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This document consists of two separately published guides for a course on crop science: an instructor's guide and a student's reference manual. Each part contains nine lessons on the following topics: (1) economic importance of crops; (2) crop uses (products and byproducts); (3) plant and seed identification; (4) certified seed and variety selection; (5) stand establishment; (6) managing the crop; (7) harvesting and storing grains; (8) harvesting and storing forages; and (9) controlling crop pests. Introductory matter in the instructor's guide includes: major competency profile; sections: objectives; competencies; motivational technique or interest approach; evaluation; and references and materials. Each lesson in the instructor's guide contains some or all of the following: objective; study questions; references; teaching procedures--introduction, motivation, assignment, supervised study, discussion, other activities, conclusion, competency, answers to evaluation, and answers to work sheet; evaluation; and transparency masters. Each lesson in the student reference manual consists of lesson contents, summary, credits, tables, and figures. (NLA)

This document consists of two separately published guides for a course on plant science: an instructor's guide and a student's reference manual. Each part consists of eight lessons and cover the following topics: (1) importance of plants; (2) classification of plants; (3) plant growth factors; (4) weeds, diseases, insects; (5) germination; (6) photosynthesis and respiration; (7) reproduction--sexual and asexual; and (8) plant genetics. Introductory matter in the instructor's guide includes the following: major competency profile; objectives; competencies; motivational technique or interest approach; evaluation; and references and materials. Each lesson in the instructor's guide contains some or all of the following: objective; study questions; references; teaching procedures--introduction, motivation, assignment, supervised study, discussion, other activities, conclusion, competency, answers to evaluation, and answers to work sheet; evaluation; and transparency masters. Each lesson in the student reference manual consists of lesson contents, summary, credits, tables, and figures. (NLA)

This curriculum guide is designed to provide instruction about agriculture for eighth-grade students in Missouri. Lessons included in the curriculum employ a problem-solving instructional approach. Student-oriented activities are included to provide opportunities for experiential learning. Core competencies and key skills are identified in selected lessons to encourage teachers to enhance the attainment of those educational outcomes. A cross-reference table is included to show where the curriculum competencies relate to Missouri Core Competencies/Key Skills. A suggested teaching calendar for 6-week, 9-week, and 16-week courses and 80 references follow the table of contents. The instructor guide and the corresponding student reference contain eight units that cover the following subjects: agriculture in America, animals in society, plants in our environment, products from agriculture, environment and resource conservation, pet care, lawn care and equipment, and home environmental management. Unit outlines contain objectives, study questions, references, lesson plans, suggested activities, unit tests with answers, assignment sheets, and transparency masters. The student reference contains information sheets for each unit. (KC)