Week 1-2 Unit 1: Introduction to the MN Ag Industry

PS.02.01. Performance Indicator: Determine the influence of environmental

factors on plant growth.

Identify the similarities between MN Biomes and where MN commodities are raised

-Students will map top 5 counties for common MN ag commodities and compare them to MN Biomes.

-MN Ag in the Classroom: Commodity Cards

-MN DNR: 4 Biome descriptions

Week 3

Plant Propagation

PS.01.02. Apply knowledge of plant anatomy and the

functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems.

PS.01.02.02.a. Identify the

components, the types and

the functions of plant roots.

Distinguish differences between fibrous root systems and tap root systems.

-Students will complete a plant propagation lab, germination, plant dissection to see all features of a plant system.

-Greenhouse: Plants for propagation lab.

Agriscience Text:  Reproducing Plants Chapter

Plant Breeding Lab

Week 3

PS.01.02. Apply knowledge of plant anatomy and the

functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems.

PS.01.02.03.a. Identify the

components and the

functions of plant stems.

Contrast the functions of the xylem and phloem.

Describe the role of the cambium.

Plant Parts and Functions

Agriscience Text:  Producing Plants

Week 3

PS.01.02. Apply knowledge of plant anatomy and the

functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems.

PS.01.02.04.a. Discuss leaf

morphology and the

functions of leaves.

What is the primary responsibility of leaves?

Plant Parts and Functions

Video:  Eyewittness Plants

Week 3

PS.01.02. Apply knowledge of plant anatomy and the

functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems.

PS.01.02.06.a. Explain the

functions and components of seeds and fruit.

Investigate the parts of the complete flower.

Flower Parts/Flower Dissection

Agriscience Text:  Reproducing Plants Chapter

Week 3

PS.03.01. Demonstrate plant propagation techniques.

PS.03.01.01.a. Explain

pollination, cross-pollination

and self-pollination of

flowering plants.

Explain how plants use sexual reproduction to make seeds.

Flower Parts/Flower Dissection

Plant Breeding Lab Sheet

Flower Dissection Lab Sheet

Week  3

PS.03.01. Demonstrate plant propagation techniques.

PS.03.01.02.a.

Demonstrate sowing

techniques and provide

favorable conditions for seed

germination.

Demonstrate proper planting techniques of common vegetable crops.

Greenhouse Lab

Plant Breeding Lab Sheet

Week 3

PS.03.01. Demonstrate plant propagation techniques.

PS.03.01.04.a. Define

micropropagation, discuss

advantages associated with

the practice and outline the

four main stages of the

process.

Demonstrate how to perform leaf and stem cuttings of greenhouse plants.

Asexual Reproduction Lab

Plant Breeding Lab Sheet

Week 4-5: Unit 3: Managing Minnesota’s Wildlife

NRS.01. Performance Element: Explain interrelationships between natural resources and

humans necessary to conduct management activities in natural environments.

 NRS.01.01.01.a. Identify

natural resources.

 NRS.01.02.03.b. Identify

wildlife species.

Understand the importance behind “management” of natural resources within MN.

Wolf Debate

Fish Identification

Lords of Nature Video Sheet

Wildlife Management Strategies Chart

Old 3 Legs

Wildlife Wheel

Fishes Identification Manual

Lords Of Nature

Video Undendangered Species

Week 6-7: Unit 4: Caring for Small Animals

AS.02. Performance Element: Classify, evaluate, select and manage animals based on

anatomical and physiological characteristics.

 AS.02.01.01.b. Explain how

animals are classified using

Linnaeus’s taxonomical

classification system.

Understand the basic needs and cares for small animals.

Understand how to properly choose a small animal as a pet for your family.

-Small Animal Project: Students select an animal and present on criteria needed to properly care for animal

-Yellow “Small Animal Care & Management” Book

-Internet Resources

Week 8/9: Unit 5: Exploring Small Engines

PST.03. Performance Element: Service and repair mechanical equipment and power systems.

 PST.03.01.01.a. Identify

components and systems of

internal combustion engines.

Identify the basic parts within a 2/4 stroke engine.

Understand how a 2/4 stroke engine basically works: Intake, Compression, Ignition, Power

-Students will need to properly identify parts of a small engine. (10 parts)

-Students will create a 30 second presentation demonstrating how a small engine works

-Small Engine Cut-out

-Small Engine Parts

-Student Ipads

Agricultural Mechanics Text