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K–12 Standards

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Horticulture Science 3 (2015-2016)

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Apply safety procedures in the workplace – the student will be able to:12.0

  • 1

    Describe emergency procedures in the horticulture workplace.12.1

  • 2

    Create preventive measures to avoid hazardous situations.12.2

  • 3

    Identify appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for all activities.12.3

  • 4

    Use MSDS for all materials used.12.4

  • 5

    Identify specific hazards with industry specific equipment, and conduct equipment care and maintenance.12.5

  • 6

    Apply problem solving skills to correct a hazardous situation.12.6

Classify plants based on scientific principles – the student will be able to:13.0

  • 1

    Describe principles of plant biology and growth.13.1

  • 2

    Explain the role of plants in the ecosystem.13.2

  • 3

    Describe the major classifications of plants based on life cycle.13.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate the use of botanical and common names of plants including genus and specific epithet and cultivar.13.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate proper use of botanical names.13.5

Demonstrate proper use of growing media and fertilizers – the student will be able to:14.0

  • 1

    Apply information on a label of fertilizer, including updated BMP rules, used in Florida.14.1

  • 2

    Apply fertilizer and soil amendments.14.2

  • 3

    Identify materials that are needed to alter pH and calculate the amount to apply to change the pH.14.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate the procedure for calibrating a fertilizer spreader or injector using appropriate mathematical concepts.14.4

  • 5

    Identify essential elements and nutrients in plant growth including macronutrients and micronutrients.14.5

  • 6

    Using references make fertilizer recommendations for ornamental plants, turf grass, and palms.14.6

Demonstrate Integrated Pest Management approaches – the student will be able to:15.0

  • 1

    Classify insects according to feeding habits.15.1

  • 2

    Describe IMP (Integrated Pest Management) methods of controlling plant pests.15.2

  • 3

    Diagnose and outline a plan for controlling pests on a horticultural crop.15.3

  • 4

    Describe methods of controlling nematode pests on ornamental plants, and use BMPs to prevent infestation..15.4

  • 5

    Develop a pest control program for a horticultural crop using Integrated Pest Management.15.5

  • 6

    Identify specific cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological methods of weed management.15.6

  • 7

    Identify evasive and poisonous plants in Florida.15.7

  • 8

    Identify types of weeds common to Florida.15.8

Identify the principles and requirements of plant growth – the student will be able to:16.0

  • 1

    Demonstrate methods of pruning plants.16.1

  • 2

    Identify appropriate time to prune plants.16.2

  • 3

    Identify and select pruning tools.16.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate proper use of pruning tools and care.16.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate sanitation of tools to prevent the spread of disease.16.5

  • 6

    Identify Plant Growth Regulators and their use on horticulture and landscape plants.16.6

  • 7

    Outline and use a record book for the use of a plant growth regulator on a horticultural or nursery crop.16.7

  • 8

    Identify appropriate pruning techniques to achieve plant size, form, and shape.16.8

Apply best management practices in landscape design – the student will be able to:17.0

  • 1

    Identify and apply Best Management Practices for the design and installation of landscapes.17.1

  • 2

    Identify and apply Best Management Practices on the management and handling of pesticides.17.2

Demonstrate customer service skills that are essential in dealing with clients.- the student will be able to:18.0

  • 1

    Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly with the client.18.1

  • 2

    Conduct a walk through and interview with client to assure clear vision.18.2

  • 3

    Identify future expectations of the client relationship.18.3

Apply principles of landscape design and maintenance – the student will be able to:19.0

  • 1

    Demonstrate the use of line, form, texture and color in designing landscapes.19.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate the principles of design (unity, repetition, balance, emphasis and scale) as they apply to landscapes.19.2

  • 3

    Apply points of emphasis and major design areas in the commercial landscape.19.3

  • 4

    Identify plant selection for a commercial and residential landscape using Florida Friendly Landscape Principles.19.4

  • 5

    Create a landscape plan for a residential or commercial property.19.5

  • 6

    Calculate materials needed according to the identified landscape plan.19.6

  • 7

    Identify factors in selecting turf for landscape installation.19.7

Harvest, transport, and install plant materials – the student will be able to:20.0

  • 1

    Determine requirements for preserving plant viability.20.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate proper landscape plant establishment techniques.20.2

  • 3

    Select and prepare plants for transporting and transplanting.20.3

  • 4

    Select horticultural products according to Florida grades and standards.20.4

Identify procedures to operate, repair, and maintain tools and equipment – the student will be able to:21.0

  • 1

    Perform equipment pre-operational check.21.1

  • 2

    Identify, maintain, and operate hand tools and power tools.21.2

Identify emerging technologies in the horticulture industry – the student will be able to:22.0

  • 1

    Investigate DNA and genetic applications in horticulture including the theory of probability.22.1

  • 2

    Evaluate advances in biotechnology that impact horticulture. (e.g. transgenic crops, biological controls, micro propagation etc.).22.2

  • 3

    Investigate ways that GIS, Remote sensing, and precision agriculture, and UAV (Unmanned Altererian Vehicles) are used in the Horticulture industry.22.3

Demonstrate leadership, employability, communications and human relations skills – the student will be able to:23.0

  • 1

    Identify appropriate work habits and personal characteristics.23.1

  • 2

    Identify proper employee hygiene habits.23.2

  • 3

    Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer,23.3

  • 4

    Describe the importance of employee industry certifications.23.4

  • 5

    Discuss education opportunities available in the area of Horticulture.23.5

Describe personal traits, attitudes, customer approaches, and activities that help successful selling. – the student will be able to:24.0

  • 1

    Demonstrate proper customer communication techniques.24.1

  • 2

    Determine your products pricing structure.24.2

  • 3

    Discuss components of customer satisfaction.24.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
8121600-1718.rtf

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