Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part LXV - Bulletin 106-Agriculture Education Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Chapter 7 - Purpose/Goals of the AgEd/FFA Framework Project
Section LXV-723 - Plant Systems

Local Plan

Benchmarks

Benchmark Component

Math

Science

English Language Arts

A. Internal processes affecting plant growth and reproduction

1. Describing plant structures and functions

LS-A1/2,

B1/2/3/4

2-H1/2

2. Exploring growth processes

LS-A1/2,

B1/2/3/4

2-H1/2

3. Explaining asexual and sexual reproduction processes

LS-A1/2,

B1/2/3/4

4. Developing and implementing genetic improvement systems

N1/2/3/4/5/6/7

A1/2/3/4

D1/2/3/4/5/6

LS-A1/2,

B1/2/3/4

SI-A1/2/3/4/5/6/7,

B1/2/3/4/5

B. External environmental factors affecting plant growth and reproduction

1. Understanding relationships among moisture, temperature, air, and plant growth

N1/2/3/5/6/7

M1/2/3/4

A1

ESS-C6

LS-D1/4

SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9

2. Planning and implementing integrated pest management

M1/2/3/4

N1/2/3/4/5/6/7

ESS-C6

LS-D1/4

SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9

PS-D7

3. Applying sustainable production concepts and practices

N1/2/3/4/5/6/7

M4

ESS-C6

LS-D1/4

SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9

PS-D2/7

C. Soil fertility

1. Understanding differences between soil and soil-less mixtures

ESS-A4, B2/4, C8

SE-B4

2. Understanding basic soil-plant relationships

ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5/8

PS-D2/7

SE-B4

3. Determining liming and soil acidity relationships

M1/2/3/4

N1/2/3/4/5/6/7

A1

ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5

PS-D2/7

SE-B4

4. Exploring the importance of soil fertility and soil management

N1/2/3/5/6

ESS-A1/2/6, B1,C3/4/5

PS-D2/3/7

SE-B4

2-H1/2

5. Selecting and applying fertilizers

N1/3/4/5/6/7

M1/2/3/4

D7/8/9

P1/2/3/4/5

A1

ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5

PS-D2/7

SE-B4

D. Plant production

1. Learning to identify the uses of plants

LS-B2, C1/2

SE-A4

SI-A1/2/3/4/5/6/7, B1/2/3/4/5

2. Exploring the way plants grow and the environmental factors required

N1/2/3/4/5/6/7

LS-B2, C1/2

SE-A4

PS-D7

7-H1/2

3. Understanding and implementing proper crop management

N1/2/3/4/5/6/7

LS-B3

E. Landscaping and Floriculture

1. Learning to properly identify and classify plants for landscape and floral design use

LS-B3

2. Evaluating the plant data for selection and placement (size, growth, habitat, pests, and cultivar)

N1/2/3/4/5/6/7

D1/2/5/7/8/9

M2/4

LS-B3

3. Developing landscaping plans and floral designs

A1/2/3/4

M1/2/3/4

G1/2/3/4/5/6

LS-B3

F. Crops of Louisiana

1. Understanding the role of modern-day crop production

2-H1/2/3/4/5/6

3-H1/2/3/4/5

2. Understanding the differences among the various crops

1-H1/5

7-H1/2/4

3. Understanding the concepts of conservation tillage and crop rotation

N1 SI-A1/2/3/5/6

ESS-A1/2/6, C3/4/5

SE-B1/2/3/4/5/6, C1/2/3/4/5,

D1/2/3/4/5/6

1-H1/3/4/5

G. Horticultural crops of Louisiana

1. Understanding the role of modern-day horticultural crop production

1-H1/3/4/5

2H1/2/3/4/5

2. Understanding the differences among the various crops

1H1/3/4/5

2H1/2/3/4/5

H. Agribusiness relating to crop production

1. Exploring the different career opportunities

1-H1/3/4/5

2-H1/2/3/4/5

4-H4/5/6

2. Learning the basic record keeping practices

N3/4/5/7

A1/2/3/4

D1/2/5/6/7

1-H4/5

2-H2/6

5-H1/2/3/4/5/6

3. Understanding the concepts and skills related to successful employment

2-H1/2/3/4/5/6

4-H1/2/3/4/5/6