Week 8 – Start Plant Evaluation

Goal: To learn about the scientific background of plants and the application of their evaluation.

Description: This presentation includes detailed information about a diverse selection of plants, including anatomy, physiology, reproduction, health and production. The process, steps and applicability of evaluating plants in various settings is detailed in this presentation.

Objectives:

1. To analyze the anatomy and physiology of plants.

2. To evaluate the environmental impacts made on plants.

3. To discuss the physiological disorders impacting plants.

4. To identify diseases affecting plants.

5. To discuss the application of plant evaluation in both urban and agricultural settings.

Week 7: 9/26 – 9/30 Continue Fundamental Plant Processes

Goal: To understand how processes work in plants and the important role each process plays in plant functions.

Description: This presentation identifies the importance of plants and describes the functions of plant parts. The cell cycle and plant life cycles are identified as well. It identifies factors which affect plant growth and development such as important nutrients. Plant growth regulators are identified and major plant processes such as photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration are thoroughly discussed.

Objectives:

1. To identify the importance of plants.

2. To discuss the cell cycle.

3. To discuss the plant life cycle.

4. To identify factors which affect plant growth and development.

5. To evaluate the effects of plant growth regulators.

6. To discuss important plant processes.

Week 6 – Fundamental Plant Processes

Goal: To understand how processes work in plants and the important role each process plays in plant functions.

Description: This presentation identifies the importance of plants and describes the functions of plant parts. The cell cycle and plant life cycles are identified as well. It identifies factors which affect plant growth and development such as important nutrients. Plant growth regulators are identified and major plant processes such as photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration are thoroughly discussed.

Objectives:

1. To identify the importance of plants.

2. To discuss the cell cycle.

3. To discuss the plant life cycle.

4. To identify factors which affect plant growth and development.

5. To evaluate the effects of plant growth regulators.

6. To discuss important plant processes.

Week September 6th

Anatomy of Plants continued:

Goal: To recognize the different types of plant parts and to understand their functions within the plant.

Description:  The structure of plants will also be detailed including: roots, stems, flowers, leaves, fruits and seeds.

Objectives:

1. To identify plant structures and functions.

2. To describe the structure of plant cells.

3. To explain the process of reproduction in plants.

Week of August 29th

Anatomy of Plants

Goal: To recognize the different types of plant parts and to understand their functions within the plant.

Description:  The structure of plants will also be detailed including: roots, stems, flowers, leaves, fruits and seeds.

Objectives:

1. To identify plant structures and functions.

2. To describe the structure of plant cells.

3. To explain the process of reproduction in plants.

August 22-26 Introduction to Agriculture

Goal: To explore various aspects of the agricultural pathways and provide students with a basic overview of the vast impact agriculture has on the world.

Description: Agriculture is a large part of the world’s economy and everyday life. This presentation provides a general knowledge of all aspects of agriculture and its importance. Throughout this presentation students will learn about the agricultural pathways, issues within agriculture, trends and technology in agriculture, educational opportunities and global agriculture.

Objectives: 1. To define agriculture. 2. To discuss the history of agriculture. 3. To analyze issues and technologies within the agricultural industry. 4. To evaluate the affects agriculture has on society and the global market.

Welcome Back to School!

Advanced Plant & Soil Science Class

TSDS PEIMS Code: 13002100

Course Credit: 1.0
Course Requirements:. Grades 11-12.
Prerequisites: None.
Recommended Prerequisites: Biology, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Chemistry, or Physics and a minimum of one credit from the courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.

Course Description: Advanced Plant and Soil Science provides a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. To prepare for careers in plant and soil science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to plant and soil science and the workplace.

Greenhouse lab participation is required.

For course information, please join the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom using the following codes:

1st Period: 72fbugz

3rd Period: erx66c7

6th Period: ju5giwa

If you missed “Meet the Teacher”, there is a brochure posted for you.

The 2022-2023 Syllabus & Lab Safety contract is also posted in google classroom.

I’m looking forward to a FANTASTIC year and can’t wait to get to know each of you better!

Week of April 11th

Goal: To gain an understanding of terms, technologies and applications of plant genetics.

Description: This presentation discusses the importance and basics of plant genetics. It identifies plant cell characteristics and functions as well as plant cell processes. It discusses the use of plant genetics and technologies for the advancement of production agriculture.

Objectives: 1. To identify the process of cell reproduction and growth. 2. To evaluate the importance of DNA in plant cells. 3. To discuss terms related to plant genetics. 4. To evaluate cell structures and functions. 5. To identify the history and use of plant breeding. 6. To discuss technologies used in agricultural plants.

Week of March 21st

Continue Biotechnology – “Harvest of Fear” Series

Goal: To provide insight into biotechnologies in agriculture such as their use in the food industry.

Description: Paul Heinrich, CEO of Encore Food Solutions, LLC explains the use of biotechnology as it relates to uses in the food industry.

Objectives:

1. Define biotechnology and its use in the food industry.

2. Identify examples of biotechnology in the food industry.

3. Explain methods of biotechnology in the food industry.