Course Standards

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

AN52 Natural Resources II

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Understand leadership opportunities in natural resources.9%C2 Understand Procedural
1.01Understand organizations available for students in natural resources and the purpose of communication and public speaking techniques.5%C2 Understand Procedural
1.02Understand the procedures used to conduct a business meeting and parliamentary abilities.4%C2 Understand Procedural
2.00Understand financial records and work-based learning opportunities in natural resources.6%C2 Understand Procedural
2.01Understand skills needed for keeping financial records in the natural resources industry.2%C2 Understand Procedural
2.02Understand the Supervised Agricultural Experience component of the natural resources class.4%C2 Understand Procedural
3.00Understand the role of forests, trees, and management techniques and their importance in the environment.17%C2 Understand Procedural
3.01Remember identifying characteristics of NC trees and common forest pests.7%C1 Remember Procedural
3.02Understand management practices used in forestry to improve forest quality.7%C2 Understand Procedural
3.03Understand harvesting skills that reflect management practices as recommended by the NCDFR.3%C2 Understand Procedural
4.00Understand information related to the quality, properties, and use of soil and water.17%C2 Understand Procedural
4.01Understand soil conservation management practices and techniques used to properly sample soils and evaluate test results.9%C2 Understand Procedural
4.02Understand issues related to water pollution, quality, sampling, and identification of indicator species.8%C2 Understand Procedural
5.00Understand identifying characteristics of wildlife, game management practices, and other factors that affect wildlife species.15%C2 Understand Procedural
5.01Understand the role of game management practices and the interaction between animals and society.9%C2 Understand Procedural
5.02Remember wildlife species based on physical characteristics.6%C1 Remember Procedural
6.00Understand the factors involved in planning and establishing an aquaculture facility.8%C2 Understand Procedural
6.01Understand the types of aquaculture facilities and potential products produced in an aquaculture operation.3%C2 Understand Procedural
6.02Understand the operation methods and management considerations used with a variety of aquaculture production systems.5%C2 Understand Procedural
7.00Understand information related to the principles of natural resources recreational opportunities.18%C2 Understand Procedural
7.01Understand the basic procedures involved in camping.6%C2 Understand Procedural
7.02Understand the principles of hunting and firearm safety.6%C2 Understand Procedural
7.03Understand the basic principles of freshwater fishing.6%C2 Understand Procedural
8.00Understand the terms and concepts related to energy production, usage, and conservation.10%C2 Understand Procedural
8.01Remember terms related to energy.3%C1 Remember Procedural
8.02Understand the major sources of energy, ways to conserve energy, and emerging technologies.7%C2 Understand Procedural