Lesson Plan: Week 16- December 6th-10th
Lesson title: Wreaths: A different way to build an arrangement
Objectives:
– Students will discover and analyze different types of flowers.
– We will identify how to build a floral wreath
– We will establish a relationship between color, techniques, and elements
– We will develop a wreath using hands on learning used in the industry
TEKS: §130.20 (b) (c)
Instructional Strategies Used: Google Classroom, PowerPoints and Hands on Activities
Lesson Plan: Week 15- November 29th- December 3rd
Goal: To learn how plant propagation is an important part of successful gardening and commercial horticulture.
Lesson title: Plant Propagation
Objectives: 1. To learn seed methods of plant propagation. 2. To learn division methods of plant propagation. 3. To learn specialized part methods of plant propagation. 4. To learn micropropagation methods of plant propagation.
TEKS: §130.20 (b) (c)
Instructional Strategies Used: Google Classroom, PowerPoints and Hands on Activities in Greenhouse
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.
Lesson Plan: Week 13- November 8th-12th
Lesson title: Soil Conservation
Goal: To understand the importance of soil conservation and the practices used to conserve soil.
Description: Understanding the importance of soil conservation is vital in reducing soil erosion and degradation. This production will discuss the importance of soil, natural and man-made causes of soil erosion, the importance of soil conservation and describe soil conservation practices.
Objectives: 1. To describe basic soil terms and properties.
2. To describe the uses and importance of soil.
3. To identify natural and man-made causes of soil erosion.
4. To identify the importance of soil conservation. 5. To describe soil conservation practices.
Lesson Plan: Week 12- November 1st-5th
Fertilizers & Soil Amendments
Goal: To differentiate between fertilizers and soil amendments so they may be applied appropriately to maximize their benefits.
Description: This presentation identifies plant nutrients and describes how to supplement nutrient requirements through the use of fertilizers and soil amendments. The differences in fertilizers and soil amendments are identified while discussing the types, uses and applications of each. Procedures are conducted to determine the need for fertilizers or soil amendments.
Objectives: 1. To identify plant nutrients.
2. To understand the basics of soil.
3. To understand how to perform plant tissue analysis and soil tests.
4. To differentiate between fertilizers and soil amendments.
5. To evaluate the types, uses and applications of fertilizers.
6. To evaluate the types, uses and applications of soil amendments.
Lesson Plan: Week 11- October 25-29th
Goal: To understand the importance of soil conservation and the practices used to conserve soil.
Description: Understanding the importance of soil conservation is vital in reducing soil erosion and degradation. This production will discuss the importance of soil, natural and man-made causes of soil erosion, the importance of soil conservation and describe soil conservation practices.
Objectives:
1. To describe basic soil terms and properties.
2. To describe the uses and importance of soil.
3. To identify natural and man-made causes of soil erosion.
4. To identify the importance of soil conservation.
5. To describe soil conservation practices.
Lesson Plan: Week 10- October 19th-22nd
Lesson title: Anatomy of Plants: Functions of Stems
Objectives:
TEKS:
Lesson Plan: Week 9- October 11th-15th
End of 1st Nine Weeks Grading Period
Goal: Wrap-up – Soil fertilizer Unit, Review, 9 – week test.
Description: This presentation identifies plant nutrients and describes how to supplement nutrient requirements through the use of fertilizers and soil amendments. The differences in fertilizers and soil amendments are identified while discussing the types, uses and applications of each. Procedures are conducted to determine the need for fertilizers or soil amendments.
Objectives: 1. To identify plant nutrients. 2. To understand the basics of soil. 3. To understand how to perform plant tissue analysis and soil tests. 4. To differentiate between fertilizers and soil amendments. 5. To evaluate the types, uses and applications of fertilizers. 6. To evaluate the types, uses and applications of soil amendments.
Lesson Plan: Week 8- October 4th-8th
Goal: To differentiate between fertilizers and soil amendments so they may be applied appropriately to maximize their benefits.
Description: This presentation identifies plant nutrients and describes how to supplement nutrient requirements through the use of fertilizers and soil amendments. The differences in fertilizers and soil amendments are identified while discussing the types, uses and applications of each. Procedures are conducted to determine the need for fertilizers or soil amendments.
Objectives: 1. To identify plant nutrients. 2. To understand the basics of soil. 3. To understand how to perform plant tissue analysis and soil tests. 4. To differentiate between fertilizers and soil amendments. 5. To evaluate the types, uses and applications of fertilizers. 6. To evaluate the types, uses and applications of soil amendments.
Lesson Plan: Week 7- September 27th- October 1st
Lesson title: Plant Classification
Objectives:
– Classify plants according to life cycles, plant use, and status as monocotyledons or dicotyledons.
AFNR.PS.02.01: Classify plants according to taxonomic systems.
AFNR.PS.02.02: Apply knowledge of plant anatomy and the functions of plant structures associated with plant
systems.
AFNR.PS.02.03: Apply knowledge of plant physiology and energy conversion to plant systems.
AFNR-GHPS-3: Identify plant parts, growth, and reproduction processes.