Skill Descriptor: Explore Wabanaki food systems.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Explain the benefits of Netukulimk on an economic system (e.g., How would it impact food systems?)
• Discuss an appreciation of various food systems, including those of Wabanaki Peoples
• Describe how agriculture practices have evolved over time.
• Explain how Wabanaki Nations were self-sustaining and carried out all the functions of nations (healthcare, education, trade, resource management, self-protection, defence, diplomacy, etc.)
• Research how occupation of Wabanaki lands has impacted the natural environment and Wabanaki food systems
• Research the impact land access and use has had on Wabanaki and other Indigenous societies over time

Skill Descriptor: Explore the specific types of farming and their geographic location in New Brunswick.

Global Competencies: CM, ICE, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Compare small and large scale farming in New Brunswick
• Discuss the types of agriculture and aquaculture farming in New Brunswick
• Discuss how market needs and economics impact agriculture business
• Examine how humans benefit from crops and livestock
• Identify livestock, aquaculture, and aquatic species in New Brunswick
• Outline environmental farm plan regulations used in agriculture

Skill Descriptor: Examine how agriculture impacts everyday life in New Brunswick.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Classify crops, livestock and commodities produced in New Brunswick
• Discuss how climate change impacts local, national, and global food supplies
• Review economic benefits and challenges of growing local food
• Review environmental benefits and challenges to growing local food
• Investigate New Brunswick agri-food export markets locally, nationally, and internationally
• Outline positive impacts that agriculture has on food production and employment
• Research the roles of the agricultural industry in meeting societal needs
• Outline a plan for value-added goods made from New Brunswick agricultural products and by-products

Skill Descriptor: Apply soil health principles to crop production.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, ICE, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Identify soil properties, soil profile, and soil types suitable for agriculture
• Discuss the causes of soil erosion and effective management practices
• Analyze soil test results for nutrient content and soil health
• Identify the impacts of environment and soil health on crop quality and yield
• Describe environmental factors that impact plant health and the sustainability of crop production over time

Skill Descriptor: Experiment on crop propagation and production.

Global Competencies: CL, CTPS, ICE

Achievement Indicators:

• Identify plant anatomy for crops
• Justify appropriate amounts of water and plant nutrients to maintain good plant health
• Create and implement a plan for harvesting seeds from mature plants
• Explain the role of insects in pollination
• Compare the benefits and limitations of protected agriculture

Skill Descriptor: Apply scientific knowledge to crop production.

Global Competencies: CTPS, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Explain various crop production systems
• Investigate the impact of light cycles, light intensity, and light sources on crop production
• Explain the relationship of the carbon cycle to crop production
• Research major diseases and pests of crops

Skill Descriptor: Explore livestock and poultry care and production in New Brunswick.

Global Competencies: CM, ICE, SASM, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Classify livestock and poultry species raised in New Brunswick
• Identify the commodities of livestock and poultry production
• Discuss that animals need care and welfare
• Discuss benefits of innovative technology in animal care and welfare
• Explain the importance of nutrition for livestock and poultry
• Research major diseases and parasites of livestock and poultry

Skill Descriptor: Examine livestock and poultry production practices.

Global Competencies: CTPS, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Discuss the livestock products and livestock by-products that come from each of the animal industries in New Brunswick
• Describe the impact of livestock and poultry production on the environment, including mitigation practices

Skill Descriptor: Investigate agriculture innovations.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, ICE, SGC

Achievement Indicators:

• Examine the role of innovation on precision agriculture
• Describe how precision agriculture can help sustainability and the environment
• Discuss how biotechnologies and digital technologies affect food production and preservation
• Discuss product transportation and distribution
• Identify how scientific knowledge of molecules, genes and DNA technology can be applied to agriculture

Skill Descriptor: Explore agriculture careers.

Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, ICE, SASM

Achievement Indicators:

• Explore agricultural-based careers in Canada based on own interests
• Share how agriculture education may impact own career path
• Develop an agricultural project or business proposal and plan