Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Horticultural Science (One Credit) (2015)

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The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to: 130.23.c.1

  • A

    identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of horticulture130.23.c.1A

  • B

    apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation in horticulture;130.23.c.1B

  • C

    demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational safety practices in the workplace; 130.23.c.1C

  • D

    identify employer expectations and appropriate work habits; and130.23.c.1D

  • E

    demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship, including advocacy, stewardship, and community leadership130.23.c.1E

The student develops a supervised agriculture experience program. The student is expected to: 130.23.c.2

  • A

    plan, propose, conduct, document, and evaluate a supervised agriculture experience program as an experiential learning activity; 130.23.c.2A

  • B

    apply proper record-keeping skills as they relate to the supervised agriculture experience; 130.23.c.2B

  • C

    participate in youth leadership opportunities to create a well-rounded experience program; and130.23.c.2C

  • D

    produce and participate in a local program of activities using a strategic planning process.130.23.c.2D

The student develops technical skills associated with the management and production of horticultural plants. The student is expected to:  130.23.c.3

  • A

    classify horticultural plants based on physiology for taxonomic and other classifications;130.23.c.3A

  • B

    manage the horticultural production environment;  130.23.c.3B

  • C

    propagate and grow horticultural plants;130.23.c.3C

  • D

    create a design using plants that demonstrates an application of design elements and principles;130.23.c.3D

  • E

    design and establish landscapes; 130.23.c.3E

  • F

    describe the processes of fruit, nut, and vegetable production; and130.23.c.3F

  • G

    demonstrate proper pruning techniques.130.23.c.3G

The student identifies structures and physiological processes used in plant production. The student is expected to: 130.23.c.4

  • A

    examine unique plant properties to identify and describe functional differences in plant structures, including roots, stems, flowers, leaves, and fruit; 130.23.c.4A

  • B

    differentiate between monocots and dicots and male and female plants;130.23.c.4B

  • C

    germinate seeds and transplant seedlings; and130.23.c.4C

  • D

    demonstrate asexual propagation techniques130.23.c.4D

The student manages and controls common pests of horticultural plants. The student is expected to: 130.23.c.5

  • A

    identify common horticultural pests and pathogens;130.23.c.5A

  • B

    demonstrate safe practices in selecting, applying, storing, and disposing of chemicals; and 130.23.c.5B

  • C

    explain parts of a pesticide label.130.23.c.5C

The student demonstrates marketing and management skills used in the operation of horticultural businesses. The student is expected to:   130.23.c.6

  • A

    identify and maintain hand and power tools and equipment;130.23.c.6A

  • B

    select appropriate tools and equipment;130.23.c.6B

  • C

     demonstrate safe use of tools and equipment;130.23.c.6C

  • D

    identify options and opportunities for business ownership; and130.23.c.6D

  • E

    analyze the role of small business in free enterprise130.23.c.6E

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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TEA Website

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