Introduction to Horticulture
All information and resources for the class will be posted below. We will NOT have time to go through ALL information in class so much of it can be supplementary to your own knowledge. It is YOUR responsibility to make up work/notes you may miss*
Ongoing Resources:
Weekly Timecards (GDoc). Plant of the Day (GSlides) Plant of the Day - Photos Only (GDoc). FVTC Employability Essentials (PDF). FVTC Employability Essentials Self-Assessment (PDF).
Week One: 1/25 to 1/29:
Introduction to the Class. Syllabus- MHS (GDoc). Syllabus - FVTC (Doc.). Scavenger Hunt (GDoc). Introductory Letter Assignment Template (GDoc). Growth Mindset Video (Link).
Three Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link). Supervised Agricultural Experience.(Link).
Horticulture Introduction. Intro Notes (GSlides). Branches of Horticulture (GDoc).
Careers. Manger Positions (GDoc). Career Unit Project Parts (GDoc).
Employment Application. Employment Application (Doc). *Will Need to Practice Conversion*
History and More: History and Plant Purpose Project (Doc.) Horticulture History (PPT) Intro to Horticulture (PPT) Plant Taxonomy & Nomenclature Notes (GSlides). Plant Taxonomy Practice Sheet (Doc), Horticulture History (PPT) Mind Map Software (Link). Floral History Worksheet (Doc)
Week Two: 2/1 to 2/5:
Careers: Career Advice (GDoc).
Career Opportunities. What Do Farmers Grow Video (Link). Career Introductory Notes (PPT). Careers In Horticulture (PDF). Career Profiles (Link). Landscaping Careers Q/A Website (Link). Local Career Advice (GDoc)
Resume Resources (PDF Link). Interview Resources (PDF Link). Job Offer Resources (PDF Link).
Employment Application. Employment Application (Doc).
Resumes. How To Write A Resume & Examples (Link). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (PDF). Building Your Perfect Resume (Link)
Cover Letters. How to Write a Cover Letter (Link). Cover Letter Tips Blog (Link). Template (PDF) Professional Letter Writing (Link)
Week Three: 2/8 to 2/12:
Interviews. Interviewing Techniques (Link) Interview Basics Tips (PDF Link). Practice Interview Questions (Doc). Practice Interview Questions 2 (Link). Questions To Ask Your Interviewer (Link). Top Ten Interview Mistakes Video (Link).
Networking Effective Networking (Link)
Follow Up Thank You Notes. Art of Thank You Video (Link).
Salaries/Negotiations. Poverty & Employment Stats in Manitowoc County (Link).
Guest Speakers. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Week Four: 2/15 to 2/18:
Plant Parts & Importance. How Plants Grow Intro Reading (PDF). Importance of Plants Notes (PPT). Plant Growth Stages & Life Cycles Notes (GSlides). Plant Parts (PDF).
Plant Anatomy - Cells: Notes (GSlides).
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Leaf Structure Intro Reading (PDF). Leaf Notes (GSlides). Leaf Foldable Example (Link). Instructions for creating Photosynthesis Leaf (PDF). Additional Reading (PDF).
Plant Anatomy - Stems: Stem Notes (GSlides).. Note Question Reflections (Doc). Stem Lab Set Up (Doc). Vascular System Edible Models (Link). Specialized Stem Structures Reading. (PDF Link). Additional Reading (PDF).
Week Five: 2/22 to 2/26:
Plant Anatomy - Monocot vs Dicot (Video Link).
Resources: Parts of a Plant - Monocot VS Dicot Chart (Link). The Secret World of Plants Documentary (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Roots: Root Notes (GSlides). Root Lab (Doc). Root Foldable Example (Link). Additional Reading (PDF).
Pruning. Decidious Trees (PDF Link). Evergreen Trees (PDF Link). Shrubs (PDF Link). Apple Trees (PDF Link).
Pruning 101. Notes (PPT). PDF Guide (PDF). Pruning Tools (PDF). Project (Doc). Arbor Day Site (PDF). Self Direction Reflection (Doc).
Small Fruit Production. Notes (GSlides).
Week Six: 3/1 to 3/5:
Plant Anatomy - Flowers: Flower Notes (GSlides). Flower Dissection Lab (Doc). Flower Dissection Lab Option 2 (Doc). Flower Parts Game (Link).
Transplanting. Self Direction Reflection (Doc).
Pollination. Pollination Foldable Example 1 (Link). Pollination Foldable Example 2 (Link). Pollination - Hidden Beauty TED Talk (Link). How Are Figs Pollinated (Video Link). Bee Life Video (Link).
Week Seven: 3/8 to 3/12:
Plant Anatomy - Fruit: Fruit Notes (GSlides). Edible Fruit Lab (PDF). Fruit Types Reading (PDF). FYI Pepper Sexing (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Seed. Introductory Reading (PDF). Seed Notes (GSlides). Seed Dispersal Foldable Example (Link). Power of Seeds - Plaster Lab (Link). Seed Dispersal Example Video (Link). Seedy Side of Plants PBS Documentary (Link). Seeds The Diversity of Wonder (Link).
Week Eight: 3/15 to 3/19:
Peer Presentations. Above Ground Factors (GSlides). Peer Presentation (Link).
Below Ground Factors (GSlides). Peer Presentation. (Link). Media Worksheet (Link). PH Worksheet (Link).
Soils: Growing Media/Fertilizer Notes (GSlides). Soil Lab Guide (Doc.) Dirt on Soil Website (Link). Phosphorus TED Talk (Link). Diapers as a Media Video (Link). Infographic (Link) Webquest (Doc). Soils Lab (Google Doc). Lesson Plan (Link).
Week Nine: 3/22 to 3/26:
Pest. Notes (PPT). Pest & Health Reading (PDF). Pests (GDOC) Wanted Rubric (Doc).
Plant Growth Processes: Notes (GSlides).
Week Ten: 4/5 to 4/9:
Propagation. Asexual Propagation Reading (PDF).
Herbs. Growing Herbs Reading (PDF).
Week Eleven: 4/12 to 4/16:
Health. Plant Health and Disease Class (Link). Th: Signs of Health LESSON FOR APRIL 2ND Health Concerns Reading. Plant Health Worksheet (GDoc).
Week Twelve: 4/19 to 4/23:
Floral. Corsages Video (Link). How to Make a Bow Instructions (GDoc). Bow Making Video (Link). Ribbon Template (on cardstock) (GDoc). Corsages Notes (GSlides).
Week Thirteen: 4/26 to 4/30:
Compost - Compost Background Reading (Link). DIY Compost Bins (Link).
Vermicompost. Notes (PPT). Video (Link). Hardworking Worms Article (Link).
Recycled Lawn Art. Bird Can Feeders. Tin Can Flowers. Water Bottle Flowers. Soda Can Roses. PVC Wind Design.
Week Fourteen: 5/3 to 5/7:
Greenhouse Sale.
Week Fifteen: 5/10 to 5/14:
Greenhouses. Green House Structures Reading (PDF).
Irrigation. Irrigation Reading (PDF)
Week Sixteen: 5/17 to 5/21:
Gardens.. Garden Basics (Link). Plan a Garden App (Link). Tips to Planning a Garden (Link). Garden Design Ideas (2020) (Link). Garden Planner (Link).
Week Seventeen: 5/24 to 5/26:
Landscape and Design.
Week Eighteen: 6/1 to 6/4:
Finals
Ongoing Resources:
Weekly Timecards (GDoc). Plant of the Day (GSlides) Plant of the Day - Photos Only (GDoc). FVTC Employability Essentials (PDF). FVTC Employability Essentials Self-Assessment (PDF).
Week One: 1/25 to 1/29:
Introduction to the Class. Syllabus- MHS (GDoc). Syllabus - FVTC (Doc.). Scavenger Hunt (GDoc). Introductory Letter Assignment Template (GDoc). Growth Mindset Video (Link).
Three Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link). Supervised Agricultural Experience.(Link).
Horticulture Introduction. Intro Notes (GSlides). Branches of Horticulture (GDoc).
Careers. Manger Positions (GDoc). Career Unit Project Parts (GDoc).
Employment Application. Employment Application (Doc). *Will Need to Practice Conversion*
History and More: History and Plant Purpose Project (Doc.) Horticulture History (PPT) Intro to Horticulture (PPT) Plant Taxonomy & Nomenclature Notes (GSlides). Plant Taxonomy Practice Sheet (Doc), Horticulture History (PPT) Mind Map Software (Link). Floral History Worksheet (Doc)
Week Two: 2/1 to 2/5:
Careers: Career Advice (GDoc).
Career Opportunities. What Do Farmers Grow Video (Link). Career Introductory Notes (PPT). Careers In Horticulture (PDF). Career Profiles (Link). Landscaping Careers Q/A Website (Link). Local Career Advice (GDoc)
Resume Resources (PDF Link). Interview Resources (PDF Link). Job Offer Resources (PDF Link).
Employment Application. Employment Application (Doc).
Resumes. How To Write A Resume & Examples (Link). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (PDF). Building Your Perfect Resume (Link)
Cover Letters. How to Write a Cover Letter (Link). Cover Letter Tips Blog (Link). Template (PDF) Professional Letter Writing (Link)
Week Three: 2/8 to 2/12:
Interviews. Interviewing Techniques (Link) Interview Basics Tips (PDF Link). Practice Interview Questions (Doc). Practice Interview Questions 2 (Link). Questions To Ask Your Interviewer (Link). Top Ten Interview Mistakes Video (Link).
Networking Effective Networking (Link)
Follow Up Thank You Notes. Art of Thank You Video (Link).
Salaries/Negotiations. Poverty & Employment Stats in Manitowoc County (Link).
Guest Speakers. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Week Four: 2/15 to 2/18:
Plant Parts & Importance. How Plants Grow Intro Reading (PDF). Importance of Plants Notes (PPT). Plant Growth Stages & Life Cycles Notes (GSlides). Plant Parts (PDF).
Plant Anatomy - Cells: Notes (GSlides).
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Leaf Structure Intro Reading (PDF). Leaf Notes (GSlides). Leaf Foldable Example (Link). Instructions for creating Photosynthesis Leaf (PDF). Additional Reading (PDF).
Plant Anatomy - Stems: Stem Notes (GSlides).. Note Question Reflections (Doc). Stem Lab Set Up (Doc). Vascular System Edible Models (Link). Specialized Stem Structures Reading. (PDF Link). Additional Reading (PDF).
Week Five: 2/22 to 2/26:
Plant Anatomy - Monocot vs Dicot (Video Link).
Resources: Parts of a Plant - Monocot VS Dicot Chart (Link). The Secret World of Plants Documentary (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Roots: Root Notes (GSlides). Root Lab (Doc). Root Foldable Example (Link). Additional Reading (PDF).
Pruning. Decidious Trees (PDF Link). Evergreen Trees (PDF Link). Shrubs (PDF Link). Apple Trees (PDF Link).
Pruning 101. Notes (PPT). PDF Guide (PDF). Pruning Tools (PDF). Project (Doc). Arbor Day Site (PDF). Self Direction Reflection (Doc).
Small Fruit Production. Notes (GSlides).
Week Six: 3/1 to 3/5:
Plant Anatomy - Flowers: Flower Notes (GSlides). Flower Dissection Lab (Doc). Flower Dissection Lab Option 2 (Doc). Flower Parts Game (Link).
Transplanting. Self Direction Reflection (Doc).
Pollination. Pollination Foldable Example 1 (Link). Pollination Foldable Example 2 (Link). Pollination - Hidden Beauty TED Talk (Link). How Are Figs Pollinated (Video Link). Bee Life Video (Link).
Week Seven: 3/8 to 3/12:
Plant Anatomy - Fruit: Fruit Notes (GSlides). Edible Fruit Lab (PDF). Fruit Types Reading (PDF). FYI Pepper Sexing (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Seed. Introductory Reading (PDF). Seed Notes (GSlides). Seed Dispersal Foldable Example (Link). Power of Seeds - Plaster Lab (Link). Seed Dispersal Example Video (Link). Seedy Side of Plants PBS Documentary (Link). Seeds The Diversity of Wonder (Link).
Week Eight: 3/15 to 3/19:
Peer Presentations. Above Ground Factors (GSlides). Peer Presentation (Link).
Below Ground Factors (GSlides). Peer Presentation. (Link). Media Worksheet (Link). PH Worksheet (Link).
Soils: Growing Media/Fertilizer Notes (GSlides). Soil Lab Guide (Doc.) Dirt on Soil Website (Link). Phosphorus TED Talk (Link). Diapers as a Media Video (Link). Infographic (Link) Webquest (Doc). Soils Lab (Google Doc). Lesson Plan (Link).
Week Nine: 3/22 to 3/26:
Pest. Notes (PPT). Pest & Health Reading (PDF). Pests (GDOC) Wanted Rubric (Doc).
Plant Growth Processes: Notes (GSlides).
Week Ten: 4/5 to 4/9:
Propagation. Asexual Propagation Reading (PDF).
Herbs. Growing Herbs Reading (PDF).
Week Eleven: 4/12 to 4/16:
Health. Plant Health and Disease Class (Link). Th: Signs of Health LESSON FOR APRIL 2ND Health Concerns Reading. Plant Health Worksheet (GDoc).
Week Twelve: 4/19 to 4/23:
Floral. Corsages Video (Link). How to Make a Bow Instructions (GDoc). Bow Making Video (Link). Ribbon Template (on cardstock) (GDoc). Corsages Notes (GSlides).
Week Thirteen: 4/26 to 4/30:
Compost - Compost Background Reading (Link). DIY Compost Bins (Link).
Vermicompost. Notes (PPT). Video (Link). Hardworking Worms Article (Link).
Recycled Lawn Art. Bird Can Feeders. Tin Can Flowers. Water Bottle Flowers. Soda Can Roses. PVC Wind Design.
Week Fourteen: 5/3 to 5/7:
Greenhouse Sale.
Week Fifteen: 5/10 to 5/14:
Greenhouses. Green House Structures Reading (PDF).
Irrigation. Irrigation Reading (PDF)
Week Sixteen: 5/17 to 5/21:
Gardens.. Garden Basics (Link). Plan a Garden App (Link). Tips to Planning a Garden (Link). Garden Design Ideas (2020) (Link). Garden Planner (Link).
Week Seventeen: 5/24 to 5/26:
Landscape and Design.
Week Eighteen: 6/1 to 6/4:
Finals
*** INFORMATION UNDER THIS LINE IS OLDER
Cut Flower Lab: Cut Flower Lab Guide (Doc.) Cut Flower Forked Road (Doc.)
Flowers to Wear: Corsage Reading.(PDF). Flowers to Wear PPT. Materials Used. Corsage Reading. Administrative Professionals Day FAQ.
Floral Design: Demonstration (PDF). Design Tasks (Doc). Wreath Intro Notes (PPT). Head Wreath Intro (PPT) Ikebana Design (PPT).
Pollination. Grant Webinar (GSlides).
Plant Growth Hormones. Plant Growth Hormones and Light Effect Notes (GSlides). Additional Notes (PPT). Easy to Propagate Via Cuttings List (Link). Grafting Lab Examples with Photos (Link).
Customer Service. FISH Video(Link). Disney Video. (Link).
Edible Arrangements. Webquest (Doc).
Plant Profiles Workday. Sample
Aqua/Hyrdo/Aero Ponics. Research Guide (Doc).
Pollinator Plants: Pollinator Plant Selection Guide (Link)
Landscape Design. Notes (PPT). Landscape Materials PDF. WI Trees (PDF) Native Plant Guide (Link).
Drafting. Notes (PPT)
Th: Profiles Workday Lab 5-1. _
W: Interiorscaping & Vertical Farming: Article 1. Article 2. Interiorscaping Proposal
Additional Floriculture Links.
Fertilizers. Fertilizer Notes (PPT). Fertilizer Worksheet Practice (Doc). Modern Marvels Fertilizer (Amazon Prime).
Teacher Values Survey (Link). Photosynthesis. Notes (PPT). Leaf Disc Photosynthesis Lab (Doc). Video (Link).
Field Trip - Natural Beauty Natural Beauty Link. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Design Principals.Principals of Design Reading 1. Principals of Design Reading 2. Types of Flowers.
Cut Flower Lab: Cut Flower Lab Guide (Doc.) Cut Flower Forked Road (Doc.)
Flowers to Wear: Corsage Reading.(PDF). Flowers to Wear PPT. Materials Used. Corsage Reading. Administrative Professionals Day FAQ.
Floral Design: Demonstration (PDF). Design Tasks (Doc). Wreath Intro Notes (PPT). Head Wreath Intro (PPT) Ikebana Design (PPT).
Pollination. Grant Webinar (GSlides).
Plant Growth Hormones. Plant Growth Hormones and Light Effect Notes (GSlides). Additional Notes (PPT). Easy to Propagate Via Cuttings List (Link). Grafting Lab Examples with Photos (Link).
Customer Service. FISH Video(Link). Disney Video. (Link).
Edible Arrangements. Webquest (Doc).
Plant Profiles Workday. Sample
Aqua/Hyrdo/Aero Ponics. Research Guide (Doc).
Pollinator Plants: Pollinator Plant Selection Guide (Link)
Landscape Design. Notes (PPT). Landscape Materials PDF. WI Trees (PDF) Native Plant Guide (Link).
Drafting. Notes (PPT)
Th: Profiles Workday Lab 5-1. _
W: Interiorscaping & Vertical Farming: Article 1. Article 2. Interiorscaping Proposal
Additional Floriculture Links.
Fertilizers. Fertilizer Notes (PPT). Fertilizer Worksheet Practice (Doc). Modern Marvels Fertilizer (Amazon Prime).
Teacher Values Survey (Link). Photosynthesis. Notes (PPT). Leaf Disc Photosynthesis Lab (Doc). Video (Link).
Field Trip - Natural Beauty Natural Beauty Link. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Design Principals.Principals of Design Reading 1. Principals of Design Reading 2. Types of Flowers.
