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Level I Level II Level III<strong>National</strong> AcademicStandard Grade-LevelExpectationPS.03.01.02.a.Demonstrate sowingtechniques and providefavorable conditions for seedgermination.PS.03.01.03.a. Describeoptimal conditions forasexual propagation anddemonstrate techniquesused to propagate plants bycuttings, division, separationand layering.PS.03.01.04.a. Definemicropropagation, discussadvantages associated withthe practice and outline thefour main stages of theprocess.PS.03.01.05.a. Explain theprinciples behindrecombinant DNA technologyand the basic steps in theprocess.PS.03.01.02.b. Handleseed to overcome seeddormancy mechanisms andto maintain seed viability andvigor.PS.03.01.03.b.Demonstrate properprocedures in budding orgrafting selected materials.PS.03.01.04.b.Demonstrate asepticmicropropagation techniques.PS.03.01.05.b. Giveexamples of the risks andadvantages associated withgenetically modified plants.PS.03.01.02.c. Conducttests associated with seedgermination rates, viabilityand vigor.PS.03.01.03.c. Evaluateasexual propagation practicesbased on productivity andefficiency.PS.03.01.04.c. Propagateplants by micropropagation.PS.03.01.05.c. Evaluate theperformance of geneticallymodified crops.PS.03.02. Performance Indicator: Develop and implement a plant managementplan for crop production.Science: C5 and C6Language Arts: 7PS.03.02.01.a. Explain theimportance of starting withpest- and disease-freepropagation material.PS.03.02.02.a. Explain thereasons for preparing growingmedia before planting.PS.03.02.03.a.Demonstrate proper plantingprocedures and post-plantingcare.PS.03.02.04.a. Observe andrecord environmentalconditions during thegermination, growth anddevelopment of a crop.PS.03.02.01.b. Inspectpropagation material forevidence of pests or disease.PS.03.02.02.b. Prepare soilfor planting with the additionof amendments.PS.03.02.03.b. Apply preplanttreatments required ofseeds and plants andevaluate the results.PS.03.02.04.b. Monitor theprogress of plantings anddetermine the need to adjustenvironmental conditions.PS.03.02.01.c. Producepest- and disease-freepropagation material.PS.03.02.02.c. Preparegrowing media for planting.PS.03.02.03.c. Operatemechanized plantingequipment.PS.03.02.04.c. Prepare andimplement a plant productionschedule based on predictedenvironmental conditions.52
Level I Level II Level III<strong>National</strong> AcademicStandard Grade-LevelExpectationPS.03.02.05.a. Explain thereasons for controlling plantgrowth.PS.03.02.05.b.Demonstrate propertechniques to control andmanage plant growth throughmechanical, cultural orchemical means.PS.03.02.05.c. Create andimplement a plan to controland manage plant growth.PS.03.03. Performance Indicator: Develop and implement a plan for integratedpest management.Science: C4 and C6Language Arts: 7PS.03.03.01.a. Identifytypes of plant pests anddisorders.PS.03.03.02.a. Describedamage caused by plantpests and diseases.PS.03.03.03.a. Describepest control strategiesassociated with integratedpest management.PS.03.03.04.a. Explain risksand benefits associated withthe materials and methodsused in plant pestmanagement.PS.03.03.01.b. Identifymajor local weeds, insectpests and infectious andnoninfectious plant diseases.PS.03.03.02.b. Diagram thelife cycles of major plantpests and diseases.PS.03.03.03.b. Describetypes of pesticide controlsand formulations.PS.03.03.04.b. Explainprocedures for the safehandling, use and storage ofpesticides.PS.03.03.01.c. Design andimplement a crop scoutingprogram.PS.03.03.02.c. Predict pestand disease problems basedon environmental conditionsand life cycles.PS.03.03.03.c. Employ pestmanagement strategies tomanage pest populations,assess the effectiveness ofthe plan and adjust the planas needed.PS.03.03.04.c. Evaluateenvironmental and consumerconcerns regarding pestmanagement strategies.PS.03.04. Performance Indicator: Apply principles and practices of sustainableagriculture to plant production.Science: F3, F4 and F6PS.03.04.01.a. Explainsustainable agriculture andobjectives associated withthe strategy.PS.03.04.01.b. Describesustainable agriculturepractices and compare theecological effects oftraditional agriculturalpractices with those ofsustainable agriculture.PS.03.04.01.c. Prepare andimplement a plan for anagricultural enterprise thatinvolves practices in supportof sustainable agriculture.PS.03.05. Performance Indicator: Harvest, handle and store crops.Science: F5PS.03.05.01.a. Identifyharvesting methods andharvesting equipment.PS.03.05.01.b. Assess thestage of growth to determinecrop maturity or salability anddemonstrate properharvesting techniques.PS.03.05.01.c. Operatemechanized harvestingequipment.53
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