Accounting Applications 1 (2022)
Describe management functions and organizational structures as they relate to today’s workplace and employer/employee roles. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the roles and responsibilities of employees within the organization of a small, medium, or large accounting department (including the CFO, controller, accounting manager, accounts payable and receivable coordinator, payroll administrator, bookkeeper and credit and collection manager).
Generate resourcePractice quality performance in the learning environment and the workplace. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePerform tasks accurately, completely, and with attention to detail on a consistent basis.
Generate resourceProject a professional image through appropriate business attire, ethical behavior, personal responsibility, flexibility, and respect for confidentiality.
Generate resourceModel proper business etiquette (including introductions, phone etiquette, dining, networking, marketing, online services and community service).
Generate resourceDevelop a personal and work ethic (including punctuality, use of company’s technology, and loyalty to company, distinction between personal and business tasks).
Generate resourceApply mathematical operations and processes as well as financial planning strategies to commonly occurring personal and business situations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAssess personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to job objectives, career exploration, personal development, and life goals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze job and career requirements and relate career interests to opportunities in accounting occupations in the global economy.
Generate resourceApply accounting principles and concepts to the performance of accounting activities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the application of the full accounting cycle (including chart of accounts, use of t accounts, journalizing business transactions, posting of journal entries, preparation of trial balance, journalizing and posting of adjusting entries, journalizing and posting of post-closing entries, and preparation of an income statement, statement of owner’s equity, and balance sheet).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in cash control procedures (including bank deposits, electronic fund transfers, all credit and debit transactions, bank reconciliations, proof of cash, petty cash, and journal entries related to all banking activities).
Generate resourceUse source documents to prepare and analyze transactions (including invoices, cash receipts, sales slips, credit memos, vendor statements, purchase orders, and packing slips).
Generate resourceUse payroll records to prepare and analyze transactions (including maintaining payroll records to include employee time processing procedures, payroll checks, a payroll register, employee earnings record, employer payroll taxes (to include tax forms and all associated journal entries).
Generate resourceUnderstand the purpose of financial accounting and the users of financial information.
Generate resourceApply accounting principles and concepts using appropriate technology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and use communication technology in an accounting environment such as word processing and email.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and accounting software to maintain accounting records to include creating and manipulating both data and formulas, formatting data, securing data and presenting results visually (including charts and graphs).
Generate resourceAccounting Applications 2 (2022)
Analyze and explain organizational forms as they relate to today’s workplace. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop a working knowledge of individual income tax procedures and requirements to comply with tax laws and regulations.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the various forms of business ownership (e.g., sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations) and other organizational structures (e.g., nonprofit organizations, government agencies).
Generate resourceDemonstrate skills for accounting work-based learning experiences. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply accounting principles and concepts to the performance of accounting activities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and describe generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), explain how the application of GAAP impacts the recording of financial transactions, and the preparation of financial statements. Discuss the move to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Generate resourceIdentify tax forms (e.g., personal, payroll, sales) necessary for compliance with local, state and federal agencies.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the cost of merchandise inventory using various inventory valuation methods (including LIFO, FIFO, and weighted average).
Generate resourceDetermine the aging of accounts receivable and a computation of allowance for doubtful accounts using the various methods.
Generate resourceCompute depreciation using Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulations and record the associated journal entries.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal, professional, ethical, legal responsibilities, and employer policies.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.
Generate resourceInterpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures, including discrimination, whistleblowing, and sexual harassment.
Generate resourceDemonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.
Generate resourceAccounting Applications 3 (2022)
Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEmploy critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.
Generate resourceIdentify and document workplace performance goals and monitor progress toward those goals.
Generate resourceConduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.
Generate resourceGather information, extract key elements, analyze the impact of the data, and develop an appropriate solution.
Generate resourceEmploy technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, e-mail, and internet applications.
Generate resourceEmploy computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal, professional, ethical, legal responsibilities, and employer policies.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.
Generate resourceIncorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop and implement a plan for maintaining quality service and production in an accounting environment.
Generate resourceApply mathematical operations and processes as well as financial planning strategies to commonly occurring situations in the workplace to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss the application of accounting principles in an accounting environment.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the software applications used in an accounting environment.
Generate resourceDiscuss the management/supervisory skills needed in an accounting environment.
Generate resourceApply accounting principles and concepts to the performance of accounting activities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of managerial and cost accounting methods (including the job costing process, break - even analysis, budgeting, and internal reporting).
Generate resourceApply accounting principles and concepts using appropriate technology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSelect and use appropriate spreadsheet and accounting software to maintain accounting records.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate skills needed to be employable (e.g. teamwork, time management, listening, and observation skills).
Generate resourceDemonstrate personal money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of financial institutions.
Generate resourceApply the decision-making process to personal and family financial choices. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of taking responsibility for personal financial decisions.
Generate resourceExplain how limited personal financial resources affect the choices people make.
Generate resourceDescribe how shared decision-making regarding expenditures works in a family setting.
Generate resourceExplain the interrelationship of time, energy, and money to achieving personal and family goals.
Generate resourceIdentify why there are dual income families and the advantages and disadvantages they provide to the family.
Generate resourceExplain why consumer credit is important to business and consumers in today’s economy.
Generate resourceExplain factors that affect credit worthiness and determine one’s credit score.
Generate resourceLocate and understand sources of assistance if one experiences credit problems.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Advanced Concepts of Agriscience: Grades 11-12
Conduct a research project in agriculture using the scientific method, interpret research information, and prepare and present a research project. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceReport, display and defend the results of investigations to audiences that may include professionals and technical experts.
Generate resourceEstimate and suggest ways to reduce the degree of risk involved in activities in agriculture and related sciences.
Generate resourceApply enhanced leadership and professional career skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate and explain AFNR issues and their impacts to audiences with limited AFNR knowledge.
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunities for enhanced leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and/or professional organizations.
Generate resourceEnhance written and oral communications through developing resumes and interviews.
Generate resourceIllustrate agricultural applications of physical science concepts and principles. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare physical, ecological and behavioral factors that influence interactions and interdependence of organisms.
Generate resourceEvaluate Sustainability policies and plans and prepare summary of potential improvements for AFNR businesses or organizations.
Generate resourceAnalyze the properties of materials (e.g., mass, boiling point, melting point, hardness) in relation to their physical and/or chemical structures.
Generate resourceAnalyze factors that influence the relative motion of an object (e.g., friction, wind shear, cross currents, potential differences).
Generate resourceAnalyze reactions (e.g., burning of fuel, decomposition of waste) in natural and man-made energy systems.
Generate resourceDescribe the need for organization, supervision, rules, policies and procedures.
Generate resourceInvestigate the concepts, principles, and theories associated with the classification, growth, function, and reproduction of plants and soils. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe methods of producing transgenic plants and ways in which they are used.
Generate resourceIdentify major sources of water pollution and possible measures for its control.
Generate resourceIdentify cell types and functions associated with the vascular, dermal, and ground tissue systems in woody and herbaceous plant parts.
Generate resourceExplain how differential gene expression is what determines which proteins are made, and how the proteins decide the characteristics and functions of a particular cell.
Generate resourceInvestigate concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, ecology, and related current issues to understand animal life and animal science as it pertains to agriculture. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the major features of chordates, identify the highlights of vertebrate evolution (development of jaws, cartilage to bone, and water to land), and identify the distinguishing characters of fish, birds, and mammals.
Generate resourceDescribe the biochemistry and functions of animal cell membranes. In doing so, describe the fluid mosaic model of the membrane and the role of the cell membrane proteins in transporting materials in and out of cells.
Generate resourceUsing examples relevant to animal science, track the events involved in expression of individual genes and compartmentalization of the resulting proteins.
Generate resourceDescribe the chemical process in the formation of bones and muscles and the process of calcification and its impact on animal growth.
Generate resourceExplain the flow of genetic information and identify the central dogma: DNA transcription-mRNA-translation-protein.
Generate resourceDescribe the purpose, function, and production of RNA, and explain how protein synthesis works.
Generate resourceInvestigate how chemistry and physics principles are applied to the composition of foods, food nutrition, and microbiology as it is associated with the food science segment of agriculture. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe composition and arrangement of functional groups found in biological systems.
Generate resourceDiscuss the chemical composition and structure of protein molecules including primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.
Generate resourceDiscuss the biochemical and physiological functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.
Generate resourceExplain thermodynamics and kinetics (e.g., reaction rates for affecting quality and destroying nutrients).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the chemical reactions initiated by the effect of heat, oxygen, acid, and light during processing and storage of foods.
Generate resourceIdentify the various food spoilage methods including microbial spoilage, chemical spoilage, and their effect on food product shelf-life.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast three types of chemical bonds: hydrogen, ionic and covalent bonds.
Generate resourceApply enhanced agricultural communication and/or agricultural sales skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop and implement a communications or marketing campaign for an agricultural product or issue.
Generate resourceApply enhanced written and oral communication skills by selecting the correct style, tone, and format appropriate for a variety of settings.
Generate resourceSelect the proper communication medium and target audience for a current agricultural issue.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Animal Science and Services 2: Grades 9-12
Describe animal science and the role of animals in society. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the origin, significance, distribution, and domestication of animal species
Generate resourceDescribe animal adaptations developed in response to environment and domestication.
Generate resourceOutline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services, and careers.
Generate resourcePredict trends and implications of future development of the animal systems industry.
Generate resourceClassify animals according to hierarchical taxonomy and agricultural use. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze the visual characteristics of an animal or animal product; select taxonomical classification terminology when referring to companion and production animals.
Generate resourceAppraise and evaluate the economic value of animals for various applications in the agriculture industry.
Generate resourceEvaluate and implement the steps and requirements to pursue a career opportunity in the animal industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceLocate and obtain information on animal-industry careers and career opportunities.
Generate resourceExamine the educational training and experiential requirements to pursue a career in the animal industry
Generate resourceExamine professional organizations and commodity groups in the animal industry and supporting organizations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate those qualities, attributes, and skills necessary to succeed in, or further prepare for, a chosen career while effectively contributing to society.
Generate resourceDescribe animal and human first aid and laboratory safety. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePractice safe procedures when working with animal-related equipment and in laboratory settings
Generate resourceUnderstand animal behaviors as they relate to practicing safety precautions around animal restraint.
Generate resourceRecognize normal and abnormal behavioral characteristics of animals through observations.
Generate resourceApply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify parts, major organ, and functions, of the following systems of animals using correct terminology:
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the skeletal system and the major bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton.
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the muscular system and major groups of muscles.
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the digestive system; differentiate between ruminants and nonruminants (monogastric and hind gut fermentors); and the major organs.
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the reproductive system and both male and female organs.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast animal cells, tissues, organs, body systems types and functions among animal species.
Generate resourceApply knowledge of anatomical and physiological characteristics of animals to make production and management decisions.
Generate resourceCorrelate the functions of animal cell structures to animal growth, development, health, and reproduction.
Generate resourceDemonstrate safe animal handling and management techniques. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevise, implement and evaluate safety procedures and plans for working with animals by species using information based on animal behavior and responses.
Generate resourceAnalyze and document animal husbandry practices and their impact on animal welfare.
Generate resourceDesign programs that assure the proper care and use of animals and prevent abuse or mistreatment.
Generate resourceAnalyze the community’s responsibility in options for caring for unwanted/neglected livestock. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate the importance of the animal science industry to understand the impact on global economy. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAssess the impact of the animal science industry upon the US gross national product and the total global economy.
Generate resourceInvestigate local, state, and national regulatory laws, industry regulations, and legislation for animal agriculture businesses.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the primary government agencies involved with animal agriculture
Generate resourceResearch new and emerging technologies in animal agriculture and their impact on the economy.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Animal Science and Services 3: Grades 9-12
Analyze feed rations, additives, and supplements and assess how they meet the nutritional needs of animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast common types of feedstuffs and the roles they play in the diets of animals.
Generate resourceDiscuss the relative nutritional value of feedstuffs by evaluating their general quality and condition.
Generate resourceSelect appropriate feedstuffs for animals based on factors such as economics, digestive system and nutritional needs.
Generate resourceExamine the importance of a balanced ration for animals based on the animal’s growth stage (e.g., maintenance, newborn, gestation, lactation, etc.).
Generate resourceAppraise the adequacy of feed rations using data from the analysis of feedstuffs, animal requirements and performance.
Generate resourceFormulate animal feeds based on nutritional requirements, using feed ingredients for maximum nutrition and optimal economic production.
Generate resourceExamine the purpose, impact and mode of action of feed additives and growth promotions in animal production.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast methods that utilize feed additives and growth promotants with production practices that do not, (e.g., organic versus conventional production methods).
Generate resourceMake and defend decisions regarding whether to use feed additives and growth promotants after researching and considering scientific evidence, production system needs and goals, and input from industry professionals.
Generate resourceEvaluate animals for breeding readiness and soundness. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain how age, size, life cycle, maturity level and health status affect the reproductive efficiency of male and female animals.
Generate resourceExplain the reproductive system and breeding of selected animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDesign programs to prevent animal diseases, parasites and other disorders and ensure animal welfare. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePerform simple health-check evaluations on animals and practice basic emergency response procedures related to animals.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe common illnesses and disorders of animals based on symptoms and problems caused by wounds, diseases, parasites, and physiological disorders.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize characteristics of causal agents and vectors of diseases and disorders in animals.
Generate resourceResearch and analyze data to evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites, and disorders among animals.
Generate resourceDesign and implement a health maintenance and disease and disorder prevention plan for animals in their natural and/or confined environments.
Generate resourceExplain the clinical significance of common considerations in veterinary treatments, such as aseptic techniques.
Generate resourceAssess the safety and effectiveness of facilities and equipment used for surgical and nonsurgical veterinary treatments and procedures.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe surgical and nonsurgical treatments and procedures in animal health care objectives.
Generate resourceAnalyze biosecurity measures utilized to protect the welfare of animals on a local, state, national, and global level. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSummarize the importance of biosecurity to the animal industry at multiple levels (e.g., local, state, national, global).
Generate resourceAnalyze procedures at the local, state, and national levels to ensure biosecurity of the animal industry.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe zoonotic diseases including their historical significance and potential future implications.
Generate resourceAnalyze the health risk of different zoonotic diseases to humans and identify prevention methods.
Generate resourceResearch and evaluate the effectiveness of zoonotic disease prevention methods and procedures to identify those that are best suited to ensure public safety and animal welfare.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of preventive medicine and disease control. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the process for fecal sample collection, slide preparation, and examination.
Generate resourceSelect animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize ways an animal’s health can be affected by anatomical and physiological disorders.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast desirable anatomical and physiological characteristics of animals within and between species.
Generate resourceEvaluate and select animals to maximize performance based on anatomical and physiological characteristics that affect health, growth, and reproduction.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast procedures to develop an animal to reach its highest performance potential with respect to its anatomical and physiological characteristics.
Generate resourceChoose, implement and evaluate sustainable and efficient procedures (e.g., selection, housing, nutrition and management) to produce consistently high-quality animals that are well suited for their intended purposes.
Generate resourceDescribe methods of restraining, loading, handling, and transporting animals safely.
Generate resourceDiscuss the legal requirements of maintaining animal health records and maintain and analyze animal health records.
Generate resourceMaintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, and expenses) using computer applications.
Generate resourceExplain the components of the American business system. (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, cooperative). The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDistinguish and identify between the characteristics of each method of doing business.
Generate resourceEvaluate how cooperative principles and practices differentiate cooperatives from other businesses.
Generate resourceDistinguish and identify between the three types of cooperative structures and their functions. (marketing, service, purchasing)
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Animal Science and Services 4: Grades 9-12
Interpret and follow directions on medications and animal health aids, including withdrawal periods.
Generate resourceDispose of biomedical waste and by products (needles, scalpel blades, medicines, etc.).
Generate resourceClean and disinfect pens, cages, feeders, waterers, trailers, and other equipment according to Best Management Practices.
Generate resourceOperate, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceInvestigate emerging technologies in Animal Science. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceResearch emerging technologies and determine their impact on animal industry and society.
Generate resourceApply scientific principles in the selection and breeding of animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the use of genetically superior animals in the production of animals and animal products.
Generate resourceCalculate the potential economic benefits of natural versus artificial breeding methods.
Generate resourceIdentify and categorize natural and artificial breeding methods (e.g., natural breeding, artificial insemination, estrous synchronization, flushing, cloning, etc.).
Generate resourceExamine the use of quantitative breeding values (e.g., EPDs, Performance records, pedigrees) in the selection of genetically superior breeding stock.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast quantitative breeding value differences between genetically superior animals and animals of average genetic value.
Generate resourceSelect and assess animal performance based on quantitative breeding values for specific characteristics.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize the advantages and disadvantages of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer (e.g., cost, labor, equipment, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze the processes of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer.
Generate resourceCreate and evaluate plans and procedures for estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing, embryo transfer and other reproductive management practices.
Generate resourceMaintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, and expenses) using computer applications.
Generate resourceAssist in the development of a plan for the rotation of fields, pens and pastures.
Generate resourceUnderstand the relationship of animal production and the environment. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceOutline methods of balancing the effects of animal agriculture on the environment.
Generate resourceDescribe BMPs (Best Management Practices) to balance the impact of animal agriculture on the environment.
Generate resourceEvaluate the effects of environmental conditions on animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.
Generate resourceEstablish and maintain favorable environmental conditions for animal growth and performance.
Generate resourceIdentify and interpret environmental issues and regulations pertaining to animal industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss emerging technologies and determine their effectiveness as related to environmental quality.
Generate resourceDesign a facility that meets standards for the legal, safe, ethical, and efficient production of animals.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Animal Science and Services 5: Grades 9-12
Collect and interpret market reports and identify market outlets for companion and food-producing animals.
Generate resourceDiscuss BMPs (Best Management Practices) associated with castration, dehorning, docking, debeaking, and/or another component of livestock management.
Generate resourceMaintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, and expenses) using computer applications.
Generate resourceImplement procedures to ensure that animal products are safe. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze consumer concerns with animal production practices relative to human health.
Generate resourceResearch and evaluate programs to assure the safety of animal products for consumption.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe animal tracking systems used in animal systems (e.g., livestock, companion animal, exotics, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze and summarize the impact of animal trace-back capabilities on producers and consumers.
Generate resourceEvaluate the effectiveness of animal and/or premise identification programs for a given species.
Generate resourceIdentify, select, and breed food-producing animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze county, state and federal agencies that support the animal industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceResearch technical assistance, disaster relief, grants, and other available programs.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Animal Science and Services 6: Grades 9-12
Plan routine management of food-producing animals and facilities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAssist in the planning of a routine animal health and preventative medication program.
Generate resourceAnalyze and utilize production, performance and breeding records, using computer applications.
Generate resourceDiscuss the legal requirements of maintaining animal health records, and maintain and analyze health records.
Generate resourceMaintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, and expenses) using computer applications.
Generate resourceDesign animal housing, equipment and handling facilities for animal production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify facilities needed to house and produce each animal species safely and efficiently.
Generate resourceCritique designs for an animal facility and prescribe alternative layouts and adjustments for the safe and efficient use of the facility.
Generate resourceDesign an animal facility, focusing on animal requirements, efficiency, safety, and ease of handling.
Generate resourceExplain how modern equipment and handling facilities enhance the safe and economic production of animals.
Generate resourceSelect equipment and implement animal handling procedures and improvements to enhance production efficiency.
Generate resourceComply with government regulations and safety standards for facilities used in animal production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceList the general standards that must be met in facilities for animal production. (e.g., environmental, zoning, construction)
Generate resourceDesign a facility that meets standards for the legal, safe, ethical, and efficient production of animals.
Generate resourceIdentify and interpret rules, policy, and regulations affecting the animal industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceInvestigate opportunities to impact policy making at the local, state, and national level.
Generate resourceIdentify the procedures and requirements for obtaining a restricted use pesticide applicator's license.
Generate resourceObserve state and federal regulations regarding disease testing/eradication programs and other programs.
Generate resourceEvaluate the effects of environmental conditions on animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.
Generate resourceEstablish and maintain favorable environmental conditions for animal growth and performance.
Generate resourceIdentify and interpret environmental issues and regulations pertaining to animal industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss emerging technologies and determine their effectiveness as related to environmental quality.
Generate resourceDesign a facility that meets standards for the legal, safe, ethical, and efficient production of animals.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Veterinary Assisting 1 (2021): Grades 9-12
Describe veterinary science and the role of animals in society. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceChoose current issues facing the animal industry today and describe the effect of each on society.
Generate resourceDemonstrate human-relations, communications and leadership through FFA activities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and/or professional organizations.
Generate resourceDevelop, implement, and maintain work-based learning through a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.
Generate resourceDescribe the socioeconomic role of veterinary sciences on the companion animal and livestock industries. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSummarize the history of the veterinary science, companion animal and livestock industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss the human-animal bond and its effects on human health. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast different types of human-animal bonds for companion animals, working animals and livestock.
Generate resourceDiscuss the positive health effects on people resulting from their interaction with animals.
Generate resourceDescribe the characteristics of animals used in the animal-facilitated therapy programs.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the proper use of veterinary science terminology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompile a list of prefixes, suffixes, and root words for veterinary medical terminology.
Generate resourceInvestigate career opportunities in the veterinary science, companion animal, and large animal industry; also identify degree or credential needed to prepare for those careers.
Generate resourceUsing national or state credentialing agencies as a reference, distinguish between a Veterinary Assistant, Credentialed Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Credentialed Veterinary Technician, and Veterinary Technologist.
Generate resourceInvestigate requirements necessary to earn and maintain Veterinary Assisting Certification.
Generate resourceRecognize and avoid potential safety hazards (physical, chemical, biological and zoonotic).
Generate resourcePractice safety precautions around animals, list the most common causes of animal related accidents.
Generate resourceUtilize proper safety precautions and procedures when working in the hospital and/or animal handling areas.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge on how to use personal protective equipment- PPE (wears gloves, goggles, face mask, ear plugs, apron, gown, cap, and shoe covers when needed)
Generate resourceExplain OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and its regulations pertaining to a veterinary practice, including sanitation, safety of employees and the employee’s right to know of potential work place hazards through SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and the written hazard communication plan
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of OSHA regulations regarding the handling, placement and disposition of sharps and bio-hazardous material
Generate resourceExplain correct labeling of secondary containers with appropriate safety information
Generate resourceDifferentiate between normal and abnormal behavioral characteristics of animals.
Generate resourceRestrain and control companion and livestock animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss the proper method for placing large animals in a stall, paddock, and trailer.
Generate resourceSafely handle and restrain dogs, cats, and other animals for exams, procedures, and treatment to prevent undue stress or harm to either animals or humans.
Generate resourceDemonstrate how to match appropriate level of restraint for an individual animal’s level of resistance and situation.
Generate resourceIdentify venipuncture sites and accepted restraint for companion and livestock animals; [ex. cephalic vein (cat & dog), jugular vein (cat & dog), femoral vein (cat), saphenous vein (dog)jugular (horse & goat), tail (cow & pig)]
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of muzzle on a dog using commercial, leash, and gauze muzzles of appropriate size.
Generate resourceDemonstrate currently accepted standards for restraint of the cat including towels, scruff technique, commercial muzzles, cat bags, leather gloves, and the squeeze cage
Generate resourceIdentify common breeds of companion animals and husbandry practices. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Veterinary Assisting 2 (2021): Grades 9-12
Demonstrate basic first aid for companion and livestock animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the correct emergency procedures for shock, burns, heatstroke, and fractures.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of tools, equipment, and instruments in the veterinary science and companion animal industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify, demonstrate and maintain the proper tools, equipment, and instruments for common veterinary procedures.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper techniques in taking vital signs. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceObtain and record the TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate), MM (mucus membrane color), CRT(capillary refill time) with minimal discomfort to pet.
Generate resourceInvestigate the common breeds and husbandry practices for several species of animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify parts and functions of various systems of common companion and livestock animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify internal and external anatomy of common companion and livestock animals.
Generate resourceIdentify parts and functions of the following systems of animals using correct terminology:
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the integumentary system and the major organs.
Generate resourceExplain the differences in the teeth and eating habits for omnivores, carnivores and herbivores.
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the skeletal system and the major bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton.
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the muscular system and major groups of muscles.
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the cardiovascular system and the major organs.
Generate resourceIdentify the general function of the reproductive system and both male and female organs.
Generate resourceExplain the various methods of animal identification. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain types of tattoos for animals and the use in both companion and production animals.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Veterinary Assisting 3 (2021): Grades 9-12
Demonstrate knowledge of animal control and animal welfare organizations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the responsibilities and goals of animal control agencies and animal welfare organizations
Generate resourceIdentify and locate local animal control agencies and animal welfare organizations.
Generate resourceDescribe the problems, causes, and solutions of animal overpopulation. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the pet owners’ and societies’ responsibilities concerning animal overpopulation.
Generate resourceLocate and interpret animal-related laws, in state statutes, or local ordinances . The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDetermine the legal limitations of duties of an employee in the animal services industry.
Generate resourceIdentify the different digestive systems of animals and the nutritional requirements of selected species. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDifferentiate between ruminants and non-ruminants (monogastric and hind gut fermentors).
Generate resourceDifferentiate the teeth and eating habits of omnivores, carnivores, and herbivores.
Generate resourceExplain nutritional needs based on life stage and size of animal and choose appropriate food and amount for specific animals for general care.
Generate resourceExplain potential problems with feeding therapeutic foods incorrectly or to the wrong patient.
Generate resourceExplain the reproductive system and breeding of common companion and livestock animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the male and female reproductive systems of common companion and livestock animals.
Generate resourceInvestigate the common husbandry practices and daily care of companion animals and exotic animals and fish. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe breeds, characteristics and husbandry and care of chinchillas and degus.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of preventive medicine and disease control- the students will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe common infectious and noninfectious diseases of animals to include bacterial, viral, fungal, prion and zoonotic.
Generate resourceDescribe vaccinations available for disease prevention and vaccination procedures.
Generate resourceDescribe methods of preventive medicine and quarantine for disease control in a kennel, cattery, paddock, rabbitry, and zoo.
Generate resourceDiscuss the terms immunology and active and passive immunity as it applies to disease and vaccination.
Generate resourceDemonstrate human-relations, communications, leadership, and employability skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceFollow oral and written directions with understanding; ask questions that clarify directions as needed.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of keeping their credentials current with continuing education credits
Generate resourceConforms to safety and professional dress code by dressing in well- fitting scrubs or uniforms, closed- toed shoes, avoids excessive or loose jewelry, or excessive and visible body-piercings or tattoos, avoids long or fake nails, and keeps hair short or tied back.
Generate resourceActively observe his/her working environment and animals, promptly reporting observations and concerns to the veterinary technician or veterinarian as needed.
Generate resourceDiscuss ways to resolve complaints or conflicts with either pet owners/clients or co-workers in a professional manner.
Generate resourceCommunicate effectively in verbal, written, and nonverbal modes; demonstrate effective telephone skills.
Generate resourceConduct small, informal, formal, and group meetings using basic parliamentary procedure.
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunities for leadership development available through an appropriate student and/or professional organization.
Generate resourceComplete pertinent forms for employment, such as a resume, a job application, a W-4 form.
Generate resourceStudent avoids misrepresentation, slander, violating client confidentiality, substandard patient care, substance abuse, or animal abuse/neglect.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Veterinary Assisting 4 (2021): Grades 9-12
Describe the role of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) with regard to animal research facilities.
Generate resourceIdentify organizations that are in favor of and those that are against the use of animals in research.
Generate resourceDevelop a personal position on the use of animals in research and support that position.
Generate resourceDiscuss the legal requirements of maintaining animal health records, and maintain and analyze animal health records.
Generate resourceMaintain and analyze basic business records (inventory, depreciation, receipts, expenses), using computer applications.
Generate resourceDemonstrate filing and retrieving of records from both numerical and alphabetical filing systems.
Generate resourceDiscuss legal requirements of veterinary medical records to include:: (1)establish veterinarian-client-patient relationship, (2)contain owner and patient information, (3)contain patient history, and (4) contain contemporaneously written medical procedures
Generate resourceDescribe the duties of an office or hospital staff member as outlined by NAVTA which includes:
Generate resourceGreet pet owner/client, identifies his/herself by name and as veterinary assistant in a professional manner
Generate resourceObtain or confirm pet owner/client and pet information including pet owner/client’s name, address and phone numbers; pet’s name, species, breed, color, sex and neutered/not neutered, and age or birth date
Generate resourceDiscuss process for recording new information and/or confirms existing information on medical record using appropriate medical terminology and concise notations. Include current date and reason for appointment.
Generate resourceObtain and record the pet’s vital signs (TPR, MM, & CRT) and weight with minimal restraint to the pet.
Generate resourceLeave the exam room courteously indicating the veterinarian will be right in.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper sanitation techniques for an examination room, hospital facilities, surgical suites, kennel, cattery, paddock, rabbit hutch, and zoo.
Generate resourceExplain sanitary procedures including physical cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper cleaning protocols for kennels, runs, and enclosures including cleaning and disinfecting all sides of the kennel (floor, ceiling, walls, & door) and all items in the kennel (bowls, blankets, toys, etc.)
Generate resourceList precautions to take when mixing or using multiple cleaning and disinfecting agents i.e. NEVER mix bleach with ammonia containing cleaners or disinfectants
Generate resourceNotify supervisor of needed repair or maintenance on cages, kennels, or stalls
Generate resourceExplain the proper placement of a slide in the microscope and focus on 100X and 400X magnification
Generate resourceList precautions and safety factors in handling urine samples including personal protection equipment
Generate resourceDemonstrate the correct technique for handling and preparing the fecal samples for analysis by flotation, sedimentation, and direct smear.
Generate resourceExplain appropriate method of placing sample on microscope slide or cover slip.
Generate resourceList precautions and safety factors in handling fecal samples including personal protection equipment.
Generate resourceExamine radiology, electrocardiogram and ultrasound imaging techniques and safety.
Generate resourceDescribe the area of exposure in the radiology room including direct beam and scatter radiation.
Generate resourceExplain the correct use of personal protection equipment including lead-shielded gowns, lead gloves, lead thyroid shield, lead glasses, and other lead protective wear.
Generate resourceExplain methods of restraint for positioning for radiographs including chemical restraint.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the appropriate labeling of a radiograph including date, patient. name, view or side of patient, machine settings, and film developing
Generate resourceDescribe the process for handling a suspected rabies patient, and the process for other deceased animals.
Generate resourceExplain the proper safety measures to follow when handling an animal suspected of having rabies.
Generate resourceExplain the procedure for euthanasia suitable as an explanation for a pet owner.
Generate resourceDiscuss the grief process that an owner may experience on the loss of the pet.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of presenting the body of the pet in a respectful and empathetic way.
Generate resourceDescribe internal and external parasites and control methods. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify ectoparasites fleas, ticks, lice, and mites and explain the life cycle and treatment and prevention methods
Generate resourceIdentify ova of endoparasites roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyles and explain the life cycle and treatment and prevention methods
Generate resourceIdentify adult endoparasites roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, strongyles and heartworms
Generate resourceDifferentiate between animal welfare and animal rights. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources: Veterinary Assisting 5 (2021): Grades 9-12
Discuss using a variety of brushes, combs, flea combs, mat splitters, undercoat rakes, etc. to groom animal hair/fur as needed for both cosmetic and therapeutic reasons.
Generate resourceExplain using clippers to cut animal hair/fur as needed for both cosmetic and therapeutic reasons.
Generate resourceExplain the necessity of following written and oral instructions and all label directions regarding shampoos for bathing and therapeutic or flea rinses (dips).
Generate resourceList precautions in bathing and dipping including avoiding soap or chemicals in the eyes, lathering the entire body, timing the shampoo application according to directions, and towel or blow drying.
Generate resourceIdentify the area of blood and nerve supply of the nail in the dog and cat and common pets such as rabbits and ferrets.
Generate resourceIdentify appropriate instrument or nail trimmer for small and large dogs and cats.
Generate resourceDemonstrate comfortable handling of paw or limb during nail trim for dog and cat.
Generate resourceNotify supervisor of abnormalities including in-grown nails and abnormal growth or shape.
Generate resourceDescribe exotic animals and the effects of captivity on them. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the roles of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in wildlife management.
Generate resourceExplain state, national, and international laws affecting the purchase and transport of exotic animals.
Generate resourceAssess techniques used in surgical assisting and surgical preparation. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain standard procedure for cleaning and lubricating all stainless steel instruments.
Generate resourceExplain appropriate use of ultrasonic instrument cleaning and proper solutions.
Generate resourceExplain proper procedure for sterilizations methods including the autoclave and gas sterilization (ethylene oxide) including safety precautions with each.
Generate resourceDemonstrate what can and cannot be touched when assisting in a surgical environment.
Generate resourceDemonstrate how suture material might be removed from its outer packaging and passed to the surgeon while maintaining sterility
Generate resourceDemonstrate dorsal and sternal recumbancy positioning and securing animal in each on the surgery table under anesthesia as instructed by the veterinary technician or veterinarian.
Generate resourceDemonstrate clipping or shaving surgical field as instructed by the veterinary technician or veterinarian.
Generate resourceDemonstrate cleaning and disinfecting the surgical field using currently accepted standards for aseptic technique and surgical scrub.
Generate resourceList parameters to monitor during recovery and signs of distress in the recovery period.
Generate resourceExplain the swallow reflex and the appropriate time and method for endotracheal tube removal.
Generate resourceExplain appropriate transfer of animal from surgery to recovery kennel, positioning in kennel, and precautions in kennel.
Generate resourceIdentify forms of medication including tablet, capsule, liquid, powder, granules, topical creams, liquids, and gels.
Generate resourceDescribe the process for administering medications by injection, oral, nasal and topical.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the reconstitution of vaccine using appropriate diluents and amounts of diluents.
Generate resourceDemonstrate administration oral medications on companion and livestock animals.
Generate resourceExplain proper methods of syringe and hypodermic needle use. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and give the correct alignment from smallest to largest of hypodermic needles including but not limited to;12 g, 18g, 20 g, 22 g and 25 g.
Generate resourceIdentify and align from smallest to largest commonly used syringes including but not limited to 3cc, 6cc, 12cc, 20cc, 35cc, 60cc and 1cc tuberculin or insulin syringe.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to read the precise volume of medication in a syringe and to fill a syringe with medication to a specified volume when requested.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Agriscience Foundations
Evaluate and explain emerging trends and the opportunities they may create within the AFNR (agriculture, food, natural resources) systems
Generate resourceAssess the economic impact of an AFNR system on a local, state, national, and global level
Generate resourceExamine historical and current data to identify issues impacting AFNR systems
Generate resourceExamine the role of the agriculture industry in the interaction of population, food, energy, and the environment
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper safety precautions and use of personal protection equipment
Generate resourceEvaluate the food safety responsibilities that occur along the food supply chain
Generate resourceDiscuss issues of safety and environmental concerns about foods and food processing (Genetically Modified Organisms, microorganisms, contamination, and irradiation)
Generate resourceDetermine appropriate industry response to consumer concerns to assure a safe and wholesome food supply
Generate resourceIdentify the common causes and prevention of accidents in agriscience operations
Generate resourceExtract and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Safe Data Sheet (SDS) following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Worker Protection Standard, and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) regulations
Generate resourceDescribe emergency procedures for: basic first aid, CPR, chemical spills, fire extinguisher use
Generate resourceImplement the scientific method and science process skills through the design and completion of an agriscience research project
Generate resourceResearch how different climatic and geological activity influences agriculture
Generate resourceDescribe the environmental resources (soil, water, air) necessary for agriculture production
Generate resourceInvestigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in plant science
Generate resourceCategorize plants based on specific characteristics according to industry and scientific standards
Generate resourceExamine the processes of plant growth including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, absorption, transfer, storage, reproduction, etc.
Generate resourceIdentify the nutrients required for plant growth from the periodic table and explain their functions
Generate resourceInvestigate the impacts of various pests and propose solutions for their control
Generate resourceInvestigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from plants
Generate resourceInvestigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in animal science
Generate resourceExplain the economic importance of animals and the products obtained from animals
Generate resourceIllustrate correct terminologies for animal species and conditions (age, sex, etc.) within those species
Generate resourceInvestigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from animals
Generate resourceDevelop, implement, and maintain work based learning through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE)
Generate resourceEnhance oral communications through telephone, interview, and presentation skills
Generate resourceConduct formal and informal meetings using correct parliamentary procedure skills
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and/or professional organizations
Generate resourceDevelop both a leadership and a career development plan utilizing SMART goals that include 5, 10, and 20 year benchmarks
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Agriscience Foundations 1 (2024-2025)
Examine the history of AFNR production at the local, national, and global level. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze and describe the impact of AFNR industries on local, state, national, and global economies.
Generate resourceInvestigate and summarize historical developments, inventions, or events that have impacted AFNR production systems.
Generate resourceExamine and analyze historical and current economic or production data and trends and determine their impact on local, state, national, and global AFNR systems.
Generate resourceEmploy scientific reasoning to make informed decisions in AFNR systems. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in natural resources. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the environmental resources (soil, water, air) necessary for agricultural production.
Generate resourceDescribe various Florida ecosystems as they relate to the agricultural industry.
Generate resourceExamine how land use decisions (development, conservation, agricultural production, etc.) impact the environment.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and identify potential paths to careers in natural resources.
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in plant science. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe and differentiate between plant industry sectors (floriculture, nursery, forestry, etc.).
Generate resourceDistinguish cellular processes in plant science including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration.
Generate resourceCategorize plants based on specific characteristics according to industry and scientific standards.
Generate resourceIdentify nutrient requirements for optimal plant growth, their functions within plants and nutrient sources.
Generate resourceManage plant production facilities, equipment and supplies with a safety mindset.
Generate resourceEvaluate advances in plant related biotechnology that impact consumers and production.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and identify potential paths to careers in plant science.
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in animal science. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDistinguish correct terminologies for livestock species and conditions (e.g., age, sex, and use) within those species.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and identify potential paths to careers in animal science.
Generate resourceRecognize commercially important livestock variations distinguishable in breed characteristics (e.g., cattle, swine, sheep, goats and poultry).
Generate resourceExamine production and consumption trends of commercially important livestock species.
Generate resourceExamine products and by-products produced by commercially important livestock species.
Generate resourceEvaluate advances in animal biotechnology that impact consumer and production decisions (e.g., cloning, selective breeding and pharmaceuticals).
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in food science. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExamine the impact of consumer demands on food production, processing and storage.
Generate resourceAnalyze the impact of marketing and labeling of food products on consumer behavior.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and identify potential paths to careers in food science.
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in power, structure, and technical systems. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze trends and emerging technological advances in power, structure and technical systems.
Generate resourceSelect the appropriate tool for construction, repair, and maintenance of power, structure and technical systems.
Generate resourceDemonstrate safe use of common tools used for construction, repair, and maintenance of power, structure and technical systems.
Generate resourceUtilize commonly used technologies in AFNR systems to solve problems in AFNR systems.
Generate resourceManage power, structure, and technical systems facilities, equipment and supplies with a safety mindset.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in power, structure and technical systems.
Generate resourceExplore AFNR professional development organizations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and other agricultural groups.
Generate resourceDevelop a plan for personal and professional growth in an agricultural organization by reviewing their mission statement, constitution and by-laws and program of activities.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Fundamentals of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource Systems (8021300)
Summarize the evolution of production agriculture. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of agriculture on a world, national, state and community scale.
Generate resourceInterpret how changes in production practices, population, and land use have influenced the agriculture economy.
Generate resourceDemonstrate how development of new technology has affected agriculture production.
Generate resourceExamine the changes in agriculture careers that reflect the changes in production methods.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between animal welfare and ethical treatment of animals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain how animal welfare and animal rights advocate groups impact production agriculture.
Generate resourceExplain skills and principles used in dairy production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain skills and principles used in livestock production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of terminology for animals based on species and condition (eg. age, sex, bred, etc…)
Generate resourceDetermine different reproduction methods, and the process of selective breeding.
Generate resourceExplain skills and principles used in poultry production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDifferentiate proper techniques for classification and grading of poultry and poultry products.
Generate resourceExplain skills and principles used in aquaculture production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain how the use of biotechnology has impacted the aquatic species industry.
Generate resourceExplain skills and principles used in vegetable production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain skills and principles used in nursery production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify nutrients necessary for plant growth from the periodic table and their functions.
Generate resourceApply scientific and technical skills in production agriculture. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceFormulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data, and develop scientific recommendations based on findings.
Generate resourceEmploy technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and internet applications
Generate resourceParticipate on a committee which has an assigned task and report to the class.
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective communication skills through delivery of a speech or conducting a demonstration.
Generate resourceDemonstrate good work habits, and career planning in agriculture production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and research career opportunities in agriculture and its related fields through a Foundational SAE.
Generate resourceIntegrate the use of science, mathematics, reading, geography, history, writing, and communication in production agriculture. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCorrectly use measuring devices and utilize measurements to solve agricultural problems.
Generate resourceLocates, organizes, and interprets information from a variety of agricultural sources.
Generate resourceSelect and study a problem that can be tested under controlled conditions to establish a hypothesis or to illustrate a known law.
Generate resourceIdentify structure to access internet, including hardware and software components.
Generate resourceIdentify and configure user customization features in web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies.
Generate resourceDescribe and use communication features of information technology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine important internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Horticulture Science 3 (2015-2016)
Identify specific hazards with industry specific equipment, and conduct equipment care and maintenance.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of botanical and common names of plants including genus and specific epithet and cultivar.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper use of growing media and fertilizers – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply information on a label of fertilizer, including updated BMP rules, used in Florida.
Generate resourceIdentify materials that are needed to alter pH and calculate the amount to apply to change the pH.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the procedure for calibrating a fertilizer spreader or injector using appropriate mathematical concepts.
Generate resourceIdentify essential elements and nutrients in plant growth including macronutrients and micronutrients.
Generate resourceUsing references make fertilizer recommendations for ornamental plants, turf grass, and palms.
Generate resourceDemonstrate Integrated Pest Management approaches – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe methods of controlling nematode pests on ornamental plants, and use BMPs to prevent infestation..
Generate resourceDevelop a pest control program for a horticultural crop using Integrated Pest Management.
Generate resourceIdentify specific cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological methods of weed management.
Generate resourceIdentify the principles and requirements of plant growth – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify Plant Growth Regulators and their use on horticulture and landscape plants.
Generate resourceOutline and use a record book for the use of a plant growth regulator on a horticultural or nursery crop.
Generate resourceIdentify appropriate pruning techniques to achieve plant size, form, and shape.
Generate resourceApply best management practices in landscape design – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and apply Best Management Practices for the design and installation of landscapes.
Generate resourceIdentify and apply Best Management Practices on the management and handling of pesticides.
Generate resourceDemonstrate customer service skills that are essential in dealing with clients.- the student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply principles of landscape design and maintenance – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the principles of design (unity, repetition, balance, emphasis and scale) as they apply to landscapes.
Generate resourceIdentify plant selection for a commercial and residential landscape using Florida Friendly Landscape Principles.
Generate resourceIdentify procedures to operate, repair, and maintain tools and equipment – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify emerging technologies in the horticulture industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceInvestigate DNA and genetic applications in horticulture including the theory of probability.
Generate resourceEvaluate advances in biotechnology that impact horticulture. (e.g. transgenic crops, biological controls, micro propagation etc.).
Generate resourceInvestigate ways that GIS, Remote sensing, and precision agriculture, and UAV (Unmanned Altererian Vehicles) are used in the Horticulture industry.
Generate resourceDemonstrate leadership, employability, communications and human relations skills – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe personal traits, attitudes, customer approaches, and activities that help successful selling. – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Introduction to Natural Resources
Identify the boundary between uplands and wetlands using resources such as: aerial photographs, soils, plants, and/or hydrology.
Generate resourceIdentify threatened and endangered plant and animal species of specific habitats.
Generate resourceExplain how lack of predation contributes to uncontrollable exotic populations.
Generate resourceDescribe and diagram the water, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus cycles.
Generate resourceList the components of Florida's fresh water systems (lakes, ground water, aquifer, springs, rivers, sink holes and swamps) and explain the importance of managing these resources.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper safety precautions and use of common laboratory, testing, and personal protective equipment.
Generate resourceExtract and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe “on the job” hazards and risks including fire/explosive, lead asbestos, and weather hazards.
Generate resourceDetermine and record texture, structure, temperature and color of each soil layer.
Generate resourceDetermine the effect of texture, density, and porosity on permeability/infiltration rates and seasonal high groundwater table.
Generate resourceExamine the relationship between soil texture, water movement and water holding capacity.
Generate resourceDetermine land class capability utilizing resources, such as: NRCS County Soil Survey, using Geographic Information Systems or other resources.
Generate resourceEvaluate soil profiles, land-capability classes, and soil conservation practices.
Generate resourceIdentify where local state, and federal regulations are documented and describe their impact.
Generate resourceIdentify local, state, and national regulatory agencies and discuss their roles in relation to state and federal laws and statures.
Generate resourceResearch and report how endangered species get listed at the state and federal level.
Generate resourceDiscuss the structure, function, and delineation of wetlands. (Including characteristics, habitat value, and wetland fauna and flora.
Generate resourceDetermine desirable vs. invasive plant and animal species in Florida wetlands.
Generate resourceDescribe silviculture. (Including harvesting techniques, timber stand improvements)
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Introductory Horticulture 2 (2015-2016)
Identify career opportunities in horticulture and educational requirements and continuing education opportunities for horticulture careers.
Generate resourceDescribe Florida laws and regulation as they apply to the horticulture industry.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of horticulture to the environment, including sustainability practices
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the use of line, form, texture and color in designing landscapes.
Generate resourceIdentify the principles of design (unity, repetition, balance, emphasis and scale) as they apply to landscapes.
Generate resourceIdentify points of emphasis and major design areas in the residential landscape.
Generate resourceIdentify plant selection for a residential landscape using Florida Friendly Landscape Principles.
Generate resourceDescribe the most common problems with indoor foliage including pathogens, pests, and cultural damage.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment specific to the horticulture industry.
Generate resourceExplain, identify and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Worker Protection Standard and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OHSA) Regulations.
Generate resourceEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA), Worker Protection Standard and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OHSA) Regulations.
Generate resourceExplain irrigation techniques for plants and turf – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the basic irrigation systems and principles used in the landscape and nursery.
Generate resourceDescribe the principles and requirements of plant growth – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain how the energy of sunlight is converted to chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis and respiration.
Generate resourceExplain how photosynthesis in plants is directly affected by various environmental factors such as light and temperature.
Generate resourceExplain the process of respiration and transpiration and describe the flow of energy in plants.
Generate resourceDescribe the influence of light and temperature on plant growth including phototropism.
Generate resourceApply best management practices in the horticulture industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and apply Best Management Practices to reduce pollution and conserve water.
Generate resourceIdentify and apply Best Management Practices on fertilizer recommendations for Florida plants including turf.
Generate resourceExplain the concept of nonpoint source pollution, and the watershed environment.
Generate resourceAgriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Natural Resource Technology
Utilize word processing, databases, computer graphics, statistics programs, spreadsheets, Internet, and GIS.
Generate resourceDiscuss Federal and state requirements for (TMDL) Total Maximum daily loads and minimum flows and levels.
Generate resourceDetermine the quality and quantity of water resources – the student will be able to
Generate resourceUnderstand pretreatment, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes of wastewater.
Generate resourceDetermine water quality of groundwater, rivers, lakes, and spring water.
Generate resourceCollect, store and label water samples from a representative test site.
Generate resourceDetermine the quality of water samples by measuring for pH, turbidity, dissolved solids and dissolved oxygen.
Generate resourceRecognize erosion, non-point source pollution and erosion control methods.
Generate resourceInterpret current and historical aerial photography for land cover and land use applications.
Generate resourceDetermine location and other information from maps, using technology such as Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or compass.
Generate resourceUse Geographic Informational (GIS) and Global Positioning (GPS) Systems – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe procedures for managing hazardous materials – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify waste minimization, pollution prevention and alternatives to disposal.
Generate resourceDescribe shipping and transportation procedures for hazardous materials.
Generate resourcePrepare a plan for a mock disaster activity – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and select necessary agency involvement for the type of disaster.
Generate resourceCreate a plan for a disaster clean up including needed materials and equipment.
Generate resourceIdentify career opportunities and organizational dynamics – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify careers and opportunities in the following fields: agriculture, Surface/stormwater, drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, land resources, air quality, solid waste, and HAZMAT.
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunities for leadership development available through an appropriate student and/or professional organization.
Generate resourceAgriscience Foundations 1 (2026)
Examine the history of AFNR production at the local, national, and global level. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze and describe the impact of AFNR industries on local, state, national, and global economies.
Generate resourceInvestigate and summarize historical developments, inventions, or events that have impacted AFNR production systems.
Generate resourceExamine and analyze historical and current economic or production data and trends and determine their impact on local, state, national, and global AFNR systems.
Generate resourceEmploy scientific reasoning to make informed decisions in AFNR systems. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in natural resources. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the environmental resources (soil, water, air) necessary for agricultural production.
Generate resourceDescribe various Florida ecosystems as they relate to the agricultural industry.
Generate resourceExamine how land use decisions (development, conservation, agricultural production, etc.) impact the environment.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and identify potential paths to careers in natural resources.
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in plant science. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe and differentiate between plant industry sectors (floriculture, nursery, forestry, etc.).
Generate resourceDistinguish cellular processes in plant science including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration.
Generate resourceCategorize plants based on specific characteristics according to industry and scientific standards.
Generate resourceIdentify nutrient requirements for optimal plant growth, their functions within plants and nutrient sources.
Generate resourceManage plant production facilities, equipment and supplies with a safety mindset.
Generate resourceEvaluate advances in plant related biotechnology that impact consumers and production.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and identify potential paths to careers in plant science.
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in animal science. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDistinguish correct terminologies for livestock species and conditions (e.g., age, sex, and use) within those species.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and identify potential paths to careers in animal science.
Generate resourceRecognize commercially important livestock variations distinguishable in breed characteristics (e.g., cattle, swine, sheep, goats and poultry).
Generate resourceExamine production and consumption trends of commercially important livestock species.
Generate resourceExamine products and by-products produced by commercially important livestock species.
Generate resourceEvaluate advances in animal biotechnology that impact consumer and production decisions (e.g., cloning, selective breeding and pharmaceuticals).
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in food science. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExamine the impact of consumer demands on food production, processing and storage.
Generate resourceAnalyze the impact of marketing and labeling of food products on consumer behavior.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities and identify potential paths to careers in food science.
Generate resourceApply scientific skills and principles in power, structure, and technical systems. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze trends and emerging technological advances in power, structure and technical systems.
Generate resourceSelect the appropriate tool for construction, repair, and maintenance of power, structure and technical systems.
Generate resourceDemonstrate safe use of common tools used for construction, repair, and maintenance of power, structure and technical systems.
Generate resourceUtilize commonly used technologies in AFNR systems to solve problems in AFNR systems.
Generate resourceManage power, structure, and technical systems facilities, equipment and supplies with a safety mindset.
Generate resourceExplore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in power, structure and technical systems.
Generate resourceExplore AFNR professional development organizations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and other agricultural groups.
Generate resourceDevelop a plan for personal and professional growth in an agricultural organization by reviewing their mission statement, constitution and by-laws and program of activities.
Generate resourceAllied Health Assisting 3
Perform skills representative of 1-3 major allied health areas in the school laboratory before beginning the observational phase. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIf clinical laboratory aide type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, only procedures that are exempt from clinical laboratory personnel licensure requirements will be presented and students will:
Generate resourceDescribe the process for preparing a blood slides for differential blood count.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain the use of the common instruments/equipment found in the clinical laboratory.
Generate resourceName and discuss the specialty areas within laboratory (hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain the criteria set forth in CLIA to classify laboratory testing as waived, moderate complexity or high complexity.
Generate resourceExplain the levels and qualifications for testing personnel as set forth in CLIA (complexity based) and as established by state law (licensure categories).
Generate resourceIf physical restorative aide type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:
Generate resourceDescribe the functions of bones and muscles as related to the practice of physical therapy.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the use of modalities (i.e., Ultrasound, heat and cold therapeutic massage, E-STEM, wound care, elastic stockings, etc.).
Generate resourcePerform communication skills specifically related to physical therapy aide.
Generate resourceIdentify, describe, and demonstrate the use of devices such as crutches, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs, etc.
Generate resourceDemonstrate techniques used in active and passive range of motion exercises.
Generate resourceIf occupational restorative aide type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:
Generate resourceEducate the client in activities of daily living skills such as clothing care skills, food preparation, and money management, etc.
Generate resourceIf respiratory restorative aide type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:
Generate resourceDescribe common respiratory diseases (asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and atelectasis, etc.) and common medications used to treat respiratory diseases.
Generate resourceRecognize normal breath sounds when auscultating the chest with a stethoscope.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between various oxygen delivery devices (nasal cannulas, simple and re-breathing masks, oxy-hoods, and enclosures, etc.).
Generate resourceIf medical administrative assisting type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of basic medical terminology e.g., prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, and root words related to major body systems.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of straight numerical, alphabetical and terminal digit filing.
Generate resourceList procedures for scheduling and referring patients, handling walk-in emergency patients, and telephone etiquette.
Generate resourceDefine a release of medical information, explanation of benefit, assignment of benefit, and electronic remittance advice.
Generate resourceDevelop an understanding of healthcare coverage and be able to interpret the information contained on the patient’s insurance card.
Generate resourceDiscuss the various types of medical records such as electronic health record (EHR), digital records, and paper records with regard to content and security.
Generate resourceUnderstand the financial terms and procedures involved in operating a medical office practice including, income, expense, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash and accrual accounting, write-off adjustments.
Generate resourceIf radiologic aide type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the development of x-rays through digital media or through film.
Generate resourceDescribe how radiation produces an image on film and through digital technology.
Generate resourceIdentify anatomical position and terminology medial, lateral, superior, inferior, anterior/ventral, and posterior/dorsal).
Generate resourceIdentify patient properly to include doing the correct procedure on the correct patient in the right location (check identification band, etc.).
Generate resourcePerform safe body mechanics and transferring skills of patient onto x-ray table.
Generate resourcePosition x-ray tube to simulate exposure for exam(s) (chest, KUB, hand, and foot, etc.).
Generate resourcePosition patient in supine, prone, lateral, oblique, AP, PA, etc. of appropriate part.
Generate resourceDiscuss physical and emotional effects of aging and appropriate ways of dealing with them.
Generate resourceDescribe ways to meet the nutritional needs through diet, dietary supplements, and mechanisms to provide supplements.
Generate resourceProvide for the safety of the elderly and chronically ill patient, including prevention of falls, prevention of infections, provision of a safe environment and prompt attendance to patients’ needs, etc.
Generate resourceCheck integrity of patient’s skin condition and take appropriate actions when needed.
Generate resourceDescribe common medications taken by the elderly and chronically ill, their effects, and side effects.
Generate resourceCorrelate the anatomy of the heart to the placement of leads for an EKG including special needs populations.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast polarization, depolarization and repolarization as it applies to patient care scenarios.
Generate resourceDescribe the usual pattern of electrical flow through the conduction system including the five major areas and physical layout.
Generate resourceGive the inherent rates for the SA node, the AV junction, and the ventricles.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the EKG tech.
Generate resourceRecognize and practice legal and ethical responsibilities as they relate to an EKG tech.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of, apply and use medical instrumentation modalities.
Generate resourceCalculate a patient's heart rate from the EKG tracing (for example 6-second method).
Generate resourceIf biomedical research type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:
Generate resourceMaintain safe work environment, including but not limited to correct handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials, and use of personal protective equipment, etc.
Generate resourceResearch regulatory bodies (OSHA, NIH, NR, DOT, EPA, CDC, NRC, CLIA, DEA and FDA, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss testing methods and inspection procedures in relation to quality control.
Generate resourceDiscuss environmental conditions of research facility (growth chamber, greenhouse, seed storage room, animal housing or manufacturing site).
Generate resourceDiscuss sterilization techniques, including proper packaging of sterile goods.
Generate resourceSuccessfully complete an observational rotation in at least one (1) to Three (3) major allied health areas. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceComplete One (1) - three (3) observational rotations under the supervision of a duly licensed/certified allied health care professional.
Generate resourceExhibit behavior consistent with the professional ethics required of each of the allied health areas being studied.
Generate resourceArts, A/V Technology & Communications (2021): Commercial Art Technology
Demonstrate proficiency in the elements and principles of design. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate a basic understanding of photo-editing / photo-manipulation programs.
Generate resourceApply color for impact (color psychology) and demonstrate an understanding of color theory.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between line, halftone, duotone, spot, RGB, four-color process, and web-safe colors.
Generate resourceDevelop grids for traditional and digital layouts for print and web media.
Generate resourceBegin developing a professional portfolio (to be updated as the student progresses through the program).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in website planning and the design process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of information architecture to web design and development.
Generate resourceConduct a client interview to determine the purpose and needs of the business.
Generate resourceIdentify stages in the web design process and describe the activities comprising each stage.
Generate resourceDefine the site structure by creating a content map, storyboard, and associated wireframes.
Generate resourceDiscuss the legal and ethical issues related to web design and web content.
Generate resourceDefine common markup languages and understand the usage of these languages.
Generate resourceDetermine device and browser support and the appropriate usage of markup languages (existing and emerging).
Generate resourceCreate basic webpage structures using common markup elements and attributes.
Generate resourceIncorporate list structures in a webpage (ordered, unordered, definition, nested).
Generate resourceIncorporate images and graphical formatting on a webpage. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe usage guidelines (e.g., format types, size, relevance) for integrating images and graphics into a webpage.
Generate resourceCreate an accessible form using common elements; include form, fieldset, legend, text area, select, option, button, and input (radio, checkbox, submit, reset, image, password, hidden).
Generate resourceDescribe and diagram the relationship between XHTML forms and server-side technologies.
Generate resourceList popular server-side technologies used to process content sent from XHTML forms.
Generate resourceDescribe frame structures and the usage of these structures. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDetermine browser support and the appropriate usage of CSS (existing and emerging versions).
Generate resourceRecognize and use element selectors, ID selectors, class selectors, pseudo-class selectors, and descendant selectors.
Generate resourceUse CSS shorthand techniques to create efficient and concise style sheets.
Generate resourceApply basic CSS properties (background, border, clear color, float, font, height, line-height, list-style, margin, overflow, padding position, text-align, text-indent, width, z-index, padding).
Generate resourceUse CSS to style tables (e.g., borders, width, spacing, alignment, background).
Generate resourceExamine web design technologies and techniques. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the process for publishing a website. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast hosting providers, features, and selection criteria.
Generate resourceDescribe the various means for uploading website files (e.g., FTP, web-based tools).
Generate resourceDescribe how website performance is monitored and analyzed. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe website performance metrics (e.g., visits, time-on-page, time-on-site) and discuss the implication of performance metrics on design.
Generate resourceExamine indexing, page ranking, and basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in art and design skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIllustrate using ink, pencil, washes, markers, tempera, watercolor, and paints.
Generate resourceDemonstrate renderings of different textures using the above listed media.
Generate resourceUse Content Management System (CMS) web authoring software to create a multipage informational website.
Generate resourceUse image-editing software to enhance website designs with simple graphics.
Generate resourceEnhance the website using client-side technologies (e.g., rollovers, plug-ins, pop-up windows).
Generate resourceDemonstrate efficient and consistent website development practices (e.g., the use of templates, snippets).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to proofread, to use proofreader’s marks, and to run a spell check.
Generate resourcePrepare digital-ready artwork from comprehensives; prepare files that are print-ready and presentation-ready.
Generate resourceLocate and identify resource materials for inspiration; develop a file or idea bank.
Generate resourceDesign an ad campaign that includes newspapers, magazines, billboards, and television; demonstrate continuity.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in graphic art computer skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate graphic art computer skills using appropriate graphic art programs and hardware.
Generate resourceUse software and hardware to manipulate and adjust various drawings, photos, and graphic material by computer.
Generate resourceProduce finished computer projects that reflect current and/or emergent trends in graphic art technology.
Generate resourceOperate various input devices for computer graphics, such as scanners and cameras.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in graphic production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine the differences in production processes and estimate relative costs.
Generate resourceRecognize the limitations for printing and dissemination on the Internet.
Generate resourceIdentify and select different printing surfaces (e.g., embossing/debossing, silk lamination, varnish, foil, thermography, die cut, letterpress, and silkscreen).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in preparing files for output via print media and web content (preflight).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of employability in commercial art and graphic media. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and create a résumé, references, cover letter, and a thank you letter.
Generate resourceExplain appropriate interactions with an employer, fellow employees, and customers.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of networking with other people in the profession.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
Generate resourceIdentify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.
Generate resourceArts, A/V Technology & Communications (2021): Digital Media/Multimedia Design
Demonstrate knowledge of manual modes and settings (e.g., F-stops, speed, ISO).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of auto modes and settings (e.g., F-stops, speed, ISO).
Generate resourceIdentify parts of a digital camera (e.g., lens, sensor, battery).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of digital camera supports (e.g., tripod, grips, holds).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of digital camera types and uses.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of copyright laws (e.g., copyright statutes, disclaimers, filing procedures).
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics of design for digital media (e.g., web, animation, video, audio).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of digital photography composition.
Generate resourceIdentify basic computer components (e.g., CPU, monitor, keyboard, resolution).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of presentation vocabulary and terms.
Generate resourceIdentify design characteristics (e.g., fonts, size, color modes, backgrounds) that are suited for each type of design format and material.
Generate resourceIdentify presentation materials (slides, handouts) and presentation marketing formats (social media, print media, newspaper, billboards, posters, magazines, television, movies, computer presentations, interactive CD-ROM, kiosks, webpages).
Generate resourceResearch and identify job titles and skills needed for career positions in multimedia design using information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov).
Generate resourceDiscuss the use of batch processing and project trimming.
Generate resourceCollaborate with team members to plan, edit, and shoot video footage utilizing advanced video editing techniques and output to video.
Generate resourceExplain color mode differences (e.g., RGB, CMYK, HSB).
Generate resourceUse authoring/editing software to create a multimedia presentation that incorporates graphics, video, animation, music, and narration and that adheres to good design principles.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to transform content (e.g., scale, rotation, position).
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of drawing tools to create, combine and edit basic shapes.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to transform selections and images (crop, scale).
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of pen and pencil tools to draw/edit straight and curved paths.
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of authoring software integration.
Generate resourceIdentify compatibility formats (extensions) for authoring software integration.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in using illustration software – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceUse authoring software to plan and create an advertising campaign that includes collateral materials, digital photography, webpages, animation, video, and audio.
Generate resourceDevelop proficiency in using authoring software – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply job readiness, career planning and job seeking skills to meet personal and professional goals – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency using video editing software and equipment – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceCreate both a digital and printed photography portfolio that includes portraits and landscapes in studio and field settings.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of multimedia file formats (e.g., EPS, PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, ASCII, MPEG, MIDI, AVI, WAV) and knowledge of image size when scanning and saving files for use in different design types (print, web, computer, television, mobile devices).
Generate resourceExplore file exporting options and round trip workflows with page layout software.
Generate resourceIdentify possible software and hardware malfunctions and perform basic troubleshooting operations.
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics of software for print, photography, web, animation, video and audio.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency using all media to create an advertising campaign – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in using presentation software and equipment to produce a complex presentation – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in using fonts for advanced design – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDesign and develop a print and a digital portfolio that includes business cards, posters, billboards, magazines, and brochures.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of digital still photography – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a multimedia production team (e.g., project manager, creative or design director, content experts, writers, graphic designers, animators, sound designers, videographers, interface designers/programmers).
Generate resourceUnderstand output and exporting functions (e.g., proofs, separations, prepress).
Generate resourceParticipate in work-based learning experiences in a digital media/multimedia environment.
Generate resourceParticipate in work-based learning experiences – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of design layout software – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of presentation production issues – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of photo editing software – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to work with type (e.g., formatting, font palette, character panels, paths).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of standard font formats (e.g., TrueType, PostScript, OpenType).
Generate resourceUse storyboarding to plan a short non-linear video project that includes existing video footage with a title, transitions, background sound, voice-over, animation, and rolling credits.
Generate resourceHave the created interactive project evaluated and tested by users and make modifications to improve the project.
Generate resourceUse authoring software to create an interactive project for use in a kiosk, CD, DVD, merchandising applications, computer-based training or corporate presentation.
Generate resourcePlan interactive projects for use at a kiosk, CD, DVD, e-merchandising, computer-based presentation, training or corporate presentation.
Generate resourceCollaborate with team members to plan, edit, evaluate, and present a multimedia interactive presentation or product.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of color (e.g., applying, gradients, tint, spot, management).
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of color and painting tools (e.g., patterns, gradients, color palettes).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to color-correct images (brightness, hue, contrast).
Generate resourceCreate formal or informal design layouts using guidelines, colors, fonts, graphics and logos.
Generate resourcePlan, create, edit and present a short non-linear movie with title, transitions, sub and virtual clips, sound, background music, voice-over, and credits.
Generate resourceUse video editing software to create and edit a movie that includes video footage with a title, transitions, background sound, voice-over, and rolling credits and output to video.
Generate resourceImport and modify graphics (e.g., links, vector/bitmap images, quality, alpha channels).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of bleed in regards to vector and image editing software.
Generate resourceArts, A/V Technology & Communications (2021): TV Production 1 & 2
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
Generate resourceDetermine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
Generate resourceFollow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
Generate resourceDetermine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.
Generate resourceAnalyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force, energy).
Generate resourceTranslate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
Generate resourceAssess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or technical problem.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.
Generate resourceBy the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Generate resourceBy the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 9–10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Generate resourceWrite informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Generate resourceWrite precise enough descriptions of the step-by-step procedures they use in their investigations or technical work that others can replicate them and (possibly) reach the same results.
Generate resourceProduce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Generate resourceDevelop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
Generate resourceUse technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
Generate resourceConduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Generate resourceGather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Generate resourceDraw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Generate resourceWrite routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Generate resourceOperate video and audio input and output devices during recording and playback.
Generate resourceIdentify lighting needs for a planned production--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply knowledge of the television production technology program instructional system, safety procedures and trade terminology--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceOperate television studio audio control system--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSelect best source material, such as voice over (VO), sound on tape (SOT), and B-roll, to achieve program goals.
Generate resourceMethods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Television Production.
Generate resourceMethods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Television Production.
Generate resourceWrite a broadcast script including location information, camera moves and dialogue.
Generate resourceMethods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Television Production.
Generate resourceStage a set as directed for television production--The student will be able to: (TV 2)
Generate resourceUse basic equipment in a television production studio--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceConduct online research for television production --The student will be able to:
Generate resourceState and apply general safety rules for operation of equipment and learning activities in the lab.
Generate resourcePerform basic audio and video recording and editing operations--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceLoad, cue, transfer, record and play video and audio from tapes, DVDs, CDs, SD Cards, and HD Drives.
Generate resourceComplete an internet search for viable information used in scripting a project.
Generate resourcePerform lighting activities for a planned production--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceWork as part of the television production team--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, defining the question the author seeks to address.
Generate resourceArts, A/V Technology & Communications (2024): Digital Video Technology 1
Apply knowledge of the digital video technology program procedure. The students will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify, select, and demonstrate the use of appropriate microphones for a production (pick-up pattern, directionality, etc.).
Generate resourcePractice appropriate on-camera performance skills (e.g., appearance, gestures, and posture).
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate speaking skills for an on-camera performance (e.g., pitch, tone, emphasis, inflection, enunciation, and timing).
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of the digital video post-production process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceList the components of the post-production phase (e.g., video and audio editing, graphics, and distribution method).
Generate resourceSelect the best source material such as voiceover (VO), sound on tape (SOT) and b-roll to achieve program goals
Generate resourceUnderstand the value of graphics in a production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of graphic image types, file formats, and technical requirements for a production.
Generate resourceUnderstand text, font, colors, title safe area, lower thirds, and placement.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to use type, color, composition, and graphic elements.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of basic industry terminology and acronyms. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine trade terminology, including the four steps of the production process.
Generate resourceCollaborate with others as an effective member of a digital video team. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate professionalism and personal responsibility. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain basic copyright laws and issues related to digital video production.
Generate resourceUnderstand and demonstrate the steps in the digital video pre-production process. The student will be able to
Generate resource05.01 Identify and perform the components of the pre-production phase (e.g., purpose, script writing, target audience , schedule, and distribution method).
Generate resourceInterpret scripts for digital video technology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUnderstand and demonstrate the digital video production process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and perform the components of the production phase (e.g., selecting equipment, operating equipment, interviewing,directing, lighting, and audio).
Generate resourceSummarize the roles of the various personnel for video production projects (e.g., producer, director, editor, camera operator).
Generate resourcePlan and execute shot to obtain the required action/footage in studio and/or field production environments.
Generate resourcePerform basic field production tasks that include camera, lighting, and sound responsibilities.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate basic video composition principles (e.g. rule of thirds, leading lines, rule of 180)
Generate resourceIdentify elements that make a quality video image, both in its composition and technical nature.
Generate resourceIdentify lighting needs for a planned production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine light quality in terms of intensity, color, direction, and characteristics. 0
Generate resourceSet up appropriate lighting for a production (one-, two-, three- point lighting, etc.).
Generate resourceArts, A/V Technology & Communications (2024): Digital Video Technology 2
Demonstrate awareness of industry-related ethics and laws. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine terminology related to ethics and laws (e.g., plagiarism, copyright law, libel, slander, and right to privacy).
Generate resourceSummarize and explain the legal and ethical acquisition and use of digital materials; appropriately cite sources.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to complete the pre-production process for a video production project. The student will be able to:
Generate resource16.01 Define the objective and intended audience for a video production project (e.g., public service announcement).
Generate resourcePrepare a detailed pitch, storyboard, and script for a video production project (e.g., public service announcement). .
Generate resourceConduct an interview using coherent and concise language and correct grammar.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to complete the production process for a video production project. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePlan, execute, and record a video shoot to obtain the required action/footage and effects.
Generate resourcePerform production tasks that include intermediate camera, lighting, and sound techniques.
Generate resourceUnderstand how the lens, focal length, aperture, and exposure work to create desired effects.
Generate resourcePerform lighting activities for a digital video production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAssemble appropriate lighting using lighting modifiers (e.g. reflectors, flags, artificial lighting, and diffusers).
Generate resourceConduct an interview using coherent and concise language and correct grammar.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to complete the post-production process for a video production project. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate use of graphics in a production (e.g. lower thirds and full screen graphics).
Generate resourceIdentify and export video for an appropriate distribution method for a project.
Generate resourceArts, A/V Technology & Communications (2024): Digital Video Technology 3
Demonstrate industry accepted skills for remote productions. The students will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to complete the pre-production process for an advanced video production project. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine the objective and intended audience for an advanced video production project (e.g., music video and documentary).
Generate resourceUnderstand the role of a specified distribution method planned distribution in the video production process.
Generate resourcePrepare a detailed pitch, storyboard, and script for an advanced video production project (e.g., music video and documentary).
Generate resourceSelect clothing, makeup, and accessories for use on camera in a specified production.
Generate resourceDetermine the props, costumes, and other resources required for a production.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to complete the production process for an advanced video production project. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceOperate video production equipment in studio and location (field) production environments.
Generate resourcePlan, execute, and record a video shoot to obtain the required action/footage and effects.
Generate resourcePerform production tasks that include advanced camera, lighting, and sound techniques.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to complete the post-production process for an advanced video production project. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to mix multiple sources in a post-production setting.
Generate resourceOperate digital video production equipment. 22.04 Adhere to production deadlines.
Generate resourceEnhance a digital video project by using multiple appropriate graphics and visual effects.
Generate resourceArts, A/V Technology & Communications (2024): Digital Video Technology 4
Plan, coordinate, and manage a video or webcast production – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceUtilize the equipment and technology appropriate for pre-production, production, and post-production of a digital video project.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of graphic image types, file formats, and the technical requirements for a production.
Generate resourceCreate a demo reel to showcase work samples to potential customers/clients.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of employability in the digital video production industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to use manipulate lighting, audio, video, and graphics for intended effects.
Generate resourceAvionics Fundamentals 1 (2026)
Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamentals of aviation maintenance technology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply proper Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards.
Generate resourceDescribe how avionics systems integrate with aircraft airframe and propulsion systems.
Generate resourceResearch and describe the certifications associated with the avionics maintenance technician.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in basic aircraft wiring and PCB practices. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUse appropriate hand tools to cut, strip, crimp, splice, solder, and stamp/identify wires and cables to industry standards for aircraft installation.
Generate resourceResearch and identify the proper AN-MS connectors for use in aircraft electrical systems.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in basic direct current (DC) circuits. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceRead and interpret color codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values.
Generate resourceCompute conductance and compute and measure resistance of conductors and insulators.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in advanced direct current (DC) circuits. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceVerify the operation of series-parallel, parallel-series, and bridge circuits.
Generate resourceDetermine the physical and electrical characteristics of capacitors and inductors.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in aircraft direct current (DC) power systems. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine battery shop safety features and precautions when servicing various types of aircraft batteries.
Generate resourceDescribe the purpose and operation of aircraft DC current limiters, regulators, and reverse current relays.
Generate resourceBusiness Management and Law (2022)
Define the five functions of management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
Generate resourceIdentify the characteristics of effective leaders with entrepreneurial mindsets.
Generate resourceDiscuss the reasons for terminating employment; analyze methods for terminating employment and handling volatile situations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship in a free enterprise system – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceInterpret the Law of Supply and Demand in relation to a specific product and/or service.
Generate resourceIdentify the role of an Internet site, including social media, apps, etc. in generating international interest.
Generate resourceDiscuss the impact of international trade on small businesses (i.e. balance of trade).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the importance of a business plan, including a lean business model canvas – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss how a business plan, including a lean business model canvas, contributes to the success of a business.
Generate resourceInvestigate and analyze the components of a financial management strategy – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate how to determine and calculate start-up costs for a business in a given situation.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the three means of obtaining equity funding (e.g. private corporation, public corporation, venture capitalists, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze fixed and variable costs, equity financing, debt financing, and trade credit.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of merchandising and inventory control – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine planned sales, planned stock levels, estimated markdowns, and shrinkage.
Generate resourceExplain the types and importance of inventory control and analyze options for inventory control (i.e. cost versus retail).
Generate resourceIdentify factors that affect purchasing and explain the purchasing procedures for a small business by defining model stock.
Generate resourceDescribe the factors to consider when selecting vendors (e.g. terms of sale, cash discount, quantity discount, seasonal discount, future dating, consignment buying, etc.).
Generate resourceDefine and calculate basic business measurements (e.g. break-even point, stock turnover, cost of goods sold, markup, markdown, discounts/terms, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain methods that businesses use to authorize payments for goods and services.
Generate resourceIdentify the procedures to be followed in shipping and receiving (i.e. channels of distribution).
Generate resourceIdentify elements of manufacturing and production – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify different types of manufacturing (e.g. custom, mass, continuous, repetitive, intermittent, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the elements of product production planning (e.g. inventory, human resources, production scheduling, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of customer credit, collection management, NonFungible Tokens (NFTs), digital cash, etc.– the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine credit policy, credit bureau, credit limits, accounts receivable, and aging of accounts.
Generate resourceIdentify the roles of small claims court and collection agencies in debt collection.
Generate resourceDescribe risk/shrinkage management and create a strategic risk assessment – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss security procedures to discourage burglary and robbery, shoplifting, etc.
Generate resourceIdentify different types of business insurance policies required for different types of businesses.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast different store policies concerning shrinkage (e.g. returns, mark out of stocks, charge backs, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify procedures for maintaining quality customer service, including customer empathy, Design for Delight (D4D), etc.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of and the types and sources of government regulation and taxation that may affect a business – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss the role of federal regulatory agencies [e.g. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), etc.].
Generate resourceAnalyze government regulations and the agencies that impact a business venture (e.g. OSHA, FTC, FCC, UCC, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the major federal laws affecting the operation of a business, (e.g. OSHA, Social Security, EEOC, Affirmative Action, ADA, FMLA, etc.).
Generate resourceInvestigate the role of government regulations in dealing with customers and employees.
Generate resourceExplain the differences between a license and a permit and identify issuing agencies.
Generate resourceIdentify types of federal, state, and local taxes that are the responsibility of the entrepreneur (e.g. sales, income, and selfemployment, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of obtaining outside professional counsel to ensure compliance with government regulations and taxation (e.g. accountant, lawyer, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of drug testing and criminal background checks in identifying possible employment options.
Generate resourceIdentify procedures and documents required to apply for a job (e.g. application, W-4, I-9, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain and analyze the elements of a contractual relationship (e.g. power of attorney, limited power of attorney, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify essential information to maintain compliance with the statute of frauds.
Generate resourceInvestigate and analyze the components of human resources management – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the use of independent contractors, temporary help agencies, co-op programs, interns, and permanent employees.
Generate resourceEvaluate appropriate work habits (e.g. punctuality, initiative, self-management, reliability, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the components and functions of a company policy manual (e.g. drinking and smoking, tardiness and absenteeism, sexual harassment, diversity and inclusion, medical insurance, holidays, vacation, sick time, etc.).
Generate resourceSelect and develop written solutions to behavior problems that affect job performance.
Generate resourceIdentify the steps in developing a comprehensive employee compensation package.
Generate resourceDescribe the components of employee contracts (e.g. non-compete clause, non-solicitation clause, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe the legal implications of using performance appraisals to terminate or demote employees.
Generate resourceBusiness Ownership
Analyze the changing role of entrepreneurship in the global marketplace. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExamine the innovations and inventions throughout history that created businesses.
Generate resourceAnalyze business trends created by changes in technology (e.g., on-demand economy shift, e-commerce and social commerce dominance, future of business trends, etc.).
Generate resourceEvaluate the importance of entrepreneurship to the global economy; identify and research famous entrepreneurs.
Generate resourceSummarize factors that have led to increased interdependence within the global marketplace.
Generate resourceResearch the tools, resources, and various methods available to start a new business such as journals, search engines, Small Business Administration, Better Business Bureau, government websites, other websites, etc.
Generate resourceDescribe personal education, training, strengths and weaknesses relevant to the operation of a business and optionally, incorporate an emotional Intelligence exercise.
Generate resourceDevelop a timeline for the personal development required for a specific field of business; outline the steps needed to acquire skills and obtain licensure.
Generate resourceDescribe personality traits and work habits relevant to the operation of a business; compare to the individual’s traits and habits.
Generate resourceAnalyze how to build a competitive advantage by testing opportunities and evaluating management theories, models and tools. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine and discuss the SWOT (Strength, Weakness Opportunities & Threats), TOWS (Threats, Opportunities, Weakness & Strength) and PESTLE (Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal & Environmental) analytical models.
Generate resourceExplain the role of management in the operation of an enterprise. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss various aspects of supervising employees and the role of employees in the workplace.
Generate resourceAnalyze the relationship of government entities (federal, state, local) to small and large businesses; note the differences in certain laws (e.g., Family and Medical Leave Act); expand on the importance of Human Resources. (Optional)
Generate resourceCompare sources of management information systems for the small business owner.
Generate resourceAnalyze and determine possible employee work environments (remote, in-person, hybrid, etc.) to maximize employee retention and productivity.
Generate resourceDetermine how to find the best possible employees using various website, recruiting firms or other means.
Generate resourceDetermine business plan development steps and procedures. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the components of a business plan (e.g., Executive Summary, Introduction, Analysis of Business Situation, Planned Operation, Planned Financing, Objectives, Lead Business Model Canvas).
Generate resourceAnalyze the importance of a business plan in developing a business idea and evaluating success.
Generate resourceEvaluate the possibility of and procedures for buying an existing business or franchise.
Generate resourcePrepare a business and financial plan for a business. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze how current or changing economic situations create an unfulfilled consumer demand for the proposed business.
Generate resourceEvaluate various corporate vision and mission statements and develop individualized vision and mission statements for the selected business.
Generate resourceCompose a description of the product/service and advantages and benefits the product/service will provide customers.
Generate resourceIdentify three business failures, evaluate the causes of each failure and describe how to avoid those failures in your business.
Generate resourceCompare available funding sources; identify the amount of personal financial commitment necessary to open a business.
Generate resourceUse a financial calculator or an online program to determine the loan payment and amortization of a business loan.
Generate resourcePrepare a plan to repay borrowed funds or provide return on investment to equity funds.
Generate resourceEstimate monthly and annual cash flow projections for the first year of operation.
Generate resourceCalculate sales volume required for the first year of operation to be profitable.
Generate resourcePrepare a statement of opening assets, liabilities and net worth (balance sheet). (Optional)
Generate resourceDevelop alternative payment options such as credit, contactless payments, cryptocurrency, etc.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of personal finance with regards to financing (e.g., credit score, asset/debt ratio, etc.). (Optional)
Generate resourcePrepare a description of a proposed business organization. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the steps required to establish various types of businesses (e.g., licenses, special permits, bank accounts, etc.).
Generate resourceCompose job descriptions and determine employee benefits for the identified positions.
Generate resourceAnalyze the target market by geographical area, demographics, lifestyles and product benefits.
Generate resourcePrepare an analysis of a potential location and channels of distribution. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate the availability, costs, traffic patterns, accessibility and proximity to competition of an appropriate business location.
Generate resourceResearch cultural, financial, vocational, age and mobility characteristics of the inhabitants of the potential location.
Generate resourceDetermine advantages and disadvantages of different types of business locations.
Generate resourceUnderstand different types of commercial leases and practice the calculations needed to establish rent.
Generate resourcePrepare a description of proposed products/services. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSummarize the features, benefits and advantages of the products and services to be offered.
Generate resourceIdentify potential suppliers and/or manufacturers for the business’s inventory and the operation of the business.
Generate resourceIdentify the elements and reasons for developing of a pricing strategy and how it effects the profitability and sustainability of a business.
Generate resourceDetermine and describe an appropriate business and product branding image. (Optional).
Generate resourceIdentify methods of promotion to be used by comparing and contrasting costs versus benefits.
Generate resourceDevelop a promotional plan that includes digital marketing and sales promotions.
Generate resourceDevelop ideas for obtaining publicity for the business, including using a social media campaign, press release, etc.
Generate resourceAnalyze advertising trends by looking at all forms of marketing media and determine their effectiveness.
Generate resourceIdentify the role of customer service (e.g., surveying, feedback, customer retention, customer empathy. etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the uses of business related software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePerform merchandising math data entry procedures (e.g., stock turnover, markup, markdown, open to buy, pricing, invoicing).
Generate resourceAnalyze a marketing spreadsheet in a decision-making situation, such as the Return on Investment (ROI), cash flow analysis.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of all forms of online media services to a small business.
Generate resourceAnalyze various software options for business operations (e.g., search engines, business software, web services, market searches, etc.).
Generate resourceDevelop a plan for pursuing a career as an entrepreneur; include training and educational requirements, skills and abilities and steps for reaching career goals.
Generate resourcePlan for continuous development of skills, keeping licenses current and any other requirements needed to keep business profitable.
Generate resourceBusiness Ownership (2022)
Analyze the changing role of entrepreneurship in the global marketplace – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate the importance of entrepreneurship to the global economy; identify and research famous entrepreneurs.
Generate resourceExamine the innovations and inventions throughout history that created businesses.
Generate resourceSummarize the factors that lead to increased interdependence within the global marketplace.
Generate resourceAnalyze the impact that economy has on business decisions (e.g. pandemic, pivot of businesses, business creativity, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the motivational theories that impact management (e.g. Maslow, Herzberg, Vroom, McGregor, etc.).
Generate resourceDetermine the wants, needs, and motives of a particular audience and identify an appropriate motivational strategy.
Generate resourceDefine and discuss the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on the global marketplace.
Generate resourceExplain the role of management in the operation of an enterprise – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceInterpret the term control and explain its importance in operating a business.
Generate resourceDiscuss the various aspects of supervising employees and the role of employees in the workplace.
Generate resourceAnalyze the relationship of government entities (i.e. federal, state, local) to small and large businesses; note the differences in certain laws (e.g. Family and Medical Leave Act, etc.).
Generate resourceList the components of a business plan, including a lean business model canvas, and explain how such a plan contributes to the success of a small business – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the components of a business plan (e.g. executive summary, introduction, analysis of business situation, planned operation, planned financing, lean business model canvas, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze the importance of a business plan in developing a business idea and evaluating success.
Generate resourceUtilize current technology for research and communication in the development of a business plan.
Generate resourceEvaluate the possibility of and procedures for buying an existing business or franchise.
Generate resourcePrepare an introduction for a business plan, including a lean business model canvas – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze how current or changing economic situations create an unfulfilled consumer demand for the business.
Generate resourceEvaluate various corporate mission statements and develop an individualized mission statement for the selected business.
Generate resourceCompose a description of the product/service and the advantages and benefits the product/service will provide customers.
Generate resourceUtilize the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant & Time-bound) method of goal setting and develop realistic and attainable goals.
Generate resourceDescribe personal education, work experience, entrepreneurial mindset, training, strengths, and weaknesses relevant to the operation of a business.
Generate resourceDevelop a timeline for the personal development required for a specific field of business; outline the steps needed to acquire skills and obtain licensure.
Generate resourceDescribe personality traits and work habits relevant to the operation of a business; compare to the individual’s traits and habits.
Generate resourceAnalyze the trading area with respect to geographic, demographic, and economic data by utilizing Internet-based resources (i.e. www.census.gov).
Generate resourceAnalyze the target market by geographical area, demographics, lifestyles, and product benefits.
Generate resourceEvaluate the availability, costs, traffic patterns, accessibility, and proximity to competition of an appropriate business location.
Generate resourceResearch the cultural, financial, vocational, age, and mobility characteristics of the inhabitants of the potential location.
Generate resourceDetermine the advantages and disadvantages of different types of business locations.
Generate resourceUnderstand different types of commercial leases and practice the calculations needed to establish rent.
Generate resourcePrepare a description of the proposed organization of the selected business – the student will be able to:
Generate resourcePrepare a description of the proposed products and/or services – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceSummarize the features, benefits, and advantages of the products and services to be offered.
Generate resourceIdentify the elements of a pricing policy and the reasons for developing a pricing policy.
Generate resourceUnderstand all aspects of pricing and the impact of pricing on the bottom line of the business.
Generate resourceIdentify the methods of promotion to be used by comparing and contrasting costs versus benefits.
Generate resourceDevelop ideas for obtaining publicity, including using a social media campaign, press release, etc.
Generate resourceFind websites or apps within the specific industry; compare/contrast the elements of each site or each app for effectiveness.
Generate resourceCompare available funding sources; identify the amount of personal financial commitment necessary to open a business.
Generate resourceUse a financial calculator or an online program to determine the loan payment and amortization of a business loan.
Generate resourcePrepare a plan to repay borrowed funds or to provide return on investment to equity funds.
Generate resourceCalculate the sales volume required for the first year of operation to be profitable.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the uses of marketing-related software – the student will be able to:
Generate resourcePerform merchandising math data entry procedures (e.g. stock turnover, markup, markdown, open to buy, pricing, invoicing, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze a marketing spreadsheet in a decision-making situation, such as the Return on Investment (ROI), cash flow analysis, etc.
Generate resourceDesign and prepare an advertising brochure, social media campaign and other forms of digital advertising.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of email, scanning/sending operations, social media, online payment providers and other online services.
Generate resourceDevelop a plan for pursuing a career as an entrepreneur, including incubator opportunities, funding opportunities, training and educational requirements, skills and abilities, steps for reaching career goals, etc.
Generate resourceCare and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2024)
Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussions in a variety of situations.
Generate resourceUse the accepted rules governing a specific format to create quality work.
Generate resourceEnglish language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.
Generate resourceActively participate in effortful learning both individually and collectively.
Generate resourceEngage in discussions that reflect on the mathematical thinking of self and others.
Generate resourceUse patterns and structure to help understand and connect mathematical concepts.
Generate resourceAnalyze long-term benefits of regularly participating in physical activity.
Generate resourceExplain how each of the health-related components of fitness are improved through the application of training principles.
Generate resourceAssess physiological effects of exercise during and after physical activity.
Generate resourceApply appropriate technology and analyze data to evaluate, monitor and/or improve performance.
Generate resourceAnalyze and evaluate the risks, safety procedures, rules and equipment associated with specific course activities.
Generate resourceEvaluate skill patterns of self and/or partner by detecting and correcting mechanical errors.
Generate resourceEvaluate the effectiveness of specific warm-up and cool-down activities.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between the three different types of heat illnesses associated with fluid loss.
Generate resourceExplain the precautions to be taken when exercising in extreme weather and/or environmental conditions.
Generate resourceIdentify risks and safety factors that may affect physical activity throughout life.
Generate resourceIdentify health-related problems associated with low levels of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition.
Generate resourceUtilize technology to assess, enhance and maintain health and skill-related fitness levels.
Generate resourceApply the principles of training and conditioning to accommodate individual needs and strengths.
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of the mechanical principles as they apply to specific course activities.
Generate resourceSelect proper equipment and apply all appropriate safety procedures necessary for participation.
Generate resourceMaintain appropriate personal, social and ethical behavior while participating in a variety of physical activities.
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate etiquette, care of equipment, respect for facilities and safe behaviors while participating in a variety of physical activities.
Generate resourceAnalyze the roles of games, sports and/or physical activities in other cultures.
Generate resourceComputer Integrated Manufacturing (2024)
Demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing, its history, models, and procedures. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUnderstand what the enterprise wheel represents and how it represents the overall manufacturing scheme.
Generate resourceResearch a topic in manufacturing, develop a presentation, and present findings to a group.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of control systems and methods to describe or document their processes. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the cost of manufacturing. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceMaximize the efficiency of the manufacturing system with respect to time and cost.
Generate resourceCompare the efficiency of running multiple systems against that of one large system.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in designing products for manufacturability. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUse calculated volume, mass, surface area of parts to determine material cost, waste, and packaging requirements.
Generate resourceDetermine whether a product is safe for a given audience (e.g., children under the age of three).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of manufacturing processes. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of computer numeric control (CNC) as it relates to product design and development. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify machines when given a process and identify the process that a given machine performs.
Generate resourceDetermine the appropriate speed rate for a given material using a tool with a given diameter.
Generate resourceDetermine the feed rate for a given material using a tool with a given diameter.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of automation and robotics relative to the manufacturing process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the advantages and disadvantages of robotic labor versus human labor.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the elements of power and the associated mathematics. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceBuild, program, and configure a robot to perform predefined tasks. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCreate programs using robotic software that will allow the robot to perform a set of tasks.
Generate resourceFormulate a list of tasks in which the robot can be used in a large scale CIM cell operation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the elements of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM). The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCooperative Diversified Education - OJT (2024)
Digital Cinema Production 1
Identify the major technological changes that impacted the motion picture industry (silent, sound, color, widescreen, digital).
Generate resourceIdentify the major films and filmmakers that contributed to the aesthetic development of motion pictures.
Generate resourceUnderstand intellectual property rights, copyright laws and plagiarism as each applies to creative assets. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCreate and organize production paperwork for use in pitch and/or preproduction meetings.
Generate resourcePerform proper file organization and file naming when uploading and downloading files.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of production writing as it relates to narrative filmmaking. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of target audiences, markets, and demographics when writing a script.
Generate resourceUnderstand the basic story structure of a feature film (3 Act structure, Hero’s Journey).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the post-production process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceFormulate sound design for required sound effects and dialogue replacement to complete a motion picture soundtrack.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of postproduction editing software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate ability to manipulate digital images (crop, scale, color, opacity, and keyframing).
Generate resourceDigital Cinema Production 2
Demonstrate ability to breakdown a script into production elements (cast, props).
Generate resourceIdentify the potential markets, brand partners, and target audiences for a motion picture project
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of production set protocol. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper use of cables (wrapping, layout, securing) and cable labeling methods.
Generate resourceUnderstand basic audio terminology (frequency, pitch, amplitude, signal to noise ratio, sampling rate, reverberation).
Generate resourceProperly set up and utilize audio equipment (e.g., microphones, boom poles, speakers, mixers).
Generate resourceConfigure and operate sound recording and playback systems to meet performance needs.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of exposure through the manipulation of F-Stops, ISO, and shutter speed.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the proper use of color charts/white balance cards during production.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of various lighting gear (e.g., LED, fluorescents, HMI and tungsten).
Generate resourceDigital Cinema Production 3
Demonstrate understanding of special effects lighting techniques and equipment. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the functions of dollies, cranes and other camera mounts as required for production.
Generate resourceUtilize various camera stabilizers and rigs to create moving shots (e.g., cranes, gimbals, jibs, dollies, sliders, arms, and etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the psychological effects of different types of angles (composition).
Generate resourceDigital Cinema Production 4
Demonstrate knowledge of mechanics and parts of the camera (shutter, f/stops, lenses, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze the aesthetic needs of a shot and accomplish them by using standard industry equipment.
Generate resourceControl lens, focal length, aperture, depth of field and exposure to obtain required effects.
Generate resourceSelect appropriate acquisition formats (media, compression and frame rates) for a production.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of art direction as it pertains to character development and theme.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the basics of still photography for photo editing software (e.g., composition, resolution, ISO, F-stop, and shutter).
Generate resourceDigital Cinema Production 5
Perform basic edits using filters, effects, plug-ins, file presets and rendering.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of Digital Content distribution. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the formats and codes used for online streaming services.
Generate resourceUnderstand the purpose of specific project deliverables when delivering content to clients or distributors.
Generate resourceCreate an online portfolio of their best work for potential clients and employers.
Generate resourceIdentify the major players involved in the distribution and exhibition of motion pictures.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of film festivals in the exhibition/distribution process.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of color correction software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUnderstand how color correction can be used to enhance the mood of a scene or project.
Generate resourceUnderstand the history of compositing and special effects production (both photographic and digital).
Generate resourceDigital Design 1 (2025)
Demonstrate knowledge of digital publishing concepts. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply different types of color (e.g., RGB, CMYK, Pantone Color Matching System, and HEX).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast image formats (e.g., BMP, EPS, GIF, JPEG, PDF, PNG, RAW, and TIF).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper use of scanners, digital cameras, and various input devices.
Generate resourceIdentify the attributes of line art, grayscale, duotone, spot color and the four-color process.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in the safe and ethical use of the Internet to locate information. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify project requirements, define project planning, and understand the design process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the purpose, audience, and the needs of the audience for the preparation of design projects.
Generate resourceResearch and describe the implications of audience, purpose/message, and time constraints relative to a design project.
Generate resourceDetermine the appropriate type of basic layout for a specified problem (e.g., audience and purpose).
Generate resourceIdentify distinct components in a layout (e.g., headlines, subheads, and body copy).
Generate resourceDemonstrate basic use of typography (e.g., visual hierarchy, proximity, alignment, contrast, and repetition).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast units of measurement (e.g., inches, centimeters, millimeters, points, picas, and pixels).
Generate resourceProduce a variety of design layouts (e.g., flyers, postcards, brochures, business cards, and letterhead).
Generate resourceIncorporate clip art, images, borders, and other special effects into a layout.
Generate resourceSelect the appropriate color format and resolution for a variety of purposes (e.g., web, print).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of color and its role in digital design. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine and explain the terminology related to color (e.g., Chroma, lightness, saturation, hue, intensity, luminance/value, shade, and tint).
Generate resourceDefine and describe the terminology related to character and line spacing (e.g., leading, kerning, tracking, baseline shift, and ligature).
Generate resourceIdentify the characteristics and psychology of type, type families, type series, and type styles.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of elements and principles of design. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the principles of design (variety, movement, emphasis, balance, space, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of ethics related to digital images/imaging; examine legal and content-related issues.
Generate resourceApply effective design principles in digital photography compositions (e.g., rule of thirds).
Generate resourceDemonstrate skills in the use of raster software applications. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate basic knowledge of the tools and techniques for using a raster-based software application.
Generate resourceCreate and edit images/photographs using digital imaging software (e.g., layers, image editing, adjustments, filters, and selections).
Generate resourceDemonstrate skill in raster image manipulation, color correction, and special effects.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of image resolution and compression factors such as transmission speed, color reduction, and delivery media parameters.
Generate resourceDemonstrate basic skills in the use of vector software applications. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate basic knowledge of the tools and techniques for using vector software applications.
Generate resourceCreate and edit various illustrations using vector software (e.g., line art, drawing basics, transforming/applying effects to objects, painting, type and type effects, and layers).
Generate resourceDemonstrate basic technical skills using a desktop publishing application. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDetermine the activities and implications of content preparation and proofreading.
Generate resourceIncorporate scanned and digital photographs into documents comprising a specified design (e.g., poster, brochure, card, and advertisement).
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of the emerging technologies associated with digital design. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast emerging technologies relative to their role in digital design (e.g., wireless, cloud-based, mobile, portable devices, and kiosks).
Generate resourceDescribe the emergent and evolving nature of software applications used in interactive design.
Generate resourceExplain how the use of advanced image sensing devices have altered the manner in which communication takes place, especially those utilizing Quick Response (QR) Codes and other forms of two-dimensional bar coding techniques.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding in page layout using desktop publishing applications. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of career opportunities and requirements in the field of digital design. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplore secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities related to digital design.
Generate resourceDigital Design 2 (2025)
Research a digital design problem and determine the most appropriate problem-solving method to enhance the functional, economic, and ethical viability of a project.
Generate resourceUse critical thinking skills to evaluate information and select relevant material.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to set project requirements, engage in project planning, and utilize the design process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an intermediate understanding of typography. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the principles of typographic design as they relate to digital design.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the techniques of typographic communication relative to appropriateness and effectiveness.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in incorporating typographic techniques into a communication design.
Generate resourceDemonstrate skills in the use of vector software applications. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate skill in vector image manipulation, color correction, and special effects.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an intermediate understanding in digital publishing operations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceProduce a variety of color designs using different color techniques; include process color and spot color.
Generate resourcePrepare output files using prepress operations (e.g., color separation, font management, and file management).
Generate resourceDemonstrate skills in promotional design and application. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUse design principles to prepare promotional messages (e.g., slogans and taglines).
Generate resourceUse advertising guidelines to design appropriate sample ads (print, television, and the Internet, etc.)
Generate resourceComplete projects using appropriate resolution and screen values (e.g., DPI, LPI, and PPI).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in digital image manipulation (e.g., compositing, destructive vs. non-destructive editing, masks, and color- correction).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to apply the design process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceConduct a brainstorming exercise (e.g., concept mapping and graphic organizers).
Generate resourceEvaluate an existing design using conceptual, physical, or mathematical models; note aspects for improvement; determine whether the design meets criteria and constraints.
Generate resourceIdentify the criteria and constraints associated with a digital design problem and select the most appropriate solution based on these factors.
Generate resourceEvaluate the quality, efficiency, and productivity of an existing or proposed design; refine the design accordingly.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding in the creation of digital design solutions involving motion or special effects. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDesign a communication solution that employs animation or motion (e.g., graphics, text, and video) to achieve or enhance the intended message.
Generate resourceDescribe the design constraints associated with devices (e.g., tablet, kiosk, and smartphone) used to deliver digital design products.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the use of emerging technologies in digital design industries. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the various technologies associated with digital design, advertising, and associated industries.
Generate resourceDigital Design 3 (2025)
Identify relevant career/college opportunities and produce required documents. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceProcure letters of recommendation; list awards, certifications and recognition received.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to independently set, design and evaluate project requirements, project planning, model project planning and utilize the design process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate solutions to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of a digital design product (e.g., visual appeal, audience, media, and market research).
Generate resourceRecommend final design based on the relationship between design criteria and design constraints.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding in creating a simple webpage. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an advanced understanding in digital publishing operations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCreate and incorporate multimedia files; add audio, links, images/photos, and video.
Generate resourceDemonstrate advanced knowledge and skills relative to the design process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDetermine the most effective software applications for the digital design problem.
Generate resourceUse communication, analysis, and design skills to define project specifications that meet the client’s needs/desires; include purpose, mood, and audience.
Generate resourceDemonstrate increased proficiency in the use of tools and techniques in desktop/digital publishing software applications (e.g., layout, text, graphics, color and transparency, and output).
Generate resourceDefine, design, and complete digital design projects; account for time and resources.
Generate resourceCreate a project plan to account for the time and resources to complete the project.
Generate resourceFacilitate project completion based on a documented plan related to the design process.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in adjusting the hardware features (e.g., manual settings, shutter speed, and f-stops) of a basic digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR or digital SLR).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of editing processes on smartphone devices; recognize the availability of apps related to photograph editing.
Generate resourceUnderstand the role of lighting in photographic composition; develop an awareness of and use the three-point lighting concept.
Generate resourceUse imaging techniques (e.g., High Dynamic Range, panoramic, long exposure, stop motion, and time lapse) to achieve different artistic effects.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of various photography techniques (e.g., black and white photography, macro photography).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of photography by creating a variety of photos that include appropriate composition, framing, and point-of- view (POV).
Generate resourcePlan, organize, and carry out collaborative digital design projects. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop a project plan (conduct research, design, development, and evaluation activities) for the project.
Generate resourceCreate a presentation to articulate the problem, the solution, the selected process, conclusions, and lessons learned (self-reflection).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in the creation of a digital design product using mobile communication devices. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDesign and create digital design products suitable for delivery via multiple media options (e.g., smartphones, tablets, and laptops).
Generate resourceExamine the design implications of products intended for delivery via mobile devices.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the security and privacy issues associated with different delivery media, particularly in regard to social media.
Generate resourceReinforce the implications of copyright and compare various licensing practices.
Generate resourceAssess personal interests and create an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals.
Generate resourceRefine and implement a plan to facilitate personal growth and skill development related to career opportunities in digital design.
Generate resourceDigital Design 4 (2025)
Demonstrate mastery in digital publishing operations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast various digital media delivery systems. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the variations in design considerations between the mass display and on-demand display of digital media.
Generate resourceDescribe the design implications of digital images and/or graphics based on projected, mobile and Wi-Fi delivery media.
Generate resourceDemonstrate advanced project design capabilities associated with digital publishing. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate advanced capabilities in the use of tools and techniques in digital publishing software applications (e.g., layout of a document, text, graphics, color/transparency, and output).
Generate resourceDigital Design 5 (2025)
Demonstrate proficiency in the creation of digital design solutions involving motion or special effects. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in the use of editing software to create a product featuring special visual effects.
Generate resourceDesign and create an interactive digital design product featuring the use of rich media.
Generate resourceDemonstrate advanced ability to create and manipulate digital images using software applications. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate advanced capabilities in the use of tools and techniques in raster-based software applications.
Generate resourceDemonstrate advanced capabilities in the use of tools and techniques in vector-based software applications.
Generate resourceDigital Information Technology (2018)
Identify and describe types of file systems and classify common file extensions based on software application programs used in the workplace environment.
Generate resourceDescribe ethical issues and problems associated with computers and information systems, including federal laws against anti-piracy with computers and PC software security protection.
Generate resourceUse reference materials. (e.g. on-line help, tutorials, manuals, vendor bulletin boards)
Generate resourceDemonstrate basic computer file management skills and file naming conventions to accurately organize files into hierarchies by labeling file folders for easy accessibility.
Generate resourceDescribe and use current computer technology and software to perform personal and business related tasks in the workplace. (e.g. digital calendars, meetings, appointments, e-mail contacts)
Generate resourceDiscuss the process of troubleshooting problems with computer hardware peripherals, including input and output devices in the workplace environment.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency with file management and structure. (e.g., folder creation file creation, backup copy, delete, open, save)
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information systems to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. – The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the history and purpose of various operating systems. (e.g., DOS, Windows, Mac, and Unix/Linux)
Generate resourceDigital Information Technology (2022)
Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information technology to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe and use current computer technology and software to perform personal and business related tasks in the workplace (e.g., e-mail, digital calendars, meetings, appointments).
Generate resourceDifferentiate between types of file systems and classify common file extensions based on software application programs used in the workplace environment.
Generate resourceUtilize the Internet to find reliable resources and reference materials (e.g., on-line help, tutorials, manuals).
Generate resourceApply research strategies to use and evaluate electronic research technologies for valid and reliable information.
Generate resourceDemonstrate basic computer file management skills (e.g., naming, saving, retrieving, and organizing).
Generate resourceAnalyze the process of troubleshooting problems with computer hardware peripherals, including input and output devices.
Generate resourceDescribe ethical issues and problems associated with computers and information technology (e.g., fair use, privacy, public domain, copyright, piracy, plagiarism).
Generate resourceExplain the history and purpose of various operating systems (e.g., DOS, Windows, Mac, and Unix/Linux).
Generate resourceExplain the need for and demonstrate proficiency using common peripherals (e.g., printers, mouse, keyboard, external hard drive, flash drive).
Generate resourceDifferentiate between types of networks and how they work (e.g., clients, servers, Wi-Fi, teleconference)
Generate resourceIdentify security needs within a network environment (e.g., antivirus software, passwords).
Generate resourceUse word processing applications to enhance the effectiveness of various types of documents and communication. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSelect and use word processing software and accompanying features to create and enhance various written business communications (e.g., memos, reports, block business letters).
Generate resourceSave and export documents in various formats (e.g., pdf, html, blog, hyperlinks).
Generate resourceFormat text content in a document (e.g., font, paragraph attributes, spacing, text styles, text boxes).
Generate resourceManipulate page layout and reusable content (e.g., page setup, themes, templates, page backgrounds, headers and footers).
Generate resourcePerform various image-editing tasks using word-processing software to create and format images, illustrations, shapes, etc.
Generate resourceProofread and revise documents by validating content through the use of word processing tools (e.g. spell check, thesaurus, find/replace, autocorrect settings).
Generate resourceInsert citations and hyperlinks, create end and footnotes, and create a table of contents in a document.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of fonts (serif and sans serif) and font styles (bold, italic, etc.)
Generate resourceUse presentation applications to enhance communication skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceManage and configure the presentation software environment (e.g., adjusting views, manipulating slide settings, configuring toolbar and file options).
Generate resourceUse presentation software to format and edit slides (e.g., adding and removing slides, slide layouts, format slide design, insert or format placeholders).
Generate resourceLocate, create and incorporate graphical and multimedia elements, including: shapes, graphics, images, bullets, hyperlinks, video, and audio into a slide presentation.
Generate resourceEnhance overall visual presentation by applying font selection, design themes, color schemes, templates, etc.
Generate resourceCreate and manipulate graphical and multimedia elements using additional styles and effects (e.g., color selections, tone, contrast, shadows, picture styles).
Generate resourceDemonstrate various business-related elements that can be created, embedded and manipulated in a slide presentation, including: charts, graphs, tables, media, spreadsheets, and illustrations.
Generate resourceCustomize presentation settings by using appropriate slide transitions and animations (e.g., on click, rehearsed timings)
Generate resourceDemonstrate different delivery methods for slide presentations, including: online delivery and sharing, video projection, printing options.
Generate resourceUse spreadsheet applications to enhance communication skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceManipulate the worksheet by using the ribbon tabs, group settings, importing data/database, manipulating properties, files and folders.
Generate resourceFormat cells and worksheets (e.g., by applying and manipulating cell formats, styles, merging and splitting cells, create row and column titles, hide and unhide column titles, rows and columns, page setup options, and manipulating views/themes).
Generate resourceCreate and analyze formulas and functions (e.g., apply conditional formula logic, name and cell ranges).
Generate resourceShare worksheet data through various system (e.g., email, external media, cloud storage, mail merge).
Generate resourceAnalyze and organize data through filters, sorting and applying conditional formatting. (e.g., macros)
Generate resourceUse database applications to store and organize data. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCreate and manage database tables by hiding fields, importing data, adding total rows
Generate resourceModify queries by renaming, adding/removing fields, sorting, formatting, and adding calculated fields
Generate resourceCreate and format reports with multiple columns, calculated fields and images.
Generate resourceUse electronic mail to enhance communication skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe and perform e-mail capabilities and functions (e.g., create, send, & forward messages, organize email folders, manage signature and automated messages, configure message sensitivity, security and delivery options).
Generate resourcePerform e-mail activities (e.g., attach external files, save e-mail attachments, view mailbox details, schedule appointments, create contact groups).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues associated with electronic correspondences (e.g., employer’s ownership of email, public access of government email, appropriate uses in the workplace, phishing attacks, permanence of electronic communications on the internet).
Generate resourceDescribe the need for and appropriate use of electronic mailing list software applications (e.g., listserv)
Generate resourceInvestigate individual assessment and job/career exploration and individual career planning that reflect the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze personal skills and aptitudes in comparison with various business related job and career options. (i.e., hard and soft skills)
Generate resourceUse career resources to develop and analyze occupations and opportunities for internships, continuing education and on-the-job training.
Generate resourceExhibit job-seeking skills required for entry-level employment, including resume, online job search, cover letter, online/hard copy application, mock interview, interview thank you letter, and follow-up call.
Generate resourceDesign, implement, and evaluate a plan to facilitate growth and skill development related to anticipated job requirements and career expectations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an awareness of specific job requirements and career paths (e.g., education, certifications, skills, previous experience) in business environments.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an awareness of the potential impact of local and global trends on career plans and life goals.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of building community and mentor relationships in a variety of professional and workplace situations.
Generate resourceIncorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate awareness of the following workplace essentials: quality customer service; business ethics; confidentiality of information; copyright violations; accepted workplace rules, regulations, policies, procedures, processes, and workplace safety, and appropriate attire and grooming.
Generate resourceDemonstrate ways of accepting and providing constructive criticism to enhance team projects.
Generate resourceApply appropriate strategies to manage and resolve conflicts in work situations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate personal and interpersonal skills appropriate for the workplace (e.g., responsibility, dependability, punctuality, integrity, positive attitude, initiative, respect for self and others, and professional dress).
Generate resourceDemonstrate competence using computer networks, internet and online databases to facilitate collaborative or individual learning and communication. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate how to connect to the Internet and identify and describe web terminology, addresses and how browsers work.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency using basic features of GUI (Graphical User Interface) browsers, including: bookmarks, basic configurations, e-mail configurations, and address books.
Generate resourceDescribe information technology terminology, including Internet, intranet, ethics, copyright laws, and regulatory control.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency using search engines and search tools (e.g., Boolean search strategies)
Generate resourceUse various web tools, including: downloading files, transfer of files, extensions, PDF, plug-ins, and data compression.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between different domain extensions (e.g., .com, .org, .gov, .edu, etc.)
Generate resourceDevelop awareness of computer languages, web-based & software applications, and emerging technologies. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the appropriate use of various software applications. (e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, graphic design, web browser, e-mail, presentation, database, scheduling, financial management, Java applet, music)
Generate resourceExplain and describe the need for web-based applications (e.g., sharing photos and video clips, messaging, chatting and collaborating.
Generate resourceExpress an understanding of basic terminology used in programming (e.g., algorithm, binary, code, block-based, objects, functions)
Generate resourceCompare and contrast emerging technologies and describe how they impact business in the global marketplace (e.g., wireless network, tablets, cell phones, satellite technology, nanotechnology, smart devices, home networks).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of basic html by creating a simple web page. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate comprehension and communication skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceRead and comprehend technical and non-technical reading assignments related to course content (e.g., manuals, books, magazines, electronic sources).
Generate resourceUse verbal and nonverbal skills to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the writing process to create business documents (e.g., research methods, paper formatting (MLA/APA))
Generate resourceDemonstrate an awareness of project management concepts and tools (e.g., timelines, deadlines, resource allocation, time management, delegation of tasks, collaboration).
Generate resourceUse social media to enhance online communication and develop an awareness of a digital footprint. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCreate and develop a professional social media presence (e.g., LinkedIn) to connect with potential employers, follower influencers, enhance networking opportunities, develop soft skills through written communication, and establish a professional business image.
Generate resourceDevelop awareness of the permanence of actions and social awareness in the digital world.
Generate resourceDevelop awareness of data-collection technology contributing to their digital footprint.
Generate resourceDigital Media/Multimedia Design: Digital Media/Multimedia Foundations 1 (2026)
Identify characteristics of design for digital media (e.g., pictures, graphics, web, animation, video, and audio).
Generate resourceIdentify marketing mediums (e.g., social media, print media, newspaper, billboards, posters, magazines, television, movies, computer presentations, web banners, advertisements and webpages).
Generate resourceIdentify design characteristics (e.g., fonts, size, color modes, backgrounds) that are suited for each type of design format and material.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of artistic design such as hierarchy, design composition, color theory, typography, balance, repetition, etc.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of copyright laws and concepts (e.g., copyright statutes, Creative Commons, Public Domain, Fair Use, Stock images, etc.).
Generate resourceResearch and identify job titles and skills needed for career positions in multimedia design using information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) and job-hunting websites.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of current multimedia file formats native to different software applications and their uses.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding that graphic design must be adjusted to meet the needs of people with disabilities in accordance with federal and state laws.
Generate resourceIdentify text and image Generative Artificial Intelligence workflows, and describe how it is integrated into digital media technology.
Generate resourceIdentify basic computer components (e.g., CPU, RAM, hard drive, monitor, keyboard, drawing tablet).
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of computer specifications, including free hard drive space and monitor resolution.
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of internal, and external drives, cloud storage and data backup.
Generate resourceIdentify possible software and hardware malfunctions and perform basic troubleshooting operations.
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics of software for print, photography, web, animation, video and audio.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a multimedia production team (e.g., project manager, creative or design director, content experts, writers, graphic designers, animators, sound designers, videographers, interface designers/programmers).
Generate resourceUse rough draft techniques used in digital media, such as sketches, storyboard, wireframes, and mood boards.
Generate resourceCreate formal or informal design layouts using guidelines, colors, fonts, graphics and logos.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of terms used when dealing with clients, such as scope, collaboration, iterations, change orders, and feedback.
Generate resourceIdentifying requirements, such as file format, size and resolution, must be adjusted based on the required deliverables for the client.
Generate resourceCollaborate with team members to plan, edit, evaluate, and present a multimedia presentation or product.
Generate resourceDescribe a professional pipeline and software used to keep a team up to date on a project’s progress.
Generate resourceBuild knowledge of digital media software used in business and marketing. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify commonly used business software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, email, and collaboration software such as internal video or text chats.
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics of software for print, photography, web, animation, video and audio.
Generate resourceDescribe important marketing concepts, such as the 4 P's, demographics, mass marketing, segmentation, customer/client, branding, SEO, etc.
Generate resourceDescribe how different software is used to meet different aspects of marketing, such as building customer relationships and expanding a digital footprint.
Generate resourceDescribe how content strategy and branding are implemented into multiple platforms within content creation in digital media.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency when designing with business document software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe how business document software, such as Adobe Acrobat, is used to collaborate within a business.
Generate resourceDescribe how business document software is used to communicate externally with clients.
Generate resourceCreate a PDF various ways from pre-existing content, including adjusting settings and organizing pages.
Generate resourceCreate a PDF from scratch, including adding text, images, media, objects, and links Demonstrate the ability to transform selections and images (crop, scale).
Generate resourceCreate a PDF Form with multiple forms of input, including e-signatures and form validation.
Generate resourceExport documents into a PDF from within common business software, such as word processing or presentation software.
Generate resourceExport a portfolio into an interactive PDF to demonstrate career ready skills.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in using fonts for advanced design. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify fonts by their characteristics, including serif/sans-serif, styles, and size.
Generate resourceDescribe paragraph styles by alignment, justification, kerning, leading, and tracking.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of standard font formats (e.g., TrueType, PostScript, OpenType).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency when designing using basic graphic design software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge online basic design software, such as Canva or Adobe Express.
Generate resourceCreate basic graphics, including the use of design assets, shapes, layers, and effects.
Generate resourceCreate basic print media, including posters and brochures using text and color.
Generate resourceCreate basic video with audio and animations, including adjusting timings and effects.
Generate resourceCreate basic web pages from templates, including multimedia and interactivity.
Generate resourceManage assets in an online environment, including organization of files and concepts of branding.
Generate resourceDigital Media/Multimedia Design: Digital Media/Multimedia Motion Graphics Production (2026)
Build knowledge of equipment used in video production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify components needed in filming, including audio, camera positioning and lighting.
Generate resourceCollaborate with team members to plan, edit, and shoot video footage utilizing advanced video editing techniques and output to video.
Generate resourceIdentify different audio file formats and compare their qualities for video production.
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of Generative AI’s usage in audio creation and editing software.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency when designing with video editing software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExport videos optimized for different uses, including social media, video streaming, or the web.
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of Generative AI’s usage in video creation and editing software.
Generate resourceBuild knowledge of using graphics in post-production. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the advantages and disadvantages of using pixel or vector-based graphics in motion graphics production.
Generate resourceIdentify what elements of a production are responsibilities of a post-production team.
Generate resourceReview incoming videos to create a plan for necessary edits, including adjust tones, match movements, rotoscoping, etc.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency when designing with post-production software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePrepare text for use in post-production, including a title sequence, rolling credits, closed captioning.
Generate resourceAnimate graphics and text using keyframe techniques using animation principles.
Generate resourceApply effects which include color correction, lighting, stabilizations and time manipulation.
Generate resourceExport videos optimized for different uses, including social media, video streaming, or the web.
Generate resourceDigital Media/Multimedia Design: Digital Media/Multimedia Print Production (2026)
Build knowledge of photography terminology. The student will be able to. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of digital camera types for capturing stills, including point-and-shoot, DSLR, and phone cameras.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of digital photography composition, such as rule of thirds.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of digital camera supports (e.g., tripod, grips, holds).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency when designing using pixel-based editing software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of Generative AI’s use in raster graphic manipulation and creation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency when designing vector-based editing software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of the software workspace and navigation (e.g., views, tabs, zoom).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to transform content (e.g., scale, rotation, position).
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of Bezier curve and the appropriate tools for manipulation (e.g., direct select, convert anchor point, pen tool, pencil tool, and etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of color and painting tools (e.g., patterns, gradients, color palettes).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to work with type (e.g., formatting, font palette, character panels, and paths).
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of layers by creating, locking, viewing, pasting, and merging.
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of Generative AI’s usage in vector graphic manipulation and creation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of color (e.g., applying, gradients, tint, spot, and management).
Generate resourceImport and modify graphics (e.g., links, vector/bitmap images, quality, alpha channels).
Generate resourceUnderstand output and exporting functions (e.g., proofs, separations, prepress).
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of Generative AI’s usage in design layout creation and software.
Generate resourceDigital Media/Multimedia Design: Digital Media/Multimedia Web Production (2026)
Compare and contrast options for website design between Integrated Develop Environments (Dreamweaver, Visual Code Studio, etc.) versus Content Management Systems (WordPress, Wix, etc.)
Generate resourceUnderstand web security concepts such as passwords, MFA, CAPTCHA, DDoS attacks, FTP/HTTP vs FPTS/HTTPS, etc.
Generate resourceUnderstand how websites are published online (remote server, local site, check-in/check-out, domain registration, URLs, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify styles and other design elements (e.g., backgrounds, colors, fonts, and buttons).
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) on an existing webpage.
Generate resourceUtilize markup validity to ensure compliance with the W3C for all websites created.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in authoring software for webpage design. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of graphic compression factors such as transmission speed, color reduction, and browser support.
Generate resourceSave and export a graphic to the web in the best format for image quality and file size.
Generate resourceCreate responsive webpages for publication that adjust for sizes of multiple devices.
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of Generative AI’s usage in website creation and layout software.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of key terminology related animation including the 12 Principles of Animation, rotoscoping and stop motion.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency when designing using animation software. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceProduce graphics using software with appropriate titling and graphic transitions.
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of motion, shape and keyframe tweens for interactive purposes.
Generate resourceDemonstrate basic use of programming code to create interactivity in a website.
Generate resourceExport and publish documents in multiple formats for intended uses (video, animated graphics, interactive websites).
Generate resourceDevelop an awareness of Generative AI’s usage in animation creation and software.
Generate resourceEarly Childhood Education
Define the early childhood education profession. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate use of current technology utilized by childcare professionals. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate appropriate use of technology by childcare professionals (i.e.: online assessments, lesson plans, presentation software, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate proper use of Florida childcare training website (www.myflorida.com/childcare).
Generate resourceIdentify the important role childcare givers play in the development of each child in care.
Generate resourceIdentify the need for quality childcare and the benefits to children, families and communities.
Generate resourceDefine and demonstrate professional conduct (i.e.: appropriate dress, language, cell phone etiquette, social media presence, confidentiality, ethical responsibility, etc.) as it relates to childcare profession.
Generate resourceDefine and demonstrate the components of an effective lesson plan. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the importance of professional development, ethical standards, accreditation, confidentiality, credentialing, professional organization membership/participation, and self-reflection for childcare professionals.
Generate resourceDemonstrate exemplary behavior and social skills as a positive role model for children
Generate resourceDistinguish between professional and unprofessional behavior when serving as a role model for children.
Generate resourceDescribe legal issues and liability as they relate to childcare professionals (i.e.: social media posts, confidentiality, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and review resources on the National Association for the Education of Young Children Website (www.naeyc.org).
Generate resourceObserve teaching situations depicting ethical problems and use the NAEYC Code of Ethics to propose potential solutions.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe various teaching methods and learning styles for effective teaching practices.
Generate resourceAnalyze appropriate observation methods and tools for recording (i.e.: anecdotal records, running records, checklists, etc.).
Generate resourceObserve, record, and report the behavior of children using various observation tools.
Generate resourceDiscuss the history of school-age childcare and the development and diversity of school-age children. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe different types of programs available for children before and after school; during summer; and on school holidays.
Generate resourceExplain why and how individual children may overlap both younger and older chronological programs.
Generate resourceExamine how a caregiver can plan to meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of school-age children.
Generate resourceDescribe developmentally appropriate care and activities for infants and toddlers. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile stimulation activities.
Generate resourceDescribe and plan activities that stimulate gross and fine motor development.
Generate resourceReview appropriate feeding, diapering, toilet training, bathing, dressing, and grooming techniques.
Generate resourceDemonstrate/simulate sanitary procedures in feeding, changing diapers, toileting, and maintaining the environment for infants and toddlers.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate how schedules, spaces, and experiences create environments that enhance children’s total growth and development. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate all aspects of an environment that provides opportunities for children to learn through their play.
Generate resourceAssist with planning and evaluating schedules that include active and quiet times, individual, small, and large group experiences, as well as, child and adult initiated activities.
Generate resourceImplement techniques for facilitating children’s successful participation in all aspects of a program.
Generate resourceDescribe how major theories of human development provide a basis for planning a program.
Generate resourceIdentify the characteristics of an environment that is conducive to language use and acquisition. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify developmentally appropriate practices for programs serving children from birth through age eight. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the stages of play development (i.e.: solitary, parallel, associative, cooperative)
Generate resourceCreate intrapersonal goals and exhibit responsibility toward achieving goals.
Generate resourceDescribe and display ways to show empathy, understanding and caring (i.e. bullying, bias, cultural awareness, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify appropriate strategies that enhance respectful, reciprocal relationships between children, families, and co-workers (i.e. honesty, integrity, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify and discuss current childcare issues and proposed laws and ordinances that govern state and local licensing and inspection of childcare facilities.
Generate resourceIdentify rules and regulations governing childcare. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze recent trends/developments in brain research and its impact on early learning. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain common terms and concepts related to brain development and the formation of neuronal connections.
Generate resourceUse the internet to prepare a list of recent resources pertaining to brain research.
Generate resourceRecognize the stakeholders in the childcare profession (i.e.: ELC, licensing agencies, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the different types of childcare facilities and licensing requirements.
Generate resourceIdentify the components of the Florida Statutes as they relate to areas of childcare standards.
Generate resourceIdentify minimum state standards for screening owners, operators, staff, and volunteers of childcare centers.
Generate resourceIdentify information concerning child discipline in State Rule 65C-22.001-008.
Generate resourceIdentify methods of compliance with rules and regulations governing childcare givers.
Generate resourceIdentify communication skills related to childcare. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify effective communication skills used with children including interacting positively with each child and dialog with children as a group, using active listening, open-ended questioning, activities, and teachable moments.
Generate resourceIdentify ways to promote positive interaction between the family, childcare professionals and community (i.e. networking, newsletters, written communication, etc.).
Generate resourceEvaluate the need for differentiated instruction (i.e. enrichment, accommodations, IEP, etc.) to meet the needs of individual students.
Generate resourcePlan developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePlan and evaluate activities for infants and toddlers across all domains (i.e.: social-emotional, cognitive, etc.)
Generate resourceDescribe specific strategies for meeting the emotional needs of infants and toddlers.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate physical development activities for preschool children. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSelect and use appropriate equipment and materials that promote physical development.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate fine and gross motor activities.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate cognitive development and general knowledge activities for preschool children. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAnalyze the role language and communication plays in cognitive development in young children.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate mathematical thinking activities.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate scientific inquiry activities.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate social studies activities.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate creative expression through the arts with developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate creative movement activities.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate dramatic play and theatre activities.
Generate resourceGuide the social and emotional development of preschool children. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective, positive guidance techniques for guiding behavior (i.e.: role-play, etc.).
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate self-concept activities.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities that promote multicultural and dimensions of diversity awareness.
Generate resourcePlan, implement, and evaluate activities that model and promote the concept of self-control/self-regulation and social problem-solving
Generate resourceDemonstrate behavior toward children that is caring, non-abusive, and builds self-esteem and responsibility.
Generate resourcePlan and implement developmentally appropriate character building activities
Generate resourcePlan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that model and promote positive relationships with self, peers and adults.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an awareness of trauma-informed care and practices (ACE Study- Adverse Childhood Experience Study).
Generate resourceIdentify developmentally appropriate care giving environments for children with special needs. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify accommodations that would be appropriate for children with special needs in a variety of learning situations.
Generate resourceResearch and identify agencies that assist/support families with the referral process (i.e. FDLRS, Child Find, Early Steps, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify the process for conferring with parents when a developmental delay is suspected.
Generate resourceIdentify adaptations to include children with special needs in classroom activities.
Generate resourceExplain physical, intellectual and behavioral developmental delays and their impact on growth and development.
Generate resourceResearch strategies and accommodations for inclusion of children with special needs in classroom activities.
Generate resourceImplement food service and nutrition education. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePlan and/or prepare nutritious snacks and meals for infants through school age children.
Generate resourcePractice safe and sanitary food service habits in the preparation of snacks and meals.
Generate resourcePlan a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePlan, establish, and implement a developmentally appropriate emergent literacy program. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics of a classroom environment that promote emergent literacy.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe characteristics of a safe, sanitary, healthy childcare environment.
Generate resourceResearch, plan and implement activities which promote language and communication.
Generate resourceRecognize potential safety and fire hazards and develop a procedure to prevent accidents.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe symptoms of childhood illness and communicable diseases.
Generate resourceIdentify the components of and perform a “10 second health check” for children.
Generate resourceDescribe ways in which the spread of disease in childcare settings can be prevented.
Generate resourceDevelop intercommunication with family and childcare professional. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplore and use ideas for establishing a healthy relationship with each child’s family.
Generate resourceIdentify intentional practices and strategies to become acquainted with the family; describe ways parents can be involved in the program; ways to share goals for the child with the family and teacher, the philosophy of the center, and curriculum objectives.
Generate resourcePlan and implement family involvement activities to meet the diverse needs of families.
Generate resourceModel and implement effective communication skills to use with employers/administration, childcare professionals and parents/guardians of children.
Generate resourceDemonstrate how to communicate with parents who continue to send children to childcare when they are sick.
Generate resourceOutline the steps for proper use of fire extinguishers (i.e.: students watch a video, observe someone else demonstrate, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe and practice age-appropriate procedures for the different types of emergencies (i.e.: evacuation, lockdown, shelter in place, active assailant, identify hard-corners, etc.).
Generate resourceFollow and understand how to complete an accident/incident form using established procedures.
Generate resourceDiscuss methods to promote positive attitudes and skills for daily routines for children.
Generate resourceSummarize best practices within the center to conserve environmental resources.
Generate resourcePlan, implement and evaluate a variety of motivational techniques that encourage children to fully participate.
Generate resourceDemonstrate compliance of rules and regulations governing childcare. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast local oversight agencies (ie: Head Start, ELC, Health Department, etc.) as related to early childcare programs.
Generate resourceObtain certifications in Pediatric/Adult First Aid and CPR AED Training. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply knowledge of program elements needed to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to identify children’s needs, interests, and abilities.
Generate resourceSimulate appropriate techniques for seizure management and positioning techniques.
Generate resourceAssist with planning, preparing, and implementing daily activities and routines.
Generate resourceCreate an environment that is conducive to language use and acquisition. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceFacilitate and monitor conversations between adult/child and/or child-to-child, to encourage increasingly complex sentences and phrases.
Generate resourceCreate opportunities for children to gain meaning by listening and answering open-ended questions.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to interact professionally with families and staff. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEstablish and demonstrate positive and productive relationships with families and staff.
Generate resourceResearch effective communication skills between all populations (i.e. ASL, ELL, etc.)
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to maintain a commitment to professionalism. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify various types of accreditation standards and their importance in the field of early childhood education.
Generate resourceIdentify opportunities (i.e. networking, trainings, re-certification, professional organizations, etc.) for continuing education and professional development.
Generate resourceAnalyze ethical decisions (i.e. NAEYC, Florida Code of Ethics for Teachers, etc.)
Generate resourceResearch agencies that advocate on behalf of children and families (i.e. Children’s Defense Fund, Council for Exceptional Children, etc.).
Generate resourceProvide a Professional Portfolio using state and/or national criteria. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop six competency goal statements according to State and/or National Guidelines.
Generate resourceCompile a resource collection according to State and/or National Guidelines.
Generate resourcePlan and implement preschool classroom management techniques. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop and implement a scope and sequence to meet short and long-term goals (i.e.; scheduling, calendar, themes, etc.).
Generate resourceAssist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate special events such as field trips, cultural activities, and holiday programs.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate developmentally appropriate classroom management strategies (i.e. predictable routines, scheduling, transitions, and learning).
Generate resourceIdentify the nutritional needs of infants through school age children (birth through age eight).
Generate resourceIdentify and plan nutritious snacks and meals for infants through school age children (birth through age eight).
Generate resourceDescribe safe and sanitary food service habits in assisting with mealtime routines.
Generate resourceIdentify foods that are potentially dangerous for young children’s consumption.
Generate resourceDescribe how to encourage positive food choices and good eating habits for toddlers through school age children.
Generate resourceUse United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) current guidelines as a tool for planning nutritious meals
Generate resourceIdentify guidelines for purchasing, receiving, storing, and safety of foods as defined in Department of Children and Families administrative rule, 65C-22.
Generate resourceCollect data using multiple sources (i.e.: observations, developmental checklist, assessment tools, writing samples, etc.).
Generate resourceDevelop a personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.
Generate resourceIdentify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement and ongoing professional development.
Generate resourcePractice employability skills using online resources to prepare for interviews.
Generate resourceUnderstand the impact and importance of your digital footprint as it relates to employment.
Generate resourceAnalyze multiple sources and interpret results to develop interventions/accommodations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate activities that are bias-free, violence-free and from a multicultural perspective. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate techniques that show respect for the child’s family makeup, cultural background, and religious beliefs.
Generate resourcePlan and implement methods to prevent and/or confront bias in the early childhood program as it relates to gender, race, ethnicity, and persons of varying abilities.
Generate resourceIntegrate activities that build children’s self-concept into daily, weekly, and monthly plans.
Generate resourcePlan and implement activities, interest areas, and projects that are bias-free, culturally diverse, and developmentally appropriate for children.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect in accordance with state regulations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe physical abuse, physical neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse as defined by Florida law.
Generate resourceDiscuss the data regarding statistics as they pertain to child abuse at state and national levels.
Generate resourceIdentify the most common physical and behavioral indicators of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect.
Generate resourceIdentify the factors, multiple forces, and most common risk factors for child abuse and neglect.
Generate resourceDescribe the legal requirement and protection provided to childcare workers in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect according to Florida law (ie. Mandatory reporting, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify state and local guidelines and procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect.
Generate resourceIdentify the necessary information for completing a mock report of child abuse and neglect and how to submit the report.
Generate resourceIdentify local community resources that provide help for the abused and the abuser.
Generate resourceRecognize the reporting requirements of at-risk children (i.e.: children in protective services, human trafficking, Riyla Wilson Act FS 39.604, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the examples of human trafficking and the physical and behavioral indicators associated.
Generate resourceIdentify principles of typical and atypical development (birth through age eight). The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the characteristics of typical and atypical development.
Generate resourceDescribe the characteristic of children ages birth to eight in the following domains: physical development; approaches to learning; social and emotional; language and communication; and cognitive development and general knowledge.
Generate resourceDiscuss circumstances and factors that put a child at risk for developmental delays.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe theories of human development including cognitive psychosocial, socio-cultural, psychoanalytical, and behaviorist.
Generate resourceIdentify various observation and recording methods. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss the differences between observations, screenings, developmental assessments, and developmental evaluations.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of including the family in the collection of information for observations.
Generate resourceIdentify the steps for conferring with parents when a developmental delay is suspected.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe methods of guidance of children’s behavior at age-appropriate levels.
Generate resourceDifferentiate methods of direct and indirect guidance (i.e.: concepts of room arrangements, transitions, routines, etc.).
Generate resourceDistinguish between appropriate/inappropriate methods of guiding behaviors by the childcare professional.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of communicating with families regarding expectations of children’s behavior (i.e.: NAEYC and DAP, etc.) guidelines.
Generate resourceIdentify how nutrition, environment, heredity, and health status influence the development of the child. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceInvestigate current information on child nutrition, the environment, heredity and discuss their effect upon the development of a child.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of physical fitness to health status and development.
Generate resourceElectrocardiograph Technician 3
Diagram and label the parts of the heart and list the functions of each labeled part.
Generate resourceDescribe signs and symptoms of a patient demonstrating poor perfusion or low cardiac output and state the importance of rapid reporting.
Generate resourceIdentify legal and ethical responsibilities of an EKG technician. -- The student will be able to:
Generate resourceRecognize and practice legal and ethical responsibilities as they relate to an EKG aide.
Generate resourceImplement appropriate Joint Commission patient safety goals and adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding Protected Health Information (PHI).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of, apply and use medical instrumentation modalities. -- The student will be able to:
Generate resourceVerify setting on the EKG machine such as paper speed, sensitivity (gain), and Hertx (Hz) prior to use.
Generate resourceIdentify three types of lead systems standard/limb, augmented, and precordial/chest).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper lead placement including lead placement with special considerations for various patients with special needs to include pediatric, amputee, and posterior and right sided EKGs.
Generate resourceRecognize signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary compromise on the EKG tracing and understand the importance of rapid reporting.
Generate resourcePerform patient care techniques in the health care facility. -- The student will be able to:
Generate resourceObtain patient’s vitals (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry) in preparation for cardiovascular diagnostic testing and report abnormalities.
Generate resourceState precautions required when performing cardiovascular diagnostic procedures.
Generate resourceConvey the importance of maintaining a safe patient environment and evaluate potential hazards in the work environment.
Generate resourceRecognize normal and abnormal monitoring and testing results. -- The student will be able to:
Generate resourceInspect and measure the various waveforms of a cardiac cycle including, segments, complexes, heart rates and intervals.
Generate resourceDescribe potential patient responses to all dysrhythmias and other EKG abnormalities.
Generate resourceRecognize and respond promptly to life threatening dysrhythmias during continuous monitoring such as telemetry.
Generate resourceRecognize normal and deviations from single chamber and dual chamber pacemakers as well as all implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Generate resourceDescribe cardiovascular drugs, their actions, use and adverse effects. -- The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the mechanisms by which common cardiovascular drugs work including actions and adverse effects.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of other cardiovascular diagnostic modalities. -- The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the application of a Holter Monitor and provide patient education of its use.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the procedures for preparing the patient for stress testing/scanning exercise treatment and provide patient education.
Generate resourceMaintain patient cardiac alarm policy at all times as per acceptable facility guideline.
Generate resourceEmergency Medical Responder 3
Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Responder. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceList and describe the responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Responder for the provision of pre-hospital emergency care within the local EMS system.
Generate resourceUnderstand the guidelines of operating safety in and around a landing zone during air medical operations and transport.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of emergency medications. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUnderstand the advantages, disadvantages, and techniques of self and peer administration of an intramuscular injection by auto injector.
Generate resourceDescribe the names, effects, indications, routes of administration, and dosages for specific medications (i.e., chemical antidote auto injector devices).
Generate resourceDemonstrate how to observe and respond to patient's need for narcotic antagonists.
Generate resourceDocument administration of narcotic antagonists and patient's response on medical record.
Generate resourceObserve and communicate effects of medications to the patient’s assigned EMT/Paramedic.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of airway management, respiration, and artificial ventilation. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to airway management procedures (i.e., oxygenation and perfusion).
Generate resourceUse available mechanical devices to assure the maintenance of an open airway and assist ventilation according to American Heart Association (AHA) standards.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in supplemental oxygen therapy including portable oxygen cylinder and oxygen delivery devices.
Generate resourceConduct a methodical head-to-toe physical examination to discover conditions not found during the primary assessment.
Generate resourceInterview the sick or injured person to obtain facts relevant to the person's condition.
Generate resourceInterview co-workers, witnesses, family members, or other individuals to obtain facts relevant to the person's condition.
Generate resourceImmobilize and otherwise care for suspected fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains with available supplies and equipment, including commercially available and improvised devices.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper spinal motion restriction of a cervical/spinal injury. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePlace patient in supine position on appropriate spine board based on patient condition.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper extremity immobilization as well as other immobilization for other injuries (pelvis, ribs). The student will be able to:
Generate resourceProvide emergency evacuation and transfer of a sick and/or injured person. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUse the most appropriate assist, drag or carry (alone or with a partner) to move a sick or injured person from a dangerous location to a safe place.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the purpose and use of transfer methods for patients including stair, chairs, and stretchers.
Generate resourceIdentify and provide initial care for a sick and/or injured patient. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and care for patients with non-traumatic chest pain, utilizing patient assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for a patient suffering from an environmental emergency including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and frostbite, utilizing patient assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for patients experiencing respiratory distress utilizing patient assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for patients experiencing a diabetic emergency utilizing patient assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for a patient who is experiencing a seizure utilizing patient assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for a patient who has ingested, inhaled, absorbed, or been injected with a poisonous substance.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for a patient who is in an altered state of consciousness utilizing patient assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for a patient who is experiencing a stroke utilizing patient assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for a patient who has a foreign body in the eye utilizing patient assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for a patient with thermal, chemical, or electrical burns, determining the severity including degree, body surface area, type, and location.
Generate resourceIdentify and care for patients who are in special situations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify patients who have special needs (including but not limited to abuse, domestic violence, and sex trafficking).
Generate resourceProvide triage to victims of multiple casualty incidents. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCategorize the victims of multiple casualty incidents according to the severity of injury or illness based on patient assessments.
Generate resourceUse triage tags or other identification devices available locally to indicate priorities for pre-hospital emergency care and transportation to medical facilities.
Generate resourceWork as a member of a team to perform triage at locations of multiple casualty incidents.
Generate resourceWork as a member of a team to perform patient assessments at locations of multiple casualty incidents.
Generate resourceWork as a member of a team to carry out patient care procedures at the locations of multiple casualty incidents.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the operating procedures during a terrorist event or during a natural or man-made disaster.
Generate resourceDemonstrate a basic understanding of the Incident Command System (ICS) implemented by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Generate resourceDiscuss and demonstrate Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard, 29 CFR 1910.120 –First Responder Awareness Level (https://www.osha.gov/emergency-preparedness/hazardous-waste-operations/standards).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an ability to communicate effectively as part of the EMS team. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the proper procedure for the transfer of patient care to other EMS personnel.
Generate resourceDescribe information regarding a patient's condition and treatment that needs to be communicated.
Generate resourceCommunicate the Emergency Medical Responder’s observations and actions to whomever patient care is transferred.
Generate resourceDescribe and apply the principles of communicating with patients in a manner that achieves a positive relationship.
Generate resourceTake steps to minimize the chance of injury or death to all involved when confronted with a potentially life-threatening situation based on scene assessment.
Generate resourceIdentify accident-related hazards and undertake hazard control measures consistent with the capabilities of the Emergency Medical Responder and available equipment.
Generate resourceRecognize available equipment that is used to safely gain access to persons who are entrapped.
Generate resourceRecognize available equipment that is used to safely disentangle persons from mechanisms of entrapment.
Generate resourceIdentify abnormal childbirth situations and care for the mother and baby within the Emergency Medical Responder’s capabilities.
Generate resourceIdentify stressors which may affect the performance of an Emergency Medical Responder.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of medicolegal aspects. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe and demonstrate an understanding of the medicolegal aspects of an Emergency Medical Responder’s provision of emergency medical care in the jurisdiction having authority, including, but not limited to, duty to act, standard of care, consent to care, forcible restraint, abandonment, documentation and any applicable Good Samaritan Laws.
Generate resourceDetermine and record vital signs of a sick or injured person. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate ability to accurately measure and record vital signs including manual blood pressure.
Generate resourceApply the information contained on or in the medical identification devices to patient assessment and patient care procedures.
Generate resourceConduct a primary assessment of problems that are a threat to life if not corrected immediately. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDetermine and record the level of consciousness of the injured person including person, place, time, and events.
Generate resourceAssess for an inadequate airway, inadequate respirations, inadequate circulation, and profuse bleeding.
Generate resourceEstablish and maintain an open airway using both manual and mechanical airway techniques.
Generate resourceRestore breathing and circulation by means of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Generate resourceIdentify items that can be used to control external bleeding and minimize the contamination of open wounds.
Generate resourceApply pressure dressings, tourniquets, and wound packing that will control bleeding/hemorrhage and minimize the contamination of open wounds.
Generate resourceIdentify the likelihood of internal bleeding through observations of signs, symptoms, and mechanisms of injury.
Generate resourceApply current trauma treatment standards when applying a tourniquet, which may include Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) standards.
Generate resourceRecognize the likelihood that shock may occur or be present based on patient assessment and observation of a mechanism of injury.
Generate resourceEngineering & Technology Education (2024-25): Engineering Design and Development (8600650)
Identify, define, and justify a technical design problem for resolution. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDocument research that justifies using the problem statement for the engineering design and development project.
Generate resourceConduct research and investigation into the stated problem. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUse a list of specifications and constraints identified in a decision matrix to develop a list of alternative solutions to the stated problem.
Generate resourceConduct research to investigate and determine the merit of the alternative solution based on past solutions to the problem.
Generate resourceDevelop research strategies for the solution, including the use of surveys, phone interviews, and personal contact with experts related to the field of the technical problem.
Generate resourcePerform and graphically represent an evaluation of proposed design solutions using specific criteria, including product specifications. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDesign a solution to the problem and create a working prototype for testing. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSketch all parts of the design solution including an isometric view of the assembled product.
Generate resourceInterpret and apply the feedback they receive from experts to improve the design solution.
Generate resourceCreate a detailed set of instructions for production and assembly of a testable prototype based on the information gained through their research.
Generate resourceCompile a materials list that includes vendors and cost for all necessary materials and equipment to build the prototype.
Generate resourceDevise a list of testing criteria that will be used to evaluate the success or failure of the prototype testing
Generate resourceEvaluate and select appropriate testing methodologies for testing the product, conduct product testing, refine the design as needed, and document the process and results. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSelect and describe a valid testing method that will be used to accurately evaluate the design solution’s ability to solve their problem.
Generate resourcePrepare a description of the testing method that will be used to valid the designed solution.
Generate resourceCreate a detailed set of instructions for testing the prototype that will be valid, repeatable, and reliable.
Generate resourceApply the appropriate statistical analysis tools to the test results to ensure validity.
Generate resourceIdentify, define, and implement necessary modifications to the design based upon the test results and expert feedback.
Generate resourceEvaluate and explain the effectiveness of solving the design problem as defined.
Generate resourceCreate and deliver a formal presentation of the solution to the problem. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceGather data and information compiled throughout the project and create a technical research paper, presentation, or three panel display of the design solution.
Generate resourceCreate a website, if appropriate, in order to depict all aspects of the design solution.
Generate resourceChoose one of the formats used to depict the design solution, such as technical research paper, PowerPoint, three panel display, or website, if created, for the presentation of the solution to the problem.
Generate resourceFoundations of Journalism (2026)
Demonstrate fundamental skills in the use of the writing process for varied journalistic media. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceLocate, gather, analyze, and evaluate written information for a variety of purposes, including research projects, real-world tasks, and self-improvement.
Generate resourceSelect and use appropriate study and research skills and tools according to the type of information being gathered or organized, including almanacs, government publications, microfiche, news sources, and information services.
Generate resourceAnalyze the validity and reliability of primary source information and use the information appropriately.
Generate resourceSelect and use appropriate prewriting strategies, such as brainstorming, graphic organizers, and outlining.
Generate resourcehas an organizational pattern that provides for a logical progression of ideas;
Generate resourcehas effective use of transitional devices that contribute to a sense of completeness;
Generate resourceuses journalistic writing strategies as appropriate to the purpose of the paper;
Generate resourcehas few, if any, conventional errors in mechanics, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Generate resourcecorrect punctuation, including commas, colons, and common use of semicolons;
Generate resourcecorrect instances of possessives, subject/verb agreement, instances of noun/pronoun agreement, and the intentional use of fragments for effect; and
Generate resourcecorrect formatting that appeals to readers, including appropriate use of a variety of graphics, tables, charts, and illustrations in both standard and innovative forms.
Generate resourceWrite fluently for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes, making appropriate choices regarding style, tone, level of detail, and organization.
Generate resourceMake appropriate adjustments in language use for social, academic, and life situations, demonstrating sensitivity to gender and cultural bias.
Generate resourceDemonstrate fundamental use of production skills (e.g., layout design, ad design, storyboarding) for varied mass communication documents or electronic media. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceRecognize production elements that contribute to the effectiveness of a specific medium.
Generate resourceDemonstrate awareness of the history and evolution of journalism and the responsible and ethical use of information (e.g., First Amendment, copyright, intellectual freedom). The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUnderstand that laws control the delivery and use of media to protect the rights of authors and the rights of media owners.
Generate resourceDemonstrate awareness of ethical issues (e.g., manipulation, misrepresentation, fraud) when addressing social, cultural, and political issues through print and non-print photojournalism. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDetermine main concept and supporting details in order to analyze and evaluate non-print media messages.
Generate resourceUnderstand factors that influence the effectiveness of nonverbal cues used in non-print media, such as the viewer’s past experiences and preferences, and the context in which the cues are presented.
Generate resourceUnderstand the use of images and sounds to elicit the reader’s emotions in nonfiction.
Generate resourceDemonstrate fundamental use of organization and management techniques related to production of journalistic media (e.g., team building, leadership, business skills, time management, and task organization). The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCreate a collaborative and comprehensive plan which addresses specific events, products, or projects either personally or for the work place.
Generate resourceAnalyze the managerial skills necessary for decision making in different work-related situations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to cooperatively work in various settings across diverse populations.
Generate resourceSelect and use appropriate listening strategies according to the intended purpose, such as solving problems, interpreting and evaluating the techniques and intent of presentation, and taking action in career-related situations.
Generate resourceUse effective strategies for informal and formal discussions, including listening actively and reflectively, connecting to and building on the ideas of a previous speaker, and respecting the viewpoints of others.
Generate resourceApply oral communication skills to interviews, group presentations, formal presentations, and impromptu situations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate fundamental use of technology for research, production, and dissemination of journalistic media. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSelect and use a variety of electronic media, such as the Internet, information services, and desktop publishing programs, to create, revise, retrieve, and verify information.
Generate resourceAnalyze varied journalistic documents or electronic media. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUnderstand specific ways in which language has shaped the reactions, perceptions, and beliefs of the local, national, and global communities.
Generate resourceUnderstand the subtleties of literary devices and techniques in the comprehension and creation of communication.
Generate resourceCritically analyze specific elements of mass media with regard to the extent to which they enhance or manipulate information.
Generate resourceGame & Simulation Foundations (2024)
Identify commonly used art and animation production tools in the game design industry.
Generate resourceIdentify, categorize and discuss art and animation tools commonly used in game design.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the professional level of written and oral communication required in the game development industry.
Generate resourceUse listening, speaking, telecommunication and nonverbal skills and strategies to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
Generate resourceOrganize ideas and communicate oral and written messages appropriate for the game development industry environment.
Generate resourceUnderstand the core tasks and challenges that face a video game design team.
Generate resourceIdentify and define the roles and responsibilities of team members on a video game design team.
Generate resourceExplore and discuss methods of communications and scheduling for design teams.
Generate resourceDemonstrate leadership and teamwork skills needed, as it relates to game/simulation development, to accomplish team goals and objectives.
Generate resourceEmploy leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
Generate resourceEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.
Generate resourceConduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks.
Generate resourceUnderstand intellectual property rights, copyright laws and plagiarism as it applies to creative assets.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of employability skill and entrepreneurship skills as it relates to game/simulation development.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.
Generate resourceMaintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.
Generate resourceEvaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.
Generate resourceIdentify and discuss the popular game development tools currently used in the industry.
Generate resourceDescribe job requirements for a variety of occupations within the game development industry.
Generate resourceIdentify current employment trends and career opportunities in the game industry.
Generate resourceDetermine the dramatic elements in games, including kinds of fun, player types and nonlinear storytelling.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the techniques used to evaluate game mechanics, game play, flow, and game design.
Generate resourceTest and analyze games to determine the quality of rules, interfaces, navigation, performance, play, artistry and longevity in design and structure.
Generate resourceResearch and evaluate the game analysis techniques used by the video game industry.
Generate resourceIdentify the key elements in a game and make intelligent judgments about whether the game succeeded or failed in its objectives.
Generate resourceEvaluate professional reviews and write a critical analysis of a current video game.
Generate resourceExplore the methods used to create and sustain player immersion.
Generate resourceExplore and explain the factors that create player immersion in a game.
Generate resourceExamine popular games and explain the methods each game uses to increase player immersion.
Generate resourceIdentify steps in the pre-production process including the proof of concept and market research.
Generate resourceDescribe the iterative prototyping process – Alpha, Beta, RTM.
Generate resourceImplement techniques of scenario development, levels, and missions.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe maintenance, upgrade and sequel issues.
Generate resourceHealth Science Anatomy & Physiology (2024)
Analyze and interpret an overview of the human body, including organization and chemical process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate interrelationships of the basic structural and functional organization of the human body including chemical, cellular, tissue and organ systems.
Generate resourceDescribe the basic molecular structures and primary functions of the four major categories of biological macromolecules.
Generate resourceExamine medical implications of body planes, directional terms, cavities, abdominal regions, and quadrants.
Generate resourceDiscuss the chemical processes that maintain life, including homeostasis, cellular respiration, the role of enzymes as catalysts and the basic concepts of metabolism.
Generate resourceApply correct medical terminology relating to body structure and function within a real-world application. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceEvaluate and apply anatomical terminology to describe location of parts or areas of the body and to describe the relation of one part to another.
Generate resourceInterpret correct medical terminology including roots, prefixes and suffixes to indicate anatomical structures and function.
Generate resourceEvaluate cells and tissues microscopically and macroscopically and relate their specialized functions. – The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe cell structure and function in diseased tissue including how damage to one tissue may impact the function of another tissue.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the four main types of tissue including the interrelationships of tissues.
Generate resourceAnalyze the integumentary system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the integumentary system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the integumentary system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the integumentary system which may include infection control and hand washing skills.
Generate resourceAnalyze the skeletal system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the skeletal system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceDiscuss the interrelationship between calcium, hormones, and the skeletal system.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the skeletal system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the skeletal system which may include range of motion.
Generate resourceAnalyze the muscular system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the muscular system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the muscular system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the muscular system which may include isometric and isotonic contractions.
Generate resourceAnalyze the nervous system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the nervous system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain the interrelatedness of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the nervous system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the nervous system which may include recognizing signs and symptoms of a stroke.
Generate resourceAnalyze the endocrine system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the endocrine system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceEvaluate the relationship between the endocrine system and homeostasis in health and disease.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the endocrine system which may include recognizing the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar.
Generate resourceAnalyze the cardiovascular/circulatory system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the structure and function of arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Generate resourceDesign a map or flow chart depicting the normal pathway of blood flow through the heart.
Generate resourceDesign a map or flow chart depicting the normal electrical pathway through the heart.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the composition of blood to include formed elements and plasma.
Generate resourcePredict potential blood donors for a transfusion through the analysis of blood types with ABO and/or Rh compatibility.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the cardiovascular system which might include assessing pulse.
Generate resourceAnalyze the lymphatic and immune systems in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the lymphatic and immune systems across the lifespan.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of the accessory organs (thymus, tonsils, spleen, appendix, Peyer’s patch) promoting the effectiveness of the lymphatic and immune system.
Generate resourceEvaluate and discuss the body’s defense mechanisms in relation to common communicable diseases.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the lymphatic and immune system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDiscuss or research health careers related to the lymphatic and immune systems.
Generate resourceAnalyze the respiratory system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the respiratory system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the respiratory system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the respiratory system which might include monitoring respirations.
Generate resourceAnalyze the digestive system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the digestive system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the digestive system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the digestive system which might include a nutritional self-assessment.
Generate resourceAnalyze the urinary system in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of the urinary system across the lifespan.
Generate resourceJustify the interrelatedness of the urinary and cardiovascular system in promoting homeostasis.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the urinary system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of skills related to the urinary system which may include how to use urine test strips.
Generate resourceAnalyze the both the male and female reproductive systems in relation to health and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply medical terminology as related to the each of the male and female reproductive systems.
Generate resourceDiscuss and describe the structure and function of both reproductive systems across the lifespan.
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze common diseases and disorders of both reproductive systems including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.
Generate resourceExplain fetal development with regard to trimesters and measuring according to the fetal growth chart.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain factors relating to genetics and disease. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplore the relationship between mutation, cell cycle and uncontrolled cell growth that can result in cancer.
Generate resourceExplore how environmental factors contribute to an individual’s overall wellness and quality of life.
Generate resourceEvaluate and apply the principles of disease transmission and control to real-world scenarios. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and apply the principles of the chain of infection to real-world scenarios.
Generate resourceHealth Science Foundations (2024)
Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the basic components of the health care delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.
Generate resourceDescribe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence.
Generate resourceIdentify the general roles and responsibilities of the individual members of the healthcare team.
Generate resourceIdentify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare delivery system.
Generate resourceExplain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics, and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication styles and barriers.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Generate resourceAdapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups.
Generate resourceExplain the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.
Generate resourceExplain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment, and fraud.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of healthcare facility policy and procedures for employees.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Generate resourceDiscuss the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice.
Generate resourceRecognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers.
Generate resourceRecognize and report abuse including domestic violence, neglect and suspected human trafficking.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations.
Generate resourceIdentify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.
Generate resourceDiscuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors.
Generate resourceDevelop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life.
Generate resourceRecognize and practice safety and security procedures. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings.
Generate resourceExplain personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations including standard precautions.
Generate resourceRecognize Safety Data Sheets and comply with safety signs, symbols, and labels.
Generate resourceDiscuss the Joint Commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org ) and any other applicable accrediting/regulatory agency guidelines.
Generate resourceObtain and maintain training for certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), and first aid.
Generate resourceRecognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action.
Generate resourceRecognize and practice infection control procedures. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine principles of infection control including standard and transmission-based precautions.
Generate resourceExplain medical asepsis and practice procedures such as handwashing and isolation.
Generate resourceDescribe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail, and internet.
Generate resourceIdentify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team.
Generate resourceExemplify basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e., telephone etiquette, courtesy, and self-introductions).
Generate resourceExamine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure and certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments, and career growth potential.
Generate resourceCompare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development).
Generate resourceDistinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.
Generate resourceIdentify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.
Generate resourceIdentify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.
Generate resourceExplain infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
Generate resourceMake estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.
Generate resourceOrganize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.
Generate resourceAsk appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to the solution of such questions.
Generate resourceHospitality & Tourism (2024): Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Identify careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceList career positions in a variety of hospitality and tourism-related industry components (i.e., ground transportation, cruise, air travel, accommodations, food service, share economy marketing, retail, corporate travel, leisure and recreation travel, conventions and special events, destination marketing organizations, emerging fields and sports venues, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain duties and responsibilities for the identified hospitality and tourism positions.
Generate resourceIdentify skills and knowledge needed by hospitality and tourism professionals.
Generate resourceIdentify requirements for entry and career advancement by industry component in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify advantages and disadvantages by industry components working in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceComplete a self-assessment and analysis of lifestyle goals and aspirations to evaluate for employment suitability in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceDevelop an individualized education and career plan related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceDevelop an understanding of terminology and acronyms used the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceUnderstand the differences between international, domestic and local hospitality and tourism.
Generate resourceIdentify business, professional, student industry associations and available industry certifications.
Generate resourceRepresent a career in the hospitality & tourism industry by performance or art.
Generate resourceUsing media techniques, tools and process communicate trends and aspects in hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceResearch the various aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSummarize the history and development of the hospitality and tourism industry (i.e., airline deregulation, highway system, and globalization) as well as the changes and growth the tourism industry has experienced.
Generate resourceIdentify the travel documents and security mandates required by travelers for both international/domestic travel and recognize the impact of improper documentation (i.e., TSA compliance).
Generate resourceIdentify factors that influence a traveler to select a travel destination (e.g., weather, culture, climate, cost, natural resources, travel alerts, and medical factors).
Generate resourceIdentify current and emerging trends in the hospitality and tourism industry (e.g., staycations, daycations, ecotourism, share economy vendors, medical tourism).
Generate resourceIdentify modes and uses of transportation and discuss advantages/disadvantages of each (i.e., ground, air and sea transportation, Uber/Rideshare.).
Generate resourceIdentify types of lodging properties and ownership structures (e.g., Air BnB, VRBO, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain factors that affect room rates and package plans (such as seasonality, property management, revenue management, booking engines, events, occupancy percentage, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss and identify aspects of the cruise industry and types of cruise ships (luxury, mega, adventure, and river).
Generate resourceIdentify types of food service operations, emerging trends (i.e., home delivery services, Uber Eats, etc.), segments, franchises and ownership structures.
Generate resourceIdentify components of leisure and business travel in the hospitality and tourism industry, including the role of conventions, sporting events and special events.
Generate resourceExplain economic factors that affect the hospitality and tourism industry (i.e., fuel costs, airline industry consolidations, politics, exchange rates, availability of consumer’s discretionary money, state tax).
Generate resourceResearch the official Florida tourism website and local visitor websites; compare them to other state and local visitor sites.
Generate resourceUse technology applications, tools and artistic skills to promote social and cultural awareness related to industry concerns.
Generate resourceDemonstrate employability skills necessary for success in hospitality and tourism occupations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and utilize resources used in a job search for a hospitality and tourism related career (e.g., networking with professional organizations, social media, Internet).
Generate resourceParticipate in a discussion on ways social media may negatively impact job search and career.
Generate resourceIdentify steps in the application process and documents required when applying for employment (e.g., application, references, W-4, I-9).
Generate resourceUse technology to create and organize a digital professional portfolio (i.e., personal statement, student work and presentations).
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate effective interviewing skills to include appropriate responses to common interview questions.
Generate resourceIdentify strategies for handling inappropriate interview and application questions.
Generate resourceDiscuss importance of drug tests and criminal background checks in the application process and how they impact employment.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of software products as they pertain to the industry (i.e., templates, spreadsheets, customer and vendor databases and industry-related products).
Generate resourceDemonstrate time management skills with on-task behavior and self-pacing in accomplishing work assignments.
Generate resourceIdentify qualities typically required for career advancement (e.g., productivity, dependability, responsibility).
Generate resourceDemonstrate ability to work cooperatively with team members, supervisors, and guests from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Generate resourceIdentify sensitive workplace issues and laws that regulate them (e.g., gender equity, cultural diversity, professional ethics, sexual harassment, disability, age discrimination).
Generate resourceIdentify, define, and demonstrate professional interpersonal skills and personality traits.
Generate resourceDemonstrate ability to use creative problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking strategies and accept feedback/constructive criticism.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast appropriate/inappropriate workplace social behavior and work ethics.
Generate resourceExpress importance of supporting and following company policies and procedures (e.g., attendance, tardiness, email policy, social media, dress code) and how their actions effect clients.
Generate resourceExamine communication and technology skills in the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe effective staff communication and its uses (i.e., interpersonal, departmental, interdepartmental, company).
Generate resourceUse technology to compose a business letter, memorandums, e-mail, and company social media communications (i.e., press release).
Generate resourceResearch social and professional networking websites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), and explain how these sites affect the hospitality industry and its employees.
Generate resourceDescribe positive guest/client relations and identify circumstances that lead to negative customer experiences.
Generate resourceUse novel/original approach in creating problem-solving techniques to resolve customer-service conflicts (i.e., complaints, disputes, negotiations, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify techniques of appropriate phone etiquette (i.e., answering, placing on hold, recording messages, transferring and complaint telephone calls).
Generate resourceDiscuss importance of developing networking skills to expand contacts within the industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss importance of providing clear directions, interpretations, descriptions, and explanations and active listening skills.
Generate resourceUse digital equipment to create artistic images and deliver an oral presentation.
Generate resourceLocate and explain information found in trade journals, manuals, graphs, schedules, charts, diagrams, maps, and Internet to prepare an itinerary.
Generate resourceIdentify the stages of the guest experience cycle and the activities associated with each stage.
Generate resourceDiscuss the value of customer feedback and follow-up surveys on the guest cycle process.
Generate resourceExplain the importance and impact of sensitivity to diversities (i.e., cultural, religious, socio-economic, etc.) in relation to the guest cycle process.
Generate resourceRecognize the effect communication (body language, foreign phrases, acronyms/jargon, etc.) has on the guest cycle process.
Generate resourceIdentify the role of guest recovery during the handling of guest complaints, issues, or problems.
Generate resourceExplain how and why guest satisfaction measurements help a business run smoothly and profitably.
Generate resourceExamine economic principles relative to the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify economic opportunities in the industry from both entrepreneurship and employment perspectives.
Generate resourceExplain the impact of tourism on local, state, national, and international economies.
Generate resourceDiscuss role of employee productivity in contributing to profit margin (bottom line).
Generate resourceExamine marketing and business fundamentals as they relate to the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain marketing and its role in the industry and the free enterprise system.
Generate resourceIdentify elements in the marketing mix (price, product, promotion, place, and people).
Generate resourceRecognize concept of target markets and market identification (e.g., market segmentation).
Generate resourceRecognize various marketing channels used to promote destinations and products.
Generate resourceIdentify niche markets (customer segmentation) and specialty markets (product segmentation, sports, shopping, religion, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the role of federal, state and local regulatory agencies related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of meeting specialized sales needs (e.g., business travel, conventions and meetings, conferences).
Generate resourceIdentify effective sales techniques (e.g., steps in sales process, cross-selling, upselling and alternative options).
Generate resourceExplain motivation, needs, and expectations of the hospitality and tourism consumer and how it affects their lodging selection.
Generate resourceRecognize mathematical operations related to hospitality and tourism occupations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify universal terminology used in hospitality and tourism sales-related transactions (e.g., cash, emerging technology, digital payment alternatives, checks, debit cards, credit cards, discounts, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify different payment options (e.g., cash, checks, credit/debit cards, emerging technology, alternative digital payment options, and incentive program points).
Generate resourceUnderstand the value and impact of calculation of hotel occupancy, average daily rate (ADR) and revenue available room (RevPAR).
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the organizational structures and operations within various industry properties. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the organizational structure of various departments including: facilities and engineering, food and beverage, human resources, controller/finance, sales and marketing, security and rooms/housekeeping.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of a safety plans for various emergency situations (e.g., hurricane, evacuation, tornado, homeland security threat, and fire) relative to all types of tourism (hotel, cruise, attractions, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe front desk functions of various industry properties distinguishing between property types (i.e., cruise ship vs. resort vs. hotel vs. restaurant).
Generate resourceResearch conservation and sustainable initiatives in the hospitality industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify common sustainable practices of various departments within hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify common sustainable practices used to reduce a property’s carbon footprint and reduce operating costs.
Generate resourceExplore the State of Florida “palm tree” initiative for hotels and their level of sustainability.
Generate resourceHospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurship (2026)
Communicate in business settings by listening, writing, speaking, and presenting with a professional demeanor.
Generate resourceOffer alternative suggestions or solutions rather than simply rejecting others’ ideas.
Generate resourceContribute to team efforts by fulfilling responsibilities and valuing diversity.
Generate resourceBuild a portfolio reflecting experiences and skills gained during the internship (i.e., research paper, etc.)
Generate resourceReport as expected, on time, appropriately dressed and groomed, and ready to work.
Generate resourceCreate a positive professional image through proper introductions, eye contact, and a firm handshake.
Generate resourceModel acceptable work habits and conduct in the workplace as defined by company policy.
Generate resourcePractice business etiquette and social sensitivity in face-to-face interaction, on the telephone, and on the Internet.
Generate resourceIdentify the elements of a business plan to include vision, mission, goals, SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats), strategies, and action plans.
Generate resourceDisplay an understanding of the marketing channels used in promoting destinations and products.
Generate resourceIdentify and summarize common lodging industry references (e.g., Official Hotel Guide, Hotel and Travel Index, OAG Business Travel Planner, CRS display).
Generate resourceExamine loss prevention factors (such as safety, sanitation, food handling, ware handling, maintenance, insurance, and environmental effects).
Generate resourceExplain the Florida Green Lodging program and the requirements to receive the Green Certification. (http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ greenlodging).
Generate resourceExplain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and how it affects the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceParticipate in a competitive event or project related to the hospitality & tourism industry (e.g., FCCLA, FBLA, DECA).
Generate resourcePlan and execute themed special event (such as a student showcase or party), including event production costs.
Generate resourceUnderstand the difference between having franchised property vs. starting a business from scratch.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast franchise vs. corporate-owned vs. private market segments. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCommunicate the financial (ROI or annual profits) differences among the organization types and to whom the rewards go (individual, corporation, franchise owner, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the roles and responsibilities of the general manager and assistant manager(s) and recognize the effectiveness of delegation techniques.
Generate resourceIdentify, demonstrate, and utilize fundamentals of customer service and addressing difficult customers.
Generate resourceDevelop employee guidelines and standard operating procedures (such as job descriptions, training, and scheduling).
Generate resourceIdentify and explain techniques of front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house responsibilities (including dining room setup, greeting, order-taking, serving, clearing, check presentation, bussing, and cashiering) resulting in the performance of duties to meet customer needs.
Generate resourceSummarize characteristics of successful teams (i.e., mission statement, code of conduct, effective leadership).
Generate resourceIdentify and discuss stages of team development (i.e., forming, storming, norming, performing, transforming).
Generate resourceCompare and contrast positive and negative roles individuals play in a team situation, including team-building strategies.
Generate resourceApply dispute resolution skills to staff grievances, conflicts, disputes, and/or complaints and recognize employee incentive programs.
Generate resourceDescribe corporate hospitality roles within lodging operations, housekeeping, engineering, food & beverage, and culinary departments.
Generate resourceUnderstand what defines excellent service and attributes of exceptional guest service.
Generate resourceIdentify the financial goal of a hotel or lodging property. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss how revenue centers and cost centers are managed to ensure a property’s profitability.
Generate resourceExplain the purpose and evolving role of revenue management in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify the tax responsibilities a hospitality and tourism leader must manage.
Generate resourceAnalyze federal, state, and local tax regulations and laws in relation to hospitality and tourism entities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss state and federal labor laws regulating the workplace (e.g., Child Labor Law, sexual harassment, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, and OSHA).
Generate resourceDiscuss the role of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies as it relates to hospitality and tourism.
Generate resourceApply effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills (i.e., written, electronic, conflict resolution). The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate making eye contact with every guest and smiling in face-to-face conversations (i.e.5 foot- and 10-foot rule).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper telephone etiquette techniques (i.e., answering a telephone call, enunciating, call holds, and transfers).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of acceptable personal email addresses and acceptable personal references on social media.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of acceptable personal cell phone etiquette (i.e., appropriate voicemail messages on their cell phone and proper answering techniques).
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective listening skills and awareness of “service failures”, timely “service recovery”, and personal responsibility.
Generate resourceRespond effectively with an appropriate form of communication (i.e., when to use email vs. text message vs. phone call).
Generate resourceDelegate/assign tasks to employees and/or leave information for the next shift or manager when appropriate.
Generate resourceRespond appropriately to social media comments about venue or property on travel sites (i.e., TripAdvisor and/or other media outlets).
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency with technology and equipment use. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify computer software available for food service and hospitality management.
Generate resourceUse appropriate software to develop an accounting and record-keeping system that includes purchasing, receiving, storing, and inventory.
Generate resourceDescribe various media and marketing tools utilized to promote lodging establishments.
Generate resourceLocate and explain information found in trade journals, manuals, graphs, schedules, charts, diagrams, maps, and Internet resources.
Generate resourceIdentify the technology used in social media marketing and the software used to communicate between guests and the venue.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to understand types of AV equipment needed in events and lodging to support operations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to understand and know what CRM is and what tools are used to communicate within the property and/or venue.
Generate resourceDemonstrate employability skills necessary for success. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate effective interviewing skills (e.g., behavioral), including effective responses to common interview questions.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate how to request and fill out an application using appropriate professional language.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to understand phone etiquette when receiving a call back for an interview and how to leave voicemails.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of networking to create an awareness of job opportunities.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of community service and how to turn that into a job opportunity.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper communication skills and questioning techniques to identify the needs of customers and guest services.
Generate resourceAnalyze and apply the steps to conflict resolution using assertiveness and stress management techniques during customer interactions.
Generate resourceAnalyze individual traits related to teamwork, self-improvement, and professional growth within hospitality careers.
Generate resourceAnalyze guest services by focusing on the guest’s perspective and common tools used to provide exceptional service.
Generate resourceRole-play effective mirroring techniques to handle guest service complaints and/or employee disagreements.
Generate resourceApply appropriate customer service techniques for various guest interactions, including verbal and non-verbal communication (i.e., telephone etiquette, written correspondence, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate acceptable work habits and conduct in the workplace as defined by company policy.
Generate resourceDemonstrate legal and ethical behavior within the scope of job responsibilities, including acceptable use of social media within and outside of the work setting.
Generate resourceDescribe and demonstrate personnel supervision techniques. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify delegation skills for use with subordinates with clear, understandable objectives, including time management and performance expectations.
Generate resourceIdentify professional management techniques (i.e., “Management by Walking Around”, employee empowerment, etc.) while setting positive examples of professional behavior.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the art of “catching employees doing things correctly” and positively reinforce when appropriate.
Generate resourceUnderstand the concept of thorough training on specific job duties, documentation, group training, and personal training files.
Generate resourceExamine economic principles related to the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify economic opportunities in the industry from both entrepreneurship and employment perspectives.
Generate resourceExplain the impact of tourism on local, state, national, and international economies.
Generate resourceIdentify the advantages and disadvantages of primary forms of business ownership.
Generate resourceDiscuss the role of employee productivity in contributing to profit margin (bottom line).
Generate resourceHospitality and Tourism Marketing Management (2026)
Identify sales techniques and procedures appropriate for use in the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain purpose, principles, and the components of Supply and Demand, the importance of selling, and how it relates to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceDescribe the differences between a product-based business and a service-based business and how they relate to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify effective sales techniques (e.g., steps in sales process, cross-selling, upselling, and alternative options).
Generate resourceExplain the motivation, needs, and expectations of the hospitality and tourism industry and how it affects consumer choice.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of the five (5) P’s of the marketing mix: product, place, price, promotion, and people, and how it impacts the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceOutline an effective sales presentation (e.g., feature-benefit analysis), including the importance of promoting products and services (e.g., publicity, public relations, press release, community events, advertising, Internet).
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of meeting specialized sales needs (e.g., business travel, conventions and meetings, conferences, special needs populations).
Generate resourceDemonstrate sales and customer service skills and techniques in the selling of hospitality & tourism products. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine different types of guest communication (e.g., surveys, Yelp, email, social media, apps, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the different techniques for dealing with competition and explain its impact on business (e.g., direct, indirect, price, non-price, competitive position) within the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceDescribe how managers can lead employees to meet the needs of global guest audiences.
Generate resourceRecognize the importance of sequence and language in developing customer survey questions without leading or influencing customer responses (e.g., code-switching).
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate personal and business ethics related to management and marketing. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the need for respect and value for diversity in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceList characteristics related to personal and business ethics (e.g., preventing theft, pilfering, and unauthorized discounting).
Generate resourceModel inclusive behavior is an important skill for hospitality and tourism managers.
Generate resourceExplain the concept of corporate social responsibility and describe examples of how hospitality and tourism companies are including CSR initiatives in their organization.
Generate resourceApply higher-level mathematical skills unique to hospitality & tourism marketing and management plans. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCreate a business plan based on survey results that identifies limitations/challenges in the current plan or standard operating procedures.
Generate resourceAnalyze/evaluate survey results, produce a plan, and provide both an executive summary and a detailed report.
Generate resourceResearch industry sales trends and benchmarks and predict future growth/decline based on sales momentum and trend.
Generate resourceDetermine year-over-year change in revenue/profit/Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).
Generate resourceGather and present data from overall business segments and determine the percentage of business from specific segments; use infographics to enhance data analytics.
Generate resourceApply problem-solving techniques to hospitality and tourism sales-related transactions (i.e., cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, discounts, digital payment trends (PayPal, Samsung Pay, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain quantitative information from tables, charts, and graphs relating to the hospitality & tourism-related workplace.
Generate resourceUsing standard industry formulas relating to the discount date and the due date, computing the amount of payment on an invoice.
Generate resourceCalculate refunds and exchange transactions for hospitality and tourism-related services.
Generate resourceSummarize the value and uses of the internet for hospitality & tourism marketing, including communication and evolving technology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceBe able to identify productive uses of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems; understand the basic framework of use; and make connections between CRM and the sales process.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast marketing activities that engage customers (e.g., blogs and giveaways).
Generate resourceDefine the use of current social media channels, comparing each venue as to culture, purpose, and target audience.
Generate resourceWrite posts for current social media channels (i.e., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat).
Generate resourceSummarize effective use of live streaming on current social media (i.e., Snapchat, Periscope, and Facebook Mentions).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge and organizational skills related to meetings, conventions, conference travel, and event planning. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the benefits of meetings and conventions and explain how they are planned and booked.
Generate resourceIdentify challenges that managers and staff members face during meetings and conventions, and create an example list of protocol issues.
Generate resourceCreate a budget including all elements of the event (e.g., catering, décor, supplies, entertainment, and admission).
Generate resourceIdentify and analyze marketing and business fundamentals related to the different industries within hospitality & tourism (i.e., cruise/air travel/ ground travel/lodging industry/leisure travel/tour packages). The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the benefits of packaging for travelers, vendors, hotels, travel planners, tour operators, and airlines.
Generate resourceCommunicate related financial benefits to travelers of selling packages from a travel planner salesperson's perspective.
Generate resourceAnalyze the savings and profit increases related to packaging for travelers, planners, and destinations.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the experience and finances of separate vendors in various locations as a component of a package (hotel in one area, activities on a different property, and restaurants at a different location) vs. an all-inclusive resort.
Generate resourceEffectively communicate the benefits of packaging a travel experience to consumers.
Generate resourceExplain strategies for selling hospitality & tourism products. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe training techniques managers can use to build an effective sales team.
Generate resourceOutline the needs of special market segments and the sales strategies used to reach those segments.
Generate resourceDevelop a marketing plan and sales promotion tool for hospitality & tourism. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the organization of the marketing department and explain management’s role in marketing.
Generate resourceSummarize the marketing mix: the five P’s (Price, Promotion, Product, Place, People); and the four C’s (Client, Cost, Communication, Convenience).
Generate resourceDescribe the channels of distribution within the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate management skills needed to succeed in hospitality & tourism. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the types of leadership positions available in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify career pathways to leadership positions in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify why leaders must create leadership development goals and a path for meeting those goals.
Generate resourceDefine power and empowerment, and summarize how these concepts transpire in centralized and decentralized organizations.
Generate resourceIdentify the leadership skills and processes that lead to a seamless guest cycle.
Generate resourceCreate an IDP (Individual Development Plan) based on your strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Generate resourceHonestly and objectively conduct a self-evaluation of strengths and weaknesses.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of varying your leadership style in response to organizational and employee styles and needs.
Generate resourceExplain how problem-solving contributes to leadership processes in hospitality and tourism.
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective Guest Services Management (GSM) skills. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the role of Guest Service Measurement (GSM) in managing the guest experience.
Generate resourceExamine facts and principles related to the branding process. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceTell the story of their product/destination in a way that effectively speaks to the target market.
Generate resourceSummarize the effect colors, sounds, music, and visual cues have on developing a brand.
Generate resourceExplain and cite examples of consistency in communication to market, both visually and in language.
Generate resourceDevelop a brand (i.e., logo, tag line, blog, email marketing templates, sample images, videos, music, etc.).
Generate resourceCommunicate a brand promise to the target market through the proper communication channels of the target market.
Generate resourceExplain the value and importance of marketing research. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify trends that affect marketing in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceCite marketing challenges (shifts or changes in travel trends) and respond to their potential occurrence.
Generate resourceDetermine the difference between a credible source and a non-credible source of data or information.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast marketing concepts, advertising, and public relations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAuthor a press release in the proper format, including all applicable elements.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between editorial and advertorial content and writing techniques.
Generate resourceDiscuss the value, importance, and trends related to internet marketing and social media. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify like-minded groups that fit in the target audience and/or market of their brand or business.
Generate resourceDemonstrate ethical behavior in personal and work-related social media communications.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between business and personal postings that comprise your digital footprint.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of current conservation and sustainable practices in the hospitality industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the benefits of sustainable practices and the role hospitality and tourism managers play in implementing them.
Generate resourceIdentify ways the facilities management team can reduce a property’s carbon footprint.
Generate resourceHuman Body Systems
Investigate the anatomical and physiological commonalities in the human body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceList the major organs within each human body system and the functions of the different human body systems.
Generate resourceDescribe how the interconnections and interactions of multiple body systems are necessary for maintaining homeostasis.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the correct usage of directional terms and regional terms to identify locations of the human body.
Generate resourceApply knowledge of human body systems to indicate how disease can impact function in another system.
Generate resourceAnalyze the individual differences in body systems in tissues and cells. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the differences in the appearance of epithelial and connective tissues.
Generate resourceInterpret bone markings, bone landmarks and bone measurements to provide information about gender, race, ethnicity and height.
Generate resourceInvestigate the significance of DNA in relation to individual identity. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDefine biometrics and through research create an argument related to ethical issues associated with it.
Generate resourceDescribe the way in which characteristics such as fingerprints, facial features and retinal patterns can be used to establish identity.
Generate resourceDesign a comprehensive security plan for a real-world situation using biometrics.
Generate resourceUnderstand the roles and responsibilities of a forensic anthropologist and a DNA analyst.
Generate resourceInvestigate the role the brain plays in the communication system of the human body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceInterpret how a malfunction in the nervous system would impact the function of the human body.
Generate resourceIdentify the regions of the brain responsible for specific actions, emotions, or functions of human body.
Generate resourceDifferentiate the regions of the brain that are responsible for basic life functions.
Generate resourceDetermine how electrical communication works in the body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the basics of how electrical signals are created and transmitted in the human body.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of how nervous system disorder impacts quality of life.
Generate resourceResearch the roles and responsibilities of biomedical professionals who can improve the quality of life for those coping with nervous system dysfunction.
Generate resourceUsing data acquisition software to investigate the relationship between reflexes and reaction time.
Generate resourceDetermine how chemical communication works in the body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands as well as protein/peptide and steroid hormones.
Generate resourceUsing research, interpret the symptoms and physical characteristics of a patient to determine an endocrine system pathology.
Generate resourceInvestigate how the human body responds to external stimuli. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain and demonstrate visual perception, including visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision, and the interpretation of optical illusions.
Generate resourceExplain how the lens of the eye utilizes light waves to produce a visual image and explain how to correct visual problems with corrective lenses.
Generate resourceDescribe the roles and responsibilities of an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and optician.
Generate resourceDescribe the role food plays in the conversion and use of energy in the body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the human body systems that absorb process and distribute oxygen, water, and food.
Generate resourceExplain how energy is stored and released in ATP through the process of hydrolysis and phosphorylation.
Generate resourceAssess overall health through analysis of calories consumed and calories expended in daily activities.
Generate resourceExplain the structure and function of, enzymes and co enzymes and how they all work together.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of both lock and key models and induced fit models of enzyme function.
Generate resourceInterpret enzyme function in the digestive system through laboratory experiments.
Generate resourceDesign and perform an experiment to determine optimal conditions for digestive enzyme reactions.
Generate resourceDescribe the role of oxygen in cellular respiration and macromolecule metabolism. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the process of gas exchange in the lungs and identify where in the lungs gas exchange occurs.
Generate resourceExplain that the blood is the primary transport for oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.
Generate resourcePerform a spirometry test to determine an individual’s tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, vital capacity, and total lung volume.
Generate resourceAnalyze the differences of various medications used to treat respiratory dysfunction and describe the various pharmacological routes of administration for each.
Generate resourceDescribe the role of water in maintaining homeostasis. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe and illustrate the movement of fluids and ions in and out of the various parts of the nephron.
Generate resourceExplain the role of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) and Aldosterone on fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.
Generate resourceAnalyze the results of a urinalysis test and apply the results to determine dysfunction of the urinary system.
Generate resourceIdentify the components of a urinalysis test and determine when a urinalysis should be utilized.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of how joints directly contribute to the movement of the human body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the structure and function of a hinge joint, ball and socket joint, pivot joint, saddle joint, and gliding joint and be able to identify an example of each.
Generate resourceDescribe the normal motion of various joints in the body using correct terminology.
Generate resourceMeasure joint range of motion of various joints using a goniometer or determine the normal range of motion for various joints in the body.
Generate resourceDiscuss differences in an individual’s range of motion and the reason for these differences.
Generate resourceDiscuss ways to improve joint flexibility such as stretching and other lifestyle modifications.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of how muscles directly contribute to the movement of the human body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of how blood flow acts as a transport for substances through the human body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the relationship between the heart and lungs and the path of blood flow through these organs.
Generate resourceDemonstrate how to take a pulse and explain the steps of how to take blood pressure.
Generate resourceInterpret ankle brachial index (ABI) to determine possible blood vessel blockages.
Generate resourceUnderstand the relationship between the amounts of blood pumped by the heart through analysis of cardiac output values.
Generate resourceInvestigate peripheral artery disease related to patient health through the analysis of patient symptoms and diagnostic testing.
Generate resourceExplain the structure and function of veins and explain how varicose veins form.
Generate resourceUsing knowledge of power and movement in the human body, describe how the body fuels and responds to exercise. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the human body’s ability to generate ATP for the specific time period needed to fuel itself.
Generate resourceUnderstand how a training plan is designed for a fictional client, incorporating the specific health situation of the client.
Generate resourceIdentify the reactants, products, and basic functions of aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration.
Generate resourceDescribe the structure and function of the integumentary system. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceClassify the various degrees of burns and determine which layers of skin have been damaged for each.
Generate resourceExplain how burns impact the normal function of the skin and how the damage disrupts homeostasis in the body.
Generate resourceAnalyze the rehabilitation a burn victim must undergo and the impacts it will have on activities of daily living.
Generate resourceDescribe the composition of bones and how the skeletal system serves as a protection for the human body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify bone fractures on x-rays and describe possible damage to internal organs.
Generate resourceIdentify lifestyle choices that affect development and maintenance of healthy bones.
Generate resourceDescribe the composition the immune system and how it serves as a protection for the human body. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDetermine potential blood donors for a transfusion through the analysis of blood types and Rh compatibility.
Generate resourceAnalyze how various external factors require body systems to work together to maintain health and homeostasis. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe how various body systems respond to extreme external changes in the external environment.
Generate resourceExplain how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and complete basic functions.
Generate resourceUnderstand how initial symptoms of an illness can lead to diagnosis and treatment.
Generate resourceResearch the role of various medical professionals who will diagnose and treat a fictional patient.
Generate resourceInformation Technology: Digital Design 1
Demonstrate proficiency in creating a simple website–The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in computer skills--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUtilize appropriate font management techniques (e.g., true type, postscript, install and remove fonts).
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of digital publishing concepts--The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePerform layout, design, and measurement activities--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics of type, type families, type series, and type styles.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate core publishing skills, including creating tables, text boxes, manipulating graphics and inserting images.
Generate resourceComplete projects using a variety of fonts, sizes, leading, and alignments.
Generate resourceOutput projects using a variety of devices (e.g., printers, image setters).
Generate resourceDesign with type using kerning, tracking, horizontal/vertical scale, baseline shift, etc.
Generate resourceCreate various print and digital publications, including: business cards, letterheads, brochures, newsletters, and calendars.
Generate resourceAssign passwords and create restrictions with portable document formats.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in digital imaging--The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIntroduction to Hospitality and Tourism (2026)
Identify careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceList career positions in a variety of hospitality and tourism-related industry components (i.e., ground transportation, cruise, air travel, accommodations, food service, share economy marketing, retail, corporate travel, leisure and recreation travel, conventions and special events, destination marketing organizations, emerging fields, and sports venues etc.).
Generate resourceExplain duties and responsibilities for the identified hospitality and tourism positions.
Generate resourceIdentify skills and knowledge needed by hospitality and tourism professionals.
Generate resourceIdentify requirements for entry and career advancement by industry component in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify the advantages and disadvantages of industry components working in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceComplete a self-assessment and analysis of lifestyle goals and aspirations to evaluate employment suitability in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceDevelop an individualized education and career plan related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceDevelop an understanding of terminology and acronyms used in the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceUnderstand the differences between international, domestic, and local hospitality and tourism.
Generate resourceIdentify business, professional, and student industry associations and available industry certifications.
Generate resourceRepresent a career in the hospitality & tourism industry by performance or art.
Generate resourceUsing media techniques, tools, and processes to communicate trends and aspects in the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceResearch the various aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceSummarize the history and development of the hospitality and tourism industry (i.e., airline deregulation, highway system, and globalization) as well as the changes and growth the tourism industry has experienced.
Generate resourceIdentify the travel documents and security mandates required by travelers for both international/domestic travel and recognize the impact of improper documentation (i.e., TSA compliance).
Generate resourceIdentify factors that influence a traveler to select a travel destination (e.g., weather, culture, climate, cost, natural resources, travel alerts, and medical factors).
Generate resourceIdentify current and emerging trends in the hospitality and tourism industry (e.g., staycations, daycations, ecotourism, share economy vendors, medical tourism).
Generate resourceIdentify modes and uses of transportation and discuss advantages/disadvantages of each (i.e., ground, air, and sea transportation, Uber/Rideshare).
Generate resourceIdentify types of lodging properties and ownership structures (e.g., Air BnB, VRBO, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain factors that affect room rates and package plans (such as seasonality, property management, revenue management, booking engines, events, occupancy percentage, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss and identify aspects of the cruise industry and types of cruise ships (luxury, mega, adventure, and river).
Generate resourceIdentify types of food service operations, emerging trends (i.e., home delivery services, Uber Eats, etc.), segments, franchises, and ownership structures.
Generate resourceIdentify components of leisure and business travel in the hospitality and tourism industry, including the role of conventions, sporting events, and special events.
Generate resourceExplain economic factors that affect the hospitality and tourism industry (i.e., fuel costs, airline industry consolidations, politics, exchange rates, availability of consumers’ discretionary money, state taxes).
Generate resourceResearch the official Florida tourism website and local visitor websites; compare them to other state and local visitor sites.
Generate resourceUse technology applications, tools, and artistic skills to promote social and cultural awareness related to industry concerns.
Generate resourceDemonstrate employability skills necessary for success in hospitality and tourism occupations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and utilize resources used in a job search for a hospitality and tourism-related career (e.g., networking with professional organizations, social media, Internet).
Generate resourceParticipate in a discussion on ways social media may negatively impact job search and career.
Generate resourceIdentify steps in the application process and documents required when applying for employment (e.g., application, references, W-4, I-9).
Generate resourceUse technology to create and organize a digital professional portfolio (i.e., personal statement, student work, and presentations).
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate effective interviewing skills to include appropriate responses to common interview questions.
Generate resourceIdentify strategies for handling inappropriate interview and application questions.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of drug tests and criminal background checks in the application process and how they impact employment.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of software products as they pertain to the industry (i.e., templates, spreadsheets, customer and vendor databases, and industry-related products).
Generate resourceDemonstrate time management skills with on-task behavior and self-pacing in accomplishing work assignments.
Generate resourceIdentify qualities typically required for career advancement (e.g., productivity, dependability, responsibility).
Generate resourceDemonstrate ability to work cooperatively with team members, supervisors, and guests from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Generate resourceIdentify sensitive workplace issues and laws that regulate them (e.g., gender equity, cultural diversity, professional ethics, sexual harassment, disability, age discrimination).
Generate resourceIdentify, define, and demonstrate professional interpersonal skills and personality traits.
Generate resourceDemonstrate ability to use creative problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking strategies and accept feedback/constructive criticism.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast appropriate/inappropriate workplace social behavior and work ethics.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of business matters.
Generate resourceExpress importance of supporting and following company policies and procedures (e.g., attendance, tardiness, email policy, social media, dress code) and how their actions affect clients.
Generate resourceExamine communication and technology skills in the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe effective staff communication and its uses (i.e., interpersonal, departmental, interdepartmental, company).
Generate resourceUse technology to compose a business letter, memorandums, e-mail, and company social media communications (i.e., press release).
Generate resourceResearch social and professional networking websites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) and explain how these sites affect the hospitality industry and its employees.
Generate resourceDescribe positive guest/client relations and identify circumstances that lead to negative customer experiences.
Generate resourceUse novel/original approach in creating problem-solving techniques to resolve customer-service conflicts (i.e., complaints, disputes, negotiations, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify techniques of appropriate phone etiquette (i.e., answering, placing on hold, recording messages, transferring, and complaint telephone calls).
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of developing networking skills to expand contacts within the industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of providing clear directions, interpretations, descriptions, and explanations, and active listening skills.
Generate resourceUse digital equipment to create artistic images and deliver an oral presentation.
Generate resourceLocate and explain information found in trade journals, manuals, graphs, schedules, charts, diagrams, maps, and the Internet to prepare an itinerary.
Generate resourceIdentify the stages of the guest experience cycle and the activities associated with each stage.
Generate resourceDiscuss the value of customer feedback and follow-up surveys on the guest cycle process.
Generate resourceExplain the importance and impact of sensitivity to diversities (i.e., cultural, religious, socio-economic, etc.) in relation to the guest cycle process.
Generate resourceRecognize the effect communication (body language, foreign phrases, acronyms/jargon, etc.) has on the guest cycle process.
Generate resourceIdentify the role of guest recovery during the handling of guest complaints, issues, or problems.
Generate resourceExplain how and why guest satisfaction measurements help a business run smoothly and profitably.
Generate resourceExamine marketing and business fundamentals as they relate to the hospitality and tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain marketing and its role in the industry and the free enterprise system.
Generate resourceIdentify elements in the marketing mix (price, product, promotion, place, and people).
Generate resourceRecognize concepts of target markets and market identification (e.g., market segmentation).
Generate resourceRecognize various marketing channels used to promote destinations and products.
Generate resourceIdentify niche markets (customer segmentation) and specialty markets (product segmentation, sports, shopping, religion, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the role of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies related to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of meeting specialized sales needs (e.g., business travel, conventions and meetings, conferences).
Generate resourceIdentify effective sales techniques (e.g., steps in sales process, cross-selling, upselling, and alternative options).
Generate resourceExplain the motivation, needs, and expectations of the hospitality and tourism consumer and how they affect their lodging selection.
Generate resourceRecognize mathematical operations related to hospitality and tourism occupations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify universal terminology used in hospitality and tourism sales-related transactions (e.g., cash, emerging technology, digital payment alternatives, checks, debit cards, credit cards, discounts, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify different payment options (e.g., cash, checks, credit/debit cards, emerging technology, alternative digital payment options, and incentive program points).
Generate resourceUnderstand the value and impact of the calculation of hotel occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue available room (RevPAR).
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the organizational structures and operations within various industry properties. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the organizational structure of various departments, including facilities and engineering, food and beverage, human resources, control/finance, sales and marketing, security, and rooms/housekeeping.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of safety plans for various emergencies (e.g., hurricanes, evacuation, tornadoes, homeland security threats, and fire) relative to all types of tourism (hotel, cruise, attractions, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe front desk functions of various industry properties, distinguishing between property types (i.e., cruise ship vs. resort vs. hotel vs. restaurant).
Generate resourceResearch conservation and sustainable initiatives in the hospitality industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify common sustainable practices of various departments within the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify common sustainable practices used to reduce a property’s carbon footprint and reduce operating costs.
Generate resourceExplore the State of Florida “palm tree” initiative for hotels and their level of sustainability.
Generate resourceIdentify green practices that can be initiated and implemented by the front office.
Generate resourceIllustrate the effects of climate and geographic locations that affect the marketplace. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain how seasonal change affects peak times and consistency in business and planning for related business shifts.
Generate resourceSummarize the effects of population migration as it relates to business location selection and general business operations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate communication and human relations skills necessary for success in hospitality and tourism occupations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to use problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking strategies.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of maintaining confidentiality relating to business matters.
Generate resourceDemonstrate legal and ethical behavior within the scope of job responsibilities.
Generate resourceDemonstrate effective etiquette/netiquette in business and interpersonal situations (i.e., phone and internet use, general courtesy, manners, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate conflict resolution strategies related to customer service, co-workers, and vendors (i.e., resolving complaints, disputes, and negotiations).
Generate resourceApply leadership skills through involvement in community and/or school activities.
Generate resourceDemonstrate techniques for making and maintaining a positive first impression.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of conflict resolution skills and how to resolve complaints while maintaining a focus on the achievement of goals.
Generate resourceDifferentiate between appropriate and inappropriate business attire and grooming.
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the needs of a business vs. a leisure traveler. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify features vs. benefits of hotel and airline offerings for each market.
Generate resourceDevelop a ROI analysis for travel on a business trip, including all travel expenses and potential business opportunity gains.
Generate resourceUnderstand and explain the different planning processes and timeframes that lead up to travel for business vs leisure.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the guest cycle as it relates to technology. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain how social media and electronic feedback/reviews impact guest relations.
Generate resourceSummarize the importance of check-out procedures to ensure guest satisfaction.
Generate resourceMarketing Applications (2022)
Conduct in-depth career research including requirements for entry and advancement, career ladders and opportunities related to the career field.
Generate resourceExplain the duties, responsibilities, required skills and knowledge for a particular career in the marketing industry.
Generate resourceIdentify the advantages and disadvantages of a particular career in marketing.
Generate resourceComplete self-assessments and an analysis of lifestyle goals and career aspirations.
Generate resourceDevelop an individualized education and career plan related to a major marketing field, including the development of a resume.
Generate resourceDemonstrate applications of channel management (distribution) for the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the concepts and processes needed to move, store, locate and/or transfer ownership of goods and services.
Generate resourceExplain the concepts of physical channel management (distribution) and transportation systems related to the industry.
Generate resourceDevelop appropriate plans utilizing channel management for the specific industry.
Generate resourceExplain network marketing (multilevel marketing) and how it differs from a pyramid scheme.
Generate resourceExplain the concepts of financing for the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the positive and negative impacts of using credit in marketing situations and understand the regulations affecting credit. (Optional)
Generate resourceCompare and contrast the use of different credit applications, types of credit accounts and the differences between debit and credit cards.
Generate resourceDemonstrate product/service planning for the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the steps involved in decision-making (e.g. assessment, planning, implementation design, evaluation, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain the concepts and processes needed to obtain, develop, maintain and improve a product or service mix in response to market opportunities.
Generate resourceExplain product and service quality as applicable to grades and industry standards.
Generate resourceDemonstrate marketing information management for the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the concepts and processes needed to obtain, develop, maintain and improve a product or service mix in response to market opportunities.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of inventory control systems and shipping and receiving procedures.
Generate resourceIdentify procedures for the use of marketing information management to gather and manage information.
Generate resourceDemonstrate pricing applications for the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain concepts and strategies utilized in determining and adjusting prices to maximize return and meet customers’ perceptions of value.
Generate resourceDemonstrate decision-making skills required for determining pricing relative to the competition.
Generate resourceDemonstrate problem-solving skills required when considering profit and price.
Generate resourceDemonstrate promotion applications for the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the concepts and strategies needed to communicate information about products, services, branding and/or ideas to achieve a desired outcome.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of advertising media and the role of digital and social media in advertising.
Generate resourceUse advertising guidelines and/or regulations to design appropriate media sample ads (e.g. print, radio, television, electronic media, etc.).
Generate resourceUse design principles to prepare such merchandise/service displays (e.g. windows, endcaps, kiosks, point of sale activity, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate purchasing applications for the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate techniques used to obtain the best terms when negotiating a purchase.
Generate resourceDemonstrate applications of safety and risk management for the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate selling techniques within the selected marketing industry – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain the purpose and goal of the selling function and how it relates to the marketing concept.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify, explain, compare and contrast the different types of business ownership (e.g. sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation, franchise, licensing, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the role of the entrepreneur/ small business in the domestic and global economy.
Generate resourceDiscuss entrepreneurship as a career choice (e.g. characteristics, aptitudes, skills necessary to be a successful entrepreneur, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the four parts of a business (i.e. production, finance, marketing and customer service).
Generate resourceIdentify the strategies and methods for generating a business plan (e.g. business model canvas, boiler plate, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the types and sources of government regulations and taxation that may affect a business.
Generate resourceUtilize application software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, presentation/media software, etc.) to create career/industryrelated materials.
Generate resourceIdentify technology appropriate for marketing functions and practices related to a selected marketing career field.
Generate resourceSelect and use a variety of technology (e.g. electronic media, information services, desktop-publishing software programs, etc.) to create, revise and verify marketing media.
Generate resourceMarketing Essentials (2022)
Demonstrate human relations skills necessary for success in marketing occupations – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with team members or partnerships, leadership, and with peers from diverse socio-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, genders, disabilities and ages.
Generate resourceResearch innovations and the names and biographies of successful entrepreneurs, past and present.
Generate resourceDemonstrate interpersonal skills (e.g. courtesy, loyalty, being a team player, adaptability, empathy, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the evolution of and the different types of entrepreneurship (small business, large company, scalable startup, social, innovative, hustler, imitator, researcher).
Generate resourceDemonstrate personality traits important to business (e.g. interest, enthusiasm, honesty, responsibility, flexibility, integrity, credibility, reliability and perseverance, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe the differences between a product-based business and a service-based business. Describe the innovation differences between product-based, service-based, application-based, nonprofit-based and
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to use creative problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking strategies.
Generate resourceIdentify the contributions of entrepreneurs to the economic growth of the United States and the world.
Generate resourceDemonstrate self-management, initiative, multitasking, team management techniques and organizational skills. (Optionally, demonstrate the ability to utilize team management software.)
Generate resourceDiscuss future prospects for entrepreneurship with evolving technology and its anticipated impact on the economy.
Generate resourceDiscuss the role of the entrepreneur in the local community (e.g. mentoring, philanthropy, etc.) or optionally, in broader regional, state or national communities.
Generate resourceDemonstrate respect for the opinions, cultural diversity, customs and individual differences of others.
Generate resourceSet personal and career goals and develop a plan of action to achieve those goals, including searching and optionally, applying for jobs.
Generate resourceDevelop and demonstrate the human relations skills needed for successful entry and progress in the occupation selected by the student as a career objective.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in applying communication and technology skills – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and apply effective workplace communication skills (i.e. verbal, nonverbal, written and electronic).
Generate resourceIdentify characteristics and traits common to successful entrepreneurial mindsets; research successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs across a variety of industries (both historical and contemporary).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to communicate effectively amongst all stakeholders (e.g. customers/clients, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc.) using appropriate grammar and terminology.
Generate resourceIdentify the education, aptitudes, skills, and entrepreneurial mindsets recommended for entrepreneurs.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of developing networking skills to expand business contacts and optionally, how to utilize various online networking platforms.
Generate resourceAssess personal strengths and weaknesses for entrepreneurial success. (Optional)
Generate resourceDemonstrate active listening strategies that improve understanding and performance.
Generate resourceDescribe positive customer relations, including conflict and dispute resolution.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of providing clear directions, descriptions and explanations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to locate, understand and interpret information found in trade journals, manuals, graphs, schedules, charts, diagrams and electronic media resources.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain how electronic media, technological advances and application software programs continue to shape the field of marketing and increase business productivity.
Generate resourceIdentify the basic economic principles of entrepreneurship – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in applying math skills unique to marketing – the student will be able to:
Generate resourcePerform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios and percentage problems as related to the marketing industry.
Generate resourceUnderstand problem-solving techniques to sales-related transactions (i.e. cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, discounts, layaway, Credit on Delivery (COD), returns, gift certificates, invoices and automatic fee withdrawals).
Generate resourceIdentify the different types of competition and explain the impact of competition on businesses (e.g. direct, indirect, price, nonprice, competitive position, etc.).
Generate resourceInterpret quantitative information from tables, charts and graphs as related to the workplace.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of stock turnover and stock-to-sales ratio in the industry.
Generate resourceIdentify the components of the Law of Supply and Demand in a free enterprise system.
Generate resourceApply standard industry formulas to determine markup and markdown on merchandise.
Generate resourceIdentify the stages of the product life cycle and the characteristics of each stage.
Generate resourceUnderstand the difference between income (credit) and expense (debit). (Optional)
Generate resourceIdentify the roles and types of producers, distributors, and services in the current business economy.
Generate resourceDiscuss major fields of business activity (e.g. extractive, subcontracting, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, services, cottage industries, online, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the six functional areas of business management (i.e. strategy, finance, marketing, human resources, operations, and technology and equipment).
Generate resourceDiscuss reasons for small business failure; develop an exit strategy and plan.
Generate resourceExplain the concepts of economics and determine economic activities and the types of economic indicators used to measure the economy.
Generate resourceIdentify examples of ethical and unethical business practices; research and discuss examples of infamous business scandals.
Generate resourceDiscuss the role of the entrepreneur in promoting ethical business practices and sustainable relationships.
Generate resourceIdentify social responsibilities and/or legal issues involved in making ethical choices in business.
Generate resourceExplain the concept of utility (i.e. form, place, time, possession and information).
Generate resourceExplain the concept of competition and recognize the government regulations monitoring competition, including monopolies.
Generate resourceUnderstand the concept of productivity and the factors of production needed to produce goods and services.
Generate resourceIdentify components of the Gross National Product (GNP) and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Generate resourceIdentify strategies and methods for generating a business idea and creating a brand, including principles of design thinking, customer empathy and social entrepreneurship – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify current publications, applications (apps) and websites available to assist with design thinking and the entrepreneurial discovery process.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of personality, ability and having an entrepreneurial mindset when selecting and starting a business.
Generate resourceIdentify changes and trends as a source of new enterprise ideas (i.e. outsourcing).
Generate resourceDiscuss how brainstorming, ideation, observations and elements of design thinking can be used to develop new enterprise ideas.
Generate resourceExplain how personal goals, lifestyle, background, hobbies, interests, experience, abilities, financial resources and an entrepreneurial mindset will impact one’s choice of business.
Generate resourceUnderstand the relationship of marketing to business and the economy (i.e. SWOT analysis – strength, weakness, opportunity and threat).
Generate resourceDescribe how marketers use consumer research and knowledge of the market to sell products.
Generate resourceDiscuss major fields of business activity (e.g. manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, services, cottage industries, urban street sales, e-Commerce, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain the importance and techniques of offering the right merchandising blend.
Generate resourceExplain the elements that allow development of a marketing plan (e.g. research, advertising, public relations, direct and indirect marketing, promotions, merchandising, branding, feedback, revision, channel management, etc.).
Generate resourceDefine and analyze a target market as it applies to product development, promotion and channel management (distribution).
Generate resourceDiscuss the roles e-Commerce and social networking play in the marketing of goods and services.
Generate resourceUnderstand network marketing (multilevel marketing) and how it differs from a pyramid scheme. (Optional)
Generate resourceIdentify the role of federal regulatory agencies [i.e. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)].
Generate resourceIdentify the advantages and disadvantages of different types of business ownership (e.g. Private Corporation, Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), Shareholder Corporation, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify effective selling techniques and procedures – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of "defining" a prospective business, including lean startup methodology or principles.
Generate resourceExplain the purpose, principles and importance of selling and how it relates to the marketing concept.
Generate resourceList reasons for writing a business plan, including a lean business model canvas and an iterative lean process.
Generate resourceIdentify qualities of a professional sales associate and the responsibilities of sales management.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the components of a business Identify the types of business plans, including a lean business model canvas, and describe the components of each business plan.
Generate resourceIdentify an effective sales presentation for a target market (e.g. steps of a sale, consumer buying motives, approaches through greeting, merchandise and service, proper time to approach a customer to open sale, feature-benefit analysis, building and closing the sale, suggestion and substitution selling, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of a vision/mission statement in identifying the direction and objectives of a business.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of determining what products and services will be offered by the business.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of meeting specialized sales needs and describe legal and ethical sales issues.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of and the factors influencing the image and/or brand of a business.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of analyzing sales trends and the use of current technologies.
Generate resourceIdentify and discuss the legal forms of business ownership (e.g. sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, franchise, licensing, etc.).
Generate resourceAnalyze the use of websites, social media, email and customer loyalty programs to establish and maintain a customer database.
Generate resourceIdentify and compare different types of corporations (S Corp, C Corp, B Corp, Non-Profit, LLC’s, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe the legal implications and taxes for each type of business structure.
Generate resourceDiscuss the internal organization of a business and the assignment of tasks to be performed.
Generate resourceIdentify sources of assistance when planning a business [e.g. Regional Workforce Boards and Incubators, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Chamber of Commerce, Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE), etc.].
Generate resourceDefine and explain marketing, the marketing concept, marketing mix, brand positioning, digital marketing, inbound marketing, market segmentation, target marketing, and customer profile survey.
Generate resourceIdentify and explain marketing functions (e.g. financing, risk management, selling, promotion, pricing, purchasing, marketinginformation management, product/service planning, distribution, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of the Seven P’s of the marketing mix (i.e. product, price, promotion, place, packaging, positioning, people).
Generate resourceDiscuss the methods, costs, and importance of promoting products and services (e.g. publicity, public relations, press release, community events, advertising, Internet, social media, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe the factors that should be evaluated in a promotion (e.g. source, message, media, budget, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify types of advertising media and describe the strengths and weaknesses of each type.
Generate resourceExplain the differences between direct sales and the utilization of external sales representatives.
Generate resourceDiscuss the advantages and disadvantages of establishing sales quotas/commissions.
Generate resourceDiscuss the role and evolution of selling via telemarketing, network marketing (multi-level marketing), social media platforms, apps, and other online/E-commerce methods.
Generate resourceDiscuss selling opportunities at popup shops, social media, freelance market places, trade shows, etc.
Generate resourceDefine invoice, balance sheet, equity capital, debt capital, income statement, financial ratios, line of credit, collateral, factoring, income (i.e. earned and unearned), cash flow analysis statement, return on investment, return on equity, and chart of accounts.
Generate resourceIdentify start-up costs and operating expenses (fixed and variable) for a new business.
Generate resourceIdentify sources of funds for financing a new business (e.g. angel investors, loans, grants, contests, etc.).
Generate resourceDefine credit rating and discuss the importance of maintaining a favorable credit rating.
Generate resourceIdentify the differences between bookkeeping, tax accounting, and managerial accounting.
Generate resourceUnderstand the importance of managing cash flow (e.g. accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash disbursements, cash receipts, etc.).
Generate resourceDefine selling price, fixed costs, variable costs, elastic demand, inelastic demand, price fixing, bait-and-switch advertising.
Generate resourceIdentify factors that affect selling price (e.g. target market, competition, government regulations, economic conditions, supply and demand, etc.).
Generate resourceExplain the difference between markup based on cost and markup based on retail.
Generate resourceDefine pricing policy, psychological pricing, unit pricing, product line pricing, and promotional pricing.
Generate resourceIdentify the communication, collaboration and technology skills used to create engagement and prepare workforce readiness skills for entrepreneurship – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate effective workplace communication skills (e.g. verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe effective staff communication and its uses (e.g. interpersonal, departmental, interdepartmental, company, etc.).
Generate resourceCreate professional profiles and understand the importance of social media profiles for business purposes.
Generate resourcePrepare a business letter, memorandum, e-mail, press release, social media announcement, etc.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the ability to speak effectively with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and vendors, using appropriate grammar and terminology.
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of developing networking skills to expand business contacts.
Generate resourceDemonstrate active listening strategies to improve understanding and performance.
Generate resourceDefine hypertext, Uniform Resource Locator (URL), links, Internet Service Provider, electronic storefront, e-mail, newsgroups, flames, the cloud, etc.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate the entrepreneurial mindset as employability and human relations skills – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and utilize resources used in a job search (e.g. social profile/contact info, networking, online newspaper, Internet options, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify steps in the job application process; include references and proper documentation.
Generate resourceIdentify ways to work cooperatively in a business situation with diverse populations and the physically challenged.
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of producing quality work and meeting performance standards.
Generate resourceDemonstrate orderly and systematic behavior by creating and maintaining a monthly planner and/or digital calendar.
Generate resourceIdentify the qualities typically required for promotion (e.g. productivity, dependability, responsibility, etc.).
Generate resourceCreate and maintain a portfolio of documents for job placement (e.g. résumé, sample work documents, application letter, follow-up letter, acceptance/rejection letter, letter of resignation, letters of recommendation, awards, certifications, credentials, evidence of participation in school/community/volunteer activities, employer evaluations, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the importance of mental and physical health, causes of stress and practice stress management and relaxation techniques.
Generate resourceIdentify the ways to collaborate with others in a variety of workplace settings.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate personal financial literacy and skills – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare and evaluate financial services (e.g. checking and savings accounts, debit/credit cards, online banking, digital cash, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify the importance of building a positive credit history and demonstrate an understanding of identity theft and fraud and how to avoid them.
Generate resourceMarketing Management (2022)
Apply economic principles of business to marketing – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply economic concepts to marketing (e.g. pricing, risk, productivity, competition, cycles, etc.).
Generate resourceDiscuss inventors and entrepreneurs who have had a major influence on the marketing industry.
Generate resourceDemonstrate merchandising skills appropriate for marketing – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and explain basic stock-keeping techniques (e.g. sorting by color, size, classification, etc.) and the maintenance of merchandise fixtures.
Generate resourceExplain initiatives in maintaining stock (e.g. rehanging merchandise, studying hang tags, restocking merchandise, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate the sales promotion technique of locating advertised merchandise on the selling floor.
Generate resourceDemonstrate techniques to perform a merchandise inventory and receiving and checking of merchandise.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of merchandise displays by demonstrating knowledge of design principles and elements (e.g. patterns of arrangement, color principles, appropriate displays for specific types of merchandise, etc.).
Generate resourcePlan a promotional campaign for a product or line (e.g. types of media, promotional mix, evaluation of effectiveness, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify techniques to prevent security issues, including correct procedures for recognizing and monitoring potential shoplifters, vandalism and other unlawful behaviors.
Generate resourceIdentify procedures relative to the employee’s role in preventing internal losses.
Generate resourceIdentify guidelines that address concerns and issues related to the operation of a business; include safety practices.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in applying higher level mathematical skills specific to marketing – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceApply standard industry formulas to determine markup and markdown on merchandise or services.
Generate resourceAnalyze standard industry formulas relative to discount date and due date to determine the amount of payment on an invoice.
Generate resourceDetermine amount of merchandise to be reordered utilizing model stock by collecting, organizing, representing and interpreting data and predicting outcomes.
Generate resourceComplete pricing problems involving fixed or variable pricing, odd-cent pricing and loss leader pricing.
Generate resourceApply promotional planning techniques and procedures to product and service marketing – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the markets for and develop a promotion plan for a given product, service or event.
Generate resourceSelect and evaluate a variety of advertising media to carry the advertising message.
Generate resourceDiscuss future prospects for entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship in marketing.
Generate resourceAssess education, aptitudes, attitudes and skills recommended for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs.
Generate resourceApply marketing management principles to a business – the student will be able to do:
Generate resourceExplain how a marketing manager manages people, ideas, time, money and materials.
Generate resourceExamine the four phases of the business cycle (i.e. peak, contraction/recession, trough and expansion/recovery).
Generate resourceDemonstrate applications of technology to marketing – the student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate mastery of software applications and technology currently used in marketing.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of electronic media and information networks in marketing.
Generate resourceDevelop a plan for pursuing a specific career in marketing (e.g. training and educational requirements, required skills and abilities, steps for reaching career goals in the chosen career, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify competencies required for career-sustaining and mid-level management positions in a chosen marketing field.
Generate resourceDemonstrate specific technology applications related to the student’s marketing career plan.
Generate resourceDevelop forms of documentation for inclusion in a marketing career portfolio (e.g. resume, coursework samples, etc.).
Generate resourceNurse Assisting 3 (2024)
Use verbal and written communications specific to nurse assisting. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUtilize verbal and written information to assist with the patient's plan of care.
Generate resourceDemonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to nurse assisting. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss and demonstrate legal and ethical behavior within the nursing assistant scope of practice including role limitations in Florida.
Generate resourceFollow policies and procedures affecting the health, safety, and well-being of patients.
Generate resourceDemonstrate safe standards of patient care including prevention and quality of care
Generate resourceFollow policies and procedures affecting the health, safety, and well-being of patients.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the understanding of vulnerable population abuse and reporting procedures per agency.
Generate resourceRecognize that a C.N.A. must self-report any crimes they’ve been involved in within 30 days of the offense in accordance with (456.0727(1)(w), F.S.).
Generate resourcePerform physical comfort and safety functions specific to nurse assisting. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceImplement appropriate regulatory and accrediting agency patient safety guidelines.
Generate resourceObserve, report, and record changes in the patient's behavior as needed, including mental awareness.
Generate resourceDemonstrate lifting, supporting and transferring patients from bed to chair, bed to bed, and bed to stretcher, including the use of the various assistive devices and equipment while utilizing proper body mechanics and patient safety measures
Generate resourceDemonstrate the proper use of a gait/transfer belt in both transfer and ambulation.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the proper wheelchair safety techniques and assist patient as needed with use.
Generate resourceApply supportive devices as directed (e.g., footboard, over-bed cradle, alternating pressure mattress).
Generate resourceDescribe emergency procedures utilized in the clinical area(s) and the role of the nursing assistant in these procedures.
Generate resourcePerform bed bath; observe and report changes in a patient including skin and level of consciousness.
Generate resourceAssist with shower or tub bath, including the use of specialty tubs or prepackaged disposable-bagged bath.
Generate resourceDemonstrate how to groom patient, including hair, skin, foot, hand and nail care.
Generate resourceAssist patient with toileting using various types of restorative and rehabilitative equipment.
Generate resourceRecognize abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions when providing patient care.
Generate resourceAssist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of a patient and/or resident.
Generate resourceUnderstand and demonstrate proper collection of routine, timed urine and clean catch urine specimens.
Generate resourceAssist with ostomy care including emptying or changing ostomy bags that do not adhere to the skin.
Generate resourceIdentify and implement regional, cultural and religious food guidelines/preferences.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of the need for thickened liquids and fluid consistency.
Generate resourceIdentify methods of maintaining fluid balance including encouraging and restricting fluids.
Generate resourceDescribe general characteristics, particular needs, and age related changes of the elderly.
Generate resourceIdentify attitudes and living habits that promote positive mental and physical health for the elderly.
Generate resourceApply reality orientation techniques and validation therapy unless it is contraindicated by the patient diagnosis.
Generate resourceRecognize and respond appropriately to symptoms of common diseases, including dementia, depression/suicide and Alzheimers.
Generate resourceProvide care for patients with special needs (e.g., impaired hearing, impaired vision, immobility, impaired body functions, cognitively impaired (dementia)).
Generate resourceDemonstrate awareness of common behaviors in drug use and abuse in the elderly.
Generate resourceReport concerns to the nurse and appropriate authorities related to drug use and abuse in the elderly patient.
Generate resourceIdentify the need for community resources and services available to the elderly and their caregiver.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of end of life care, hospice and palliative care.
Generate resourceApply the principles of infection control specific to nursing assisting. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceProvide care for patients with infectious diseases applying the principles of "Standard Precautions" utilized with all patients as well as special procedures required.
Generate resourceApply the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for all types of isolation including donning and removing PPE appropriately.
Generate resourceProvide biological, psychological, and social support. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePerform supervised organizational functions, following the patient care plan. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceAssist with restorative (rehabilitative) activities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourcePersonal Financial Literacy (2024): Grades 9-12
Define the role of individuals and families in the American economic system. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the importance of financially self-sufficient families to the stability of the American economic system.
Generate resourceDefine consumer education terminology, including capitalism, resources, economic system, and supply and demand.
Generate resourceSummarize the laws of supply and demand and explain its importance in a free enterprise system.
Generate resourceApply the decision-making process to personal and family financial choices. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDiscuss the importance of taking responsibility for personal financial decisions.
Generate resourceApply a decision-making process to making consumer choices concerning public transportation and vehicle ownership, including leasing versus owning and new versus used.
Generate resourceApply a decision-making process to making consumer choices concerning housing, including renting versus owning.
Generate resourceDescribe how shared decision-making regarding income allocation and expenditures works in a family setting.
Generate resourceExplain the interrelationship of time, effort, and money to achieving personal and family goals.
Generate resourceExplain discretionary and disposable income and how it affects personal and family spending.
Generate resourceInvestigate strategies for managing personal and family income. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify the opportunity cost of various financial decisions, including the costs of time, risk and resources.
Generate resourceCompare the advantages and disadvantages of various payment methods (i.e., digital and mobile, credit cards, automatic withdrawals, cash, etc.)
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of services, functions, and products available from the financial industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify rules and regulations of financial institutions pertaining to the consumer (i.e., FDIC, Dodd-Frank Act, etc.).
Generate resourceInvestigate money management tools (i.e., financial institutions, qualified financial planners, software, digital apps, etc.)
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of opening and managing bank accounts (checking and savings).
Generate resourceEvaluate consumer information to make informed buying decisions. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers under consumer protection laws.
Generate resourceInvestigate and evaluate consumer information regarding products and services (i.e., Consumer Reports, Layaway, etc.).
Generate resourceCompare different credit plans such as revolving charge, 90-day, installment accounts, and interest free.
Generate resourceDemonstrate advocacy of personal financial relations with businesses (i.e., contest incorrect billing statements, loss of bank cards, etc.).
Generate resourceUnderstand implications of your financial digital footprint (i.e., identify theft, scams, cyber-security, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the components of personal taxation related to individuals and families. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify and complete forms used to file taxes (e.g., 1040A, 1040EZ, 1099, W-2, W-4 and bank statements).
Generate resourceCalculate various taxes (i.e., FICA, SS, Medicare, Federal withholding, sales tax, etc.).
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of the purpose of wills, insurance and contracts. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss.
Generate resourceRecognize basic types of leases, service warranties and general sales/credit contracts that offer consumer protection.
Generate resourceIdentify reasons for making a will and related documents (i.e., Power of Attorney, Living Will, Health Care Surrogate, etc.) and why they are important in a financial plan.
Generate resourceIdentify strategies to select qualified professionals that provide insurance products, contracts, real estate and wills.
Generate resourceDescribe reasons and methods for saving (i.e., emergency fund, pay yourself first, sinking funds, etc.).
Generate resourceDescribe reason and methods for investing (i.e., mutual funds, stocks, Roth IRA, etc.).
Generate resourceList the three American stock exchanges and the types of companies sold on each.
Generate resourceExplain investor protection provided by agencies that regulate the financial markets (i.e., FDIC).
Generate resourceAnalyze the use of consumer credit and consumer loans. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceCompare sources and application process of consumer loans (i.e., payday loans, student loans, line-of-credit, and auto loans).
Generate resourceAnalyze the risks and consequences of consumer credit (i.e., bankruptcy, foreclosure, co-signing, lower credit score and lower credit worthiness).
Generate resourceExplain factors that affect credit worthiness and determine one’s credit score.
Generate resourceExplain the alternatives to using consumer credit and to avoiding credit problems (i.e., cash, layaway, and planned savings for a large purchase).
Generate resourceTechnology for Hospitality and Tourism (2026)
Identify functions of computer reservation systems utilized in the hospitality & tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate an awareness of emerging technologies and how they relate to the hospitality and tourism industry (online booking engines, VRBO, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify ethical issues resulting from technological advances (e.g., computer snooping, hacking, cybersecurity, and room-block piracy) and how they relate to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify and perform routine tasks of computer reservations agents (e.g., creating Passenger Name Records [PNRs], retrieving/maintaining/modifying PNRs, airspace, quoting airfares, pricing itineraries, rental cars, hotel accommodations).
Generate resourceUse technological tools to create aesthetic itineraries (e.g., brochures, promotional material, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate personal responsibility, ethics, and integrity when citing sources of required travel documents.
Generate resourceDescribe components of each of the different industry areas within the hospitality & tourism industry: ground transportation, cruise, shared economy, emerging fields, air, lodging, food & beverage, retail and corporate travel, leisure and recreation, conventions, special events, sports venues.
Generate resourceAssess the impact of technology and automation on the travel reservation industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceResearch current trends in the use of technological devices in the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceAnalyze major uses and effects of the technological devices related to the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceContrast the value-added services offered by a travel consultant vs. online/cloud services.
Generate resourceInvestigate current technology security methods in the hospitality & tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceIdentify technology resources to deal with security issues (cameras, fingerprinting, facial recognition, etc.)
Generate resourceDefine the role of artificial intelligence in the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceIdentify technological solutions to minimize security issues in the hospitality & tourism industry (i.e., cyber security, hacking, room access, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify security procedures that protect consumers (room security, seat selection, table reservations, etc.).
Generate resourceUse information technology tools specific to hospitality service careers to access, manage, and create information (indeed, Monster, etc.).
Generate resourceUnderstand the role of the “cloud” as it relates to the hospitality & tourism industry.
Generate resourceExplain how availability, room status, and other standard operating guidelines are used to manage inventory.
Generate resourceExplain how methods of payment are established with arriving guests to clarify payment procedures.
Generate resourceExplain how personal information management systems are used to manage guest data.
Generate resourceUtilize Internet/”cloud” fundamentals (i.e., email, portals/search engines, etc.).
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the function of office technology equipment (i.e., scan, fax, etc.).
Generate resourceUtilize software to generate promotional materials (i.e., webpage, infographics, etc.) for the Hospitality & Tourism industry.
Generate resourceCompare the uses of various customer relationship management tools used to communicate quickly.
Generate resourceAnalyze the evolution of technology in the hospitality & tourism industry (i.e., liquor portion control system, hospitality information systems, food and beverage information systems, club management software).
Generate resourceUse personal technological devices appropriately (e.g., cell phones, mobile devices, and computers).
Generate resourceDemonstrate telephone etiquette for placing, answering, placing on hold, transferring telephone calls, and recording and relaying accurate messages.
Generate resourceUtilize common office production software to create presentations (such as spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and word-processing).
Generate resourceIdentify viable, credible, and applicable Internet sources that offer solutions to specific business questions.
Generate resourceIdentify laws pertaining to data collection, email marketing, and personal information usage.
Generate resourceApply employability skills necessary for success in the hospitality & tourism industry. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceUse technology to investigate key career skills necessary to be successful in the hospitality & tourism industry (e.g., geography, sales, customer service, telephone, computer, foreign language, and math, written and oral communication).
Generate resourceResearch currently available job opportunities and/or post-secondary programs.
Generate resourceParticipate in community leadership and teamwork opportunities to enhance professional skills.
Generate resourceDemonstrate a proactive understanding of self-responsibility and self-management.
Generate resourceIdentify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities for employability.
Generate resourceIdentify the rules of written and electronic communication (i.e., positive first impressions, recording accurate messages, etc.).
Generate resourceExhibit the ability to follow state-mandated guidelines for food service. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDemonstrate and utilize proper techniques for transporting, cooking, and holding food (proper ways to cool/ reheat food; holding temperatures).
Generate resourceDemonstrate and utilize proper cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting techniques (cleaning vs. sanitizing; storing cleaning supplies; proper procedures for cleaning equipment).
Generate resourceDescribe cross-contamination and incorporate strategies to prevent this from occurring.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the knowledge necessary to obtain certification for a food handler or food safety protection manager.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper knowledge and technique to sanitarily set and clear a table in a dining room.
Generate resourceApply safety and sanitation procedures in the handling, processing, and storing of food products. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of performing quality-assurance tests on food products.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of microbiological tests in food product preparation, listing common spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms.
Generate resourceConduct and interpret microbiological tests for food-borne pathogens and implement corrective procedures.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of record keeping in a food products and processing system.
Generate resourceDemonstrate worker safety procedures with food products and processing equipment and facilities. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain safety standards that must be observed in facility design and equipment use.
Generate resourceOutline guidelines for personnel safety in the food products and processing industry.
Generate resourceExplain how food and beverage operations address guest requests (i.e., healthier food options, sustainable foods, and food allergy issues).
Generate resourceSummarize the procedures for food service operations. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceExplain proper procedures for cooking food. (See current Food Code for temperature information).
Generate resourceRecommend proper cooling and reheating procedures for various food items. (See current Food Code for temperatures).
Generate resourceExplain the daily sanitation operations of a food service facility. The student will be able to:
Generate resourceDevelop a cleaning program that includes proper procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, dishwashing, and facility.
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