3. WHST.6 ‐ 8.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. (MSLS2 ‐ 4) WHST.6 ‐ 8.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. (MS ‐ LS1 ‐ 6) SL.8.1 -Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one ‐ on ‐ one, in groups, and teacher ‐ led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (MS ‐ LS2 ‐ 2) SL.8.4 - Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well ‐ chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (MS ‐ LS2 ‐ 2)

4.  Career Cluster Standard - The student will demonstrate competence in the application of leadership, personal growth and career success skills necessary for a chosen profession while effectively contributing to society. CS.01. Performance Element: Premier Leadership: Acquire the skills necessary to positively influence others.  CS.01.01.07.a. Set personal goals using the SMART goals method (Specific, Measurable, Approved by you, Realistic, Time-stamped).

5.  1.Define Agriculture. How important is agriculture in our daily lives.  2. What are 5 agriculture jobs that you would find appealing?  3. How can we make the public more aware of the importance of Agriculture?

6.  1. Describe the modern agriculture/horticulture industry.  2. Trace major developments in the history of the agriculture/horticulture industry.  3. List important benefits of agriculture in the US and our lives.

7.  Agriculture  Agribusiness  Acre  Agriculture Policy  Cultivation  Horticulture  GATT - General Agreement on Tarriffs and Trade  Homestead Act  Floriculture  Domestic Animal

8.  Inputs  Interiorscaping  Landscape Horticulture  Xeriscaping  Domestic  Foreign  Farmer  Farming

9.  Agriculture is the “Science” of food, feed and fiber production! Agriculture began with the planting of the first seed!

13. Develop a list of agriculture products. Are they plant or animal products? Who creates these products? How many jobs would you guess are available in the agricultural industry?

15. Agriculture Industry - is all of the activities needed to supply food, clothing, and shelter to people for their use. The agriculture industry includes both activities not carried out on farms and those that do not occur on farms and ranches.

16. Agriculture is the growing of crops and raising of animals to meet the needs of people. However, it is not limited to just farming. It also includes areas like soil conservation, controlling pests, machinery usage, commercial fishing and the mining idustry.

17. Agribusiness is all of the non-farm work in the agriculture industry. Ten times more people are employed in agribusiness than in farming. There are two main areas in agribusiness. 1. Supplies and services include inputs, which are items used in growing crops or raising animals. Supplies and services also include some items used with lawns, flowers, trees, and related areas. 2. Marketing and processing involves the activities that transform agriculture products into forms people want.

21. II.The modern agriculture industry developed over a long period of time. It was shaped by important groups of people and policies.

25. III. The agriculture industry provides many benefits to the citizens of the United States. Five important benefits that result from agriculture industry are…

32.  Why is it important to set goals in reaching an agriculture career?  What is supervised experience in agriculture?  What are the benefits of an SAE program?