Title: Turfgrass Management, Advanced (18054-IV)

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.
Investigating Careers in the Turfgrass Industry
  Research turfgrass industry opportunities.
  Investigate careers associated with the management and maintenance of turfgrass.
  Investigate careers associated with the manufacture and sale of turf equipment and supplies.
  Investigate careers associated with turfgrass-related services.
  Investigate careers associated with agricultural science, education, and public services.
  (Optional) Participate in the development of a training plan for work-based learning experiences (e.g., SAE) in the turfgrass industry.
Managing a Turfgrass Business
  Keep records associated with management of a turfgrass business.
  Explain issues related to human resources management in the turfgrass industry.
  Promote a turfgrass management business through social media.
Managing Turf Areas with Irrigation
  Identify the components of an irrigation system.
  Conduct experiments and exercises related to irrigation.
  Investigate water quality standards for turfgrass areas.
  Explain considerations regarding the management of soil drainage.
  Evaluate alternative drainage systems.
  Debate issues surrounding water use and quality.
Managing Natural and Synthetic Turfgrass Areas
  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using pesticides.
  Demonstrate safety guidelines related to pest management.
  Apply principles of integrated pest management.
  Manage weed pests.
  Manage insect/nematode pests.
  Manage turfgrass diseases.
  Identify cultural practices used in turfgrass management.
  Apply cultural turfgrass management practices.
  Identify equipment used to maintain synthetic turfgrass surfaces.
  Explain synthetic turfgrass management practices.
Addressing Environmental Issues
  Evaluate nutrient management practices in turfgrass systems.
  Debate environmental issues related to the turfgrass industry.
  Debate alternative management practices for turfgrass areas.
  Demonstrate sprayer and spreader calibration.
Managing a Turf Facility
  Design a turfgrass facility.
  Use digital resources common to the turfgrass industry.
  (Optional) Perform maintenance and repair to general turfgrass areas.
  Perform equipment maintenance.
  (Optional) Perform athletic field setup.
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.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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