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 - Review of what we learned (GSlides) Plant of the Day - Photos Only (GDoc).
FVTC Employability Essentials (PDF). FVTC Employability Essentials Self-Assessment (PDF). Mishicot Readiness Skills (GDoc).
Greenhouse Care Handbook (Link). Plant Observation Log (GDoc).
Lab Notebook Prompts/Questions (GDoc).
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 Horticulturre Review (GDoc). Career Website to Browse (Link).
Careers. Manger Positions (GDoc). Career Unit Project Parts (GDoc).
Employment Application. Employment Application (Doc). *Will Need to Practice Conversion*
Resumes. How To Write A Resume & Examples (Link). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (PDF). Building Your Perfect Resume (Link) Resume Resources (PDF Link).
Taxonomy. Plant Taxonomy & Nomenclature Notes (GSlides). Plant Taxonomy Practice Sheet (Doc),
Week Two: 2/1 to 2/5:
Cover Letters. How to Write a Cover Letter (Link). Cover Letter Tips Blog (Link). Template (PDF) Professional Letter Writing (Link)
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) Careers Listing (Link).
Interviews. Interviewing Techniques (Link) Interview Basics Tips (PDF Link). Practice Interview Questions (GDoc). Practice Interview Questions 2 (Link). Questions To Ask Your Interviewer (Link). Top Ten Interview Mistakes Video (Link). Interview Resources (PDF Link)
History: Horticulture History (GSlides) Horticulture History Chapter (Link). Mind Map Software (Link). History and Plant Purpose Project (Doc.) Floral History Worksheet (Doc)
Week Three: 2/8 to 2/12:
Careers: Career Advice (GDoc). Follow Up Survey (GForm)
Follow Up Thank You Notes. Art of Thank You Video (Link). Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Salaries/Negotiations. Poverty & Employment Stats in Manitowoc County (Link). Job Offer Resources (PDF Link).
Plant Parts & Importance. How Plants Grow Intro Reading (PDF). Importance of Plants Notes (PPT). Plant Growth Stages & Life Cycles Notes (GSlides). Plant Parts (PDF).
SAE Resource. Record Keeping (GSlides).
Week Four: 2/15 to 2/18:
Plant Anatomy - Cells: Notes (GSlides).
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Leaf Structure Intro Reading (PDF). Leaf Notes (GSlides). Leaf Foldable Example (Link). 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).
PBS Wisconsin Garden Expo. Hyderdoc Task (Gdoc).
Week Five: 2/22 to 2/26:
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).
Plant Anatomy - Monocot vs Dicot (Video Link).
Plant Anatomy - Roots: Root Notes (GSlides). Root Lab (GDoc). Root Foldable Example (Link). Additional Reading (PDF). Root Lab (GDoc).
Transplanting. Self Direction Reflection (Doc).
Resources: Parts of a Plant - Monocot VS Dicot Chart (Link). The Secret World of Plants Documentary (Link).
Week Six: 3/1 to 3/5:
Plant Anatomy - Flowers: Flower Notes (GSlides). Flower Dissection Lab (Doc). Flower Dissection Lab Option 2 (Doc). Quizz Review (Link). Flower Parts Review Scenerio (GDoc). 3D Flower Rubric (GDoc). Tinkercad Example (GSlides).
Pollination. Hyperdoc Pollen and Pollinators (GSlides),
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 Seven: 3/8 to 3/12:
Pollination. Hyperdoc Pollen and Pollinators (GSlides), Native Plants Grant Webinar Notes (GSlides).
Plant Anatomy - Fruit: Fruit Notes (GSlides). Edible Fruit Lab (PDF). Fruit Types Reading (PDF). FYI Pepper Sexing (Link).
Transplanting.
Week Eight: 3/15 to 3/19:
Soils: Growing Media/Fertilizer Notes (GSlides). Soil Classification Lab (GDoc). Soil Lab Guide (Doc). Phosphorus TED Talk (Link). Diapers as a Media Video (Link). Infographic (Link) Soils Lab (Google Doc). Lesson Plan (Link). Soil Lab (Link)
Pruning. Decidious Trees (PDF Link). Evergreen Trees (PDF Link). Shrubs (PDF Link). Apple Trees (PDF Link).
Pruning 101. Notes (Gmail). I Have - Who Has (GDoc). Pruning Alternate Activity (GDoc). Reflection (GForm).
Small Fruit Production. Notes (GSlides). Budding & Grafting Lab (GDoc).
Week Nine: 3/22 to 3/26:
Plant Growth Processes: Notes (GSlides). Marshmellow Lab (GDoc). Leaf Disc Photosynthesis Lab (Doc). Video (Link). Processes Application (GDoc).
Plant Hormones and Lighting. Notes (GSlides) Cut Flower Lab (GDoc). Cut Flower Comparison Sheet (GDoc).
Pest. Notes (PPT). Pest & Health Reading (PDF). Pests (GDOC) Wanted Rubric (Doc).
Week Ten: 4/5 to 4/9:
Propagation. Asexual Propagation Reading (PDF). Easy to Propagate Via Cuttings List (Link). Grafting Lab Examples with Photos (Link). Pollinator Plant Selection Guide (Link)
Herbs. Growing Herbs Reading (PDF).
Week Eleven: 4/12 to 4/16:
Fertilizers. Fertilizer Notes (PPT). Fertilizer Worksheet Practice (GDoc). Modern Marvels Fertilizer (Amazon Prime).
Health. Plant Health and Disease Class (Link). LESSON FOR APRIL 2ND Health Concerns Reading. Plant Health Worksheet (GDoc). Disease Slides (PPT).
Week Twelve: 4/19 to 4/23:
Floral. Fowers to Wear Notes (GSlides). lCorsage Reading (Link). Corsages Video (Link). How to Make a Bow Instructions (GDoc). Bow Making Video (Link). Ribbon Template (on cardstock) (GDoc). Corsages Notes (GSlides). Additional Floral Videos (Link).
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:
Hyrdoponics & Verticle Farming. Basics Notes (GSlides). Research Task (GDoc).
Customer Service.
Greenhouse Sale.
Week Fifteen: 5/10 to 5/14:
Greenhouses. Green House Structures Reading (PDF). Extending Growing Season Reading (Link). Greenhouse Care Handbook (Link).
Irrigation. Irrigation Reading (PDF)
Interiorscaping. Proposal (GDoc).
Week Sixteen: 5/17 to 5/21:
Edible Arrangements. Webquest (Doc).
Gardens.. Garden Basics (Link). Plan a Garden App (Link). Tips to Planning a Garden (Link). Garden Design Ideas (2020) (Link). Garden Planner (Link). Blueberries In Containers Reading (Link).
Week Seventeen: 5/24 to 5/26:
Landscape and Design. Drafting Notes (PPT) Notes (PPT). Landscape Materials (PDF). WI Trees (PDF) Native Plant Guide (Link).
Week Eighteen: 6/1 to 6/4:
Finals
Ongoing Resources:
Weekly Timecards (GDoc).
Plant of the Day (GSlides) Plant of the Day - Review of what we learned (GSlides) Plant of the Day - Photos Only (GDoc).
FVTC Employability Essentials (PDF). FVTC Employability Essentials Self-Assessment (PDF). Mishicot Readiness Skills (GDoc).
Greenhouse Care Handbook (Link). Plant Observation Log (GDoc).
Lab Notebook Prompts/Questions (GDoc).
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 Horticulturre Review (GDoc). Career Website to Browse (Link).
Careers. Manger Positions (GDoc). Career Unit Project Parts (GDoc).
Employment Application. Employment Application (Doc). *Will Need to Practice Conversion*
Resumes. How To Write A Resume & Examples (Link). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (PDF). Building Your Perfect Resume (Link) Resume Resources (PDF Link).
Taxonomy. Plant Taxonomy & Nomenclature Notes (GSlides). Plant Taxonomy Practice Sheet (Doc),
Week Two: 2/1 to 2/5:
Cover Letters. How to Write a Cover Letter (Link). Cover Letter Tips Blog (Link). Template (PDF) Professional Letter Writing (Link)
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) Careers Listing (Link).
Interviews. Interviewing Techniques (Link) Interview Basics Tips (PDF Link). Practice Interview Questions (GDoc). Practice Interview Questions 2 (Link). Questions To Ask Your Interviewer (Link). Top Ten Interview Mistakes Video (Link). Interview Resources (PDF Link)
History: Horticulture History (GSlides) Horticulture History Chapter (Link). Mind Map Software (Link). History and Plant Purpose Project (Doc.) Floral History Worksheet (Doc)
Week Three: 2/8 to 2/12:
Careers: Career Advice (GDoc). Follow Up Survey (GForm)
Follow Up Thank You Notes. Art of Thank You Video (Link). Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Salaries/Negotiations. Poverty & Employment Stats in Manitowoc County (Link). Job Offer Resources (PDF Link).
Plant Parts & Importance. How Plants Grow Intro Reading (PDF). Importance of Plants Notes (PPT). Plant Growth Stages & Life Cycles Notes (GSlides). Plant Parts (PDF).
SAE Resource. Record Keeping (GSlides).
Week Four: 2/15 to 2/18:
Plant Anatomy - Cells: Notes (GSlides).
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Leaf Structure Intro Reading (PDF). Leaf Notes (GSlides). Leaf Foldable Example (Link). 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).
PBS Wisconsin Garden Expo. Hyderdoc Task (Gdoc).
Week Five: 2/22 to 2/26:
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).
Plant Anatomy - Monocot vs Dicot (Video Link).
Plant Anatomy - Roots: Root Notes (GSlides). Root Lab (GDoc). Root Foldable Example (Link). Additional Reading (PDF). Root Lab (GDoc).
Transplanting. Self Direction Reflection (Doc).
Resources: Parts of a Plant - Monocot VS Dicot Chart (Link). The Secret World of Plants Documentary (Link).
Week Six: 3/1 to 3/5:
Plant Anatomy - Flowers: Flower Notes (GSlides). Flower Dissection Lab (Doc). Flower Dissection Lab Option 2 (Doc). Quizz Review (Link). Flower Parts Review Scenerio (GDoc). 3D Flower Rubric (GDoc). Tinkercad Example (GSlides).
Pollination. Hyperdoc Pollen and Pollinators (GSlides),
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 Seven: 3/8 to 3/12:
Pollination. Hyperdoc Pollen and Pollinators (GSlides), Native Plants Grant Webinar Notes (GSlides).
Plant Anatomy - Fruit: Fruit Notes (GSlides). Edible Fruit Lab (PDF). Fruit Types Reading (PDF). FYI Pepper Sexing (Link).
Transplanting.
Week Eight: 3/15 to 3/19:
Soils: Growing Media/Fertilizer Notes (GSlides). Soil Classification Lab (GDoc). Soil Lab Guide (Doc). Phosphorus TED Talk (Link). Diapers as a Media Video (Link). Infographic (Link) Soils Lab (Google Doc). Lesson Plan (Link). Soil Lab (Link)
Pruning. Decidious Trees (PDF Link). Evergreen Trees (PDF Link). Shrubs (PDF Link). Apple Trees (PDF Link).
Pruning 101. Notes (Gmail). I Have - Who Has (GDoc). Pruning Alternate Activity (GDoc). Reflection (GForm).
Small Fruit Production. Notes (GSlides). Budding & Grafting Lab (GDoc).
Week Nine: 3/22 to 3/26:
Plant Growth Processes: Notes (GSlides). Marshmellow Lab (GDoc). Leaf Disc Photosynthesis Lab (Doc). Video (Link). Processes Application (GDoc).
Plant Hormones and Lighting. Notes (GSlides) Cut Flower Lab (GDoc). Cut Flower Comparison Sheet (GDoc).
Pest. Notes (PPT). Pest & Health Reading (PDF). Pests (GDOC) Wanted Rubric (Doc).
Week Ten: 4/5 to 4/9:
Propagation. Asexual Propagation Reading (PDF). Easy to Propagate Via Cuttings List (Link). Grafting Lab Examples with Photos (Link). Pollinator Plant Selection Guide (Link)
Herbs. Growing Herbs Reading (PDF).
Week Eleven: 4/12 to 4/16:
Fertilizers. Fertilizer Notes (PPT). Fertilizer Worksheet Practice (GDoc). Modern Marvels Fertilizer (Amazon Prime).
Health. Plant Health and Disease Class (Link). LESSON FOR APRIL 2ND Health Concerns Reading. Plant Health Worksheet (GDoc). Disease Slides (PPT).
Week Twelve: 4/19 to 4/23:
Floral. Fowers to Wear Notes (GSlides). lCorsage Reading (Link). Corsages Video (Link). How to Make a Bow Instructions (GDoc). Bow Making Video (Link). Ribbon Template (on cardstock) (GDoc). Corsages Notes (GSlides). Additional Floral Videos (Link).
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:
Hyrdoponics & Verticle Farming. Basics Notes (GSlides). Research Task (GDoc).
Customer Service.
Greenhouse Sale.
Week Fifteen: 5/10 to 5/14:
Greenhouses. Green House Structures Reading (PDF). Extending Growing Season Reading (Link). Greenhouse Care Handbook (Link).
Irrigation. Irrigation Reading (PDF)
Interiorscaping. Proposal (GDoc).
Week Sixteen: 5/17 to 5/21:
Edible Arrangements. Webquest (Doc).
Gardens.. Garden Basics (Link). Plan a Garden App (Link). Tips to Planning a Garden (Link). Garden Design Ideas (2020) (Link). Garden Planner (Link). Blueberries In Containers Reading (Link).
Week Seventeen: 5/24 to 5/26:
Landscape and Design. Drafting Notes (PPT) Notes (PPT). Landscape Materials (PDF). WI Trees (PDF) Native Plant Guide (Link).
Week Eighteen: 6/1 to 6/4:
Finals
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Field Trip - Natural Beauty Natural Beauty Link. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Microgreen Presentation. Notes
Field Trip - Natural Beauty Natural Beauty Link. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Microgreen Presentation. Notes
