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Agricultural Education
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Special thanks to the following faculty, educators and business people who
reviewed and approved this blueprint
for technical content and appropriateness for the industry.
Mr. Gerald Barlowe, Union High School |
The blueprint is intended to be used by teachers in planning the course of work for the year, preparing daily lesson plans, and constructing instructionally valid assessments.
For additional information about this blueprint, contact program area staff. For additional information about the VoCATS Competency Achievement Tracking System, contact program area staff or VoCATS, Workforce Development, Division of Instructional Services, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 301 North Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2825, 919/715-1674, email: rwelfare@dpi.state.nc.us.
| No. | Heading | Column Information |
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| 1 |
Comp # Obj.# |
Comp=Competency number (three digits); Obj.=Objective number (competency number plus two-digit objective number). |
| 2 |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements |
Statements of unit titles, competencies per unit, and specific objectives per competency. Each competency statement or specific objective begins with an action verb and makes a complete sentence when combined with the stem "The student will be able to..." (The stem appears once in Column 2). Outcome behavior in each competency/objective statement is denoted by the verb plus its object. |
| 3 |
Time Hrs |
Space for teachers to calculate time to be spent on each objective based on their individual school schedule and the students' performance on preassessments. |
| 4 |
Course % Cognitive |
A percentage indicates the relative importance or weight of each unit within the total course or program, each competency within the total course or program, or each objective within the total course or program. Information in Column 5 is used to plan the yearly calendar of work and as a Test Blueprint for preassessments and postassessments. |
| 5 |
Course % Perform |
A percentage indicates the relative importance of each competency within a specific unit or each objective within a specific unit. Information in Column 4 is used to plan the yearly calendar of work and as a Test Blueprint for interim assessments. |
| 6 | Type Behavior | Classification of outcome behavior in competency and objective statements. (C=Cognitive ; P=Psychomotor; A=Affective). |
| 7 |
Integrated Skill Area |
Integrated Skills codes: A=Arts; C=Communications; H=Health/Safety; M=Math; SC=Science; SS=Social Studies. |
| 8 |
Core Supp |
Designation of the competencies and objectives as Core or Supplemental. Competencies and objectives designated Core must be included in the yearly calendar of work. |
| Comp.# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) |
Time | Cognitive % |
Performance % |
Type Behavior |
Integrated Skill Area |
Core |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| A | INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE | 27% | 2% | ||||
| 001.00 | Investigate agricultural animals in order to build a foundational knowledge for advanced animal science studies. | 9% | 2% | C3P | SC | Core | |
| 001.01 | Define terms used to distinguish animals by sex, age, and physical traits in the beef, swine, and poultry industry. | 3% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 001.02 | Identify the major breeds of beef, swine, and poultry. | 3% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 001.03 | Recognize the major external parts of cattle, swine, and poultry. | 3% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 001.04 | Use live specimens to locate the external parts of cattle, swine, and poultry. | 2% | C3P | SC | Core | ||
| 002.00 | Recognize the benefits and importance of agricultural animals. | 5% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 002.01 | State the importance of livestock products and by-products. | 3% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 002.02 | Describe the economic importance and trends for each of the major classes of livestock and poultry produced in North Carolina. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 003.00 | Identify marketing systems used in the livestock and poultry industry. | 9% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 003.01 | Define cutability, degree of lean, marbling and quality features used to market beef and swine. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 003.02 | Identify the wholesale and retail cuts of beef and swine. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 003.03 | Define terminology used in poultry carcass selection and evaluation. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 003.04 | Describe methods used to market livestock and poultry. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 003.05 | Label the wholesale and retail cuts of beef and swine. | 1% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 004.00 | Identify social issues with animal science. | 4% | C1 | SC/SS | Core | ||
| 004.01 | Define animal welfare issues. | 2% | C1 | SC/SS | Core | ||
| 004.02 | Define animal rights issues. | 2% | C1 | SC/SS | Core |
| Comp.# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) |
Time | Cognitive % |
Performance % |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area | Core |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| B. | LEADERSHIP FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT | 11% | 3% | ||||
| 005.00 | Examine leadership organizations as related to the animal science industry. | 2% | 1% | C3P | C | Core | |
| 005.01 | Assess opportunities for leadership development in animal science industry organizations. | 2% | C2 | C | Core | ||
| 005.02 | Examine the significance and meaning of ceremonies and traditions in organizations such as FFA. | 1% | C3P | C | Core | ||
| 006.00 | Demonstrate the process used in conducting business meetings in animal science organizations. | 2% | 1% | C3P | C/SS | Core | |
| 006.01 | Explain the role of parliamentary law in the conduction of business. | 2% | C3 | C/SS | Core | ||
| 006.02 | Demonstrate parliamentary abilities that would be used in a business meeting. | 1% | C3P | C/SS | Core | ||
| 007.00 | Apply appropriate techniques in public speaking. | 2% | 1% | C3P | C | Core | |
| 007.01 | Identify the parts of a speech. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 007.02 | Deliver a speech that includes all three major parts using criteria established by the FFA Public Speaking contest. | 1% | C3P | C | Core | ||
| 008.00 | Define opportunities for work-based learning experiences related to the animal industry. | 5% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 008.01 | Identify animal industry careers and related employment opportunities. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 008.02 | Describe characteristics, preparation and credentials needed in animal industry careers. | 3% | C1 | C | Core |
| Comp.# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) |
Time | Cognitive % |
Performance % |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area | Core |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| C. | MAINTAINING RECORDS IN THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY | 6% | 4% | ||||
| 009.00 | Examine the Supervised Agricultural Experience component of the animal science class. | 2% | 1% | C3P | C | Core | |
| 009.01 | Identify the component parts of the Supervised Agricultural Experience Record used in the animal science class. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 009.02 | Correctly record entries in the SAE Record. | 1% | C3P | M/C | Core | ||
| 010.00 | Examine financial record-keeping systems used in the animal industry. | 2% | 1% | C3P | M/C | Core | |
| 010.01 | Define the terminology used in financial record-keeping systems, such as asset, liability, inventory, etc. | 2% | C1 | M/C | Core | ||
| 010.02 | Correctly record entries in a financial record system. | 1% | C3P | M/C | Core | ||
| 011.00 | Differentiate identification systems used in the animal industry. | 2% | 2% | C3P | M/SC/C | Core | |
| 011.01 | Define identification systems including branding, ear notching, and tagging that are used in the animal industry. | 2% | C1 | M/SC/C | Core | ||
| 011.02 | Select animals according to a given identification system. | 2% | C3P | M/SC/C | Core |
| Comp.# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) |
Time | Cognitive % |
Performance % |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area | Core |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| D. | PRINCIPLES OF DIGESTION AND ANIMAL NUTRITION | 12% | 4% | ||||
| 012.00 | Analyze the parts and functions of the digestive systems of farm animals. | 6% | 2% | C3P | H/SC | Core | |
| 012.01 | Describe the functions of the major parts of the digestive systems for ruminants. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 012.02 | Describe the functions of the major parts of the digestive systmes for non-ruminants. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 012.03 | Describe the functions of the major parts of the digestive systmes for poultry. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 012.04 | Inspect the digestive systems for livestock and poultry. | 2% | C3P | H/SC | Core | ||
| 013.00 | Distinguish the functions and sources of feed nutrients for farm animals. | 6% | 2% | C3P | SC | Core | |
| 013.01 | Identify the five major groups of nutrients. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 013.02 | Describe the function of the five major groups of nutrients. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 013.03 | Identify sources for each of the major nutrients. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 013.04 | Select the appropriate feed source for the given nutrients. | 2% | C3P | H/SC | Core |
| Comp.# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) |
Time | Cognitive % |
Performance % |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area | Core |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| E. | ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS | 20% | 3% | ||||
| 014.00 | Discuss reproduction management used in the animal science industry. | 4% | C2 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 014.01 | Define terminology related to reproductive management and breeding systems including castration, colustrum, estrus, gestation, lactation, and parturition. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 014.02 | Discuss crossbreeding, grading up, inbreeding, linebreeding, and purebred breeding. | 2% | C2 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 015.00 | Analyze how the female reproductive system of livestock functions. | 4% | 1% | C3P | H/SC | Core | |
| 015.01 | Identify the parts of the female reproductive system of livestock. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 015.02 | Specify how the female reproductive system of livestock functions. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 015.03 | Examine the female reproductive tract from butchered livestock. | 1% | C3P | H/SC | Core | ||
| 016.00 | Analyze how the male reproductive system of livestock functions. | 4% | 1% | C3P | H/SC | Core | |
| 016.01 | Identify the parts of the male reproductive system of livestock and poultry. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 016.02 | Specify how the male reproductive system of livestock functions. | 2% | C2 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 016.03 | Examine the male reproductive tract from butchered livestock. | 1% | C3P | H/SC | Core | ||
| 017.00 | Examine animal science reproduction in poultry. | 4% | 1% | C3 | |||
| 017.01 | Describe the reproductive system of egg-laying species such as poultry. | 2% | C1 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 017.02 | Specify how the reproductive system for poultry functions. | 2% | C2 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 017.03 | Examine the reproductive tract from butchered poultry. | 1% | C3P | H/SC | Core | ||
| 018.00 | Recognize the importance of genetics in animal science. | 4% | C3 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 018.01 | Describe the cell and processes involved in cell division including how genes affect the transmission of characteristics. | 2% | C2 | H/SC | Core | ||
| 018.02 | Discuss heritability estimates for beef and swine. | 2% | C3 | H/SC | Core |
| Comp.# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) |
Time | Cognitive % |
Performance % |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area | Core |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| F. | PRINCIPLES OF LIVESTOCK/POULTRY EVALUATION AND SHOWMANSHIP | 4% | 4% | ||||
| 019.00 | Classify grades of feeder/finish livestock using a given criteria. | 4% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 019.01 | Describe the grading system for various feeder/finish livestock. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 019.02 | Define characteristics of livestock that place them in specific grades. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 019.03 | Grade feeder/finish livestock according to the correct market grade. | 4% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 020.00 | Demonstrate how to prepare animals for a livestock show. | C3P | C/H/SC | Supp | |||
| 020.01 | Compare the age and weight classes in shows for livestock. | C3P | C/H/SC | Supp | |||
| 020.02 | Summarize five recommended grooming procedures for show animals. | C3P | C/H/SC | Supp | |||
| 020.03 | Demonstrate techniques for preparing and showing animals. | C3P | C/H/SC | Supp |
6821 Animal Science I Course Curriculum
This page (http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/plymouth/aee/agAnim1Blueprint.html) was created by Benjamin D. Forrest, III, Eastern Region Agricultural Education Coordinator, and Bruce A. Emmons, Area Specialized Agent, Information Management on October 10, 2001
Last revised October 22, 2002.