- Description
- Students describe applications of science and technology within the agriculture or horticulture industry.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a construction/fabrication/mechanic’s workshop, greenhouse and/or science laboratory.
- Supporting courses
- CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials FAB1010: Fabrication Tools & Materials HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED
Outcomes The student will:
1 explain how science and technology influence the development of agricultural products, methods and services
1.1 explain technology as the application of knowledge gained from research to solve practical problems in agriculture
1.2 identify and describe different types of science and technology used in agriculture; e.g., machines, planning/monitoring/management processes, new plant and animal species
1.3 describe issues and/or conflicts resulting from the adoption of one or more technologies in agriculture; e.g., economic, political, environmental, health
2 describe current applications of science and technology in agricultural production, processing and marketing
2.1 describe applications of science and technology in addressing specific plant production needs; e.g., seed bed preparation/soil fertility (zero till), planting/harvesting (air seeders), weed and pest control, plant propagation, maintaining soil moisture levels (hydroponics/irrigation), improved production and yields
2.2 describe applications of science and technology in addressing specific needs within the livestock production industry; e.g., animal handling, animal transportation, animal housing, nutrition, health, waste management, breeding management, improved production and yields
2.3 describe specific applications of science and technology in agricultural processing; e.g., processing systems, quality control (quality assurance [QA] program), pollution control, preserving perishable products, packaging and storage
2.4 describe specific applications of science and technology in agricultural marketing; e.g., enterprise budgets, communication, advertising and promotion, commodity sales, product distribution
3 design a simple technological system that addresses a current need within the agriculture or horticulture industry
3.1 identify a technological need within the agriculture or horticulture industry
3.2 research the need; e.g., talk to others in order to clarify ideas, consider similar needs and how they were addressed and make reasoned judgements regarding design potential
3.3 generate ideas and alternatives regarding a mechanical system and/or process that will address the need
3.4 select the most appropriate alternative and design the technology
3.5 construct a drawing/model of the technology by following plans that have been established
3.6 assess the design process and technology outcomes in relation to:
3.6.1 original needs and design intentions
3.6.2 efficient use of resources
3.6.3 human and environmental safety
3.7 identify possible improvements to the design process and/or technology outcomes
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.