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Mahomet-Seymour Schools

 Curriculum

Agriculture

 

Horticulture Science I & II

 

The learner will be able to define horticulture and describe its relationship to science and technology.

 

The learner will be able to describe the popularity of horticulture.

 

The learner will be able to explain environment and issues related to the environment.

 

The learner will be able to inform students of career opportunities in the agricultural industry.

 

The learner will be able to explain the importance of safety in horticulture.

 

The learner will be able to describe the system used for naming and classifying plants.

 

The learner will be able to list the functions of roots in plants.

 

The learner will be able to describe the functions of a stem.

 

The learner will be able to describe the main parts of a leaf.

 

The learner will be able to describe the parts of a flower.

 

The learner will be able to describe the process of photosynthesis.

 

The learner will be able to describe the effect of light on plants.

 

The learner will be able to describe the work of plant growth regulators.

 

The learner will be able to discuss the importance of sexual propagation of plants.

 

The learner will be able to describe ho grafting is used to propagate plants.

 

The learner will be able to discuss the importance of tissue culture.

 

The learner will be able to describe the components of soil.

 

The learner will be able to explain integrated pest management.

 

The learner will be able to explain the meaning of hydroponics and describe some of its advantages and disadvantages.

 

The learner will be able to identify greenhouse design.

 

The learner will be able to identify African violets and cultural requirements for their production.

 

The learner will be able to distinguish differences between bulbs, corms, tubers, and rhizomes.

 

The learner will be able to list and describe the major forms (or shapes) used in floral design.

 

The learner will be able to describe the major areas of a residential landscape.

 

The learner will be able to explain how to select the proper turf grass.

 

The learner will be able to determine when to plant the vegetable garden.

 

The learner will be able to create a greater awareness and understanding of the nature and importance of the agricultural industry to all citizens.

 

The learner will be able to develop students’ science process skills, including experimentation and problem solving.

 

The learner will be able to develop Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs.

 

The learner will be able to explore leadership, career success, and personal success through the FFA organization.

 

 

 

 

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