Advertising and Graphic Design I: Grades 9-12
Research and analyze career opportunities and trends in advertising and graphic design
Generate resourceResearch the scope of career opportunities available and the requirements for education, training, certification, and licensure.
Generate resourceIdentify current and future trends in Advertising and Graphic Design career fields.
Generate resourceDevelop a career plan that reflects career interests, pathways, and postsecondary options.
Generate resourceIdentify the elements of job applications. Practice job interview etiquette and procedures
Generate resourceUnderstand how digital media is used by potential employers and postsecondary agencies to evaluate candidates
Generate resourceEvaluate personal character traits such as trust, respect, dependability, and responsibility and understand the impact they can have on career success.
Generate resourcePractice cooperative learning and demonstrate flexibility, positivity, and teamwork.
Generate resourceSolve predictable and unpredictable work-related problems using various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive) as appropriate.
Generate resourceResearch laws governing copyright, intellectual property (including font usage, photography, illustration, audio and video rights), and software licensing
Generate resourceExamine the consequences of violating copyright, privacy, and data security laws
Generate resourceModel appropriate use of images and information in production of graphic works.
Generate resourceIntegrate cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness into the design process.
Generate resourceCreation and Application Communicate and demonstrate basic art and design fundamentals.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate an understanding of elements and principles of design.
Generate resourceDistinguish basic color modes and their functions in regards to workflow and printing.
Generate resourceExhibit an understanding of the history and art of arranging type, type design, and modifying type glyphs and characters.
Generate resourceIllustrate the ability to select and use typography to enhance graphics and art.
Generate resourceAnalyze and assess the impact of advertising and graphic design developments throughout history and modern culture.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze major influences and changing styles in advertising and graphic design throughout history.
Generate resourceTechnical Skills and Knowledge Research and implement basic technology trends in advertising and graphic design.
Generate resourceManage basic computer operations (desktop environment, basic commands, navigation).
Generate resourceUse terms related to computer skills in advertising and graphic design correctly and appropriately.
Generate resourceExamine and utilize industry standard vector-based illustration so:ware: (i.e., Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Inkscape, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify elements of the vector-based illustration software user interface and demonstrate knowledge of their functions.
Generate resourceExamine and utilize industry standard image manipulation software: (i.e., Adobe Photoshop, Gimp, Pixlar, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify elements of the image manipulation software user interface and demonstrate knowledge of their functions.
Generate resourceRecognize basic options for opening a new document and saving for final output.
Generate resourceExamine and utilize industry standard page layout so:ware. (i.e., Adobe InDesign)
Generate resourceIdentify elements of the page layout software user interface and demonstrate knowledge of their functions.
Generate resourceUtilize basic dimensions, and various formats for different styles of publications.
Generate resourceAdvertising and Design Demonstrate a basic understanding of the advertising production process.
Generate resourceInterpret intent and meaning in personal or professional work in terms of message, style, or aesthetics.
Generate resourceUse technology to create a variety of audio, visual, written, and electronic presentations.
Generate resourceAdvertising and Graphic Design II: Grades 9-12
Career Planning and Management Examine and summarize career opportunities in advertising and graphic design, and the soft skills associated with employment positions.
Generate resourceResearch and analyze career opportunities and trends in advertising and graphic design
Generate resourceResearch the scope of career opportunities available and the requirements for education, training, certification, and licensure.
Generate resourceExplore employment opportunities in various industries and the transferable skills associated with such positions.
Generate resourceIdentify current and future trends in Advertising and Graphic Design career fields.
Generate resourceDevelop a career plan that reflects career interests, pathways, and postsecondary options.
Generate resourceIdentify the elements of job applications. Practice job interview etiquette and procedures.
Generate resourceUnderstand how digital media are used by potential employers and postsecondary agencies to evaluate candidates
Generate resourceEvaluate personal character traits such as trust, respect, dependability, and responsibility and understand the impact they can have on career success.
Generate resourcePractice cooperative learning and demonstrate flexibility, positivity, and teamwork.
Generate resourceSolve predictable and unpredictable work-related problems using various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive) as appropriate.
Generate resourceCreation and Application Communicate and demonstrate advanced art and design concepts.
Generate resourceEvaluate and analyze the elements and principles within a variety of design applications.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficient application of elements and principles within a variety of design applications.
Generate resourceIdentify comprehensive color modes and their functions in regard to workflow and printing.
Generate resourceExhibit proficiency of arranging type, type design, and modifying type glyphs and characters.
Generate resourceIncorporate knowledge of art styles, important artists, and historical innovations in creating new designs and publications.
Generate resourceAnalyze past and current advertising and graphic design industry trends in creating new designs and publications.
Generate resourceTechnical Skills and Knowledge Research and implement technology trends in advertising and graphic design.
Generate resourceManage computer operations (desktop environment, shortcuts, commands, and navigation).
Generate resourceUse comprehensive terms related to computer skills in advertising and graphic design correctly and appropriately.
Generate resourceIdentify elements of the vector-based illustration software user interface and demonstrate knowledge of their functions.
Generate resourceExamine and utilize industry standard image manipulation software (i.e., Adobe Photoshop, Gimp, Pixlar, etc.)
Generate resourceManage software user interface and demonstrate proficient knowledge of their functions.
Generate resourceUtilize proficient options for opening a new document and saving for final output.
Generate resourceUtilize industry standard web design software (i.e., Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Muse, Edge)
Generate resourceExhibit an adept understanding of contemporary industry standard web design terminology
Generate resourceUtlize industry standard anima+on software (i.e., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After E๏ฌects)
Generate resourceCreate a variety of digital images for use in advertising publications and graphics.
Generate resourceAdvertising and Graphic Design Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the complete advertising production process.
Generate resourceInterpret intent and meaning in personal or professional work in terms of message, style, or aesthetics.
Generate resourceUse technology to create a variety of audio, visual, written, and electronic presentations.
Generate resourceAdvertising and Graphic Design III: Grades 9-12
Define terminology related to career and employability skills required in the advertising and graphic design pathway.
Generate resourceDefine terminology related to the equipment and skills required in the Advertising and Graphic Design pathway.
Generate resourceDiscuss how appropriate dress and personal cleanliness relate to workplace success.
Generate resourceExplain how maintaining workplace cleanliness is important to workplace success.
Generate resourceEvaluate communication, leadership, and teamwork skills essential to workplace success.
Generate resourceDiscuss the skills, education, and abilities required in the advertising and graphic design industry.
Generate resourceDefine terminology related to the production in the Advertising and Graphic Design pathway.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of appropriate publishing formats for digital portfolios.
Generate resourcePresent and exhibit professional portfolios for viewing by prospective employers and institutions for higher learning.
Generate resourceAgribusiness Systems: Advanced Ag Leadership & Communications (2020)
Discuss the importance of different styles of leadership (i.e., Autocratic, Democratic, and Laissez-faire).
Generate resourceAssess personal leadership traits utilizing personality tests (i.e., 16 Personalities, Enneagram, True Colours).
Generate resourceDiscuss conflict-management processes (i.e., Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing).
Generate resourceDistinguish between the two major kinds of speeches (i.e., prepared and extemporaneous).
Generate resourceUtilize the SPA method when telling stories and writing speeches (i.e., Support, Point, Application).
Generate resourceDiscuss personal methods of communicating in the Agricultural Industry (i.e., social media, blogs, formal letters, thank you notes, biographies, telling our story, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss professional methods of communication in the Agricultural Industry (i.e., video, radio, editorials, opinions, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate professional methods of communicating in the Agricultural Industry.
Generate resourceExplain and define stylebook guides and their importance in agricultural communications.
Generate resourceUtilize stylebooks to identify editing mistakes in communications (i.e., Associated Press Stylebook).
Generate resourceDemonstrate professional methods of creating social media graphics in the Agricultural Industry (i.e., Canva (chromebook compatible), Adobe Suite, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate professional methods of producing video content to market businesses in the Agricultural Industry (i.e., iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightworks, DaVinci Resolve Studio 16, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of social media content creation via developing a portfolio (i.e., photography, writing, poster design, web design, social media mock posts).
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of the different types of publications in Agriculture (i.e., blogs, op-ed letters to the editor, press releases, news stories, feature stores, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify traditional media publications present in Agriculture (i.e., Arkansas Farm Bureau Front Porch Magazine, ACA: Arkansas Cattle Business, The Rural Scene, Arkansas Wildlife Magazine, RFDTv, Radio Stations, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify digital media publications present in Agriculture (i.e., social media posts, blogs, banner ads, web page designs).
Generate resourceIdentify strategies needed in developing interview questions and constructing press releases and publication articles.
Generate resourceAgribusiness Systems: Agribusiness Management (2020)
Evaluate and implement the steps and requirements to pursue a career opportunity in AgriBusiness Management.
Generate resourceExamine the educational, training and experiential requirements to pursue a career in AgriBusiness Management (e.g., degrees, certifications, training, internships, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze personal skillset and create a plan for obtaining the required education, training and experiences to obtain a career in AgriBusiness Management.
Generate resourceEvaluate and implement the steps and requirements to pursue a career opportunity in AgriBusiness Management.
Generate resourceExamine the AgriBusiness Management Career Development Event for opportunities to exhibit skills needed in AgriBusiness Management.
Generate resourceResearch ways that AgriBusiness Management or the skills needed may be implemented as a Supervised Agricultural Experience, and other FFA activities that might involve AgriBusiness Management.
Generate resourceUse record keeping to accomplish AFNR business objectives, manage budgets and comply with laws and regulations.
Generate resourceApply micro- and macroeconomic principles to plan and manage inputs and outputs in an AFNR business.
Generate resourceExamine and provide examples of microeconomic principles related to decisions about AFNR business inputs and outputs (e.g., supply, demand and equilibrium, elasticity, diminishing returns, opportunity costs. Etc.)
Generate resourceExamine and provide examples of macroeconomic principles related to AFNR businesses (e.g., Gross Domestic Product, inflation, capital accounts, unemployment rate, etc.)
Generate resourceAnalyze and describe the relationship between AFNR business and industry outputs and domestic and global macroeconomic trends (e.g., Gross Domestic Product, national income, rate of growth, price levels, etc.)
Generate resourceRead, interpret, evaluate and write statements of purpose to guide business goals, objectives and resource allocation.
Generate resourceIdentify the meaning and importance of goals and objectives in AFNR business enterprises.
Generate resourcePrepare short-term, intermediate and long-term goals and objectives that are consistent with the statements of purpose for an AFNR business.
Generate resourceDevise and apply management skills to organize and run an AFNR business in an efficient legal and ethical manner.
Generate resourceDefine and provide examples of management skills used to organize an AFNR business (e.g., management types, organizational structures, time management techniques, conducting business agreements, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and interpret appropriate local, state, federal, international and industry regulations that impact the management and operation of AFNR businesses.
Generate resourceIdentify and evaluate the presence or lack of ethical standards in planning and operating AFNR businesses.
Generate resourceEvaluate, develop and implement procedures used to recruit, train and retain productive human resources for AFNR businesses.
Generate resourceResearch and explain the meaning and functions of human resources in AFNR businesses (e.g., recruitment, evaluate employee performance, employee record management, compensation, etc.)
Generate resourceUse record keeping to accomplish AFNR business objectives, manage budgets and comply with laws and regulations.
Generate resourceApply fundamental accounting principles, systems, tools and applicable laws and regulations to record, track and audit AFNR business transactions (e.g., accounts, debits, credits, assets, liabilities, equity, etc.)
Generate resourceExamine and describe accounting systems and procedures used for record keeping in AFNR businesses (e.g., cash vs. accrual systems, identification of appropriate accounts, double-entry accounting, entry of debits and credits, etc.)
Generate resourceResearch and summarize the features of different tools and services for recording, tracking and auditing AFNR business transactions (e.g., electronic tools, paper-based tools, consultative services, on-line services, banking services, etc.).
Generate resourceResearch and examine the implications of applicable laws and regulations related to recording, tracking and auditing AFNR business transactions (e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, data security, etc.)
Generate resourceAssemble, interpret and analyze financial information and reports to monitor AFNR business performance and support decision-making (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, cash-flow analysis, inventory reports, break-even analysis, return on investment, taxes, etc.)
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the different types of financial reports (e.g., income statements, cash flow statements, equity statements, etc.) and their frequency of use (e.g., daily weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) for monitoring AFNR business performance.
Generate resourcePrepare and interpret financial reports to describe the performance of AFNR businesses (e.g., efficiency profitability, net worth, financial ratios, working capital ratio, leverage, etc.).
Generate resourceDefine and classify different types of taxes that may be paid by AFNR businesses (e.g., income, property, sales, employment, estate. Etc.).
Generate resourceManage cash budgets, credit budgets and credit for an AFNR business using generally accepted accounting principles.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast components of cash budgets (e.g., anticipated revenue, production costs, overhead costs, profit, etc.) and identify the appropriate components to include in a budget given the nature of the AFNR enterprise.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize factors that impact management of cash budgets in AFNR businesses (e.g., changes in price of inputs/outputs, financial investment performance, capital purchases, human resources, etc.).
Generate resourceResearch and summarize the characteristics of different types of credit instruments available to AFNR businesses (e.g., lines of credit operating notes, alternative sources of capital, etc.)
Generate resourceExamine and interpret the terms and conditions associated with credit instruments used in AFNR businesses (e.g., repayment terms, APR, grade periods, personal liability, interest rates, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze characteristics and planning requirements associated with developing business plans for different types of AFNR businesses.
Generate resourceDescribe the meaning, importance and economic impact of entrepreneurship on the AFNR industry and larger economy.
Generate resourceCategorize the characteristics of the types of ownership structures used in AFNR businesses (e.g., sole proprietorship, cooperatives, partnerships and corporations).
Generate resourceResearch and describe the components to include in a business plan for an AFNR business.
Generate resourceIdentify and define the components of operational plans in AFNR businesses (e.g., location, supply and inventory management, production and distribution, organization structure, etc.)
Generate resourceAssess and classify sources of risk for an AFNR business (e.g., financial risk, public perception of company, etc.).
Generate resourceRisk management strategies for AFNR businesses (e.g., cash flow projection, analyze market trends, etc.)
Generate resourceAnalyze the role of markets, trade, competition and price in relation to an AFNR business sales and marketing plans
Generate resourceDistinguish and explain markets related to AFNR businesses (e.g., commodity markets, energy markets, etc.).
Generate resourceResearch and summarize different forms of market competition found in AFNR businesses (e.g., direct competitors, indirect competitors, replacement competitors, etc.).
Generate resourceAssess and apply sales principles and skills to accomplish AFNR business objectives.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain components of the sales process for AFNR businesses (e.g., understanding needs, develop solutions, close sale, etc.).
Generate resourceResearch and summarize examples of different types of sales calls used in AFNR businesses (e.g., cold calls, face-to-face meetings, follow up calls, etc.).
Generate resourceAssess marketing principles and develop marketing plans to accomplish AFNR business objectives.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain marketing principles used in AFNR businesses (e.g., 4 Pโs-product, place, price, promotion; attention, interest, desire, action, etc.).
Generate resourceAssess and select appropriate alternative marketing strategies (e.g., value-adding, branding, niche marketing, etc.) for AFNR businesses using established marketing principles.
Generate resourceResearch and categorize different strategies used in marketing programs for AFNR businesses (e.g., internet, direct to customer, social media, etc.).
Generate resourceResearch and summarize the purpose, components and process to develop marketing plans for AFNR businesses.
Generate resourceAgricultural Education: Survey of Ag Systems (2020)
Explain the importance of agriculture in meeting basic human needs (e.g., food, fiber, shelter, etc.)
Generate resourceDetermine the impact of agriculture on Arkansasโ economy (e.g., rice, soybeans, broilers, forest products, jobs, etc.)
Generate resourceList and describe the three major areas of the agricultural industry (supplies & services, production agriculture and marketing & processing)
Generate resourceDiscuss the changes that have come about in agriculture due to technology (e.g., genetic engineering, GPS and computerized equipment)
Generate resourceInvestigate careers (e.g., environmental conservationist, waste management specialist, water quality specialist, etc.) and career development events (e.g., land, etc.) in the Environmental Service Systems pathway.
Generate resourceCompare/Contrast the uses of land (e.g., crop, pasture/rangeland, forestland, wetland, urban, etc.).
Generate resourceCompare/Contrast the uses of water (e.g., domestic, recreational, irrigation, wildlife habitat, processing, energy, etc.).
Generate resourceCompare/Contrast conventional (e.g., oil, coal, natural gas, etc.) and alternative (solar, nuclear, hydro, wind, etc.) energy sources.
Generate resourceIdentify types of pollution and distinguish between point source and non-point source pollution.
Generate resourceInvestigate careers (e.g., agricultural electrician, agricultural equipment dealer, welder, etc.) and career development events (e.g., agricultural mechanics, agricultural electricity, etc.) in the Power, Structural & Technical Systems pathway.
Generate resourceIdentify safety colors and symbols (e.g., red, orange, yellow, blue, green, black/white, slow-moving vehicle, etc.).
Generate resourceExplore fire safety (e.g., Class A,B,C,D and the fire triangle, fire safety equipment, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the proper personal protective equipment (ppe) in the Power, Structural & Technical Systems pathway (e.g., eye protection, hair restraint, coveralls, apron, shop coat, gloves, hard hat, mask, respirator, ear protection, welding helmet, etc.).
Generate resourceExplore common skill areas of Agricultural Power, Structural & Technical systems (e.g., electricity, fabrication, geospatial technology, hydraulics/pneumatics, concrete/masonry, painting/finishing, plumbing, small engines, welding, woodworking, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and use layout tools (e.g., steel tape measure, framing square, speed square, level, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and use hand tools and fasteners (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, slip-joint pliers, handsaw, common nail, finishing nail, metal screw, wood screw, bolt, nut, washer, masonry bit, spade bit, circular saw, power drill, hacksaw, ball peen hammer, twist drill, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain the three parts to agricultural education (FFA/Leadership, Experiential Learning/SAE and Classroom/Laboratory).
Generate resourceIdentify and explain the meaning of the symbols of the official FFA emblem, the official FFA colors and the official FFA dress
Generate resourceExplain the significance of theses dates in the history of FFA: 1917, 1928, 1965, 1969, 1988
Generate resourceExplain the significance of the FFA Creed, Motto, Salute and Mission Statement
Generate resourceList the degrees an FFA member may earn (Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State and American)
Generate resourceCompare/Contrast the Leadership Development Events (e.g., extemporaneous speaking, prepared public speaking, creed speaking, parliamentary procedure, conduct of chapter meeting)
Generate resourceAnalyze the three major divisions of the Program of Activities (growing leaders, building communities, strengthening agriculture)
Generate resourceList the four main objectives of parliamentary law (focus on one thing at a time, extend courtesy to everyone, observe the rule of majority and respect the rights of minority)
Generate resourceDiscuss the eight pathways of study in Agriculture (e.g., Agribusiness systems, Animal systems, Biotechnology systems, Environmental service systems, Food products & processing systems, Natural resources systems, and Power, Structural & Technical systems).
Generate resourceCompare/Contrast the types of Supervised Agricultural Experiences and determine the FFA proficiency awards available (e.g., Entrepreneurship, Placement, Research, School-based, etc.).
Generate resourceInvestigate Careers (e.g., quality assurance specialist, quality control supervisory, research economist) and Career Development Events (e.g., Farm and Agribusiness Management) in the Agribusiness systems pathway.
Generate resourceDistinguish between the four types of agricultural businesses (sole proprietorship, partnership, cooperative and corporation).
Generate resourceDistinguish between the areas of the Agricultural Industry (e.g., production, processing & marketing, distribution & sales).
Generate resourceFrom an inventory, differentiate between common depreciable and non-depreciable capital items used in agriculture (e.g., feed, seed, fertilizer, stocker cattle, feeder cattle, breeding livestock, equipment, land, land improvements, etc.).
Generate resourceUsing expenses and income, calculate the profit or loss of an agricultural business.
Generate resourceInvestigate careers (e.g., animal nutritionist, animal trainer, veterinarian, etc.) and career development events (e.g., livestock evaluation, poultry evaluation, horse evaluation, veterinary science, etc.) in the animal systems pathway
Generate resourceDistinguish between categories of animals (e.g., beef, sheep, dairy, swine, goats, poultry, aquaculture, equine, wildlife, specialty animal, small animal, etc.).
Generate resourceCompare gender and age classification terminology of cattle, chickens, swine, sheep, goats and horses (e.g., adult male, adult female, young female, castrated male, newborn, etc.).
Generate resourceClassify breeds within livestock categories (e.g., Angus, Brahman, Charolais, Hereford, Holstein, Hampshire sheep, Suffolk, Rambouillet, Boer, Nubian, Duroc, Yorkshire, Hampshire pig, Landrace, etc.).
Generate resourceList primary products obtained from animal origins (e.g., beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry, mutton, milk, wool, eggs, fish, etc.).
Generate resourceInvestigate careers (e.g., plant breeder, plant geneticist, plant pathologist, etc.) and career development events (e.g., agronomy, floriculture, nursery/landscape, etc.) in the plant systems pathway.
Generate resourceIdentify uses of plants (e.g., food, fiber, construction, pharmaceuticals, ornamentals, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the four major parts of a plant and explain their functions (root, stem, leaf, flower).
Generate resourceDistinguish between plant processes (e.g., transpiration, photosynthesis, respiration, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the three major nutrients found in fertilizer necessary for plant growth (N,P,K)
Generate resourceInvestigate careers (e.g., food chemist, food inspector, food scientists, etc.) and career development events (e.g., food science, poultry evaluation, milk quality and products, etc.) in the Food Products & Processing Systems pathway
Generate resourceIdentify sources of foods (e.g., meats, eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, grains, etc.).
Generate resourceCompare/Contrast components of the food industry (e.g., processing, distribution, byproducts, etc.).
Generate resourceInvestigate organizations that regulate the food products & processing industry (e.g., USDA, FDA, FSIS, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss methods of food preservation (e.g., refrigeration, freezing, curing, drying, canning, etc.).
Generate resourceInvestigate careers (e.g., microbiologist, geneticist, lab technician, etc.) in the Biotechnology Systems pathway.
Generate resourceAnalyze current applications of biotechnology in plant science (e.g., Bt, Round-up Ready, Tissue culture, Genetic engineering, GMO, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze current applications of biotechnology in animal science (e.g., cloning, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, BST, transgenic organisms, etc.).
Generate resourceList the agencies that regulate biotechnology and biosecurity (e.g., USDA, EPA, FDA, Dept of Homeland Security, etc.).
Generate resourceInvestigate careers (e.g., wildlife manager, timber manager, park ranger, etc.) and career development events (e.g., forestry, agronomy, land, etc.) in the Natural Resources Systems pathway.
Generate resourceIdentify types of renewable and non-renewable natural resources and explore their uses.
Generate resourceCompare/Contrast the two main classifications of trees based on leaf retention (evergreen, deciduous).
Generate resourceExplore major wildlife and aquatic species found in Arkansas (e.g., white tail deer, turkey, squirrel, duck, black bear, largemouth bass, catfish, trout, striped bass, walleye, etc.).
Generate resourceExplore minerals, ores and fossil fuels commercially extracted in Arkansas (e.g., bauxite, bromine, natural gas, crude oil, coal, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss recreational uses of natural resources (e.g., hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, watchable wildlife, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify public agencies associated with natural resources (e.g., United States Forest Service, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Corps of Engineers, etc.).
Generate resourceAgricultural Power, Structural, & Technical Systems: Agricultural Mechanics (2020)
Evaluate and implement the steps and requirements to pursue a career opportunity in Agricultural Mechanics.
Generate resourceExamine the educational, training and experiential requirements to pursue a career in Agricultural Mechanics (e.g., degrees, certifications, training, internships, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze personal skillset and create a plan for obtaining the required education, training and experiences to obtain a career in Agricultural Mechanics.
Generate resourceAssess the opportunities in Agricultural Mechanics available through Career Development Events, Supervised Agricultural Experiences and other FFA activities.
Generate resourceExamine the Agricultural Mechanics and Agricultural Electricity Career Development Event for opportunities to exhibit skills needed in Agricultural Mechanics.
Generate resourceResearch ways that Agricultural Mechanics or the skills needed may be implemented as a Supervised Agricultural Experience, and other FFA activities that might involve Agricultural Mechanics.
Generate resourceApply physical science principles and engineering applications to solve problems and improve performance in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceApply physical science and engineering principles to design, implement and improve safe and efficient mechanical systems in AFNR situations.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast applications of simple machines in AFNR related mechanical systems.
Generate resourceIdentify the tools, machines and equipment needed to construct and/or fabricate a project in AFNR.
Generate resourceExamine ownerโs manuals to classify the types of safety hazards associated with different mechanical systems used in AFNR (e.g., caution, warning, danger, etc.).
Generate resourceApply physical science principles to metal fabrication using a variety of welding and cutting processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, fuel-oxygen and plasma arc torch, etc.).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the principles and procedures of different welding and cutting processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, fuel-oxygen and plasma arc torch, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze the situation and determine the best welding and cutting process to be used in metal fabrication.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the properties of different metals used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems (e.g., malleability, conductivity, optical properties, chemical composition, etc.).
Generate resourcePerform preventative maintenance and scheduled service to maintain equipment machinery and power units used in AFNR settings.
Generate resourceMaintain the cleanliness and appearance of equipment, machinery and power units used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems to assure proper functionality.
Generate resourceDevelop a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment, machinery and power units used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceOperate machinery and equipment while observing all safety precautions in AFNR settings.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize the use of equipment, machinery and power units for AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceExamine and identify safety hazards associated with equipment, machinery and power units used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems (e.g., caution, warning, danger, etc.).
Generate resourceApply safety principles and applicable regulations to operate equipment, machinery and power units used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceAdjust equipment, machinery and power units for safe and efficient operation in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceTroubleshoot, service and repair components of internal combustion engines using manufacturersโ guidelines.
Generate resourceIdentify and classify components of internal combustion engines used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceAnalyze and explain how the components of internal combustion engines interrelate during operation.
Generate resourceDistinguish the characteristics of spark-and-compression internal combustion engines used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceService electrical systems and components of mechanical equipment and power systems using a variety of troubleshooting and/or diagnostic methods.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast basic units of electricity (e.g., volts, amps, watts, and ohms) and the principles that describe their relationship (e.g., Ohmโs Law, Power Law, etc.).
Generate resourceAssess the tools used to measure the basic units of electrical circuits in AFNR power, structural and technical systems, and perform the measurements.
Generate resourceAnalyze and design electrical circuits for AFNR power, structural and technical systems using knowledge of the basic units of electricity.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the characteristics of electronic components used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems (e.g., battery, resistor, diode, transistor, capacitator, etc.).
Generate resourceUtilize manufacturersโ guidelines to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in machinery, equipment and power source systems (e.g., hydraulic, pneumatic, transmission, etc.).
Generate resourceResearch and summarize the applications of common types of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast operation principles and features of mechanical transmission systems used in AFNR power, structural and technical systems (e.g., belts, chains, gears, bearings, seals, universals, drive, shafts, etc.).
Generate resourceRead and interpret the parts and/or views of plants for agricultural structures.
Generate resourceDetermine structural requirements, specifications and estimate costs for AFNR structures.
Generate resourceSummarize and categorize the information needed to complete a bill of materials and cost estimate for an AFNR structure.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize sources of industry construction and material standards and their importance (e.g., American National Standards Institute, ANSI, Underwritersโ Laboratories, UL, etc.).
Generate resourceFollow architectural and mechanical plans to construct, maintain and/or repair AFNR structures (e.g., material selection, site preparation, and/or layout, plumbing, concrete/masonry, etc.).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the characteristics of wood and/or metal products used in AFNR structures.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the characteristics of materials used in plumbing and water systems (e.g., copper, PVC, PEX, etc.).
Generate resourceUse control, monitoring, geospatial and other technologies in AFNR power, structural and technical systems.
Generate resourceApply computer and other technologies (e.g., robotics, CNC, UAS, etc.) to solve problems and increase the efficiency of AFNR systems.
Generate resourceResearch and categorize computer technologies used to solve problems and increase efficiency in AFNR systems.
Generate resourceExamine and summarize the specific intent of technologies used to solve problems and increase the efficiency of AFNR systems (e.g., robotics, UAS, CNC, etc.).
Generate resourceApply geospatial technologies to solve problems and increase the efficiency of AFNR systems.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize the impact of utilizing geospatial technologies (i.e., GPS, GIS, remote sensing, telematics, etc.) in AFNR systems.
Generate resourceAnimal Systems: Animal Science (2020)
Evaluate and implement the steps and requirements to pursue a career opportunity in Animal Science.
Generate resourceExamine the educational, training and experiential requirements to pursue a career in Animal Science (e.g., degrees, certifications, training, internships, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze personal skillset and create a plan for obtaining the required education, training and experiences to obtain a career in Animal Science.
Generate resourceAssess the opportunities in Animal Science available through Career Development Events, Supervised Agricultural Experiences and other FFA activities.
Generate resourceExamine the Livestock Evaluation, Horse Evaluation, Poultry Evaluation and Veterinary Science Career Development Events for opportunities to exhibit skills needed in Animal Science.
Generate resourceResearch ways that Animal Science or the skills needed may be implemented as a Supervised Agricultural Experience, and other FFA activities that might involve Animal Science.
Generate resourceEvaluate the development and implications of animal origin, domestication and distribution on production practices and the environment.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of different animal species.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize major components of animal systems (e.g., livestock, companion animals, etc.).
Generate resourceAssess and select animal production methods for use in animal systems based upon their effectiveness and impacts.
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize terms and methods related to animal production (e.g., sustainable, conventional, humanely raised, natural, organic, etc.)
Generate resourceAnalyze the impact of animal production methods on end product qualities (e.g., price, sustainability, marketing, labeling, animal welfare, etc.)
Generate resourceResearch and examine marketing methods for animal products and services (e.g., conventional, niche markets, locally grown, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze and apply laws and sustainable practices to animal agriculture from a global perspective.
Generate resourceUtilize best-practice protocols based upon animal behaviors for animal husbandry and welfare.
Generate resourceExplain the implications of animal welfare and animal rights for animal systems.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize the challenges involved in working with animals and resources available to overcome them (e.g., tools, technology, equipment, facilities, animal behavior signals, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze procedures to ensure that animal products are safe for consumption (e.g., use in food systems, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize tools, technology and equipment used in animal husbandry and welfare to help provide an abundant and safe food supply.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize animal production practices that may pose health risks.
Generate resourceEvaluate the effectiveness of animal and/or premise identification programs for a given species.
Generate resourceDesign and provide proper animal nutrition to achieve desired outcomes for performance, development, reproduction and/or economic production.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize essential nutrients required for animal health and analyze each nutrientโs role in growth and performance.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between nutritional needs of animals in different growth stages and production systems (e.g., maintenance, gestation, natural, organic, etc.).
Generate resourceCorrelate a speciesโ nutritional needs to feedstuffs that could meet those needs.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast common types of feedstuffs and the roles they play in the diets of animals.
Generate resourceDetermine the relative nutritional value of feedstuffs by evaluating their general quality and condition.
Generate resourceExamine the importance of a balanced ration for animals based on the animalโs growth stage (e.g., maintenance, newborn, gestation, lactation, etc.).
Generate resourceExamine the purpose, impact and mode of action of feed additives and growth promotants in animal production.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast methods that utilize feed additives and growth promotants with production practices that do not (e.g., organic versus conventional production methods).
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize tools and equipment used to meet animal nutrition needs and ensure an abundant and safe food supply.
Generate resourceExamine and summarize the meaning of various components of feed labels and feeding directions.
Generate resourceApply principles of animal reproduction to achieve desired outcomes for performance, development and/or economic production.
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize the male and female reproductive organs of the major animal species.
Generate resourceAnalyze the functions of major organs in the male and female reproductive systems.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast how age, size, life cycle, maturity level and health status affect the reproductive efficiency of male and female animals.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the use of genetically superior animals in the production of animals and animal products.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize inheritance and terms related to inheritance in animal breeding (e.g., dominate, co-dominate, recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize different needs of breeding animals based on their growth stages (e.g., newborn, parturition, gestation, gestation lengths, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize natural and artificial breeding methods (e.g., natural breedings, artificial insemination, estrous synchronization, flushing, cloning, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the advantages and disadvantages of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer (e.g., cost, labor, equipment, etc.)
Generate resourceAnalyze the processes of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer.
Generate resourceExamine the use of quantitative breeding values (e.g., EPDs, Performance records, pedigrees) in the selection of genetically superior stock.
Generate resourceEvaluate environmental factors affecting animal performance and implement procedures for enhancing performance and animal health.
Generate resourceDesign animal housing, equipment and handling facilities for the major systems of animal production.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between the types of facilities needed to house and produce animal species safely and efficiently.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize equipment, technology and handling facility procedures used in modern animal production (e.g., climate control devices, sensors, automation, etc.)
Generate resourceComply with government regulations and safety standards for facilities used in animal production.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the general standards that must be met in facilities for animal production (e.g., environmental, zoning, construction, etc.).
Generate resourceClassify, evaluate and select animals based on anatomical and physiological characteristics.
Generate resourceClassify animals according to taxonomic classification systems and use (e.g., agricultural, companion, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain the importance of the binomial nomenclature system for classifying animals.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast major uses of different animal species (e.g., agricultural, companion, etc.).
Generate resourceApply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize characteristics of a typical animal cell and identify the organelles.
Generate resourceExamine the basic functions of animal cells in animal growth and reproduction.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the properties, locations, functions and types of animal cells, tissues, organs and body systems.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast animal cells, tissues, organs, body systems types and functions among animal species.
Generate resourceSelect and train animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize how an animalโs health can be affected by anatomical and physiological disorders.
Generate resourceDesign programs to prevent animal diseases, parasites and other disorders and ensure animal welfare.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize specific tools and technology used in animal health management.
Generate resourceList and summarize the characteristics of wounds, common diseases, parasites and physiological disorders that affect animals.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize characteristics of causal agents and vectors of diseases and disorders in animals.
Generate resourceAnalyze biosecurity measures utilized to protect the welfare of animals on a local, state, national and global level.
Generate resourceSummarize the importance of biosecurity to the animal industry at multiple levels (e.g., local, state, national, global).
Generate resourceAnalyze procedures at the local, state and national levels to ensure biosecurity of the animal industry.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe zoonotic diseases including their historical significance and potential future implications.
Generate resourceDesign and implement methods to reduce the effects of animal production on the environment.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the effects of animal agriculture on the environment (e.g., waste disposal, carbon footprint, air quality, environmental efficiencies, etc.).
Generate resourceEvaluate the effects of environmental conditions on animals and create plans to ensure favorable environments for animals.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize environmental conditions that impact animals (e.g., weather, sources of water, food resources, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize methods for ensuring optimal environmental conditions for animals.
Generate resourceBusiness and Marketing Technology: Arkansas Tourism Industry
Identify, analyze, and explain the various geographic reasons in the State of Arkansas.
Generate resourceExamine the various demographics in each geographic region and how this affects consumer behaviors in each region.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the major tourist attractions in each region and discuss how these features relate to consumer wants/needs.
Generate resourceEvaluate and discuss the hospitality industry in Arkansas and its economic relevance to Arkansas communities, regions, and the state as a whole.
Generate resourceExplain the food and agricultural industry in Arkansas and the impact the industry has on local, state, and the national economy.
Generate resourceResearch the various types of cuisine, service styles, restaurants and their price ranges.
Generate resourceIdentify the types of lodging available in Arkansas, including hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, resort, CRP7 camping, and time shares. Analyze how each option meets consumer swants/needs.
Generate resourceResearch, identify and explain trends in lodging industry; Airbnb, VRBO, agritourism, etc.
Generate resourceEvaluate and discuss the tourism in Arkansas and its economic relevance to Arkansas communities, regions, and the state as a whole.
Generate resourceLocate and examine the various types of parks in Arkansas, i.e. city, state, and national
Generate resourceExplain the tourism industry as it relates to sports, including any professional sports facilities, college athletic programs, marathons, hunting sports, hall of fame, etc.
Generate resourceDiscover the different festivals in the state and describe the featured foods, crafts, and the cities where the festivals are located.
Generate resourceAnalyze the transportation industry and the impact of the transportation infrastructure on the travel and tourism industry.
Generate resourceAnalyze the Arkansas infrastructure for rail, air, land and water, including the challenges, strengths and deficiencies of each.
Generate resourceUnderstand the economic impact of the transportation industry on the Arkansas economy.
Generate resourceExamine and deliberate on businesses that originated in Arkansas as well as professional organizations associated with Arkansas businesses.
Generate resourceIdentify and examine the various professional organizations associated with Arkansas businesses.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the characteristics of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs.
Generate resourceAnalyze the impact of changing economic conditions that affect Arkansas travel and tourism.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain basic marketing concepts important in hospitality and tourism businesses. Essential Learning Targets Applications Resour
Generate resourceIdentify Visitors and Convention Bureaus, and Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and determine the role they play in tourism.
Generate resourceDetermine how advertising and promotion taxes are important to the hospitality and tourism industries.
Generate resourceResearch the local market and generate ideas about opportunities for new hospitality and tourism businesses in the local area. Identify unmet wants or needs in the local market and devise a plan to meet those wants and needs.
Generate resourceUnderstand and demonstrate understanding of educational requirements for career development and advancement.
Generate resourceDetermine the education required for careers in hospitality and tourism and the importance of life-long learning.
Generate resourceDemonstrate personal qualities related to employability: promptness, interpersonal skills, dependability, initiative, honesty, integrity, patience, asking questions, responsibility, respect for diversity, and communication skills.
Generate resourceDemonstrate good health, hygiene, nutrition, and physical fitness habits and discuss how these can help you to be a better employee and have improved quality of life.
Generate resourceParticipate in quarterly work skills evaluations. (Evaluations should be similar to employee performance reviews used in the workplace.)
Generate resourceBusiness and Marketing Technology: Hospitality Administration
Explain the importance and economic impact of the hospitality industry to individual communities.
Generate resourceExplain the importance and economic impact of the hospitality industry to the state as a whole.
Generate resourceDiscuss certifications available for jobs at varying levels of the industry: entry level, mid-level, upper level management.
Generate resourceClassify education and training requirements for different careers. Discuss the importance of life-long learning in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceCritique professional behavior: etiquette, dress, hygiene, and other soft skills for appropriateness in various careers in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain the primary segments in the hospitality industry and front of house and back of house operations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of the purpose and operations of the hotel, motel and bed & breakfast sector of the hospitality industry and the markets in which these industries operate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of the purpose and operations of the resorts and clubs sector of the hospitality industry and the markets in which these businesses operate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of the purpose and operations of the restaurants sector of the hospitality industry and the markets in which these industries operate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of the purpose and operations of the convention center sector of the hospitality industry and the markets in which these industries operate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of the purpose and operations of the tourism sector of the hospitality industry and the markets in which these industries operate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of the purpose and operations of the theme parks, parks and campgrounds sector of the hospitality industry and the markets in which these industries operate.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of and demonstrate the passion and attitude, demeanor, empathy, and a service mentality necessary for success in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourcePractice proper etiquette and manners, appropriate conversation and language in a variety of situations. (For example: formal situations with a guest(s), social gatherings where guests are present, eating meals with guests, etc.)
Generate resourceExplain the importance of being considerate of other cultures, disabilities (ADA compliance),ย religions, and other issues of diversity as it relates to guest services.
Generate resourceDiscuss and practice personal accountability for decisions. Exhibit what it means to take initiative.
Generate resourceDiscuss ones accountability to the employer and the organization; discuss company policies, good work habits, honesty and integrity.
Generate resourceDescribe oneโs accountability to the guest. Discuss conflict resolution, confidentiality, security, customer satisfaction, etc.
Generate resourceSummarize ethical requirements of an employee in the hospitality industry as it relates toย customer sales and service, payments, privacy, and being an ethical employee.
Generate resourceExplain empowerment and how it can help you achieve great service in an organization.
Generate resourcePractice problem solving in a variety of situations. Critique the effectiveness of problem solving techniques in various situations.
Generate resourceExplain the value of repeat business to the organization and relate the impact of repeat business to the customer, the organization, and the employees.
Generate resourceExplain and practice the process converting decimals to percentages, finding percent of increase or decrease, and using ratios in a variety of situations in hospitality administration scenarios.
Generate resourceExamine profit/loss statements and explain the elements and purpose of P/L statements
Generate resourceExplain the importance of budgeting and forecasting. Create and evaluate a budget.
Generate resourceExplain the purpose and relationship between cost of goods sold (COGS), cost control, and waste management. Compute the cost of producing a product or providing a service.
Generate resourceExplain and summarize basic legal requirements of employees and businesses operating in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss policies and regulations regarding security and confidentiality in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss ADA compliance and how it affects the operations of a hospitality business.
Generate resourceExamine and summarize major government regulations that affect the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceExplain the concept of liability and the importance of insurance and risk management in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss and demonstrate basic marketing concepts related to the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss social media as a means of marketing and the importance of the digital world: text groups, social media, and apps.
Generate resourceAnalyze and classify marketing promotions with emphasis on brand loyalty andย rewards programs.
Generate resourceBusiness and Marketing Technology: Marketing Business Enterprise
Understand the importance of personal branding and develop a plan for managing oneโs personal brand.
Generate resourceDevelop and apply interpersonal skills required to be an effective employee and that are crucial for career success.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain the importance of customer relationship management and discuss various ways that companies seek to manage customer relationships.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of documenting interactions with customers, clients, and co-workers, and how a customer relationship management system can assist with managing customer relationships.
Generate resourceDiscuss ethical issues and the importance of protecting client information and privacy.
Generate resourceUnderstand the need to use social media ethically and responsibly as an employee.
Generate resourceExplain what it means to โdo the right thingโ and how it affects the profitability of the employer, and ultimately oneโs job security and income.
Generate resourceDevelop work ethic skills related to marketing and entrepreneurship such as enthusiasm, self-motivation, honesty, integrity, persistence and tenacity, dependability and reliability, accountability, attendance, willingness to stay busy, willingness to forego leisure activities to meet professional goals, patience, resilience, etc.
Generate resourceDevelop and demonstrate professional written, verbal, and nonverbal skills in a variety of career related situations. (Sales pitch, job interview, informational, conference call, video conference session, etc.)
Generate resourceResearch and explain personal development plans and their importance to career development for entrepreneurs. Develop a personal development plan.
Generate resourceProvide examples of ethical behavior and contrast with examples of unethical behavior. Evaluate real-world scenarios and discuss the ethical considerations involved in those situations.
Generate resourceExplain the purpose of a code of ethics. Research and evaluate various codes of ethics for a variety of businesses and industries.
Generate resourceExplore and discuss economic and financial factors that affect entrepreneurial success.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain the marketing concept and its importance to business success.
Generate resourceDistinguish between wants and needs and discuss why it is important for entrepreneurs to accurately assess wants and needs for the success of their business.
Generate resourceIdentify the economic utilities of form, place, time, and possession and discuss how they bring value to products and services offered
Generate resourceApply financial principles related to entrepreneurship: bottom line, gross margin, fixed versus variable costs, equity to debt ratio, leverage, capital, assets, expenses, cash flow, interest, inflation, etc.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of market research and methods for determining a target market, and market segmentation.
Generate resourceStudents will identify key business stakeholders and explain their role in the success of an organization.
Generate resourceIdentify target markets based on a variety of demographic and psychographic factors.
Generate resourceDefine and explain market segmentation and discuss how segmentation affects marketing strategies.
Generate resourceDiscuss the five elements of the marketing mix (product, price, place/distribution, promotion, and people).
Generate resourceDiscuss the fifth P of the marketing mix: people, and why this is such an important element.
Generate resourceExplain the modified marketing mix (7 Ps) model for service organizations:ย product, price, place, promotion, people, process, and physical evidence.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the 5 Ps Model with the new SAVE Marketing. Identify some current businesses implementing the SAVE marketing model.
Generate resourceUnderstand the competitive nature of business and how competition affects entrepreneurial decisions.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain the importance of researching competitors in your market
Generate resourceUnderstand the impact that business design, layout, location, and planning have on the success of a business venture.
Generate resourceDiscuss and explain zoning regulations and how they affect small business operations.
Generate resourceUnderstand the relationship between the marketing mix and the marketing concept.
Generate resourceDiscuss how to establish marketing goals utilizing the 5 Ps based on the marketing concept.
Generate resourceEvaluate different channels of distribution and discuss how each meets customer wants or needs.
Generate resourceIdentify, analyze, and assess the branding strategies of a variety of products/services.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain the different types of business ownership and regulations that affect business ownership decisions.
Generate resourceDiscuss types of businesses that require special licensing or permits: hospitality, child care, health care, homebased businesses, restaurant and food service, etc.
Generate resourcePractice and demonstrate presenting/pitching a business plan to potential investors.
Generate resourceUnderstand and discuss issues and concepts related to staffing and managing the human resources of an organization.
Generate resourceAnalyze work related compensation plans & employee regulations. (Local, State, & Federal)
Generate resourceUnderstand and prepare documents required when hiring individuals: create application forms, Form I9, Form 1099, Form W4, W2, Form SS-4, etc.
Generate resourceUnderstand, explain, and demonstrate procedures for financing a business start-up and continuing business operations.
Generate resourceUnderstand and prepare financial documents related to business ownership: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements, estimated quarterly taxes, Form W7 (EIN numbers), Form W-9, Form 1099-MISC, etc.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of accurate and reliable inventory management processes and procedures.
Generate resourceCompare advantages/disadvantages of manual vs computerized accounting systems.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain the importance of risk management decisions and how risk management is critical to the success of a business.
Generate resourceDiscuss types of business risks: strategic, financial, compliance, operational, reputational, natural disasters (โacts of Godโ), theft, political, economic, etc.
Generate resourceExplain how to determine the best growth strategy for your business and market.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of saving and discuss strategies for saving and investing wisely.
Generate resourceDiscuss how to manage social media presence for the business: allowing and responding to comments, managing the businessโ reputation, copycat accounts, twitter handles, geo filters, consistency, employee training on your company social media policies, etc.
Generate resourceBusiness and Marketing Technology: Small Business Operations
Demonstrate understanding of the skills and traits necessary to be a successful business owner.
Generate resourceDiscuss and explain how entrepreneurial characteristics, traits, and behaviors factor into the success of the organization as a whole when the employees as well as owners exhibit them.
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills through a variety of activities and role-play scenarios.
Generate resourceGive examples of proper sales techniques related to the student-based enterprise.
Generate resourceDevelop strategies within the student-based enterprise to promote quality customer relationships.
Generate resourceAssess the significance to the student-based enterprise for tracking daily sales records.
Generate resourceCreate a balance sheet for the studentbased enterprise and explain its significance.
Generate resourceCreate an income statement for the student-based enterprise and explain its significance.
Generate resourceCreate a cash flow statement for the student-based enterprise and explain its significance.
Generate resourceCreate and update a student-based enterprise employee handbook outlining procedures.
Generate resourceCreate a structured onboarding process for employees that include a training component for employees.
Generate resourcePractice following instructions for use of equipment, tools, and machinery in the student-based enterprise.
Generate resourceApply and explain health, safety and legal regulations in the student-based enterprise.
Generate resourceResearch district, state and federal guidelines from agencies such as ADA, EEOC, OSHA, EPA, fire and weather-related guidelines for the student-based enterprise.
Generate resourceExamine the market to discover factors that could influence merchandising decisions.
Generate resourceRecognize and categorize social/cultural/economic trends in the studentbased enterpriseโs market.
Generate resourceExplain how technology and social media influence customers and merchandise decisions.
Generate resourceAssess how data collected may affect the student-based enterpriseโs product offerings.
Generate resourceEvaluate the student-based enterpriseโs trading area and provide examples of how a productโs price affects sales.
Generate resourceConstruct a customer profile using demographic, psychographics and geographic information.
Generate resourceAnalyze data collected to determine the student-based enterpriseโs product mix.
Generate resourceCompile questions needed to select proper vendor(s) and proper merchandise/inventory.
Generate resourceSurvey and evaluate vendors to determine the best choice for the student-based enterprise.
Generate resourceEvaluate and determine when to buy/reorder/drop items in the student-based enterpriseโs inventory.
Generate resourceDetermine when and/or if merchandise should go on sale based on planning and evaluation.
Generate resourceEvaluate customerโs view of the studentbased enterprise as a community, price or service oriented business.
Generate resourceIllustrate the importance of pricing strategies related to the student-based enterprise.
Generate resourceExplain breakeven, ROI, markup and profit margin for the student-based enterpriseโs product line.
Generate resourceExtrapolate various pricing strategies for the student-based enterprise and implement them.
Generate resourceDiscuss how timing of orders, stock rotation and product availability affect the student-based enterpriseโs ability to provide quality customer service.
Generate resourceConstruct and implement a procedure for the student-based enterprise to receive merchandise.
Generate resourceInterpret how inventory shrinkage impacts the student-based enterpriseโs bottom line.
Generate resourceDiscuss challenges that occurred during the development and execution of a promotional plan.
Generate resourceBusiness and Marketing Technology: Survey of Business
Recognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.
Generate resourceResearch the Career and Technical Student Organizations and draw connections between participation and success. Identify and discuss successful professionals and their involvement in either FBLA or DECA.
Generate resourceDiscuss and evaluate CTSO activities which reinforce and connect real world application to the curriculum taught in the classroom. Research CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events.
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective communication skills through writing, speaking, listening and reading
Generate resourceDescribe integrity, ethical leadership, and the importance of these in oneโs career and business; evaluate real-world scenarios and discuss the ethical considerations involved in those situations.
Generate resourceParticipate in quarterly work skills evaluations (Evaluations should be similar to employee performance reviews used in the workplace)
Generate resourceUnderstand, explain, and demonstrate the concept and importance of digital presence.
Generate resourcePrepare career-oriented documents and practice related activities, such as a letter of application, resume, follow-up letter, job interview strategies, digital portfolio, etc. Explore and utilize online resume builders and apps.
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective and safe online practices within each of the business and marketing programs of study: Accounting, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, Medical Office Administration, Social Media and Communications, Web Technologies, and Securities, Investments, Risk and Insurance.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain the risk (economic and security) viruses and malware, hacking, phishing, and identity theft.
Generate resourceUse the features of the operating system for efficient file management and to increase productivity in the workplace.
Generate resourceCreate, delete, sort, copy, move, search, and maintain folders, paying attention to hierarchy of main folders and subfolders.
Generate resourceDiscuss and utilize primary operating system functions: date/time, notification area, printer status notification, connectivity notification, print screen, calculator, snipping tool (if available), etc.
Generate resourceApply document formatting such as page numbering, columns, breaks, page alignments, headers & footers, orientations, page size, margins, page setup, themes.
Generate resourceApply document formatting such as page numbering, columns, breaks, page alignments, headers & footers, orientations, page size, margins, page setup, themes.
Generate resourceDemonstrate save, save as, save as alternative file types, print all parts of a document; assign file properties, use different document views.
Generate resourceDemonstrate editing features such as cut, copy and paste; drag and drop; find and replace;ย spelling and grammar check; thesaurus; show/hide formatting marks; keyboard shortcuts.
Generate resourceManipulate a document using images, text boxes, graphics, symbols, special characters.
Generate resourceCreate business documents in appropriate format that would be used in the business and marketing programs of study: Accounting, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, Medical Office Administration, Social Media and Communications, Web Technologies, and Securities, Investments, Risk and Insurance.
Generate resourceApply word processing skills to create business documents (e.g., block style business letters, memos, reports, resumes, and cover letters).
Generate resourcePractice desktop publishing skills to prepare business documents (e.g., newsletters, flyers, brochures, business cards, invoice, receipt, greeting card, press release, order form, bill of sale, meeting minutes, etc.) applicable to business and marketing programs of study.
Generate resourceCreate a template from a blank document and use it to create subsequent documents.
Generate resourceCreate, format and print envelopes and mailing labels, name tags, inventory tags, etc.
Generate resourceApply advanced formatting in documents: hyperlinks, captions, watermarks, borders and shading to paragraphs and documents, citations, protect documents, endnotes/footnotes, bookmarks; add alternative titles/text.
Generate resourceCreate and format tables: apply borders and shading, convert text to tables, convert tables to text, use formulas, merge/split cells, etc.
Generate resourceIdentify and locate the parts of the spreadsheet (rows, columns, cells, ranges, worksheets, workbooks)
Generate resourceEmploy basic formatting such as font, font size, font style and color, format painter, format numbers, cell styles, insert/delete cells, wrap text, cell alignment, etc.
Generate resourceDesign and arrange a worksheet by utilizing formatting features such as insert/delete rows and columns, adjust height and width, merge cells, hide/unhide rows and columns, headers and footers, rename tabs, change worksheet tab color, add/delete a worksheet, copy/move worksheets, views, split and freeze panes.
Generate resourceUse print features such as print all or part of a workbook (print area, print selection, etc.) print titles, print scaling, and page setup.
Generate resourceDemonstrate editing features such as cut, copy, and paste; drag and drop; find and replace; spelling and grammar check; autofill series.
Generate resourceDesign a worksheet that contains pictures and other graphics; format pictures and graphics in the worksheet.
Generate resourceInsert and format charts such as adding/modifying chart elements, adding additional data series, move charts, apply chart layouts and styles.
Generate resourceIncorporate basic functions and formulas into spreadsheets that could be used in the business and marketing programs of study: Accounting, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, Medical Office Administration, Social Media and Communications, Web Technologies, and Securities, Investments, Risk and Insurance.
Generate resourceExplain and practice the mathematical order of operations and utilize it in creating spreadsheet formulas.
Generate resourceDevise formulas using relative and absolute cell referencing; autofill formulas.
Generate resourceCreate spreadsheets as they would be used in each of the business and marketing programs of study, (e.g., income statements, balance sheets, payroll registers, inventory logs, stock portfolio tracking, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify and locate the parts of a database (e.g., tables, forms, queries, reports, data types, fields, records, primary key).
Generate resourceIdentify information needs specific to each business and marketing program of study. Discuss ethical, privacy, and even financial concerns involved in managing data.
Generate resourceUse an email application, such as Microsoft Outlook, to create and format email messages in a variety of text formats (e.g. RTF, HTML, Plain Text).
Generate resourceUse productivity software to manage contacts, create distribution lists, and schedule email messages to be sent at a later date.
Generate resourceEmploy basic slide formatting features using slide layouts; apply formatting and styles to text; create bulleted and numbered lists; format into columns; insert text boxes, images, and graphics; format background; apply templates; change slide size; alignment, reorder slides.
Generate resourceCreate presentations using integration features such as import slides from an outline and other presentations, create a presentation from an outline in a word processing program, link to a spreadsheet graph, etc.
Generate resourceUse various view and print options; normal view, slide show view, slide sorter view, presenter view; print slides, handouts, notes, outlines, print in color, grayscale, black and white.
Generate resourceDemonstrate consistency and simplicity by incorporating the 7x7 rule, professional style fonts, and appropriate backgrounds to effectively communicate the presentationโs purpose.
Generate resourceCreate slide shows that employ appropriate transitions and animations and that use automatic and rehearsed timings.
Generate resourceEmploy advanced presentation software skills to create presentations that would be used in the business and marketing programs of study: Accounting, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, Medical Office Administration, Social Media and Communications, Web Technologies, and Securities, Investments, Risk and Insurance.
Generate resourceUse the slide master feature to modify slides. Complete the appropriate lessons/activities in the GCFGlobal PowerPoint Tutorial
Generate resourceCreate presentations with hyperlinks that link to other slides and to external files and/or web pages.
Generate resourceOrganize and enhance the planning of presentations using features such as create and rename sections, create and modify slide layouts, modify handout and notes master, insert and review comments, inspect and protect a presentation, export to other formats, configure slide show options, create custom slide shows, reorder animations, and hide/unhide slides.
Generate resourceCreate slideshow with multimedia and graphics such as audio and video, images, charts and tables.
Generate resourceManage images and objects by changing the order/stacking, aligning and group objects.
Generate resourceDevelop effective presentation skills that would be used in the business and marketing programs of study: Accounting, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, Medical Office Administration, Social Media and Communications, Web Technologies, and Securities, Investments, Risk and Insurance.
Generate resourceDeliver effective presentations using proper body language and verbal and written communication techniques.
Generate resourcePrepare a presentation so that it can be presented effectively without the use of a projector, sound, etc. (i.e. know the content, know the audience, be prepared with handouts of presentation)
Generate resourceExplore cloud-computing applications as they relate to word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentations.
Generate resourceDiscuss and use available cloud computing applications (e.g., Google, Office 365, Prezi, etc.).
Generate resourceUtilize various cloud storage options that would be used in the business and marketing programs of study: Accounting, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, Medical Office Administration, Social Media and Communications, Web Technologies, and Securities, Investments, Risk and Insurance.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast cloud storage options such as Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Generate resourceExplain the pros and cons of cloud computing and discuss potential security and privacy concerns especially with regards to syncing devices.
Generate resourceBusiness and Marketing Technology: Tourism Industry Management
Conduct research and secure information about careers in the tourism industry.
Generate resourcePrepare a resume and cover letter, letter of application, follow-up letter, acceptance/rejection letter, and letter of resignation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective communication: verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic.
Generate resourceDemonstrate ability to speak effectively to customers, co-workers, supervisors and vendors using proper grammar and terminology.
Generate resourceCompose unified and coherent correspondence, directions, descriptions, explanations, and reports, business letters, memos, and e-mails.
Generate resourceApply problem-solving techniques to sales related transactions including cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards and discounts.
Generate resourceApply mathematical concepts to completing purchase orders, invoices, packing slips and shipping and handling charges.
Generate resourceIdentify the components of gross national product (GNP) and gross domestic product (GDP).
Generate resourceExplain the importance of market research and demonstrate the market research process.
Generate resourceIllustrate the importance of keeping up with the current marketing ideas, new markets, and new technology.
Generate resourceExplain how the implications of social and economic trends might affect the travel and tourism market.
Generate resourceDevelop a guest survey that could be utilized by a travel/tourism business and explain how the business would handle guest feedback.
Generate resourceDiscuss and demonstrate selling techniques used in the travel and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify an effective sales presentation, including steps of a sale; consumer buying motives; approaches through greeting, merchandise, and service; proper time to approach a customer to open a sale; feature-benefit analysis; closing the sale; and suggestion and substitution selling.
Generate resourceCompare the unethical practices of bait-andswitch and its relationship to lowest price and volume.
Generate resourceExplain how to implement public relations programs to promote features of business.
Generate resourceCompare the impact of direct mail, print, cooperative and internet advertising.
Generate resourceExplain the differences among public relations, goodwill and personal setting.
Generate resourceExamine ADA and understand accommodations under ADA for physically and mentally challenged and how to arrange for services including facilities, service animals, etc.
Generate resourceMaintain high standard of customer service demonstrating prompt attention to customers, building rapport with customers to create an overall positive experience for the customer.
Generate resourceConduct proper interaction with computerized reservation systems such as SABRE, APOLLO, System One AMADEUS, Worldspan.
Generate resourceCompare the Professional Associations Computer Reservations Systems and other industry resources.
Generate resourceIdentify information required to sell airline space, hotel space, tours, cruise and ground transportation.
Generate resourceExplain credits on contracts with Customer Reservations Systems for making bookings through the computer.
Generate resourcePerform cashier duties and handle check-out procedures by following policies and procedures.
Generate resourceExamine and discuss the meaning and importance of maintaining correct financial records and statements.
Generate resourceAnalyze current principles, practices and scope of the travel and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify miscellaneous income from passport photographs; travel guides, luggage, travel accessories, and anything else the organization may provide.
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunities and responsibilities of a career in the travel and tourism industry.
Generate resourceCompare alternative forms of travel and tourism business organizations including proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and franchises.
Generate resourceIdentify why team building is a high priority to many travel and tourism organizations.
Generate resourceExplain the use of internet listservs and usernets for discussing industry topics.
Generate resourceIdentify the impact of the internet on the travel and tourism industry and describe Websites that can provide current information about the travel and tourism industry.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of the Internet as a research tool to quickly answer customerโs questions involving weather, sightseeing options, hotels, car rentals, restaurants, documentation requirements, theatres and parks.
Generate resourceDescribe the types of software generally used in the travel and tourism industry.
Generate resourceCompare custom regulations involving articles free of U.S. Duty Tax, personal exemption, forbidden and restricted items and duty-free ports.
Generate resourceCompare the current effects of deregulation on airlines, travel agencies, and consumers.
Generate resourceDescribe the rules and regulations as they apply today for each mode of travel.
Generate resourceContrast the implications and effects of default, overbooking and bumping, cancellation and delays and liability for baggage.
Generate resourceExplain the rules of international travel including entry documents such as proof of citizenship, passports, visas, and tourist cards.
Generate resourceCareer Readiness (2022-2023)
Evaluate personal qualities and interests for the purpose of making logical career pathway conclusions.
Generate resourceRealistically assess and evaluate personality in relation to finding a satisfying and rewarding career.
Generate resourceEvaluate major high school assessment results in relation to future career success.
Generate resourceAnalyze qualities and obstacles that lend themselves to determining individual success.
Generate resourceEvaluate personal qualities (work ethic, responsibility, respect, etc.) and essential/soft skills that are important to success in a chosen career.
Generate resourceMake logical conclusions for reaching full potential based upon self-realization objectives.
Generate resourceProve that specific work can produce self-satisfaction regardless of income offering the best career fit.
Generate resourceAssess opportunities for self-promotion relative to changing societal or demographic needs.
Generate resourceSummarize personal traits in relation to reaching oneโs full potential from a fulfilling career.
Generate resourceEvaluate whether a chosen career can satisfy basic human needs through self- actualization.
Generate resourceDevelop the career and occupational research skills for the purpose of choosing a career with the best logical fit.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the knowledge of job duties, education and training qualifications, work, environment, job availability, and income potential for a chosen pathway.
Generate resourceUse a variety of resources to explore job duties, education and training qualifications, work environment (on site vs. remote), job availability, and income potential for a chosen pathway.
Generate resourceAnalyze how a variety of activities related to career preparation (e.g., volunteering, apprenticeships, structured learning experiences, dual enrollment, job search, scholarships) impacts a chosen career pathway.
Generate resourceDevelop a personal plan with the assistance of an adult mentor that includes information about career areas of interest, goals, and an educational plan.
Generate resourceEvaluate labor market information for determining probability of success based upon extraneous factors in the local, regional and global markets.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze economic and workforce trends that can affect future career opportunities in the job market.
Generate resourceDevelop a logical sequence of achievable steps aligned to postsecondary and career opportunities.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of a decision-making process to align personal goals & values with postsecondary goals and career opportunities.
Generate resourceReview a student success plan with career pathway options aligned with career goals.
Generate resourceDevelop a career portfolio (recommend digital) to store, update and manage education, training, and career plans.
Generate resourceIdentify the various documents that should be contained in a career portfolio.
Generate resourceReview the importance of updating and maintaining information in a career portfolio.
Generate resourceDevelop career readiness essential/soft skills necessary for employment across all career pathways.
Generate resourceIdentify the twelve essential/soft skills needed to obtain a career and career retention: Attitude, communication, work ethic, teamwork, leadership qualities, time management, decision-making, conflict resolution, critical thinking, networking, empathy, and problem solving.
Generate resourceEvaluate and demonstrate essential/soft skills needed for chosen career field.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate customer service skills necessary for career success.
Generate resourceExamine how personal digital literacy and citizenship can impact future career options.
Generate resourceReview proper personal device etiquette in the workplace (i.e. cell phone, smart watch, 4.3.4 tablet, etc.).
Generate resourceApply how to open and maintain a checking and savings account as well as prepare forms necessary for opening and maintaining accounts.
Generate resourceDevelop a budget to allocate income to necessary and desired spending, including estimates for both fixed and variable expenses.
Generate resourceExplain methods for adjusting a budget for unexpected expenses or emergencies.
Generate resourceFor a specified loan amount, compare the monthly loan payment with a 10% down payment versus a 20% down payment.
Generate resourceIdentify the primary organizations that maintain and provide consumer credit reports.
Generate resourceResearch potential income and employee benefit packages that are likely to be offered to new employees by various companies, government agencies, or not-for-profit organizations.
Generate resourceEvaluate employee benefits in addition to wages and salaries when choosing between job and career opportunities.
Generate resourceAnalyze the types and purposes of local, state, and federal taxes and the way each is levied and used.
Generate resourceComputerized Accounting I: Grades 9-12 (2024)
Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic and leadership activities.
Generate resourceDiscuss the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and draw connections between participation and success. Identify and discuss successful professionals and their involvement in either FBLA or DECA.
Generate resourceDiscuss CTSO activities which reinforce and connect real-world application to the curriculum taught in the classroom.
Generate resourceDiscuss CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of professional dress. Evaluate appropriate dress for different occupations and careers.
Generate resourceResearch professional organizations for accounting related careers and discuss the importance of membership and participation in professional organizations for career development and growth.
Generate resourceIdentify traits important to success such as initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence, etc.
Generate resourceDescribe integrity, ethical leadership, and the importance of these on oneโs career and business success. Evaluate real-world scenarios and discuss the ethical considerations involved in those situations.
Generate resourceParticipate in team exercises modeled on projects that would require teamwork in the workplace.
Generate resourceUnderstand, explain, and demonstrate the concept and importance of digital presence.
Generate resourceUnderstand, explain, and demonstrate the concept and importance of digital presence.
Generate resourceResearch accounting careers and determine skills necessary for success in a variety of accounting related careers.
Generate resourceIdentify professional certifications available for various careers and levels of professionals in the accounting field.
Generate resourceDiscuss historical events that affected accounting principles and methods. (Stock Market Crash of 1929, Enron, etc.)
Generate resourceDefine, identify, and recognize the different types of business structures (service and merchandising) and the different forms of business ownership (sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporations).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast transparency requirements between public and private corporations.
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics of professional work ethics. Identify and discuss the commonly accepted accounting concepts.
Generate resourceIdentify and discuss the objective evidence adequate disclosure concept, going concern concept, accounting period cycle, business entity, consistent reporting, matching expenses with revenue, historical cost, realization of revenue, and consistent reporting.
Generate resourceExplain and analyze the accounting equation and its relationship to the chart of accounts.
Generate resourceIdentify and prepare financial statements (balance sheet and income statements).
Generate resourceDiscuss electronic (online) banking services and how to record the transactions.
Generate resourceIdentify contra-accounts and source documents used for journalizing special transactions.
Generate resourceIdentify the accounting practices related to the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers (accounts receivable and accounts payable).
Generate resourceIdentify the steps in proving the schedule of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Generate resourceExplain the significance of schedule totals agreeing with the controlling account.
Generate resourceIdentify the accounting practices related to the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers (accounts receivable and accounts payable).
Generate resourceFamily and Consumer Sciences (493080) (2020)
Assess the importance of making positive choices for your family, health, and relationships.
Generate resourceAnalyze functions and expectations of various types of relationships, citing reasons for establishing meaningful positive relationships.
Generate resourceEvaluate the role proper etiquette plays in establishing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
Generate resourceAssess ways to build and maintain positive relationships, evaluating the effects of positive and negative communication.
Generate resourceApply the concepts of compromise, mediation, and tolerance to the conflict resolution process.
Generate resourceInvestigate effective coping skills when dealing with peer pressure and cliques.
Generate resourceAssess the purpose and benefits of dating, examining unhealthy dating behaviors.
Generate resourceAssess potential changes to the family that might influence the structure or function of the family unit.
Generate resourceAssess individual characteristics and needs associated with each stage of the individual life cycle.
Generate resourceClassify the stages of the individual life cycle, evaluating the primary physical, emotional, and social needs of the life cycle.
Generate resourceEvaluate the primary physical, emotional, and social needs at each stage of the life cycle.
Generate resourceEvaluate the effects of drug and substance abuse on the individual and society.
Generate resourceDistinguish between warm and cool colors, identifying shades and tints of primary, secondary, and tertiary (intermediate) colors.
Generate resourceCritique the safety and ageappropriateness of play materials and activities for young children.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between the stages of growth and development, including conception and prenatal development.
Generate resourceEvaluate ways parents may meet basic needs of children through support systems for parents and families.
Generate resourceExplore health & safety factors that influence the physical development of children.
Generate resourceIdentify the 6 nutrient groups, classifying foods according to nutrient content.
Generate resourceApply concepts of the decision-making process to achieve short-, medium-, and long-term goals.
Generate resourceDemonstrate correct procedures for writing a check, using a debit card, and online payment systems, and making a deposit.
Generate resourceDemonstrate correct procedures for reconciling and balancing a personal bank account.
Generate resourceDiscuss the meaning and importance of a credit score and research resources for checking a credit score
Generate resourceInvestigate education and/or training needed for a career in Family and Consumer Sciences.
Generate resourceExplain appropriate job skills and personal qualifications for careers relating to Family and Consumer Sciences
Generate resourceDevelop a career-driven portfolio such as the FCCLA STAR Events project Career Investigation.
Generate resourceFood Safety and Nutrition: Grades 10-12 (2020)
Demonstrate practices and procedures that assure personal and workplace health and hygiene.
Generate resourceDevelop policies regarding employees eating, drinking, using tobacco products (or tobacco alternatives.)
Generate resourceInvestigate ways to minimize the impact of employee illness in a food establishment.
Generate resourceConclude when to restrict employees from food handler roles, including policies for reporting heath issues.
Generate resourceExamine Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for food handlers who are ill in the work place.
Generate resourceCompare knife cuts and incorporate a variety of knife cuts into recipe and presentation of recipes. (chiffonade, mince, julienne, dice, cube, and chop)
Generate resourceInterpret recipes and their components, analyze abbreviations and equivalent measurements, and demonstrate measuring techniques.
Generate resourceDistinguish the differences among a variety of food preparation techniques (bake, barbeque, baste, beat, blend, braise, bread, broil, brown, candy, coat, core, cream, cut in, deep fry, dice, dredge, dress, flour, fold, fry, glaze, grate, grease, knead, marinade, pan broil, par boil, poach, puree, reconstitute, reduce, roast, sautรฉ, scald, score, sift, simmer, skim, steam, steep, stew, stir fry, strain, toast, truss, whip)
Generate resourceConnect knowledge of recipes and measuring techniques to prepare selected foods using a variety of methods. (appetizers, beverages, casseroles, dairy products, desserts, eggs, fish, fruits, grain products, meat and poultry, quick breads, salads, sandwiches, sauces, soups, vegetables, yeast breads)
Generate resourceAnalyze meal service patterns and proper manners for serving, eating, and clearing meals in public and private.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast traditional table appointments to contemporary table appointments.
Generate resourceCreate a guide to proper table etiquette in both public and private settings.
Generate resourceExplore careers related to nutrition, weight control, and the food service industry.
Generate resourceResearch careers related to nutrition, weight control, and the food service industry.
Generate resourceExamine programs of study in the fields of food safety, nutrition, dietetics, food science.
Generate resourceCreate a portfolio, including an application, resume, letter of application, etc.
Generate resourceReport on a particular career of choice related to nutrition, weight control, or food service industry.
Generate resourceIdentify the five most common risk factors for foodborne illness and challenges to food safety.
Generate resourceAnalyze biological contaminants (viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi) that may contaminate food.
Generate resourceInvestigate methods for controlling the common viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi that result in foodborne illnesses.
Generate resourceInvestigate the symptoms of foodborne illnesses caused by common viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi.
Generate resourceIdentify common sources of chemical contaminants and explain how to prevent chemical contamination.
Generate resourceIdentify common sources of physical contaminants and explain how to prevent contamination.
Generate resourceEvaluate successful techniques for allergic reaction prevention, identifying ways to prevent cross contact.
Generate resourceDescribe the proper processes for cleaning and sanitizing food preparation equipment.
Generate resourceInvestigate the process for cleaning and sanitizing within a home kitchen or food service establishment.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between cleaning and sanitizing within a home kitchen or food service establishment.
Generate resourceDetermine when all food contact services must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Generate resourceInvestigate factors that affect the cleaning process and the four categories of cleaners.
Generate resourceIdentify the two methods used to sanitize surfaces and the factors that affect the sanitizing process.
Generate resourceIdentify the methods used in home and food service operations for washing dishes.
Generate resourceCompare the types of dishwashing machines used in home kitchens and food service establishments
Generate resourceDemonstrate procedure for properly storing sanitized tableware, utensils, and equipment.
Generate resourceDetermine and demonstrate how to avoid the time and temperature abuse of food.
Generate resourceCRP7 Investigate the guidelines for thermometer types, uses, care, and demonstrate methods of calibration.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the uses of thermometers during the preparation of foods throughout the lab experience.
Generate resourceExamine the differences between use by dates, sell by dates, and best by dates.
Generate resourceDiscuss specific guidelines for preventing cross contamination in food preparation.
Generate resourcePlan and prepare a variety of meat and poultry dishes following minimum internal cooking temperatures.
Generate resourceAssess the need for integrated pest management programs, food service inspection, and active managerial control systems.
Generate resourceCritique various methods for controlling pests that are not safe in food preparation.
Generate resourceDescribe the role the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in promoting food safety.
Generate resourceDifferentiate the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in food safety compared to the role of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Generate resourceDebate situations that might warrant immediate closure of an establishment (such as a power outage, fire, flood, or water service interruption.)
Generate resourceIdentify ways to prepare for and recover from a crisis using active managerial controls.
Generate resourceExamine the role of nutrition and weight control on health problems and diet practices.
Generate resourceAnalyze peopleโs influences from environment, family, culture, technology, and lifestyles on food choices.
Generate resourceInvestigate personal influences from above for psychological, physiological and environmental reasons for eating.
Generate resourceDescribe nutritional concerns for individuals throughout their lifestyle and develop a strategy for healthy personal lifestyle choices
Generate resourceClassify nutritional needs for the individual throughout the lifecycle (Pregnancy, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, Adolescents, Young Adults, Middle Adults and Older Adults)
Generate resourceActively identify a nutritional issue of local, state, national, or global concern and create a presentation, using the FCCLA STAR Event Public Policy Advocate guidelines.
Generate resourceExplain MyPlate including divisions, physical activity, and recommended allowances.
Generate resourceInterpret MyPlate using the website, including divisions, physical activity, and recommended serving allowances.
Generate resourceDescribe and investigate characteristics of food related health problems. (High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Diabetes I&II, Lactose Intolerance, Food Allergies, Food Sensitivities, Obesity, Vitamin/Mineral Deficiencies, and Malnutrition).
Generate resourceExamine effects of technology in the application of practical purposes for safety, availability, choices, and nutrient content of food.
Generate resourceExplore the effects of technology in the application of practical purposes for safety, availability, choices, and nutrient content of food.
Generate resourceJustify the four reasons additives are used in food products (adds nutrients, preserves quality, aids in processing or preparation, and enhances flavors or colors)
Generate resourceInvestigate current issues, trends, and environmental concerns related to food technology.
Generate resourceExplore current issues and trends in food technology to include, but not limited to: easy preparation, great taste, nutrition, allergies, food substitutes, health foods, fast food, and engineered foods.
Generate resourceCompare cost, quality, and time in the preparation of convenience food and the same food prepared conventionally.
Generate resourceAnalyze current trends in meal delivery services including but not limited to nutritional needs, budget, ease of use, and continued interest.
Generate resourceCompare ways to do food price comparison using your computer, applications, and store websites.
Generate resourceEvaluate how the following resources: time, energy, food choices, money, preparation skills, availability, equipment and available technology affect menu planning.
Generate resourcePlan and critique menus for family meals using meal pattern guidelines (color, shape/size, flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, dietary guidelines).
Generate resourceAnalyze information, required by law, on food labels and nutritional facts panels.
Generate resourceApply concepts of kitchen organization, selection, maintenance, and effects of technology for large and small appliances; and conservation of resources.
Generate resourceExplain the work areas and their uses including Refrigerator/Freezer Center, Range Center, and Sink/Clean-up Center.
Generate resourceDesign six different floor plans, incorporating the kitchen work triangle in each floor plan.
Generate resourceCreate the traffic plan for each of the six different floor plans, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the work triangle.
Generate resourceDescribe selection, use, care, and trends of large and small kitchen appliances.
Generate resourceInvestigate small kitchen appliances, their uses, and maintaining the equipment.
Generate resourceInvestigate large kitchen appliances, their uses, and maintaining the equipment.
Generate resourceIdentify ways to conserve resources and the effects of technology in kitchen equipment.
Generate resourceResearch environmental issues that adversely influence human health and well-being, using the FCCLA STAR Event Environmental Ambassador guidelines.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of technology with kitchen equipment.
Generate resourceHospitality Administration and Arkansas Tourism (2025)
Recognize the benefits of participating in a Career and Technical Student Organization and involvement in professional organizations.
Generate resourceDetermine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.
Generate resourceRecognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO (DECA and FBLA) and professional organizations.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain the primary segments in the hospitality industry and front of house and back of house operations.
Generate resourceResearch professional organizations for hospitality and tourism related careers and discuss the importance of membership and participation in professional organizations for career development and success.
Generate resourceDiscuss certifications available for jobs at varying levels of the industry: entry level, mid-level, upper-level management.
Generate resourceClassify education and training requirements for different careers. Discuss the importance of lifelong learning in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceRelate the skills needed for success in the hospitality industry to the studentsโ strengths and weaknesses; discuss the benefit of being bilingual
Generate resourcePractice and demonstrate professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Generate resourcePractice and critique verbal speaking and listening skills for professional effectiveness.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of and critique hygiene, appearance, clothing, and dress that are appropriate for various jobs in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceExplain the necessity for and demonstrate confidence, a firm handshake, appropriate eye contact, body language, and posture, especially as it relates to guest service.
Generate resourcePractice proper etiquette and manners, appropriate conversation, and language in a variety of situations. (For example: formal situations with a guest(s), social gatherings where guests are present, eating meals with guests, etc.)
Generate resourceExplain the importance of being considerate of other cultures, disabilities (ADA compliance), religions, and other issues of diversity as it relates to guest services.
Generate resourceIdentify, analyze, and explain the various geographic regions in the State of Arkansas.
Generate resourceIdentify, analyze, and explain the various geographic reasons in the State of Arkansas. Performance Indicators
Generate resourceExamine the various demographics in each geographic region and how this affects consumer behaviors in each region.
Generate resourceIdentify and discuss the economic impact of hospitality and tourism on the Arkansas economy.
Generate resourceExplain the food and agricultural industry in Arkansas and the impact the industry has on local, state, and the national economy.
Generate resourceResearch the various types of cuisine, service styles, restaurants, and their price ranges.
Generate resourceIdentify the types of lodging available in Arkansas, including hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, resort, CRP7 camping, and time shares. Analyze how each option meets consumer wants/needs.
Generate resourceIdentify the most popular lodging facilities in Arkansas and the factors that make them popular with consumers.
Generate resourceResearch, identify and explain trends in lodging industry; Airbnb, VRBO, agritourism, etc.
Generate resourceEvaluate and discuss the tourism industry in Arkansas and its economic relevance to Arkansas communities, regions, and the state as a whole.
Generate resourceLocate and examine the various types of parks in Arkansas, i.e. city, state, and national.
Generate resourceLocate and describe activities associated with lakes, rivers, forests, and other outdoor activities.
Generate resourceExplain the tourism industry as it relates to sports, including any professional sports facilities, college athletic programs, marathons, hunting sports, hall of fame, etc.
Generate resourceList, locate and become familiar with the different tourist attractions in the state.
Generate resourceDiscover the different festivals in the state and describe the featured foods, crafts, and the cities where the festivals are located.
Generate resourceDetermine the careers available in the tourism industry and outdoor recreation.
Generate resourceExamine demographic characteristics and lifestyle preferences of consumers in each segment of the tourism industry.
Generate resourceAnalyze the transportation industry and the impact of the transportation infrastructure on the travel and tourism industry.
Generate resourceAnalyze the Arkansas infrastructure for rail, air, land and water, including the challenges, strengths and deficiencies of each.
Generate resourceUnderstand the impact of the transportation infrastructure on the travel and tourism industry, especially as it relates to economic utility for consumers and the marketing mix for products and services offered in the industry.
Generate resourceUnderstand the economic impact of the transportation industry on the Arkansas economy.
Generate resourceIdentify and examine the different types of public transportation and availability of each type in each region.
Generate resourceExplain and summarize basic legal requirements of employees and businesses operating in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss policies and regulations regarding security and confidentiality in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss ADA compliance and how it affects the operations of a hospitality business.
Generate resourceExamine and summarize major government regulations that affect the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceExplain the concept of liability and the importance of insurance and risk management in the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss and demonstrate basic marketing concepts related to the hospitality industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss social media as a means of marketing and the importance of the digital world: text groups, social media, and apps.
Generate resourceAnalyze and classify marketing promotions with emphasis on brand loyalty and rewards programs.
Generate resourceExamine and deliberate on businesses that originated in Arkansas as well as professional organizations associated with Arkansas businesses.
Generate resourceIdentify and examine the various professional organizations associated with Arkansas businesses.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the characteristics of successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs.
Generate resourceExamine economic incentives for starting a business, such as tax incentives, infrastructure grants, income tax credits, sales tax credits, refunds.
Generate resourceAnalyze the impact of changing economic conditions affect Arkansas travel and tourism.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain basic marketing concepts important in hospitality and tourism businesses.
Generate resourceLocate Chambers of Commerce to discover information regarding tourism in respective cities.
Generate resourceIdentify Visitors and Convention Bureaus, and Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and determine the role they play in tourism.
Generate resourceDetermine how advertising and promotion taxes are important to the hospitality and tourism industries.
Generate resourceDiscuss the competitive nature of the hospitality and tourism industry in Arkansas and how it relates to and is impacted by national and global competition.
Generate resourceResearch the local market and generate ideas about opportunities for new hospitality and tourism businesses in the local area. Identify unmet wants or needs in the local market and devise a plan to meet those wants and needs.
Generate resourceExamine job readiness skills required for a career in Arkansas hospitality and tourism industries.
Generate resourceUnderstand and demonstrate understanding of educational requirements for career development and advancement.
Generate resourceDetermine the education required for careers in hospitality and tourism and the importance of life-long learning.
Generate resourceDetermine how educational achievement impacts oneโs choice of further training, a college major, and career choice.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of long-term and short-term goal setting and career planning.
Generate resourceDemonstrate personal qualities related to employability: promptness, interpersonal skills, dependability, initiative, honesty, integrity, patience, asking questions, responsibility, respect for diversity, and communication skills.
Generate resourceIllustrate how personal qualities transfer from school to the workplace and how they impact co-workers, the overall employer, and personal job and promotion prospects.
Generate resourceDiscuss different cultures and backgrounds of people working, living and visiting Arkansas and how these differences impact the need for respect for people in the workplace.
Generate resourceDemonstrate good health, hygiene, nutrition and physical fitness habits and discuss how these can help you to be a better employee and have an improved quality of life.
Generate resourceParticipate in quarterly work skills evaluations. (Evaluations should be like employee performance reviews used in the workplace.)
Generate resourceIntroduction to Business (2025)
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Generate resourceDetermine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities, and identify the career clusters related to business and marketing.
Generate resourceRecognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.
Generate resourceResearch the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and draw connections between participation and success. Identify and discuss successful professionals and their involvement in either FBLA or DECA.
Generate resourceDiscuss and evaluate CTSO activities which reinforce and connect real-world application to the curriculum taught in the classroom. Research CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events.
Generate resourceApply key concepts, tools, and strategies related to digital technology (i.e. Microsoft Office, iWorks, Google Workspace) to gain an encompassing overview of its applications in the business world.
Generate resourceUnderstand how to open folders, edit folder names, save items to a folder, move items form one folder to another.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in word processing software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Pages, Docs) to create, edit, and publish professional business documents.
Generate resourceCreate a research paper and report including title or cover page, table of content, in-text citations, footnotes, endnotes, work cited, headers, footers, page numbers, and printing the documents.
Generate resourceInsert graphic objects (WordArt, Shapes, SmartArt, and Pictures) within a document and apply formatting to those graphics. Resize, crop, and wrap text around graphic objects.
Generate resourceProduce and edit business letters using word processing technology and proper formatting. Such as font, font size, line spacing, paragraph spacing, alignment, block format, enclosure notifications, carbon copy, etc.
Generate resourceGenerate a variety of business publications, with and without templates, using desktop publishing software. Examples: newsletters, flyers, invitations, business cards, brochures, catalogs, letterheads, informational forms, greeting cards, and calendars.
Generate resourceCreate, manage, and navigate through industry-appropriate worksheets in spreadsheet software (i.e., Excel, Numbers, Sheets).
Generate resourceUtilize formulas, functions, and fill to perform mathematical processes in spreadsheet applications (i.e., Excel), including percentages and decimals, order of operations, estimation, prediction of patterns of data, sum, average, max, min, count, round, etc. Use Absolute and relative cell reference.
Generate resourceDemonstrate save, save as, saving alternative file types; file properties. (.csv, .pdf worksheet only, .pdf workbook, etc).
Generate resourceUse print features such as print all or part of a workbook (print area, print selection, etc.), print titles, print scaling, and page setup.
Generate resourceDesign a worksheet that contains pictures and other graphics; format pictures and graphics in the worksheet.
Generate resourceCreate, insert, edit, and format charts such as adding/modifying chart elements, adding additional data series, moving charts, applying chart layouts and styles.
Generate resourceCreate and manage industry-appropriate slideshows using presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint, Keynote, Slides).
Generate resourceEdit and customize master slide options in presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint).
Generate resourceCreate and deliver well-organized, audience-appropriate presentations for a variety of business situations in presentation software (i.e., PowerPoint) for informative, instructional, or entertainment purposes.
Generate resourceCommunicate effectively and ethically through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.
Generate resourceCommunicating verbally (one-on-one conversations, small group communication, large group/presentation, and speeches).
Generate resourceCommunicating ethically through writing using current software (i.e., Microsoft Application, iWork, Google) (documents, emails, visual & media aids, etc.).
Generate resourceExhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in career planning and employment situations.
Generate resourceDevelop skills to effectively complete and follow up on the job application process (resume, cover letters, and applications).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to use problem-solving, decision making, and critical thinking strategies when dealing with customer service, co-workers, and vendors. (i.e., resolving complaints or disputes, negotiations.)
Generate resourceModel work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.
Generate resourceAssess personal strengths and weaknesses that would impact successful employment.
Generate resourceApply appropriate skill sets to be productive in changing and technological workplace to be able to work independently and apply teamwork skills.
Generate resourceDescribe trends in workplace technology and how to adapt in a changing environment (i.e., artificial intelligence).
Generate resourceExplain the stages of team development, indicating the procedures involved in each stage. Examples, forming, storming, norming, performing.
Generate resourceExhibit understanding and knowledge of proper workplace environment etiquette (dress, communication, social media interactions, etc.)
Generate resourceExplore careers in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism and Entrepreneurship.
Generate resourceDescribe business management and administration and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the essential functions of human resources and explain the importance of recruiting, selecting, training, and retaining high-quality employees.
Generate resourceInvestigate and describe effective leadership skills within a successful business environment.
Generate resourceConduct a mock interview as someone in a business management and administration leadership position.
Generate resourceDescribe the role of marketing and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.
Generate resourcePrepare a short marketing plan for a local business to increase its customer base and expand its product line.
Generate resourceDescribe the role of accounting and finance and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.
Generate resourcefixed and variable expenses (utilities, payroll, repairs, advertising, savings, profits, and loan payments.)
Generate resourceExamine an income statement to determine whether the business has incurred a net income or a net loss.
Generate resourceDescribe the role of hospitality and tourism and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.
Generate resourceDiscuss the impact that the Hospitality and Tourism industry has on Arkansas economy.
Generate resourceDescribe the role of entrepreneurship and explain what someone in this field might do, the skills required for the profession, and connect your current skill set.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the unique characteristics, traits, and concepts of the successful entrepreneur.
Generate resourceimpact of small businesses on local, state, and national economies risks and rewards for entrepreneur
Generate resourceIdentify and discuss the components and format of a business plan using current technology:
Generate resourceCompare advantages and disadvantages of different business ownership including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, franchises, and cooperatives.
Generate resourceEducational requirements for careers in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, and Entrepreneurship.
Generate resourceSelect one career of interest in Business Management & Administration, Marketing Sales & Service, Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, and entrepreneurship research/create a visual presentation to be given to an audience, outlining the educational requirements and salaries for an entry-level, midlevel, and upper-level position within this field.
Generate resourceIntroduction to Education (2022)
Explore the numerous career opportunities within the educational field, such as teachers, counselors, instructional and athletic coaches, school psychologists, administrators, and other types of professionals.
Generate resourceInvestigate licensure pathways required for education career areas of interest, in addition to salary trends and employment projections.
Generate resourceDiscuss ways in which teachers advance their abilities over the course of their careers.
Generate resourceIdentify and practice the skills needed to work productively and intentionally with other educators as a part of a collaborative team within a Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Generate resourceApply confidentiality guidelines provided under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the importance of protecting student data.
Generate resourceRecognize that teachers are Arkansas Mandated Reporters and understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse.
Generate resourceAnalyze the standards outlined in the Code of Ethics for Arkansas Educators and the process for investigating alleged violations.
Generate resourceExplore the history of the profession including significant legal events in education.
Generate resourceExamine the current state of education and understand the impact educators can have on the future.
Generate resourceIdentify professional organizations and advocacy groups within the field and begin seeking opportunities and platforms to elevate one's voice by participating in education-related activities.
Generate resourceReflect on individual passions and strengths and uncover personal biases and weaknesses.
Generate resourceExamine oneself as a learner, with unique talents, preferences, and motivations and appreciate that these qualities differ from person to person.
Generate resourceAcknowledge preconceptions that may limit students in order to create opportunities that will maximize student potential instead.
Generate resourceAnalyze the significance of different opinions and beliefs, recognizing that some of these ideas may challenge one's own thinking.
Generate resourceAcknowledge and describe the different social, cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds as well as different family structures, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, physical traits, intellectual attributes, and career ambitions of students.
Generate resourceEngage students and other stakeholders to learn about interests, motivations, and aspirations as well as their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Generate resourceIdentify strategies that respond to students' individual needs while helping them succeed and elevating their voices.
Generate resourceConsider students' individual talents and learning needs as well as those of the whole class when planning and providing instruction.
Generate resourceCustomize interaction with students to foster positive relationships with them as people and distinguishing them as learners.
Generate resourceConsider student needs during the planning process to create a dynamic and productive learning environment.
Generate resourceDesign student-focused instruction that responds to learner input, engages interests, and encourages exploration.
Generate resourceFoster safe, supportive school cultures to help students build confidence and discover their individual voices.
Generate resourceCreate plans that facilitate student growth and development by addressing students' changing needs.
Generate resourceUtilize effective planning that takes into account physical layouts, available resources, student groupings, and class procedures to support positive social interaction, encourage full participation, and promote safe and productive learning spaces.
Generate resourceCraft plans to anticipate potential issues and strategize successful solutions by establishing norms and routines that support positive school culture.
Generate resourceAnalyze various instructional methods and understand how they inform planning and influence teaching.
Generate resourceDevelop a set of methods and strategies to facilitate instruction, incorporating techniques within lesson plans in response to student needs.
Generate resourceAnalyze the ongoing cycle of planning, instruction, assessment, and adjustment.
Generate resourceUse curriculum materials and content standards to identify clear, measurable learning objectives based on target knowledge and skills.
Generate resourceUse data from multiple types of assessments to draw conclusions about learner progress toward learning objectives that lead to standards in order to guide instruction to meet learner needs.
Generate resourceEvaluate the potential impact that time, materials, and other resources may have on student learning.
Generate resourceDifferentiate instruction and scaffold learning in lesson plans, thinking about how to correct any misconceptions and utilize exemplars to model quality work.
Generate resourceRespond to the diverse needs of students while challenging them to advance their learning.
Generate resourceCommunicate with students and other stakeholders, asking questions and responding to feedback so they can extend the reach of their learning environments.
Generate resourceObserve accomplished teachers partnering with students and other stakeholders to share resources and benefit from various perspectives, promoting fairness and equity by evaluating student needs from different viewpoints.
Generate resourceDescribe how a school culture that promotes mutual respect and rapport will support the growth of all students.
Generate resourceDiscuss ways that students benefit from the routines and procedures within a safe and supportive learning environment.
Generate resourcePlan a collaborative space that builds trust among students lays the groundwork for high expectations and successful classroom management while engaging and challenging all students.
Generate resourceContribute to the creation of positive learning environments that value students as individuals and advance their growth.
Generate resourceCreate student-centered environments to motivate learning, foster growth, and encourage achievement through clear communication.
Generate resourcePractice using a range of communication strategies and facilitation techniques to influence students positively by capturing their interest, nurturing their voices, and supporting their leadership skills.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of communicating instructional purpose clearly to students to engage them as partners within the learning environment.
Generate resourceConsider methods of communication with students, determining how to share information and exchange ideas to help develop equitable, empowering learning environments.
Generate resourceIdentify effective instructional strategies to engage student interest and support meaningful learning.
Generate resourceIncorporate cross-curricular, real world, and global connections to engage students.
Generate resourceDifferentiate instruction and draw on various teaching materials to reach all learners.
Generate resourceIntegrate problem solving, critical thinking, technology application, and other crucial skills within activities so students have the opportunity to analyze ideas and synthesize learning.
Generate resourcePractice asking effective questions that probe their thinking and inspire them to ask questions of their own.
Generate resourceModel methods on those of accomplished teachers who use inquiry-based learning to extend student investigation, pursue additional research, and deepen conceptual engagement.
Generate resourceAcknowledge that reflection is a habit of mind embedded within a cycle that uses planning, instruction, assessment, and adjustment to enhance student learning.
Generate resourceAcknowledge that, as they reflect, teachers engage in various activities to address the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of students.
Generate resourceAnalyze instruction by watching videos of one's own teaching, observing other educators at work, and engaging in dialogue with peers and mentors.
Generate resourceObserve teachers establish meaningful goals and target opportunities that will help them grow professionally and advance student learning.
Generate resourceKeystone (2022-23): Grades 9, 10
Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.
Generate resourceAnalyze results of state-approved assessments to identify individual abilities, skills, interests and aptitudes.
Generate resourceAssess personality traits to determine strengths, weaknesses and insight to focused achievement.
Generate resourceInvestigate career choices reflective of oneโs aptitudes and work preferences.
Generate resourceAssess personal health and investigate the effect of overall health and wellness on individual growth, performance, and achievement.
Generate resourceExamine the relationship between values, principles and morals, exploring personal emotions and behaviors that cause conflict in personal and work related environments.
Generate resourceInvestigate the effects of diversity on society, i.e. social, cultural, religious, age, gender, socioeconomic status, etc.
Generate resourceImplement specific strategies and self-management skills for personal success in school or on the job.
Generate resourceAnalyze self-management skills that may be adopted to improve personal academic and career success.
Generate resourceAssess the effect that oneโs attitude has on their success in college and career readiness.
Generate resourceResearch and define positive and negative attitudes and the effects of attitude on success.
Generate resourceExamine ways individuals benefit from a positive attitude and personal motivation.
Generate resourceAnalyze factors that produce negative attitude and available resources to overcome it.
Generate resourceAnalyze the role that self-confidence has on potential success within a chosen career focus.
Generate resourceAnalyze and model the skills necessary for personal, academic and career success.
Generate resourceAssess the benefits of goal-setting and achievement in school, community, workplace, and society.
Generate resourceEvaluate the effectiveness of personal career goals in meeting personal, financial, and lifestyle goals.
Generate resourceTake pride in work and achievement, understanding that mistakes are essential to the learning process.
Generate resourceExamine and critique a variety of learning strategies and study skills necessary for academic success.
Generate resourceDetermine the appropriate pathway for academic attainment from high school to post-secondary education and training to career opportunities.
Generate resourceDevelop personal safety and survival skills to maintain progress to reach goals.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to set boundaries regarding individual rights and personal privacy.
Generate resourceAssess the need for coping mechanisms for peer pressure, family expectations, stress, and managing life events.
Generate resourceAnalyze laws and rules relating to the safety of the individual, organization, community and society.
Generate resourceInvestigate the importance of self-control and self-motivation through analyzing examples of self-discipline.
Generate resourceExplain and give examples of delayed gratification as it pertains to educational attainment and paying oneโs dues.
Generate resourceDemonstrate personal management skills with relation to time, emotional stability, ethics and strategic, analytical and logical thinking.
Generate resourceDetermine oneโs leadership style through an online assessment and peer observations then Relate oneโs personal leadership style to being an effective leader.
Generate resourceDevelop and successfully manage a project from beginning to completion demonstrating the ability to work both independently and cooperatively while taking responsibility for actions
Generate resourceDetermine effective use and balance of time relating to career development, social interaction and rest.
Generate resourceAnalyze personal organizational management to determine optimum success without mismanagement.
Generate resourceComprehend the transferrable skills necessary for success in school and on the job.
Generate resourceAnalyze 21st Century (SCANS) Skills needed for success in todayโs work environment.
Generate resourceExplain how the SCANS Skills may be applied in a variety of education and workplace settings: Basic & Thinking Skills and Personal Qualities.
Generate resourceAnalyze the impact of transferrable skills, i.e.21st Century Skills (SCANS) on career options and success.
Generate resourceIdentify appropriate attire codes for professional, civic and social settings.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to think creatively, critically, conceptually, innovatively and intuitively to solve problems, create solutions, plan, organize, and implement strategies.
Generate resourceDesign an educational plan to meet graduation requirements, digital learning requirements, industry certifications, and earn postsecondary education credits with the least amount of high school classes.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to create entrepreneurial activities leading to success.
Generate resourceDemonstrate professionalism in a school or work environment to attain personal goals.
Generate resourceProvide examples of adherence to personal, cultural and professional moral and ethical principles.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to develop interpersonal skills for success in school and work.
Generate resourceAnalyze and demonstrate communication techniques to effectively connect with others and build relationships.
Generate resourceDefine and model appropriate listening skills and knowing when to ask questions.
Generate resourceModel appropriate and effective verbal communication: with peers and leaders, at school and home, in the community and at the workplace.
Generate resourceModel positive interpersonal relationship skills to develop interactive team building partnerships among diverse individuals for personal and team success.
Generate resourceAssess personal social skills for acceptance, inclusion, and ultimate success in the public.
Generate resourceDistinguish between appropriate and inappropriate language and physical contact.
Generate resourceLearn to recognize the lasting effects of bullying on the individual and educational environment.
Generate resourceDetermine the most effective strategies to promote oneโs skills, knowledge and abilities.
Generate resourceAssess the importance of taking personal responsibility for education and training decisions and career choices.
Generate resourceMake the connection between setting S.M.A.R.T. goals and accomplishing oneโs โmissionโ.
Generate resourceAssess the requirements for transitioning from one learning level to the next (MS to HS, HS to post-secondary).
Generate resourceApply critical thinking skills to career planning, course selection, and career transition.
Generate resourceAssess the importance of financial literacy to personal success using budgeting strategies to meet future life sustaining education, career and family goals.
Generate resourceManagement (2025)
Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities.
Generate resourceRecognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO and professional organizations.
Generate resourceResearch the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and draw connections between participation and success. Identify and discuss successful professionals and their involvement in either FBLA or DECA.
Generate resourceDiscuss and evaluate CTSO activities which reinforce and connect real-world application to the curriculum taught in the classroom.
Generate resourceResearch CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of professional dress. Evaluate appropriate dress for different occupations and careers.
Generate resourceResearch professional organizations for management related careers and discuss the importance of membership and participation in professional organizations for career development and growth.
Generate resourceIdentify traits important to success such as initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence, etc.
Generate resourceDescribe integrity, ethical leadership, and the importance of these on oneโs career and business success. Evaluate real-world scenarios and discuss the ethical considerations involved in those situations.
Generate resourceParticipate in team exercises modeled on projects that would require teamwork in the workplace.
Generate resourceParticipate in quarterly work skills evaluations. (Evaluations should be similar to employee performance reviews used in the workplace.)
Generate resourceUnderstand, explain, and demonstrate the concept and importance of digital presence.
Generate resourceResearch management careers and determine skills necessary for success in a variety of management related careers.
Generate resourceIdentify professional certifications available for various careers and levels of professionals in the management field.
Generate resourceUnderstand essential fundamentals pertaining to the environment of business management.
Generate resourceIdentify sustainability issues that businesses face and how they are responding.
Generate resourceApply business management functions to levels of management and their job responsibilities.
Generate resourceRecognize the importance of planning and establishing goals to business success.
Generate resourceDiscuss the process of organizing work and how it contributes to a more effective work environment.
Generate resourceUnderstand the need to measure performance standards in the controlling function.
Generate resourceRecognize the importance of using leadership and power to influence people in business.
Generate resourceDetermine how types of management power influence employees and control behavior.
Generate resourceExplain how management information systems and business research help businesses make decisions.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for managing processes and driving decisions and explain how and why managers may measure different KPIs over time.
Generate resourceUse spreadsheet software to create charts and graphs that convey information to be used for managerial decision-making.
Generate resourceEnter formulas and functions into a spreadsheet to perform calculations that will aid in managerial decision-making.
Generate resourceUse spreadsheet software to record and analyze information regarding a variety of management functions (departmental budget, payroll, productivity, safety reports.
Generate resourceCalculate a variety of mathematical problems related to management, such as average cost/productivity/sales, problems involving fractions, decimals, and percent, problems involving positive and negative numbers.
Generate resourcePerform calculations, with and without technology, related to managerial problems that include time, ratios, percentages, and decimals.
Generate resourceAnalyze charts and graphs and explain in both oral and written form the data found in charts and graphs.
Generate resourceDiscuss federal laws and agencies regulating employment practices, e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, The Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Generate resourceExplain the implications of federal and state laws regarding minimum wage, overtime, and classification of employees (exempt v. non-exempt)
Generate resourceDiscuss requirements regarding employee withholdings for payroll, e.g., FICA, Medicare, federal and state income tax, wage garnishments, etc.
Generate resourceDescribe information systems that managers use in their decision-making process.
Generate resourceExplain analytics and discuss the importance of applying analytics to the decision-making process.
Generate resourceRecognize how communication systems aid in the communication process, barriers and conflict in business organizations.
Generate resourceDescribe the need for financial records and the different types used by businesses.
Generate resourceView, evaluate, and interpret a variety of managerial reports such as: Income Statement, profit/loss (P&L) statements, operating budget, cash flow report, cost of goods sold, etc.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of product and service development, production, marketing, distribution, and pricing.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast alternative manufacturing processes and the factors to consider when determining location.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of packaging and branding in relation to customer/sales satisfaction.
Generate resourceIdentify the channels of distribution and the factors to be considered when selecting alternatives.
Generate resourceDescribe types of supply chain management decisions (e.g. location production inventory transportation).
Generate resourceExplain how human resources management participates in a company's strategic planning process.
Generate resourceResolve staff issues/problems to enhance productivity and improve employee relationships.
Generate resourceMarketing Management (2025)
Determine the value of professionalism and involvement in professional organizations.
Generate resourceRecognize the benefits of participating in a Career and Technical Student Organization and in professional organizations for long-term career development and success.
Generate resourceDiscuss business related Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and draw connections between participation and career success.
Generate resourceDiscuss individual, role-play, research-based, and team-building competitive events offered through CTSOs that help prepare students for marketing related careers.
Generate resourceDiscuss CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare for success in competitive events.
Generate resourceIdentify and discuss successful professionals and their involvement in either FBLA or DECA.
Generate resourceIdentify various professional associations and organizations available to marketing, management, and business professionals. Draw connections between involvement in these organizations and their contribution to overall career success. (American Advertising Federation, local chambers or commerce, etc.)
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills. (email, business letters, memos, etc.)
Generate resourceLearn, understand and apply appropriate workplace expectations (such as punctuality and attendance) and comprehend the importance of the expectations in the workplace.
Generate resourceModel and evaluate behaviors that demonstrate appropriate work ethic skills such as integrity, sense of responsibility, emphasis on quality, discipline, initiative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, self-confidence and sense of teamwork for success.
Generate resourceDemonstrate and assess professional conduct, in a variety of workplace situations, including appropriate dress and appearance, attendance, punctuality, language and etiquette.
Generate resourceParticipate in quarterly work skills evaluations. (Evaluations should be similar to employee performance reviews used in the workplace.)
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of professional dress. Evaluate appropriate dress for different occupations and careers.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast positive and negative social media presence. Discuss the implications of a negative online presence for personal and career opportunities.
Generate resourceAnalyze oneโs current digital presence and draw connections between personal online presence and professional career success.
Generate resourceDevelop properly formatted and written documents for post-interview such as thank you and follow-up letters. Employ proper grammar, tone, and style.
Generate resourceDiscuss how the marketing concepts affect business decisions and how organizational strategy affects marketing strategy.
Generate resourceCategorize products within the stages of the product life cycle (Introduction, growth, maturity, and decline).
Generate resourceIllustrate the four types of utility/value added (form, time, place, possession).
Generate resourceCompare the four utilities model to the emerging five utilities model (form, time, place, possession and information). Discuss why the information utility is important in todayโs marketplace.
Generate resourceDiscuss the four elements of the marketing mix (product, price, place/distribution, and promotion).
Generate resourceExplain the modified marketing mix (7 Ps) model for service organizations: product, price, place, promotion, people, process, and physical evidence.
Generate resourceUnderstand how to plan, organize, and lead marketing staff to achieve business goals.
Generate resourceUtilize techniques to staff an organization or a department within an organization (staffing).
Generate resourceManage staff growth and development to increase productivity and employee satisfaction (controlling).
Generate resourceGuide sales staff to improve their success rate and to minimize staff turnover (leading).
Generate resourceUtilize planning tools to guide organizationโs/marketing departmentโs activities (planning).
Generate resourceImplement organizational skills to improve efficiency and workflow and how advancing technology affects these skills. (AI).
Generate resourceDiscuss employee turnover and its effect on the product, customer relationships, and profitability of the organization
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of customer relations on the long-term success of the organization.
Generate resourceParticipate in a companyโs community outreach involvement to foster a positive company image.
Generate resourcePlan a promotional mix to maximize return on promotional efforts. (advertising, sales promotion, public relations)
Generate resourceResearch ethical issues in management. Participate in role-play exercises to reinforce and apply concepts learned.
Generate resourceImplement expense control strategies to enhance a businessโs financial well-being.
Generate resourceCreate a marketing budget and explain the process for determining budget items.
Generate resourceAssess pricing strategies to identify needed changes and to improve profitability.
Generate resourceDiscuss and compute ratios and documents that help to assess the health of an organization.
Generate resourceResearch types of records used in business (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, bank statements, legal documents, insurance documents, contracts, invoices, etc.)
Generate resourceDetermine basic cost and start up requirements associated with entrepreneurial ventures.
Generate resourceDiscuss the specialized types of business ownership (joint ventures, limited liability corporations, nonprofit corporations, and cooperatives).
Generate resourceExamine staffing issues and legal obligations associated with a start-up venture.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of and conduct marketing information and research/planning.
Generate resourceUtilize planning tools to guide organizations/marketing departmentโs activities.
Generate resourceControl an organizationโs marketing department activities to encourage growth and development.
Generate resourceEvaluate quality of marketing research studies (sampling, validity/reliability, bias).
Generate resourceConduct customer satisfaction surveys and discuss how they are used to better serve the customer and provide a higher quality product/service.
Generate resourceMedia Communications: Grade 9 (2024)
Demonstrate an understanding of the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Cluster
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the Audio and Video Technology and Film career pathway
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Audio and Video Technology and Film career pathway.
Generate resourceDescribe some of the careers available in the Audio and Video Technology and Film career pathway
Generate resourceIdentify common characteristics of the careers in the Audio and Video Technology and Film career pathway.
Generate resourceResearch the history of the Audio and Video Technology and Film career pathway and describe how those careers have evolved and influenced society.
Generate resourceIdentify skills required to enter any career in the Audio and Video Technology and Film career pathway.
Generate resourceDescribe technologies associated in careers within the Audio and Video Technology and Film career pathway.
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Digital Cinema career pathway.
Generate resourceIdentify common characteristics of the careers in the Digital Cinema career pathway.
Generate resourceIdentify skills required to enter any career in the Digital Cinema career pathway.
Generate resourceResearch the history of the Digital Cinema career pathway and describe how those careers have evolved and influenced society.
Generate resourceDescribe technologies associated in careers within the Digital Cinema career pathway.
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Digital Cinema career pathway.
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Radio Broadcasting career pathway.
Generate resourceDescribe some of the careers available in the Radio Broadcasting career pathway
Generate resourceIdentify common characteristics of the careers in the Radio Broadcasting career pathway.
Generate resourceResearch the history of the Radio Broadcasting career pathway and describe how those careers have evolved and influenced society.
Generate resourceIdentify skills required to enter any career in the Radio Broadcasting career pathway.
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Radio Broadcasting career pathway.
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Commercial Photography career pathway.
Generate resourceDescribe some of the careers available in Commercial Photography career pathway
Generate resourceIdentify common characteristics of the careers in the Commercial Photography career pathway.
Generate resourceResearch the history of the Commercial Photography career pathway and describe how those careers have evolved and influenced society.
Generate resourceIdentify skills required to enter any career in the Commercial Photography career pathway.
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Commercial Photography career pathway.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the Adver:sing and Graphic Design career pathway
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Advertising and Graphic Design career pathway.
Generate resourceDescribe some of the careers available in Advertising and Graphic Design career pathway
Generate resourceIdentify common characteristics of the careers in the Advertising and Graphic Design career pathway.
Generate resourceResearch the history of the Advertising and Graphic Design career pathway and describe how those careers have evolved and influenced society.
Generate resourceIdentify skills required to enter any career in the Advertising and Graphic Design career pathway.
Generate resourceDefine and use proper terminology associated with the Advertising and Graphic Design career pathway.
Generate resourceManage technology components typically used in professions of the Arts A/V career cluster
Generate resourceIdentify security-related, ethical and legal issues faced by professionals in the Arts A/V career cluster.
Generate resourceIdentify information technology (IT) careers in the Arts A/V career cluster, including the responsibilities, tasks and skills they require.
Generate resourceRelate information technology project management concepts and terms to careers in the Arts A/V career cluster
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate the use of technology common to all pathways in the Arts A/V Cluster
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to navigate and use common software used in various pathways
Generate resourceDemonstrate e๏ฌec:ve communica:on skills through delivery of a speech, a slide presenta:on, or by conduc:ng a demonstra:on.
Generate resourceUse a computer to assist in the comple:on of a project related to Arts, A/V Technology and Communica:on career cluster.
Generate resourceIden:fy a career cluster and related pathways through an interest assessment that match career and educa:on goals
Generate resourceDescribe the in๏ฌuences that societal, economic, and technological changes have on employment trends and future training
Generate resourceDemonstrate skills such as working in a group, problem-solving and organiza:onal skills, and the importance of entrepreneurship.
Generate resourcePlant Systems: Plant Science (2020)
Evaluate and implement the steps and requirements to pursue a career opportunity in Plant Science.
Generate resourceEvaluate and implement the steps and requirements to pursue a career opportunity in Plant Science.
Generate resourceExamine the educational, training and experiential requirements to pursue a career in Plant Science (e.g., degrees, certifications, training, internships, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze personal skillset and create a plan for obtaining the required education, training and experiences to obtain a career in Plant Science.
Generate resourceAssess the opportunities in Plant Science available through Career Development Events, Supervised Agricultural Experiences and other FFA activities.
Generate resourceExamine the Nursery and Landscape, Floriculture or Agronomy Career Development Events for opportunities to exhibit skills needed in Plant Science.
Generate resourceResearch ways that Plant Science or the skills needed may be implemented as a Supervised Agricultural Experience, and other FFA activities that might involve Plant Science.
Generate resourceDevelop and implement a crop management plan for a given production goal that accounts for environmental factors.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the three measurements of light โ color, intensity and duration โ that affect plant growth.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the effects of air and temperature on plant metabolism and growth.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the effects of water quality on plant growth (e.g., pH, dissolved solids, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify the major components of growing media and describe how growing media support plant growth.
Generate resourceDescribe the physical and chemical characteristics of growing media and explain the influence they have on plant growth.
Generate resourceIdentify the essential nutrients for plant growth and development and their major functions (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze the effects of nutrient deficiencies and symptoms and recognize environmental causes of nutrient deficiencies.
Generate resourceDiscuss the influence of pH and cation exchange capacity on the availability of nutrients.
Generate resourceContrast pH and cation exchange capacity between mineral soil and soilless growing media.
Generate resourceCollect soil and plant tissue samples using generally accepted procedures and explain how incorrect sample collection will affect the results of a laboratory analysis.
Generate resourceIdentify fertilizer sources of essential plant nutrients: explain fertilizer formulations, including organic and inorganic; and describe different methods of fertilizer application.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize production methods focused on soil management (e.g., crop rotation, companion planting, cover crops, etc.).
Generate resourceSummarize the impact of environmental factors on nutrient availability (e.g., moisture, temperature, pH, etc.).
Generate resourceApply principles of classification, plant anatomy, and plant physiology to plant production and management.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize systems used to classify plants based on specific characteristics.
Generate resourceDescribe the morphological characteristics used to identify agricultural and herbaceous plants (e.g., life cycles, growth habit, plant use and as monocotyledons or dicotyledons, woody, herbaceous, etc.).
Generate resourceApply knowledge of plant anatomy and the functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems.
Generate resourceIdentify structures in a typical plant cell and summarize the function of plant cell organelles.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the components, the types and the functions of plant roots.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the components of a flower, the functions of a flower and the functions of flower components.
Generate resourceApply knowledge of flower structure to differentiate between the types of flowers (e.g., complete, incomplete, perfect, imperfect).
Generate resourceSummarize the importance of photosynthesis to plant life on earth and the process of photosynthesis, including the types (c3, c4, Cam), its stages (e.g., light-dependent and light independent reactions), and its products and byproducts.
Generate resourceSummarize the stages of cellular respiration including their products and byproducts.
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize the five groups of naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic plant growth regulators.
Generate resourceAnalyze and identify the plant responses to plant growth regulators and different forms of tropism.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the effects of transpiration, translocation and assimilation on plants.
Generate resourcePropagate, culture and harvest plants and plant products based on current industry standards.
Generate resourceIdentify examples of and summarize pollination, cross-pollination and self-pollination of flowering plants.
Generate resourceDemonstrate sowing techniques for providing favorable conditions to meet the factors of seed germination.
Generate resourceSummarize optimal conditions for asexual propagation and demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation, layering, budding and grafting.
Generate resourceResearch and summarize the importance of starting with pest and disease free propagation material.
Generate resourceDetermine seeding rate need for specified plant population or desired quantity of finished plants.
Generate resourceObserve and record environmental conditions during the germination, growth and development of a crop.
Generate resourceSummarize the stages of plant growth and the reasons for controlling plant growth.
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize structures and technologies used for controlled atmosphere production of plants.
Generate resourceDevelop and implement a plan for integrated pest management for plant production.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize pest control strategies associated with integrated pest management and the importance of determining economic threshold.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze major local weeds, insect pests and infectious and noninfectious plant diseases.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the alignment of different production systems (conventional and organic) with USDA sustainable practices criteria.
Generate resourceApply principles of design in plant systems to enhance an environment (e.g., floral, forest landscape, and farm).
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize plants by their purpose (e.g., floral plants, landscape plants, house plants, etc.).
Generate resourceSummarize the applications of design in agriculture and ornamental plant systems.
Generate resourceAssess and apply sales principles and skills to accomplish AFNR business objectives.
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize tools used for design (e.g., computer landscape software, drawing tools, florist tools, etc.)
Generate resourceSurvey of Business: Grades 9-12
Determine and discuss the value of professionalism and involvement in professional, academic, and leadership activities, and identify the career clusters related to business and marketing.
Generate resourceRecognize and discuss the academic and professional benefits of participating in a CTSO.
Generate resourceAnalyze the six career clusters from which business and marketing programs of study are developed.
Generate resourcePrepare career-oriented documents and practice-related activities, such as a letter of application, resume, follow-up letter. Explore and utilize online resume builders and apps.
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective communication skills through writing, speaking, listening, and reading.
Generate resourceDiscuss and evaluate CTSO activities which reinforce and connect real-world application to the curriculum taught in the classroom. Research CTSO competitive events and identify sources to help prepare foe success in competitive events.
Generate resourceResearch and describe careers in the Business Management and Administration career cluster, and identify related business technology skills.
Generate resourceIdentify job search and career advice websites and apps (LinkedIn, Indeed.com, CareerBuilder.com)
Generate resourceParticipate in quarterly work skills evaluations. (Evaluations should be similar to employee performance reviews in the workplace)
Generate resourceDescribe integrity, ethical leadership, and the importance of these in one's career and business; evaluate real-world scenarios and discuss the etical considerations involved in those situations.
Generate resourceResearch the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) and draw connections between participation and success. Identify and discuss successful professionals and their involvement in either FBLA or DECA.
Generate resourceUnderstand, explain, and demonstrate the concept and importance of digital presence
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