bushels of crops grown in Missouri. Careers in Crop Science SL.11-12.6 RI.11-12.7 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.8 RST.11-12.9 WHST.11-12.4 WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.9 Interview an individual in the crop science industry. Research a career in the crop science industry. Government Influence and Current Trends RST.11-12.1 WHST.11-12.1.a-e WHST.11-12.9 1. Complete a case covering the governmental influence on the crop science industry. 2. Complete a case study covering the current trends in the crop science industry. Biology Plant Physiology WHST.11-12.10 RI.11-12.7 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.8 RST.11-12.9 WHST.11-12.4 WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.9 1. Germinate seeds of monocot and dicot plants. Record daily observations in a journal. 2. Plant different varieties of seeds within a species and complete a research report with your findings.
WHST.11-12.11.a-e WHST.11-12.9 individuals who practice soil conservation. 2. Analyze case studies over the different soil conservation practices. Identifying and Selecting Crops and Seeds Crop and Weed Identification SL.11-12.4 SL.11-12.6 RI.11-12.7 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.8 RST.11-12.9 WHST.11-12.4 WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.9 1. Create a poster presentation over legumes, forbs, or woody plants. 2. Prepare a research report over the weeds in their area. Crop Selection SL.11-12.4 SL.11-12.6 WHST.11-12.2.a-b WHST.11-12.2.e 1. Conduct an interview with a seed salesperson and prepare a presentation for the class. Crop Seed Selection WHST.11-12.1.a-e WHST.11-12.2.a-e WHST.11-12.7 SL.11-12.2 SL.11-12.6 1. Have students research various seed companies and prepare written reasons for seed selected. 2. Develop seed judging activities for the students.
Safety, Environment, and Legal Issues Protecting Ourselves and Others WHST.11-12.6 SL.11-12.4 SL.11-12.6 1. Have students create an online social presentation about safety around the farm. 2. Create a poster about safety and present to an elementary class. Protecting the environment SL.11-12.1.c-d SL.11-12.6 RI.11-12.7 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.8 RST.11-12.9 WHST.11-12.4 WHST.11-12.7 WHST.11-12.9 1. Conduct a debate on the biggest problem or danger of crop production activities. 2. Have students research the different conservation practices supported by the Natural Resource and Conservation Services. Knowing the law N-Q.1 1. Calculate legal land descriptions. Corn and Grain Sorghum Production Planning the Crop RST.11-12.4 RI.11-12.7 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.8 RST.11-12.9 WHST.11-12.4 WHST.11-12.7 1. Create flash cards of nutrient deficiencies. 2. Conduct an experiment and write a research report on the effects of light or temperature on plants.
2. Develop seed judging activities for the students. Tilling and Planting the Crop SL.11-12.1.c-d SL.11-12.6 WHST.11-12.6 1. Conduct a debate on the different tillage methods. 2. Create an online database for the state to compare planting and harvest dates. Selecting a Weed Control Program RST.11-12.4 SL.11-12.6 1. Create cards of common weeds. 2. Interview crop scouts on common pests in the area. Scouting and Maintaining the Crop RST.11-12.4 SL.11-12.5 SL.11-12.6 WHST.11-12.2.a-b WHST.11-12.2.e 1. Create flash cards of the different types of pests. 2. Create a PowerPoint presentation of the different methods to control Harvesting the Crop N-Q.1 SL.11-12.5 SL.11-12.6 WHST.11-12.2.a-b WHST.11-12.2.e 1. Calculate the proper harvest times. 2. Calculate harvest losses. 3. Create a media presentation of the different harvest methods.
compare planting and harvest dates. Scouting and Maintaining the Crop RST.11-12.4 SL.11-12.5 SL.11-12.6 WHST.11-12.2.a-b WHST.11-12.2.e 1. Create flash cards of the different types of pests. 2. Create a PowerPoint presentation of the different methods to control pests. Harvesting the Crop N-Q.1 SL.11-12.5 SL.11-12.6 WHST.11-12.2.a-b WHST.11-12.2.e 1. Calculate the proper harvest times. 2. Calculate harvest losses. 3. Create a presentation of the different harvest methods. Marketing the Crop N-Q.1 1. Calculate variable and costs and net returns. Codes for Common Core Mathematics are: N = Number and Quantity A = Algebra F = Functions G = Geometry