Practicum in Ag Plant Science M

Unit 1:  The World of Agriculture - 3 weeks

Objectives:

• To define agriculture.

• To discuss the history of agriculture.

• To analyze issues and technologies within the agricultural industry.

• To evaluate the effects agriculture has on society and the global market. 

Unit 2: Skills for Real World Survival  - 3 weeks

 Objectives:

•  To understand the importance of communication.

•  To understand the importance of writing, speaking and listening well.

•  To understand and apply the decision-making process.

•  To understand the importance of basic math concepts and reading comprehension.

•  To realize the importance of understanding technology.

•  To recognize achievements and mistakes.

•  To set realistic goals.

•  To understand ethics and recognize an ethical situation.

•  To learn to be effective leaders.

•  To know the importance of teamwork.

•  To realize the importance of getting involved.

•  To recognize safety and conflict in the workplace.

•  To practice awareness of cultural diversity.

Unit 3: Employability Skills - 2 weeks

Objectives:

• To define employability.

• To learn the parts of employability.

• To learn employability skills.

Unit 4: Introduction to Record Keeping - 1 weeks

Objectives:

• To understand the fundamentals of record keeping.

• To maintain production and agribusiness records.

• To identify financial concepts associated with profit and loss.

• To apply record keeping concepts to Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) programs.

Unit 5: Intro to Professional Communications and Listening 101  - 2 weeks

Objectives:

• To identify purposes and types of professional communication.

• To examine specific components of the listening process in communication.

• To effectively communicate in interviews and presentations.

• To effectively apply appropriate etiquette and social responsibilities in communication.

• To identify and explain two important types of listening.

• To understand poor listening habits and reasons for not listening.

• To explore and understand different listening skills.

Unit 6: Public Speaking Basics & Written Communication practices - 3 weeks

Objectives:

• To identify the different components of a speech.

• To analyze various factors to consider when creating a speech for a variety of audiences, situations and purposes.

• To recognize the appropriate presentation technique when presenting in a formal or informal setting.

• To apply the appropriate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation rules.

• To examine methods to organize information.

• To discover various avenues for research and preparation for communications.

Unit 7:  Agriculture Communication: The Basics (Journalism & Broadcasting) - 4 weeks

Objectives:

• To explain the basics of communications.

• To discuss journalistic writing.

• To discuss the importance of communicating information.

• To determine the importance and use of written communications in agriculture. 

• To discuss ethics and standards for broadcasting.

• To learn about the forms of broadcast stories.

• To demonstrate knowledge of broadcasting through script writing and production.

• To display knowledge of basic broadcasting techniques and delivery skills.

Fall CCA

Unit 8:  Agribusiness: Marketing & Pricing - 2 weeks

Objectives:

• To identify the elements in the marketing mix.

• To describe the law of supply and demand.

• To evaluate various pricing strategies and discounts.

• To describe the goals and factors which influence retail pricing.

• To identify the sources and methods of marketing research.

Unit 9:  Managing Workplaces - 6 weeks

Objectives:

• To distinguish between ethical/unethical and legal/illegal business practices.

• To relate the ethical decision making process to business situations.

• To examine ethical considerations of technology and workplace politics.

• To relate the historical impact of unethical practices and governmental regulations

• To explore the role of technology in the workplace.

• To identify the effects of organizational structures on workplace dynamics.

• To identify important responsibilities and safety practices for employers and employees.

• To research and compare published workplace policies and procedures.

• To define conflict.

• To analyze common causes of conflict.

• To compare five conflict management styles.

• To learn skills to resolve conflict.

• To explain the third party intervention process.

• To define diversity.

• To analyze the role of culture.

• To investigate the benefits and challenges of managing diversity.

• To learn the skills of effectively communicating with racial, ethnic, gender, age and ability diverse populations.

Unit 9: Managing Workplaces - (Continued)

Unit 10:  Ecological Principles - 3 weeks

Objectives:

• To define ecosystems.

• To define ecological succession.

• To evaluate methods of monitoring and sustaining ecosystems.

Unit 11:  Soil Conservation & Environmental Laws and Regulations - 4 weeks

Objectives:

• To describe basic soil terms and properties.

• To describe the uses and importance of soil.

• To identify natural and man-made causes of soil erosion.

• To identify the importance of soil conservation.

• To describe soil conservation practices.

Spring CCA

Required Project:

Persuasive Speech

Required Project:

Agriculture Advocacy

Required Project:

Price Point

Cycle 1:

-Professionalism

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

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- Job Seeking Skills

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Cycle 3:

-Communication Skills

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-Civic and Social Responsibility

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