Utah Agriculture in the Classroom

CTE, Introduction Standard 3, Agriculture

Standard 3:
	Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Agriculture.

Objective 1:

Explore the relationship and impact of agriculture and natural resources on the economy.
Indicators:

•	Explore career opportunities in agricultural production and processing (e.g., farm, food, fabrics), horticulture, and natural resources.
•	Differentiate between facts and opinions concerning agricultural production and processing.
•	Explain how supply and demand of agricultural products affects the market place and price (e.g., the supply, demand and price of major grains such as wheat, corn, and soybeans).
•	Explore related career Pathways and related high school and middle school/junior high school course offerings.

Objective 2:

Identify the relationship and impact of agriculture on the family and consumer.
Indicators:

•	Recognize the sources of food, clothing and shelter and the processes that are used to deliver them to the consumer.
•	Explain the values, benefits and issues concerning biotechnology and agriculture.
•	Evaluate facts and opinion about food technologies (e.g., irradiation, e-coli, salmonella, hormones, and pesticide residues).
•	Explore related career Pathways and related high school and middle school/junior high school course offerings.

Objective 3:

Understand the relationship and impact of agriculture and natural resources on technology and engineering.
Indicators:

•	Identify and demonstrate the uses of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and satellite technology in agriculture.
•	Understand the economic impact and value of wildlife and rangelands related to one’s community, the nation, and the world.
•	Explain the dependence and interaction between people and natural resources (e.g., rangeland, wildlife, wilderness, soil, water, and air).
•	Explore related career Pathways and related high school and middle school/junior high school course offerings.