- Description
- Students explore and gain an understanding of the diversity and significance of agriculture.
- Prerequisite
- None
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of agricultural activity in Alberta, Canada and the global community
1.1 describe the history and development of agriculture; e.g., marketing boards, farm-owned co-operatives, crop breeding, high efficiency farming methods, conservation methods, women in agriculture
1.2 explain the function of subsistence agriculture and commercial agriculture
1.3 compare agricultural activities in rural and urban areas; e.g., scale of industry, labour requirements, type of commodity produced, market opportunities, degree of mechanization
1.4 describe production and consumption patterns of agricultural products at local, national and international levels
1.5 identify evolving and emerging forms of agriculture that have potential to provide aesthetic, emotional, economic and health benefits; e.g., food and textiles, industrial applications, greenhouse production, interior plantscape and landscape, animal husbandry and health care
1.6 identify business/labour that provides inputs and services to agriculture
1.7 describe the function of community services and government agencies serving agriculture
2 demonstrate an understanding of the economic, environmental and social significance of agriculture
2.1 relate consumer needs and wants to a rationale for the exchange of agricultural goods and services at local, national and global levels
2.2 describe the exchange of agricultural goods and services between Canada and other nations and describe the impact on the Canadian economy
2.3 assess the environmental impact of agriculture; e.g., water management, waste management, crop production
2.4 assess the impact of agriculture on quality of life factors; e.g., rural and urban development, sustainable food supply, use of national resources, lifestyle
2.5 define sustainable agricultural production
2.6 explain the importance of sustainable production systems in meeting societal needs for food, conserving natural resources and enhancing the quality of the environment
2.7 assess the impact of choices and decisions made by citizens on the agriculture industry; e.g., selection of foods and textiles, use of land and/or chemicals, concern for animal welfare, support given to development and research
2.8 assess the impact of inputs on agricultural practices; e.g., production/use of chemicals, cost of primary resources/chemicals/machinery
3 demonstrate basic competencies
3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
3.1.1 communicate
3.1.2 manage information
3.1.3 use numbers
3.1.4 think and solve problems
3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
3.2.2 be responsible
3.2.3 be adaptable
3.2.4 learn continuously
3.2.5 work safely
3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
3.3.1 work with others
3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
4.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
4.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.