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Introduction to Horticulture: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Introduction to Horticultural Science

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    List the major areas of the horticulture industry; nursery/landscape, floriculture, pomology, olericulture, ornamental horticulture

    1. 1.

      Identify two species of plants in each of these broad areas1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Identify careers in the horticulture industry

    1. 1.

      Determine education requirements, working conditions, and salary for a career in the horticultural industry1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Discuss FFA activities available to students in horticulture

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge by participating in Career Development Events (CDE)1.4.1

    2. 2.

      Relate the role of supervised experience to advancements in the FFA1.4.2

    3. 3.

      Keep records of FFA and supervised experience activities1.4.3

Safety in Horticulture

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of safety and safe work with horticulture

    1. 1.

      Relate examples of safety hazards in horticulture, including equipment used in crop production and the inputs applied to plants such as pesticides and fertilizers2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Name examples of accidents that have occurred locally in horticulture2.2.2

  • 2.3

    Identify hazards in horticulture

    1. 1.

      Survey hazardous situations in local horticulture facilities and prescribe the appropriate safety measures to be taken and propose ways of eliminating or reducing the risk of these hazards2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a list of practices to reduce risk when working with plants2.3.2

  • 2.4

    Describe the importance of personal safety in horticulture

    1. 1.

      Identify and properly use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with horticulture2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Calculate the cost of PPE for an individual involved with horticulture2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Work together with others to promote safety in horticulture2.4.3

    4. 4.

      Take a test on horticulture safety before beginning work with plants2.4.4

Classifying and Naming Plants

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Differentiate between herbaceous and woody plants

    1. 1.

      Discuss the advantages of using perennials in a landscape3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Give examples of five herbaceous and five woody plants3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Explain differences between monocots and dicots

    1. 1.

      Identify characteristic leaf, stem, root, and floral structures of monocot and plants3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Differentiate between deciduous and evergreen

    1. 1.

      Give examples of five deciduous and five evergreen plants that grow in the area3.4.1

  • 3.5

    Discuss binomial nomenclature; genus, species, variety, cultivar

    1. 1.

      Determine the common and scientific names of five plants that grow in the local area or school greenhouse3.5.1

Plant Science

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    List the four basic parts of a plant; roots, stems, leaves, reproductive parts

    1. 1.

      Draw a simple plant and label the four major parts4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Describe the function of roots

    1. 1.

      Prepare a short report on the functions of roots4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Discuss the function of leaves

    1. 1.

      Prepare a short report on the functions of leaves4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Explain the function of stems

    1. 1.

      Prepare a short report on the functions of stems4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Describe the function of flowers and fruit

    1. 1.

      Prepare a short report on the functions of flowers and fruits4.6.1

  • 4.7

    Explain the photosynthesis process

    1. 1.

      Diagram the chemical equation for photosynthesis4.7.1

  • 4.8

    Explain the cellular respiration

    1. 1.

      Diagram the chemical equation for cellular respiration4.8.1

  • 4.9

    List the reproductive parts of a flower

    1. 1.

      Draw a complete flower and label the major parts4.9.1

  • 4.10

    Examine pollination and fertilization

    1. 1.

      Illustrate the processes of pollination and fertilization from the release of pollen to double fertilization of the egg4.10.1

Plant Growth

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    List the three basic mineral soil particles; sand, silt, clay

    1. 1.

      Relate the qualities of sand, silt, and clay5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Discuss media types; mineral soil, soilless media

    1. 1.

      Distinguish between mineral soil and soilless media5.3.1

  • 5.4

    List the three primary elements of a complete fertilizer; nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium

    1. 1.

      Analyze the label from a bag of complete fertilizer to determine its contents5.4.1

  • 5.5

    Discuss soil pH

    1. 1.

      Conduct media pH tests5.5.1

  • 5.6

    Identify components of soilless media; peat moss, perlite, vermiculite

    1. 1.

      Select soilless media based on its components5.6.1

  • 5.7

    List the environmental factors that affect plant growth; light, temperature, water, air

    1. 1.

      Explain the influence light, temperature, water, and air have on plant growth5.7.1

  • 5.8

    Describe the effects of plant hormones

    1. 1.

      Conduct simple experiments to demonstrate the effects of plant hormones5.8.1

  • 5.9

    Explain the importance of growth regulators

    1. 1.

      Apply plant growth regulators to plants for a desired response5.9.1

Plant Propagation

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Compare and contrast sexual propagation and asexual propagation

    1. 1.

      Propagate plants using sexual propagation methods6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Propagate plants using asexual propagation6.2.2

Pest Management

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Read and interpret chemical labels

    1. 1.

      Explain the meaning of the different parts of a pesticide label7.2.1

  • 7.3

    Identify and interpret the four signal words on chemical labels; danger, warning, caution, keep out of reach of children

    1. 1.

      Convey the meaning of the four signal words used on chemical labels7.3.1

  • 7.4

    Identify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to apply pesticides; respirator, goggles, rubber gloves, rubber boots, long sleeved shirt, overalls/apron

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)7.4.1

  • 7.5

    Discuss the benefits of integrated pest management

    1. 1.

      Explain the advantages associated with integrated pest management7.5.1

Container-grown Plants

  • 8.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Identify the importance of interiorscaping

    1. 1.

      Visit malls, restaurants, hotels, or other locations with a large number of plants to observe the impact of plants on the interior landscape8.2.1

  • 8.3

    Compare and contrast container-grown plants and field-grown plants

    1. 1.

      Discuss water and fertilizer requirements for container-grown and field-grown shrubs and trees8.3.1

  • 8.4

    Explain the advantages and disadvantages of plastic, ceramic, terra cotta, and glass pots

    1. 1.

      Select pots based on the attributes of the different materials used to make the pot8.4.1

Using Plants in the Landscape

  • 9.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions9.1.1

  • 9.2

    Discuss the major types of plants used in the landscape; annual flowers, biennial flowers, perennial flowers, ground covers, ornamental trees, shade trees, shrubs, vines

    1. 1.

      Classify landscape plants according to their function in the landscape9.2.1

  • 9.3

    Explain hardiness and heat tolerance

    1. 1.

      Choose plants for the landscape based on their hardiness and heat tolerance9.3.1

  • 9.4

    Discuss sun exposure as related to plants; full sun, partial shade, shade

    1. 1.

      Choose plants for the landscape based on their tolerance to sun or shade9.4.1

  • 9.5

    Discuss deciduous vs. evergreen as used in a landscape

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the use of deciduous and evergreen plants in a landscape9.5.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
Introduction to Horticulture

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