Title: Turfgrass Management (18054-III)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Demonstrating Safety in the Turfgrass Industry
  Follow classroom, lab, and turfgrass industry occupational safety procedures.
  Identify safety concerns related to the turfgrass industry.
  Explain safety data sheets (SDS).
  Follow safety procedures for personal protection.
Gaining an Overview of the Turfgrass Industry
  Identify components of the program and course.
  Examine careers in the turfgrass industry.
  Describe the benefits of turfgrass areas.
Applying Science to Turfgrass Management
  Describe morphology, physiology, and the taxonomy of major turfgrass species.
  Distinguish among turfgrass types.
  Identify factors that determine turfgrass species selection.
  Investigate seed technology.
  Identify the importance of soil fertility and how its chemical and physical properties influence turfgrass growth and development.
  Identify practices for turfgrass establishment.
  Demonstrate practices for turfgrass establishment.
  Explain why correct mowing practices are important to the quality of turfgrass.
  Identify the effect of turfgrass on the environment.
  Identify nutrient management practices.
  Explain water requirements and irrigation methods.
  Identify basic pest management practices.
  Identify synthetic turfgrass surfaces.
  Identify alternative management practices for turfgrass areas.
  (Optional) Research an aspect of turfgrass management.
Operating and Maintaining Equipment
  Identify tools, machinery, and equipment used in the turfgrass industry.
  Apply pre- and post-operational procedures.
  Identify safety concerns related to tools, machinery, and equipment used in the turfgrass industry.
  Select tools, machinery, and equipment.
  Demonstrate the safe use of turfgrass equipment.
  Maintain turfgrass equipment.
Incorporating Mathematics in Turfgrass Management
  Compute area, perimeter, volume, and slope for a variety of turfgrass applications.
  Calculate fertilizer application rates.
  Calculate application rates for pesticide.
  Determine the calibration of application equipment.
  Complete a cost analysis of available products.
Exploring the Use of Drones in Agriculture
  Explain the use of drones in turfgrass management.
  (Optional) Research the types of drones used in agriculture.
  (Optional) Identify safety precautions and standard operating procedures for flying drones.
  (Optional) Describe the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 guidelines and licensing requirements for flying drones.
  (Optional) Prepare a drone for flight.
  (Optional) Fly a drone, adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
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