Lesson Plan: Week 14- November 15th-19th

Fertilizers & the Environment

Goal: To learn the basics of fertilizers and their relationship with the environment

Description: Fertilizers help replenish essential nutrients the soil looses. Students and beginning horticulturalists will replenish their knowledge of fertilizers with the advice provided in this presentation. The nutritional requirements of plants, the purpose of a fertilizer, fertilizer analysis, types, application, equipment, costs, records and schedules, handling and storage and effects on the environment are introduced.

Objectives: 1. The student will gain a basic knowledge of fertilizers.

2. The student will learn the proper application of plant and crop fertilizers.

3. The student will learn the importance of safety and environmental concerns related to fertilizers.