Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXV - Bulletin 106-Agriculture Education Content Standards Curriculum Framework › Chapter 7 - Purpose/Goals of the AgEd/FFA Framework Project › Section LXV-723 - Plant Systems

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Standard.
				AgEd/FFA students will understand the concepts and principles of plant
				science.
B. Focus. This strand
				focuses on the study of the processes and environmental variables related to
				the successful growth and production of plants for food and fiber. This strand
				includes a focus on relating life, environmental and earth science concepts to
				real-life problems in plant production through the use of modern
				technology.
C. PS-Plant Systems
				Cross Reference
(from grade 9 - 12 benchmarks, unless noted
				  otherwise)
Local Plan
Benchmarks
Benchmark Component
Math
Science
English Language Arts
A. Internal processes affecting plant growth and
							 reproduction
1. Describing plant structures and functions
LS-A1/2,
B1/2/3/4
2-H1/2
2. Exploring growth processes
LS-A1/2,
B1/2/3/4
2-H1/2
3. Explaining asexual and sexual reproduction
							 processes
LS-A1/2,
B1/2/3/4
4. Developing and implementing genetic improvement
							 systems
N1/2/3/4/5/6/7
A1/2/3/4
D1/2/3/4/5/6
LS-A1/2,
B1/2/3/4
SI-A1/2/3/4/5/6/7,
B1/2/3/4/5
B. External environmental factors affecting plant
							 growth and reproduction
1. Understanding relationships among moisture,
							 temperature, air, and plant growth
N1/2/3/5/6/7
M1/2/3/4
A1
ESS-C6
LS-D1/4
SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9
2. Planning and implementing integrated pest
							 management
M1/2/3/4
N1/2/3/4/5/6/7
ESS-C6
LS-D1/4
SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9
PS-D7
3. Applying sustainable production concepts and
							 practices
N1/2/3/4/5/6/7
M4
ESS-C6
LS-D1/4
SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9
PS-D2/7
C. Soil fertility
1. Understanding differences between soil and
							 soil-less mixtures
ESS-A4, B2/4, C8
SE-B4
2. Understanding basic soil-plant relationships
ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5/8
PS-D2/7
SE-B4
3. Determining liming and soil acidity relationships
M1/2/3/4
N1/2/3/4/5/6/7
A1
ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5
PS-D2/7
SE-B4
4. Exploring the importance of soil fertility and
							 soil management
N1/2/3/5/6
ESS-A1/2/6, B1,C3/4/5
PS-D2/3/7
SE-B4
2-H1/2
5. Selecting and applying fertilizers
N1/3/4/5/6/7
M1/2/3/4
D7/8/9
P1/2/3/4/5
A1
ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5
PS-D2/7
SE-B4
D. Plant production
1. Learning to identify the uses of plants
LS-B2, C1/2
SE-A4
SI-A1/2/3/4/5/6/7, B1/2/3/4/5
2. Exploring the way plants grow and the
							 environmental factors required
N1/2/3/4/5/6/7
LS-B2, C1/2
SE-A4
PS-D7
7-H1/2
3. Understanding and implementing proper crop
							 management
N1/2/3/4/5/6/7
LS-B3
E. Landscaping and Floriculture
1. Learning to properly identify and classify plants
							 for landscape and floral design use
LS-B3
2. Evaluating the plant data for selection and
							 placement (size, growth, habitat, pests, and cultivar)
N1/2/3/4/5/6/7
D1/2/5/7/8/9
M2/4
LS-B3
3. Developing landscaping plans and floral designs
A1/2/3/4
M1/2/3/4
G1/2/3/4/5/6
LS-B3
F. Crops of Louisiana
1. Understanding the role of modern-day crop
							 production
2-H1/2/3/4/5/6
3-H1/2/3/4/5
2. Understanding the differences among the various
							 crops
1-H1/5
7-H1/2/4
3. Understanding the concepts of conservation
							 tillage and crop rotation
N1 SI-A1/2/3/5/6
ESS-A1/2/6, C3/4/5
SE-B1/2/3/4/5/6, C1/2/3/4/5,
D1/2/3/4/5/6
1-H1/3/4/5
G. Horticultural crops of Louisiana
1. Understanding the role of modern-day
							 horticultural crop production
1-H1/3/4/5
2H1/2/3/4/5
2. Understanding the differences among the various
							 crops
1H1/3/4/5
2H1/2/3/4/5
H. Agribusiness relating to crop production
1. Exploring the different career opportunities
1-H1/3/4/5
2-H1/2/3/4/5
4-H4/5/6
2. Learning the basic record keeping practices
N3/4/5/7
A1/2/3/4
D1/2/5/6/7
1-H4/5
2-H2/6
5-H1/2/3/4/5/6
3. Understanding the concepts and skills related to
							 successful employment
2-H1/2/3/4/5/6
4-H1/2/3/4/5/6
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.17:6(A)(10)
				  and
				  R.S.
				  17:10.