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Agricultural Education
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Special thanks to the following educators and business people who
reviewed and approved this blueprint for technical content and appropriateness for the industry.
Claire Bruno, Pinecrest High School
Business and Industry Reviewers:
Dr. Arthur Bruneau, Professor of Crop Science at North Carolina State University This blueprint has been reviewed by business and industry representatives for technical content and appropriateness for the industry. Contact Benjie Forrest, North Carolina State University, Vernon James Research and Extention Center at 252-793-4428 ext. 130 for more information or benjie_forrest@ncsu.edu.
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A course blueprint is a document laying out the framework of the curriculum for a given course.
Shown on the blueprint are the units of instruction, the core competencies in each unit, and the specific objectives for each competency. The blueprint illustrates the recommended sequence of units and competencies and the cognitive and performance weight of the objective within the course.
The blueprint should be used by teachers to plan the course of work for the year, preparing daily lesson plans, construct instructionally valid interim assessments. Statewide assessments are aligned directly with the course blueprint.
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, 6358 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27600-6358, 919.807.3876, email: rwelfare@dpi.state.nc.us.
| No. | Heading | Column Information |
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| 1 | Comp # & Obj. # | Comp=Competency number (two digits); Obj.=Objective number(unique course identifier 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 learner 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 the course blueprint, their individual school schedule, and analysis of students' previous knowledge on the topic. |
| 4&5 | Course Weight
Cognitive
Performance |
Shows the relative importance of each objective, competency, and unit. Weight is broken down into two components: cognitive and performance. Add the cognitive and performance weights shown for an objective in columns 4 and 5 to determine its total course weight. Course weight is used to help determine the percentage of total class time that is spent on each objective. The breakdown in columns 4 and 5 indicates the relative amount of class time that should be devoted to cognitive and performance activities as part of the instruction and assessment of each objective. Objectives with performance weight should include performance activities as part of instruction and/or assessment. |
| 6 | Type Behavior |
Classification of outcome behavior in competency and objective statements. (C=Cognitive; P=Performance). |
| 7 | Integrated Skill Area |
Shows links to other academic areas. Integrated Skills codes: A=Arts; E=English Language Arts; CD=Career Development; CS=Information/Computer Skills; H=Healthful Living; 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 Annual Planning Calendar and are assessed on the statewide assessments. |
Career-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.
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Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
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Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 100 | |||||||
| Total Course Weight | 75% | 25% | |||||
| A. | LEADERSHIP | 6% | 3% | ||||
| 01.00 | Examine leadership organizations as related to the turfgrass industry. | 2% | 1% | C3P | C | Core | |
| 01.01 | Access opportunities for leadership development in turfgrass industry organizations. | 2% | C2 | C | Core | ||
| 01.02 | Examine the significance and meaning of ceremonies and traditions in agricultural organizations. | 1% | C3P | C | Core | ||
| 02.00 | Demonstrate the process used in conducting business meetings in turfgrass management organizations. | 2% | 1% | C3P | C/SS | Core | |
| 02.01 | Explain the role of parliamentary law in the conduction of business. | 2% | C3 | C/SS | Core | ||
| 02.02 | Demonstrate parliamentary abilities that would be used in a business meeting. | 1% | C3P | C/SS | Core | ||
| 03.00 | Apply appropriate techniques in public speaking. | 2% | 1% | C3P | C | Core | |
| 03.01 | Identify the parts of a speech. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 03.02 | Deliver a speech. | 1% | C3P | C | Core | ||
| 03.03 | Identify the various components of the techniques involved in agricultural sales. | C1 | C | Supp | |||
| 03.04 | Demonstrate sales techniques with a 7 minute sales presentation on turfgrass products or services. | C3P | C | Supp | |||
| Comp# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| B. | RECORD KEEPING | 4% | 2% | ||||
| 04.00 | Examine the Supervised Agricultural Experience Component of the turfgrass management class. | 2% | 1% | C3P | C | Core | |
| 04.01 | Identify the component parts of the supervised Agricultural Experience Record used in the Turfgrass Management class. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 04.02 | Correctly record entries in the SAE record. | 1% | C3P | M/C | Core | ||
| 05.00 | Examine financial record-keeping systems used in the turfgrass industry. | 2% | 1% | C3P | M/C | Core | |
| 05.01 | Define the terminology used in the financial record-keeping systems, such as asset, liability, inventory, etc. | 2% | C1 | M/C | Core | ||
| 05.02 | Correctly record entries in a financial record system. | 1% | C3P | M/C | Core | ||
| Comp# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| C. | FUNDAMENTALS OF TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT | 8% | |||||
| 06.00 | Examine the principles of plant science as related to Turfgrass Management. | 5% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 06.01 | Examine the structure and function of the vegetative and reproductive parts of a plant, including a typical turfgrass plant. | 3% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 06.02 | Investigate the major factors such as light, moisture, temperature, and elements affecting plants, including turfgrass. | 2% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 07.00 | Examine the principles of pest management as related to Turfgrass Management. | 3% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 07.01 | Analyze information found on chemical pesticide labels. | 2% | C3 | SC/H | Core | ||
| 07.02 | Compare Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Best Turfgrass Management (BTM). | 1% | C3 | SC/H | Core | ||
| Comp# Obj.# |
Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| D. | ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AFFECTING TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT | 11% | |||||
| 08.00 | Explore the relationship of Turfgrass Management on wildlife management practices. | 5% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 08.01 | Identify features of three different kinds of eco-systems. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 08.02 | Compare warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals. | 1% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 08.03 | Examine the implementation of a habitat improvement plan. | 2% | C2 | SC | Core | ||
| 09.00 | Explore the relationship of turfgrass management on water management practices. | 3% | C2 | SC | Core | ||
| 09.01 | Describe the four parts of a stream system. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 09.02 | Explain the Best Management Practices (BMP) to avoid polluting groundwater and streams. | 1% | C2 | SC/H | Core | ||
| 10.00 | Explore the relationship of turfgrass management on waste management practices. | 3% | C2 | SC/H | Core | ||
| 10.01 | Explain the carbon cycle. | 2% | C2 | SC | Core | ||
| 10.02 | Explain the processes that occur in a properly constructed compost pile. | 1% | C2 | SC/H | Core | ||
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Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| E. | BASIC LANDSCAPE PRINCIPLES IMPORTANT TO TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT | 3% | 4% | ||||
| 11.00 | Examine the distinguishing characteristics of landscape plants. | 3% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 11.01 | Determine landscape plants using vegetative clues, location, and the dichotomous key. | 2% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 11.02 | Analyze plant propagation methods including seeds and cuttings. | 1% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 12.00 | Compare fertilization and pruning techniques used on landscape plants. | 4% | C3P | SC | Core | ||
| 12.01 | Interpret fertilizer information as described on a fertilizer bag. | 2% | C3 | SC/M | Core | ||
| 12.02 | Execute proper pruning techniques on selected landscape plants. | 2% | C3P | SC | Core | ||
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Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| F. | LAWN CARE AND TURF PRODUCTION | 14% | |||||
| 13.00 | Explore career opportunities in the lawn care and turf production industries. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 13.01 | Describe the scope and development of the turfgrass industry. | 1% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 13.02 | Describe the career opportunities available in the lawn care industry. | 1% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 14.00 | Analyze basic turfgrass growth and development. | 2% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 14.01 | Analyze warm and cool season turfgrass in comparison with southern, northern, and transition lawns. | 2% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 14.02 | Analyze specific fertilizers used exclusively for golf courses and other sports fields. | C3 | SC | Supp | |||
| 15.00 | Examine basic lawn care practices. | 4% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 15.01 | List the steps necessary for establishing or renovating a lawn. | 1% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 15.02 | Determine the benefits of mowing, fertilizing, watering and controlling soil compaction and thatch build-up in lawns. | 3% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 16.00 | Examine weed, disease and insect control as it applies to lawn care and turf production. | 4% | C3 | SC/H | Core | ||
| 16.01 | Investigate lawn weeds and the proper methods of control. | 2% | C3 | SC/H | Core | ||
| 16.02 | Investigate lawn diseases and insects and their proper methods of control. | 2% | C3 | SC/H | Core | ||
| 17.00 | Examine turf production. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 17.01 | Describe the steps of normal sod production. | 1% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 17.02 | Describe the scope, size, and main areas of turfgrass seed production. | 1% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 17.03 | Establish an area of turfgrass by using seeds, sod, plugs, and sprigs. | C3P | M | Supp | |||
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Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| G. | GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT | 16% | |||||
| 18.00 | Explore career opportunities in the golf course industry. | 3% | C3 | C | Core | ||
| 18.01 | Describe the scope and development of the golf course industry. | 2% | C2 | C | Core | ||
| 18.02 | Compare the career opportunities and skills needed in golf course management. | 1% | C3 | C | Core | ||
| 19.00 | Examine basic golf course maintenance practices. | 6% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 19.01 | Describe the various areas of a golf course, including tees, fairways, putting greens, roughs, bunkers, and hazards. | 2% | C1 | SC | Core | ||
| 19.02 | Determine the practices and benefits of mowing, fertilizing, irrigating, cultivating, and regulating golf courses. | 4% | C3 | SC | Core | ||
| 19.03 | Cut a cuphole for flag placement. | C3P | M | Supp | |||
| 20.00 | Examine golf course pests and their control. | 7% | C3 | SC/H | Core | ||
| 20.01 | Investigate golf course diseases, weeds, and insect pests. | 6% | C3 | SC/H | Core | ||
| 20.02 | List the advantages of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in golf course management. | 1% | C1 | SC/H | Core | ||
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Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| H. | SPORTS TURF AND TURF IRRIGATION | 6% | 6% | ||||
| 21.00 | Explore career opportunities and management practices in the sports turf industry. | 6% | 2% | C3P | C | Core | |
| 21.01 | Compare the career opportunities and skills needed in sports field management. | 2% | C3 | C | Core | ||
| 21.02 | Explain the various types of sports fields and their features. | 2% | C2 | C | Core | ||
| 21.03 | Describe the 5 major turfgrasses used for sports fields and their characteristics. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 21.04 | Layout and prepare various sports fields. | 2% | C3P | M | Core | ||
| 22.00 | Examine basic sports turf irrigation practices. | 4% | C3P | SC | Core | ||
| 22.01 | Determine the layout of a sport turf site and the type of system and equipment needed to properly water it. | 2% | C3P | SC/M | Core | ||
| 22.02 | Analyze the electrical, plumbing, controller, and valve systems for an irrigation system used for the sports turf industry. | 2% | C3P | M | Core | ||
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Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| I. | TURF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE | 5% | 7% | ||||
| 23.00 | Compare small gasoline and diesel engines used for turf. | 3% | C3 | M | Core | ||
| 23.01 | Identify the basic components of a small gasoline engine used on turf. | 1% | C1 | M | Core | ||
| 23.02 | Describe the differences between fuels and lubricants used in turf diesel and gasoline engines. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 23.03 | Perform various maintenance procedures on small engines. | C3P | M | Supp | |||
| 24.00 | Examine reel type and rotary mowers used on turf. | 5% | C3P | M | Core | ||
| 24.01 | Service various reel type and rotary mowers and where they are used on the golf course. | 3% | C3P | M | Core | ||
| 24.02 | Demonstrate the proper use of hand tools used to maintain mowers. | 2% | C3P | M | Core | ||
| 24.03 | Demonstrate the proper use of a weedeater. | C3P | M | Supp | |||
| 25.00 | Use a boom sprayer properly. | 2% | 2% | C3P | M | Core | |
| 25.01 | Identify the basic components of a boom sprayer. | 2% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 25.02 | Calibrate a boom sprayer properly. | 2% | C3P | M | Core | ||
| 25.03 | Calibrate a hand sprayer properly. | C3P | M | Supp | |||
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Unit Titles/Competency and Objective Statements (The learner will be able to:) | Time Hours |
*Course Weight*Cogn./Perfor. |
Type Behavior | Integrated Skill Area |
Core Supp |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| J. | HUMAN RESOURCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN THE TURF INDUSTRY | 2% | 3% | ||||
| 26.00 | Examine the recruiting and people skills needed in the turf industry. | 1% | 1% | C3P | C | Core | |
| 26.01 | Write a job announcement for an opening on a golf course. | 1% | C3P | C | Core | ||
| 26.02 | Describe the techniques used to motivate a turf maintenance crew. | 1% | C1 | C | Core | ||
| 27.00 | Examine the financial and interviewing skills needed in the turf industry. | 1% | 2% | C3P | M | Core | |
| 27.01 | Identify the major expenses in golf course management. | 1% | C1 | M | Core | ||
| 27.02 | Write a resume for a turf industry career. | 2% | C3P | C | Core | ||
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Horticulture II-Turfgrass Management Course Curriculum
This page (http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/plymouth/aee/turfgrassBlueprint.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 July 28, 2003.