| August
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FFA
- Discovering Opportunities in the FFA
- Determining the Benefits of an SAE
- Determining the kinds of SAE
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September
1st half |
Introduction to Natural Resources
- Exploring Natural Resources
- Understanding Ecology and Ecosystems
- Understanding Human Demands on Natural Resources
- Comprehending Natural Resource Conservation
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September
October |
Forestry
Introduction to Forestry
- Defining Forests
- Understanding Forest Ecology
- Recognizing the Importance of Forests
- Recognizing Important Tree Species and Their Products
Tree Growth and Development
- Examining the Structures of a Tree
- Understanding the Growth and Decline of Forest Trees
- Identifying Diseases and Pests of Forest Trees
Forest Management
- Identifying the role of Government in Forest Management
- Measuring Trees
- Measuring Timber Stands
- Understanding the Role of Fire in Forest Management
- Harvesting Forest Trees
- Examining Reforestation Practices
- Applying Safe Practices in Forest Management
Forest Products
- Identifying Forest Products and Uses
- Understanding the Characteristics of Wood
- Processing Forest Products
- Protecting and Preserving Wood
Urban Forestry
- Defining Urban Forestry
- Transplanting Trees
- Pruning Trees in Urban Settings
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October
November
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Introduction to Wildlife
- Exploring the History and the Importance of Wildlife Conservation
- Describing Species Endangerment
- Identifying Problems Caused by Wildlife
Wildlife Biology and Ecosystems
- Understanding the Food Chain and Natural Selection
- Defining Wildlife Habitat and Recognizing its Importance
- Conserving Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
- Creating Wildlife Habitat
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November
December |
Game Bird Management
- Identifying and Classifying Game Birds
- Identifying Foods and Environmental Requirements
- Raising Game Birds
- Evaluating Wildlife Habitats
- Managing Wildlife Populations
- Harvesting and Preparing Game Birds
Game Animal Management
- Identify and Classifying Game Animals
- Identifying Foods and Environmental Requirements
- Raising Fur-Bearing Animals
- Harvesting and Preparing Game Animals
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| December |
Safety and Ethics
- Understanding Hunting Safety
- Understanding Hunting Ethics
- Identifying Hunting Equipment
- Examining Boating and Fishing Safety
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January
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Outdoor Recreation
- Understanding Outdoor Recreational Enterprises
- Managing Outdoor Recreational Facilities
- Managing Agritourism Enterprises
- Understanding the National Part System
Wetlands
- Exploring Wetlands
- Determining the Importance of Wetlands
- Understanding Wetland Ecology
- Establishing Wetlands
- Maintaining Wetlands
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January
February
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Water
- Understanding the Water Cycle and Its Importance to the Environment
- Determining Uses of Water
- Identifying Water Sources and Quality Standards
- Identifying and Reducing Water Pollution
- Maintaining Watersheds
- Conducting Water Quality Tests
- Tracking Groundwater Contamination
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February
March
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Soil
- Understanding the Importance of Soil
- Determining Land Use
- Understanding Soil Erosion and Management Practices
Air
- Defining Air Pollution and its Effects on Humans
- Examining Industrial Air Pollution
- Monitoring Air Quality
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March
April |
Fish Management
- Exploring the Aquaculture Industry
- Understanding the Environmental Requirements for Fish
- Describing Nutritional Requirements of Fish
- Identifying Fish Digestion and Feeding
- Propagating and Selling Fish
- Identifying Fish Facilities and Stocking Rates
- Harvesting, Holding, and Transporting Fish
Fishing
- Demonstrate types of fishing equipment (rods, reels, lures, fishing line)
- Describe how and when to use various types of fishing equipment
- Demonstrate various ways to tie knots
- Demonstrate how to cast a line
- Identify the variety of freshwater species of fish.
- Understanding the Importance of Fishing Safety
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April
May |
Alternative Fuels
- Explore the various types of energy sources (gasoline, diesel, ethanol, biodiesel, propane, uranium, solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, methane, biomass, electricity, coal)
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each of the types of energy
- Explore the process used to make alternative fuels (ethanol and biodiesel)
- Identify the need to find alternative sources of energy
- Identify the cost savings of fuel efficient vehicles
- Identify ways to improve the fuel efficiency of any vehicle
- Describe how hybrid vehicles operate
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| May |
Prairie Ecosystems
- Defining Prairies
- Understanding the Importance of Prairies
- Exploring Prairie Ecology
- Establishing Prairies
- Maintaining Prairies
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