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Module III Standards

Module III Standards

Content Standards Reference Table for Module III: Fur, Feathers, and Fins—Animals in our Food

National Academic Standards reference document [PDF]

Performance Standards
(Projected Learner Outcomes from Activities)		 National Agricultural Education Standards
Performance Element or
Performance Indicators		 Activity Number
1. Identify the intermediate stages between growing an animal and buying animal products at a grocery store; including processing. AS.02 Classify, evaluate, select and manage animals based on anatomical and physiological characteristics.
FS.04 Select and process food products for storage, distribution, and consumption.		 A-1
2. Describe the function of animal products in nutrition. AS.01 Examine the components, historical development, global implications and future trends of the animal systems industry.
FPP.03.01 Apply principles of science to food processing to provide a safe, wholesome and nutritious food supply.		 A-2
3. Identify meat food safety regulations. AS.06.02 Implement procedures to ensure that animal products are safe.
FS.02.03 Apply safety and sanitation procedures in the handling, processing, and storing of food products.
FS.02.04 Demonstrate worker safety procedures with food product and processing equipment and facilities.
CS.06 Examine the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to performance and regulatory compliance.		 A-1, A-2, A-3
4. Discuss the public issues surrounding the consumption of meat. CS.03.02 Decision Making – analyze situations and execute an appropriate course of action.
AS.01 Examine the components, historical development, global implications and future trends of the animal systems industry.		 A-2, A-3
5. List examples of sustainable animal production in-state, around the country, and the world. CS.01.05 Awareness: Desire purposeful understanding related to professional and personal activities. B-1
6. Adapt information learned about sustainable animal production to real-world situations. CS.03.02 Decision making – analyze situations and execute an appropriate course of action.
AS.08 Analyze environmental factors associated with animal production.
ESS.05 Examine the relationships between energy sources and environmental service systems.		 B-1
7. Give examples of practices used in sustainable animal agriculture. PS.03.04 Apply principles and practices of sustainable agriculture to plant production.
AS.08 Analyze environmental factors associated with animal production.		 B
8. Identify sustainable animal nutrient management practices. NRS.02.04 Demonstrate natural resource enhancement techniques.
ESS.04.02 Manage safe disposal of all categories of solid waste.
ESS.05.01 Compare and contrast the impact of conventional and alternative energy sources on the environment.		 B
9. Identify sources and sinks for pollutants in livestock production systems and practices to minimize this pollution. AS.08 Analyze environmental factors associated with animal production.
ESS.03.03 Apply hydrology principles to environmental service systems.
AS.07.02 Comply with government regulations and safety standards for facilities used in animal production.		 C-1, C-2
10. Describe how livestock production interacts with the surrounding environmental and genetic diversity. ESS.03.02 Apply soil science principles to environmental service systems. C-1
11. List ways in which sustainable livestock production minimizes energy waste. NRS.02.04 Demonstrate natural resource enhancement techniques.
ESS.04.02 Manage safe disposal of all categories of solid waste.
ESS.05.01 Compare and contrast the impact of conventional and alternative energy sources on the environment.		 C
12. Describe how sustainable practices can affect farm profitablity. CS.03.03 Flexibility/Adaptability: describe traits that enable one to be capable and willing to accept change.
AS.08 Analyze environmental factors associated with animal production.		 C
13. Explain how government agricultural programs effects the profitability of sustainable animal production farms. NRS.02.05 Interpret laws related to natural resource management and protection.
ESS.02 Assess the impact of policies and regulations on environmental service systems.		 D-1
14. Compare and contrast the costs and benefits of different livestock production systems for consumers at the local and regional level. CS.03.02 Decision Making – analyze situations and execute an appropriate course of action. D-1
15. Map out the steps involved in developing a sustainable animal production business plan. ABS.02.01 Compose and analyze a business plan for an enterprise.
ABS.06 Use industry-accepted marketing principles to accomplish AFNR business objectives.
CS.03.01 Communication: demonstrate oral, written and verbal skills.		 D-2
16. List and counter concerns about food safety in sustainable animal production and marketing. AS.06.02 Implement procedures to ensure that animal products are safe.
FS.02.03 Apply safety and sanitation procedures in the handling, processing, and storing of food products.
FS.02.04 Demonstrate worker safety procedures with food product and processing equipment and facilities.
CS.06 Examine the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to performance and regulatory compliance.
ABS.06.03 Develop specific tactics to market AFNR products and services.		 E-1, E-2
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