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Plant Systems Career Pathway (Draft 1)

The following rubric will determine if the student has met the requirements of the Plant Systems Career Pathway. Students need a total score of 23 and a minimum score of 1 in each competency to be considered competent in this area

Rubric Code: R6W6AW

By NE_Iowa_AgEd

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Public Rubric

Subject: Vocational

Type: ePortfolio

Grade Levels: 9-12

Plant Systems
	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught 0 pts	Unacceptable Student is not considered competent in this area 1 pts	Acceptable with Conditions Student has basic knowledge in this area and would be considered competent with further study 2 pts	Competant Student is considered competent in this area at the high school level and is ready for college level work 3 pts	Excels in Area Student is considered at the college level in this area. 4 pts
Classify Plants Explain how to classify plants. PS.01.01.a	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught	Unacceptable Student cannot clearly explain how to classify a plant into any category	Acceptable with Conditions Student is able to classify plants by one method. Needs to review other systems	Competant Student is able to classify plants by several methods	Excels in Area Student is able to classify plants by all of the following methods: Life Cycle, Dicot vs. Monocot, Binomial Name, Crop Family, Agronomic Use, and Place of Origin.
Photosynthesis Explain the process of photosynthesis. PS.01.03.01a	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught	Unacceptable Student does not exhibit any knowledge of the photosynthesis process.	Acceptable with Conditions Student understands that photosynthesis is a plant process but does not understand its purpose. Student needs to review the photosynthesis process.	Competant Student understands that photosynthesis is a process in plants that uses light to produce and store energy.	Excels in Area Student can completely explain photosynthesis and respiration using the following terms: carbon dioxide, chlorophyll, oxygen, green, light, carbohydrates, and respiration
Plant Nutrients and Fertilizer Identify the fertilizer sources of essential plant nutrients, explain fertilizer formulations and describe different methods of fertilizer application. PS.02.03.04a	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught	Unacceptable Student cannot list any of the essential plant nutrients or explain what is in a fertilizer formulation	Acceptable with Conditions Student can only list the 3 primary nutrients. Student needs to review Essential Nutrient list and fertilizer formulations.	Competant Student can list the 3 primary nutrients and a minimum of 5 secondary and micronutrients. Student can explain what a 18-36-0 formulation is.	Excels in Area Student can list the 16 essential plant nutrients and make a fertilizer recommendation for a field using commonly available fertilizers
Plant Growth Explain methods of managing plant growth	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught	Unacceptable Student cannot explain any concepts related to managing common crop plants.	Acceptable with Conditions Student can explain the major management difference between two common crops. Student needs to review planting date, depth, and populations	Competant Student can list planting dates, planting populations, and planting depth of two common crops. Students can define growing degree days.	Excels in Area Student can list planting dates, planting populations, and planting depth of three common crops. Student can explain and calculate growing degree days
Crop Yield Explain how to calculate crop yield and loss. PS.03.05.02a	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught	Unacceptable Student can not explain any criteria related to crop yield	Acceptable with Conditions Given pounds and acres student can calculate yield for one common crop. Student needs to review standard bushel measurements for other crops and how to calculate harvest losses.	Competant Given pounds and acres student can calculate yield for two common crops. Student can explain the basic procedure for how to calculate harvest losses.	Excels in Area Given pounds and square feet student can calculate yield for two common crops. Student can calculate harvest losses for two common crops given seeds per square foot.
Plant Roots Identify the components, the types, and the functions of plant roots PS.01.02.02	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught	Unacceptable Student can not explain the function of a plant root	Acceptable with Conditions Student can explain the main purpose of a plant root. Student needs to further study the functions and parts of a plant root.	Competant Student can explain the two major functions of a plant root and differentiate between xylem and phloem.	Excels in Area Student can explain the following functions of plant roots: anchorage, translocation, nodulation, and storage. Students can explain the following parts: xylem, phloem, branch root, root hair, and root cap
Plant Stems Identify the components and the functions of plant stems PS.01.02.03	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught	Unacceptable Student can not explain the function of a plant stem	Acceptable with Conditions Student can explain the main purpose of a plant stem. Student needs to further study the functions and parts of a plant stem.	Competant Student can explain the two major functions of a plant stem and differentiate between xylem and phloem.	Excels in Area Student can explain the following functions of plant stems: support, translocation, photosynthesis, and storage. Students can explain the following plant stem terms: xylem, phloem, stalk, culm, stolon, and rhizome.
Plant Leaves Discuss leaf morphology and the functions of leaves. PS01.02.04	Did Not Attempt Student did not attempt or area was not taught	Unacceptable Student can not explain the function of a plant leaf	Acceptable with Conditions Student can explain the main purpose of a plant leaf. Student needs to further study the functions and parts of a plant leaf.	Competant Student can explain the two major functions of a plant leaf and differentiate between grasses and broadleaves.	Excels in Area Student can explain the following functions of plant leaves: transpiration, translocation, photosynthesis, and storage. Students can explain the following plant leaf terms: xylem, phloem, cuticle, epidermis, and stoma.

Keywords:

Plant Systems, Career Pathways

Subjects:

Vocational

Types:

ePortfolio

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