Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Management (18501)

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
  A Note About This Module
  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.
Examining the Principles of Zoology
  Explain how anatomy contributes to an animal’s ability to survive in given habitats.
  Examine classification levels within the science of taxonomy.
  Examine cell structure and cell function in animals.
  Describe the process of mitosis.
  Describe the process of meiosis.
Exploring the History of Wildlife Management
  Describe the history of wildlife management in the United States.
  Define the era of abundance, era of over-exploitation, era of protection, era of game management, era of environmental management, and era of conservation biology.
  Identify organizations focused on stewardship of fisheries and wildlife.
Examining Wildlife Conservation and Management Organizations
  Identify wildlife conservation and management agencies in Virginia.
  Identify federal agencies responsible for fisheries and wildlife conservation and management.
  (Optional) Explain funding sources for wildlife conservation and management agencies.
Understanding North American Biomes
  Compare terrestrial biomes found in North America.
  Describe the relationship between an ecosystem and a biome.
  Describe ecosystem overlap.
  Describe the filtering role of wetlands.
Conserving and Managing Wildlife Resources
  Explain the value and benefits of wildlife to society.
  Describe how wildlife data is collected.
  Describe successful stewardship practices.
  Examine the importance of conservation and preservation of species.
  Describe the United States Endangered Species Act (ESA).
  Explain the effects of the ESA requirements on agriculture.
  Identify threatened and endangered species in Virginia.
  Explain factors that lead to the decline and extinction of species.
  Explain how agricultural research can help protect vulnerable wildlife species.
Managing Wildlife Habitats
  Describe the essential elements of a viable habitat.
  Explain the importance of each habitat element.
  Describe the loss of habitat in Virginia.
  Describe anthropogenic activity responsible for habitat degradation and/or destruction.
  Identify the adaptation of various wildlife species to human development.
  Identify best management practices for habitat control (management).
  (Optional) Evaluate habitat conservation and management efforts.
Examining Mammalian Species
  Identify characteristics of mammals.
  Identify species of rodents and lagomorphs in Virginia and North America.
  Identify species of ungulates (hoofed mammals) in Virginia and North America.
  Describe the ecological importance of mammals.
  Identify BMPs for mammal populations.
  (Optional) Describe the ungulate ruminant digestive system.
  (Optional) Identify the impact of the white-tailed deer population on Virginia residents.
  (Optional) Investigate the role of predatory mammals in Virginia and North America.
  (Optional) Explain the extirpation of certain mammal species from Virginia and their possible reintroduction.
Examining Reptilian and Amphibian Species
  Identify species of reptiles and amphibians in Virginia and North America.
  Describe the ecological importance of reptiles and amphibians.
  Identify BMPs for reptile and amphibian species.
Examining Avian Species
  Identify avian species in Virginia and North America.
  Describe the ecological importance of avian species.
  Identify BMPs for avian populations.
  (Optional) Explore avian physiology and biology.
  (Optional) Identify waterfowl species common to Virginia.
  (Optional) Explain modern waterfowl management practices.
  (Optional) Describe the benefits provided by groups like Ducks Unlimited and the Audubon Society.
  (Optional) Identify species commonly considered game birds in Virginia.
  (Optional) Describe game bird habitat and ecology.
  (Optional) Evaluate hunting regulations and their impact on game bird management.
  (Optional) Describe birds of prey species common to Virginia.
  (Optional) Describe the characteristics of various birds of prey.
  (Optional) Describe the role of birds of prey in urban, suburban, and rural habitats.
  (Optional) Investigate perching bird species in Virginia.
  (Optional) Explain habitat requirements of perching birds.
  (Optional) Evaluate the anthropogenic impact on songbird populations in Virginia.
  (Optional) Investigate the variety of shorebirds found in Virginia during different seasons.
  (Optional) Describe characteristics of shorebirds.
Managing Water Quality
  Identify water characteristics.
  Examine water quality.
  Examine the Clean Water Act.
  Explain the importance of water quality management practices.
  Describe methods for raising dissolved oxygen levels in water.
  Identify management practices that protect water systems from pollution.
  Identify agencies that assist in protecting water systems.
Examining the Principles of Aquatic Zoology
  Identify key structures of the skeletal systems found in aquatic species.
  Identify the key structures of the muscular systems found in aquatic species.
Examining Fish Species
  Identify fish species in Virginia and North America.
  Describe the ecological importance of fish species.
  Identify BMPs for fish populations.
  (Optional) Describe the anatomy and physiology of fish.
  (Optional) Describe the metabolic processes of freshwater fish species.
  (Optional) Describe physical differences between saltwater and freshwater fish species.
  (Optional) Describe the spawning processes and reproduction of fish species.
  (Optional) Explain the role of predator species and the benefits of predation.
  (Optional) Explain the difference between Virginia's warm-water and cold-water fish species.
Examining Mollusks and Crustaceans
  Identify species of mollusks and crustaceans in Virginia and North America.
  Describe the ecological importance of mollusks and crustaceans.
  Identify BMPs for mollusk and crustacean species.
  (Optional) Describe biological and physiological characteristics of mollusks and crustaceans.
  (Optional) Describe the diversity of freshwater mollusks found in Virginia's streams.
Managing Fisheries
  Identify the uses of fisheries.
  Describe BMPs used in fisheries management.
  Describe parameters used in indices of fish populations, including the utility of these indices.
  Describe fish structures and habitats.
  Describe harvesting methods.
  Describe population management tools used in fisheries.
Exploring Careers in Fisheries and Wildlife Management
  Identify safety practices in fisheries and wildlife management.
  Research career opportunities within the fisheries and wildlife management field.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8041_Student Competency Record_Copyright 2022.xlsx
  8041 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8041 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8041 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf