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- Chatham School District
Course Name
Course Number
Middle School		This is a middle school course (taught at middle school, not for high school credit)
Foundational Course		This is a foundational CTE course (foundational courses are not technical)
Number of HS Credits		---CHOOSE ONE--- 0.0 0.25 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
Sequence(s)		Hydroponics Automotive Repair and Small Engines Business * Culinary * Web Design Woodworking II * ('*' - Means CTEPS)
Occupational Standards
Source(s) of Occupational Standards		National Council for Agricultural Education (FFA) _Not Listed (Placeholder) Accredited Postsecondary Course Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Standards Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources (old) Alaska Department of Education and Early Development Alaska Marine Safety Education Association Alaska Society of Professional Land Surveyors American Red Cross Articulated Course - Taught by PS Career Solutions Publishing Caterpillar Lift Trucks Center for Advancement of Process Technology Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (CAPT) Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA International Maritime Organization (IMO) Medic First Aid Mine Safety and Health Administration National Association for Search & Rescue National Business Education Association Standards National Career Clusters National Career Clusters Knowledge and Skills National Fire Protection Association National Organization of Human Services National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education National Wildfire Coordinating Group NCCER North American Process Technology Alliance (NAPTA) O*NET - The Occupational Information Network Occupational Safety & Health Administration - OSHA Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) SkillsUSA The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Names/Numbers of Occupational Standards		Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards - [B] Agribusiness Systems Career Pathway - [B] Animal Systems Career Pathway - [B] Animal Systems Career Pathway - [B] Biotechnology Systems Career Pathway - [B] Environmental Service Systems Career Pathway - [B] Food Products and Processing Systems Career Pathway - [B] Natural Resource Systems Career Pathway - [B] Plant Science Systems Career Pathway - [B] Power, Structural and Technical Systems Career Pathway - [B]
Registration Information
Course Description		This course introduces students to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), including hydroponics, lighting, climate control, plant biology, data-driven decision-making, and food systems. Students explore how engineering, biology, and environmental science intersect to produce food efficiently and sustainably
Instructional Topic Headings		Unit Breakdown (18 Weeks) Unit 1: Introduction to CEA & Food Systems (Weeks 1–2) Key Topics - What is Controlled Environment Agriculture? - Traditional vs. controlled growing systems - Global food systems and food security NGSS Connections - HS-ESS3-1, HS-LS2-7 Activities - Compare field-grown vs. hydroponic production - Classroom debate: "Can CEA feed the future?" Assessment - Short written reflection - Quiz on CEA concepts 1 Unit 2: Plant Biology for CEA (Weeks 3–4) Key Topics - Photosynthesis and respiration - Plant anatomy and function - Growth stages NGSS Connections - HS-LS1-5, HS-LS1-6 Activities - Plant dissection - Growth stage identification lab Assessment - Lab report - Diagram-based quiz Unit 3: Hydroponic Systems & Design (Weeks 5–6) Key Topics - NFT, DWC, ebb & flow, aeroponics - System components and water flow - Engineering constraints NGSS Connections - HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3 Activities - Build or analyze a hydroponic system - Flow rate calculations Assessment - System design proposal - Engineering design rubric Unit 4: Water Chemistry & Nutrients (Weeks 7–8) Key Topics - Essential plant nutrients - pH, EC, and nutrient availability - Deficiencies and toxicities NGSS Connections - HS-LS1-1, HS-LS2-4 Activities - Nutrient deficiency diagnosis lab - pH and EC testing Assessment - Lab practical - Data interpretation quiz Unit 5: Lighting & Energy (Weeks 9–10) Key Topics - Light spectrum and plant response - LEDs and energy efficiency - Photoperiodism NGSS Connections - HS-PS3-3, HS-LS1-5 Activities - Light comparison experiment - Energy use calculations Assessment - CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) writing - Quiz 2 Unit 6: Environmental Control & Data (Weeks 11–12) Key Topics - Temperature, humidity, CO2 - Sensors and data logging - System optimization NGSS Connections - HS-LS2-1, HS-ETS1-4 Activities - Analyze environmental data sets - Adjust variables to improve growth Assessment - Data analysis report - Performance task Unit 7: Pest Management & Plant Health (Weeks 13–14) Key Topics - Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - Disease prevention - Real-world growing constraints NGSS Connections - HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-8 Activities - Pest identification lab - IPM plan creation Assessment - Case study analysis - Quiz Unit 8: Sustainability, Economics & Careers (Weeks 15–16) Key Topics - Water and resource efficiency - Cost-benefit analysis - Careers in CEA NGSS Connections - HS-ESS3-4, HS-ETS1-1 Activities - Compare CEA vs. conventional agriculture - Career research project Assessment - Written comparison - Presentation Unit 9: Capstone Project (Weeks 17–18) Project Overview Students design, justify, and present a CEA system optimized for a specific crop and context (school, city, climate). NGSS Connections - HS-ETS1-2, HS-LS1-7 Deliverables - System design - Data-based justification - Final presentation Assessment - Capstone rubric - Self and peer assessment
Summative Assessments and Standards
Technical Skills Assessment		NO CURRENT TSA - [B] Abnormal Operating Conditions Field and Gas - [B] Abnormal Operation Conditions Control Certs - [B] Advanced Open Water Diver  - [B] Alaska Basic Hunter Education Certification - [B] Alaska Marine Safety Drill Conductors Card - [B] Animal Trainer Certification - [B] Apprentice Firefighter - [B] BASIC FIREFIGHTER - [B] Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 - [B] Better Seafood Processing School (BSPS) - [B] Boat Diver - [B] Certified Veterinary Assistant - [B] Certified Veterinary Assistant - [B] CPR/AED - Adult - [B] Customer Service Essentials - [B] Deep Diver - [B] Dry Suit Diver - [B] Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position IS-1.a - [B] Firefighter Training S-130 - [B] Forklift Operator Safety / Training - [B] Fundamentals of Emergency Management IS-230.d - [B] Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service L-180 - [B] Incident Command System, Intro – ICS 100b - [B] Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) IS-317 - [B] Introduction to Hazardous Materials IS-5.a - [B] Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190 - [B] Job Ready Career Skills - [B] Master Scuba Diver - [B] Mining and Petroleum Training Services - [B] Multilevel Diver - [B] National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction IS-700.a - [B] National Response Framework, an Introduction IS-800.b - [B] NECC: National Emergency Communications Certification - [B] Night Diver - [B] Open Water Diver - [B] Pet First Aid - [B] Pipeline Industry, Into: - MOD 66101 - [B] Pipeline Industry, Into: Basic Pipeline Hydraulics and Equipment - MOD 60102 - [B] Pipeline Industry, Into: Basic Pipeline Pneumatics and Equipment - MOD 67102 - [B] Pipeline Industry, Into: Pipeline Communications - MOD 60103 - [B] Pipeline Industry, Into: Pipeline Documentation - MOD 62105 - [B] Pipeline Industry, Into: Pipeline Operations - MOD 62106 - [B] Pipeline Industry, Into: Release Identification and Response - MOD 62104 - [B] Pipeline Industry, Into: Tools of the Trade -MOD 62104 - [B] Rescue Diver - [B] Scuba Diver - [B] Serving Customers with Disabilities - [B] Standard First Aid - [B] Telephone Customer Service (1 hour) - [B] The Incident Qualifications Card (Red Card) - [B] Underwater Navigator - [B] Veterinary Professional Certification Course - Level 1 - [B] Veterinary Professional Certification Course - Level 1 - [B] Veterinary Professional Certification Course - Level 2 - [B] Wilderness and Remote First Aid - [B]
Course must address the following element:
Employability Standards Source		Career Clusters Knowledge and Skills National Consortium for Health Science Education-NCHSE NCCER CORE State of Alaska Employability Standards Youth Employability Standards
Career and Technical Student Organizations
CTSO		---CHOOSE ONE--- NONE BPA DECA Ed. Rising FCCLA FFA HOSA SkillsUSA
Dual Enrollment Information
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Course Approval History (Newest at the top)
Approval Date	Expiration Date	Status	Initials	Comments	[DEL]
6/8/2026	6/8/2027	Conditionally Approved	SB	came in on a non-standard format. Sent email 6/8/26 with crosswalk form.
3/9/2026	3/9/2027	Conditionally Approved	SB	conditional - start up pathway
2/10/2026	2/10/2028	Not Approved	AUTO - Initial Course Submission

New Approval Status (which ever record has been inserted the last will be the one in use by the application.)
Approval Status	Initials	CIP Code	Approval Date
---CHOOSE ONE--- Conditionally Approved Approved Not Approved Historical		---CHOOSE ONE--- 36.0203 - Automobile Driver Ed 52.0301 - Accounting 50.0402 - Advertising/Print/Digital 47.0607 - Aircraft Maintenance 19.0902 - Apparel and Textiles 51.0913 - Athletic Trainer 47.0604 - Auto Mechanics 47.0603 - Autobody/Collision/Repair 14.5010 - Biomedical Engineering 52.0101 - Business/Entrepreneurship 32.0107 - Career Exploration/Awareness Skills 19.0709 - Child Care Provider/Assistant 11.0901 - Computer Networking 11.0201 - Computer Programming 11.0501 - Computer Systems Analysis 11.1006 - Computer User Support 46.0000 - Construction Trades 12.0401 - Cosmetology 43.0107 - Criminal Justice/Police 51.0501 - Dentists 50.0102 - Digital Arts, General 49.0304 - Diving 15.1301 - Drafting (CAD) 13.0101 - Education 13.1210 - Education, Early Childhood 15.0303 - Electrical, Electronic Tech (STEM robotics) 14.0101 - Engineering 51.0904 - ETT/EMT/Paramedic 19.0101 - Family & Consumer Sciences, General 52.0801 - Finance, General 43.0201 - Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. 03.0301 - Fishing/Fisheries Sciences 12.0500 - Food/Culinary Arts 19.0501 - Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness, General. 01.0604 - Greenhouse Operations and Management 01.0601 - Horticulture 47.0201 - HVAC & Refrigeration Tech 50.0408 - Interior Design 09.0401 - Journalism, Print 52.0203 - Logistics/Materials Management 49.0309 - Marine Captains & Mates 52.1401 - Marketing, General 47.0303 - Mechanics and Maintenance, Industrial 51.0713 - Medical Insurance Coding 50.0713 - Metal Arts/Jewelry 03.0101 - Natural Resources/Conservation 51.3902 - Nurse/Aide/Assistant (CNA) 51.0803 - Occupational Therapist Assistant 52.0408 - Office occupations/Clerical 51.0805 - Pharmacy Technician 49.0102 - Professional Pilot 10.0202 - Radio/Television Broadcasting 47.0606 - Small Engines 15.1102 - Surveying (GIS) 13.1501 - Teacher Assistant/Aide 52.1905 - Tourism/Travel Services Marketing 51.0808 - Veterinary Technician 11.0801 - Web Page/Multimedia Design 48.0508 - Welding Technology/Welder 48.0701 - Woodworking, General 00.0005 - z01 00.0006 - z02 00.0007 - z03 00.0003 - z04 00.0008 - z05 00.0004 - z06

[B]	-	Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
[C]	-	Architecture & Construction
[D]	-	Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
[E]	-	Business Management & Administration
[F]	-	Education & Training
[G]	-	Finance
[H]	-	Government & Public Administration
[I]	-	Health Science
[J]	-	Hospitality & Tourism
[K]	-	Human Services
[L]	-	Information Technology
[M]	-	Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
[N]	-	Manufacturing
[O]	-	Marketing
[P]	-	Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
[Q]	-	Transportation, Distribution & Logistics