- Description
- Students identify essential components of a growing/living environment and demonstrate the techniques used to manage the growing/living environment within a protective enclosure.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a greenhouse structure or livestock/poultry enclosure.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and explain essential components of controlled growing/living environments
1.1 define and give examples of controlled growing environments
1.2 describe environmental components that are commonly controlled in protective enclosures; e.g., temperature, humidity, light intensity, atmosphere
1.3 explain how specific problems in agricultural production are solved through environmental control
1.4 describe control systems and technologies used to maintain temperature, humidity, light and atmospheric gases at specific levels
1.5 describe methods of maintaining sanitation and reducing/minimizing contaminants
1.6 identify utility/service requirements and energy conservation methods for a controlled growing environment
2 describe ways in which controlled growing/living environments can be adapted for crop production or livestock housing
2.1 explain applications of controlled growing environments in crop or livestock production; e.g., temperature, light, humidity and atmosphere control systems, feed and watering systems, sanitation and health practices
2.2 prepare a design for environmental control that addresses one or more problems in a crop or livestock production venture; e.g., identify production problems caused by environmental factors, design structures and equipment that address production problems through partial or complete control of the growing environment, prepare accurate working drawings and/or models of the production facility
2.3 identify benefits and problems resulting from the use of protective enclosures in crop or livestock production
3 demonstrate techniques used to regulate and manage growing environments within a protective enclosure
3.1 identify safety hazards and demonstrate safe practices while performing production tasks within a protective enclosure
3.2 regulate and manage the growing environment for a designated crop or livestock species; e.g., operate control systems to maintain temperature, humidity and ventilation at proper levels, operate artificial lighting and shade-control mechanisms to maintain proper light intensity, regulate watering and feeding systems to ensure nutritional requirements are met
3.3 maintain a daily log that details activities regarding production and/or facility management
3.4 demonstrate appropriate sanitation and health practices within a protective enclosure; e.g., manage/control diseases and pests, dispose of waste material
3.5 perform routine maintenance services and repairs to protective enclosures
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 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.