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This course covers instruction that
expands the scientific knowledge and skills to include more advanced
scientific computations, and communication skills needed in the
horticulture industry. Topics include greenhouse plant production
and management, bedding plant production, watering systems, light
effects, basic landscape design, installation and maintenance, lawn
and turfgrass management, career planning, and leadership/personal
development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are
reinforced in this class. Work-based learning strategies appropriate
for this course are agriscience projects, cooperative education,
apprenticeships, and supervised agricultural experience. Supervised
agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are
integral components of the course and provide many opportunities for
practical application of instructional competencies.
This
honors course extends the Standard Course of Study to a higher, more
challenging level. Students can expect to complete extensive written
assignments including a research paper and to make regular
presentations of their work to the other students in their class.
Course Outline
A. Leadership Development
B.
Supervised Agricultural Experience Program
- School to Work Plans
Powerpoint
- Record Keeping Powerpoint
C.
Floriculture & Nursery/Landscape Plant Identification
D.
Greenhouse Plant Production
E.
Landscape Design & Maintenance
F.
Floral Design
G. Nursery
Production
H. Establishing
& Maintaining Lawns
I.
Pest Management
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