soils in the local community.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
9.02Analyze soils according to categories of soil properties.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
9.03Analyze the five soil forming factors as they relate to soils indigenous to the local community.1%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
9.04Classify land according to the correct land capability class.4%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
9.05Recommend the correct use and management practices of land for agricultural and urban purposes.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
10.00Measure and calculate land area for the purpose of determining the value and usage of any given land area.5%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
10.01Interpret basic units of land measurement for the purpose of selecting the best method for measuring land in a given situation.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
10.02Measure and calculate the acreage in a given land area using commonly accepted geometric formulas.3%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
11.00Determine the proper amounts of essential nutrients required for production of farm crops.4%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
11.01Analyze the characteristics of the 16 essential plant nutrients.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
11.02Explain the principles related to soil pH.1%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
11.03Calculate the units of primary nutrients needed per acre on agricultural crops.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
12.00Analyze plant and soil characteristics to determine major plant nutrient deficiencies and recommend methods to correct those deficiencies.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
12.01Analyze plants to identify primary nutrient deficiencies.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
12.02Analyze plants to identify secondary and micronutrient deficiencies.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
13.00Perform soil sampling to determine the ability of a soil series to store nutrients and water for a given crop.4%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
13.01Collect a soil sample and complete the related information sheet for this soil sample.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
13.02Analyze plants to identify secondary and micronutrient deficiencies.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
14.00Apply methods of weed identification and control for the purpose of optimizing crop yield.8%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
14.01Classify weeds according to their life cycles in order to determine the best method of control and/or eradication.3%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
14.02Apply the appropriate herbicide to control specific weeds in a given environment.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
14.03Demonstrate approved procedures for scouting and controlling weeds.3%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
15.00Manage private woodlands using commonly approved practices of woodland management with the goal of increasing the value and marketability of standing timber.8%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
15.01Categorize tree species using commonly approved practices in dendrology and nomenclature.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
15.02Demonstrate at least three methods of forest regeneration for the purpose of re-establishing forest stands and/or improving forest sustainability.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
15.03Estimate volumes of wood using geometric formulas and the necessary equipment.4%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
16.00Apply safety rules while using tools, machinery, and equipment.9%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
16.01Predict the consequences when safety procedures for power tools are not used.5%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
16.02Demonstrate proper safety procedures for operating power equipment.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
16.03Demonstrate proper safety procedures for using lawn mowers and chain saws.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
17.00Create bead, groove, and fillet welds in the flat position.12%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
17.01Demonstrate safety precautions when operating common types of welding equipment for the purpose of avoiding serious accidents that endanger one’s health.2%C2 Procedural Knowledge - Understand-
17.02Analyze the processes involved in shielded metal arc welding and other welding formats.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
17.03Produce bead, groove, and fillet welds in the flat position (Arc & Oxyacetylene).9%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
18.00Operate a tractor and its installed power components under varied environmental conditions.4%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
18.01Operate the power take off (PTO), hydraulic and other key power components of a tractor.1%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
19.00Apply generally accepted accounting practices in recordkeeping for agricultural businesses.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-
19.01Distinguish between the purposes and characteristics of the major types of records to be maintained in an agricultural business.2%C3 Procedural Knowledge - Apply-