Download Agricultural Environmental Science WVEIS Code 0153

Agricultural Environmental Science
WVEIS Code 0153
This area of study is designed to provide students with core skill and competencies
needed for pursing careers in environmental science and natural resources management.
Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to
develop understanding of course concepts.
Standard 1: Ecology and Ecosystem Management (Introduction to
Environmental Science) (0153.S.1)
Students will explain basic ecological concepts.
Ecology and Ecosystem Management Objectives
Students will:
0153.1.1
Explain the basics of ecology (history, food chains, niches, biomes, etc.).
0153.1.2
Explain concepts in environmental management.
Standard 2:
Leadership in Environmental Science (0153.S.2)
Students will show leadership skills necessary for success in environmental science.
Leadership in Environmental Science Objectives
Students will:
0153.2.1
Define the function and history of the FFA.
0153.2.2
Demonstrate parliamentary procedure skills to conduct a meeting.
0153.2.3
Perform individual leadership skills in preparing and presenting a speech.
0153.2.4
Prepare and identify components of a program of activities.
Standard 3:
Computer Applications (0153.S.3)
Students will display skill involving computer application in environmental science.
Computer Applications Objectives
Students will:
0153.3.1
Utilize keyboarding skills to operate environmental science software.
0153.3.2
Search the Internet to secure environmental science information.
Standard 4:
Water Resources (0153.S.4)
Students will understand the importance of water and need to protect its quality.
Water Resources Objectives
Students will:
0153.4.1
Test, interpret, and analyze water test data.
0153.4.2
Explain impact of agricultural practices on groundwater.
0153.4.3
Identify the components of the hydrologic cycle.
0153.4.4
Interpret water supply and demand charts.
0153.4.5
Identify sources of water pollution.
0153.4.6
Test water samples using water testing equipment.
0153.4.7
Identify best management practices for water quality.
0153.4.8
Explain the role and impact of water quality legislation.
0153.4.9
Explain the interactions between fresh and saltwater.
0153.4.10 Identify wetland types.
0153.4.11
0153.4.12
0153.4.13
0153.4.14
Explain criteria for a wetland.
Collect plant wetland plant species.
Understand relationship between soils and wetlands.
Use soil survey and maps to identify and delineate a wetland.
Standard 5:
Soils and the Environment (0153.S.5)
Students will demonstrate soil science skills.
Soils and the Environment Objectives
Students will:
0153.5.1
Test, interpret, and analyze soil test data.
0153.5.2
Take soil samples.
0153.5.3
Identify sources of soil pollution.
0153.5.4
Understand geology and soil formation factors.
0153.5.5
Identify best management practices of soil erosion and sedimentation.
0153.5.6
Identify environmental uses of soil (sewage lagoons, landfills, etc).
0153.5.7
Interpret and analyze soil survey information.
Standard 6:
Forests (0153.S.7)
Students will understand the importance of the forest ecosystem.
Forests Objectives
Students will:
0153.6.1
Explain the role forests have in the environment.
0153.6.2
Identify forest regions in the U.S. and world.
0153.6.3
Identify the major forest ownership categories of forest land.
0153.6.4
Identify environmental tree diseases and forest insects.
0153.6.5
Explain the impact and role of forest fires.
0153.6.6
Identify tree harvest methods and explain their impact on the environment.
0153.6.7
Use various pieces of forestry equipment (Biltmore stick, increment borer, GPS, etc.).
0153.6.8
Interpret and analyze forestry data using topographic and aerial maps.
Standard 7:
Environmental Grasslands and Crop Production (0153.S.8)
Students will demonstrate basic environmental grasslands and crop production skills.
Environmental Grasslands and Crop Production Objectives
Students will:
0153.7.1
Identify major food crops of the world.
0153.7.2
Collect and identify major grass species.
0153.7.3
Explain the nutritional needs of crops.
0153.7.4
Explain the aspects of organic gardening.
0153.7.5
Create a school compost pile.
0153.7.6
Collect and identify leguminous plants.
0153.7.7
Describe the value of grass and leguminous plants.
Standard 8:
Energy Sources and Uses (0153.S.8)
Students will identify different energy sources and explain their uses.
Energy Sources and Uses Objectives
Students will:
0153.8.1
Explain the importance of energy conservation.
0153.8.2
Identify non-renewable energy sources (coal, crude oil, and natural gas) and explain
their uses.
0153.8.3
Identify alternative fuel sources (methanol, ethanol, etc.).
0153.8.4
Visit a local power plant for a tour.
Standard 9:
Integrated Pest Management (0153.S.9)
Students will demonstrate basic integrated pest management skills.
Integrated Pest Management Objectives
Students will:
0153.9.1
Explain the role of IPM in the world today.
0153.9.2
Identify and understand the major types of pest control (chemical, biological, cultural).
0153.9.3
Collect and identify agricultural pests; insect and weed species.
0153.9.4
Conduct an IPM field activity to determine the need for pesticides.
0153.9.5
Analyze and interpret pesticide labels.
Standard 10: Waste Management (0153.S.10)
Students will discuss the importance of managing various waste products.
Waste Management Objectives
Students will:
0153.10.1 Explain the impact of fertilizer and animal manure on the environment.
0153.10.2 Calculate actual nutrient amounts in commercial fertilizer.
0153.10.3 Identify best management practices of using fertilizer and animal manure (nutrient
management, soil testing, etc.).
0153.10.4 Identify the alternatives of disposing of human waste.
0153.10.5 Explain the procedure for nutrient and pathogen testing of human waste.
0153.10.6 Tour a local waste water treatment plant.
0153.10.7 Identify various ways that solid waste can be handled (incinerated, landfill, etc.).
0153.10.8 Conduct a recycling project.
0153.10.9 Relate the role of toxic chemical laws.
0153.10.10 Identify poisonous plants.
0153.10.11 Identify household hazardous waste.
Standard 11: Air Pollution, Noise and Global Temperature (0153.S.11)
Students will discuss air and noise pollution and global warming issues.
Air Pollution, Noise and Global Temperature Objectives
Students will:
0153.11.1 Identify sources of air pollution.
0153.11.2 Identify compounds in air pollution.
0153.11.3 Describe the impact of air pollution on global warming and acid rain.
0153.11.4 Test, interpret, and analyze rain water sample data.
0153.11.5 Describe the impact of noise on human hearing.
0153.11.6 Explain the role agriculture holds in global warming.
0153.11.7 Identify factors affecting global temperature.
0153.11.8 Explain seasonal and orbital variations on global temperature.
0153.11.9 Explain El Nino and La Nina.
0153.11.10 Explain the greenhouse effect.
0153.11.11 Identify greenhouse gases.
Standard 12: Biodiversity (0153.S.12)
Students will understand the role of biodiversity in the environment.
Biodiversity Objectives
Students will:
0153.12.1 Understand the effects of plant and animal species loss to biodiversity.
0153.12.2. Explain the impact of human activities on biodiversity.
0153.12.3 Identify areas of the world rich in biodiversity.
0153.12.4 Explain genetic diversity and human food supply.
0153.12.5 Write a press release on the importance of biodiversity.
0153.12.6 Visit a zoo or wildlife facility to observe the diversity.
Standard 13: Human Population and Sustainable Living (0153.S.13)
Students will define the human population issue and the role of sustainable living.
Human Population and Sustainable Living Objectives
Students will:
0153.13.1 Explain the dynamics of population growth.
0153.13.2 Analyze information on the human population growth issue.
0153.13.3 Explain the role of agriculture and population growth.
0153.13.4 Define the concept of sustainability.
0153.13.5 Explain different ways to be a responsible environmentalist.
Standard 14: Careers in the Environment (0153.S.14)
Students will research careers options in the environment.
Careers in the Environment Objectives
0153.14.1 Set life and career goals.
0153.14.2 Identify occupations and careers in the environment.
0153.14.3 Research colleges that offer environmental programs of study.