Agriculture Technologies Class
Roland-Story High School Fall 2013
Course Objectives

Units of Study

Vocabulary Activities

Upon completion of this class, students will be able to:

• • Conduct a sediment test to determine the particle sizes of the mineral matter and the presence of organic matter in a sample of soil.
  • Investigate the effects organic matter has on soil porosity and soil air holding capacity.
  • Conduct an investigation of soil deposition caused by water
  • Conduct tests to determine soil texture by feel.
  • Test soil permeability to understand the relationship between soil particle size and rate of water filtration.
  • Determine the texture, structure, and color of each horizon within a soil profile.
  • Conduct an experiment that models the flow of water over a landform.
  • Determine the spread of pollution from point and nonpoint sources.
  • Perform tests to determine water quality using the factors of temperature, pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, and total dissolved solids.
  • Design an experiment determining the quality of drinking water and conduct the experiment to determine its validity.
  • Write a lab report regarding their experimental findings.
  • Simulate the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
  • Conduct an experiment to determine the interdependence of plants and animals.
  • Complete a WebQuest researching an ecosystem.
  • Develop a model and poster depicting the ecosystem they studied.
  • Record key points of ecosystems presented by classmates.
  • Document the plant and animal food products consumed in a twenty-four hour period.
  • Determine the percentage of plant and animal food products they consume.
  • Conduct an experiment to determine bacterial levels of meat samples when refrigerated, stored at room temperature, and cooked.
  • Observe and record growth of bacterial cultures.
  • Research the path a prepared food item takes from production to processing and present their findings to the class.
  • Solve a problem related to foodborne illness outbreak.
  • Identify and sketch the four basic plant parts.
  • Describe the functions of plant parts.
  • Construct a model depicting the parts of a complete flower.
  • Conduct a germination trial to determine the germination rate of bean seeds.
  • Determine the presence of starch in plants that have received different light treatments.
  • Collect data on the rate of respiration and photosynthesis of plant leaves.
  • Study and learn the basic anatomical parts of an animal.
  • Develop a poster of the external anatomy of an animal that will be used to teach others.
  • Make decisions based on given priorities and criteria, and analyze objects as they compare ideal criteria.
  • Evaluate a class of market hogs based on specific priorities.
  • Make a concept map of the internal body systems and their relationships.
  

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