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).
Virtual Learning Link: Zoom Room
Ideas of Virtual Poster Platforms - Link
Week One: 1/23 to 1/27:
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 Review (GDoc).
Careers. Manger Positions (GDoc). Career Unit Project Parts (GDoc). Career Introductory Notes (PPT).
Employment Application. Employment Application (GDoc).
Resumes. Example Template (GDoc). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (Link). Resume Resources (PDF Link).
SAE. Week One Questionnaire (GDoc).
Week Two: 1/30 to 2/3:
Cover Letters. Template (PDF). How to Write a Cover Letter (Link).
Career Opportunities. What Do Farmers Grow Video (Link). Careers In Horticulture (PDF). Local Career Advice (GDoc) Careers Listing (Link).
Interviews. Interviewing Techniques (Link) Practice Interview Questions (GDoc). Questions To Ask Your Interviewer (Link).
Follow Up Thank You Notes. Art of Thank You Video (Link). Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
History: Horticulture History (GSlides) Mind Map Software (Link). Optional History and Plant Purpose Project (Doc.) Optional Floral History Worksheet (Doc)
Taxonomy. Plant Taxonomy & Nomenclature Notes (GSlides). Plant Taxonomy Practice Sheet (Doc),
SAE. Brainstorming Sheet - Week Two (GDoc).
Week Three: 2/6 to 2/10:
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 (GSlides). Plant Growth Stages & Life Cycles Notes (GSlides). Plant Parts (PDF).
Review. Kahoot (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Cells: Notes (GSlides). Cells & Taxonomy Review Quizzz (Link). Cell Review Worksheets (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Leaf Structure Intro Reading (PDF). Leaf Notes (GSlides).
SAE Resource. Record Keeping (GSlides).
Week Four: 2/13 to 2/17:
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Leaf Structure Intro Reading (PDF). Leaf Notes (GSlides). Leaf Foldable Example (Link). Additional Reading (PDF). Photosynthesis Lab (GDoc).
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: 2/20 to 2/24:
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). Translocation Lesson (Link).
Resources: Parts of a Plant - Monocot VS Dicot Chart (Link). The Secret World of Plants Documentary (Link).
Week Six: 2/27 to 3/3:
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). Seeds The Diversity of Wonder (Link).
Week Seven: 3/6 to 3/10:
Pollination. Hyperdoc Pollen and Pollinators (GSlides), Native Plants Grant Webinar Notes (GSlides). Pollinator Plant Selection Guide (Link)
Plant Anatomy - Fruit: Fruit Notes (GSlides). Edible Fruit Lab (PDF). Fruit Types Reading (PDF). FYI Pepper Sexing (Link).
Transplanting. Cut Flower Lab (GDoc). Cut Flower Comparison Sheet (GDoc).
Week Eight: 3/13 to 3/17:
Above and Below Ground Factors.
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) Plant/Soil Interactions Lesson (Link).
Week Nine: 3/20 to 3/24:
Transplanting .
Pest. Notes (PPT). Pest & Health Reading (PDF).Wanted Rubric (GDoc). Beneficial Insects (Link). Pest Photos to Take Notes on (GSlides).
Week Ten: 3/27 to 3/31: Collaboration
Natural Beauty/FVTC Tours.
Pest Review. Gallery Walk Note taking Sheets (GSlides).
Recycled Lawn Art. Lawn Art Pinterest Board (Link). More Examples: Tin Can Flowers. Water Bottle Flowers. Soda Can Roses. PVC Wind Catcher. Research Template (GDoc).
Health. Plant Health Worksheet (GDoc). Disease Slides (PPT). Deficiencies Lesson (Link).
Optional Health: Plant Health and Disease Class (Link).
Week Eleven: 4/10 to 4/14 Motivation
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).
Herbs. Reading (PDF)
Week Twelve: 4/17 to 4/21: Creativity
Floral. Flowers to Wear Notes (GSlides). Corsage 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).
Farm Collaborative - Growing Power Article (Link).
Week Thirteen: 4/24 to 4/28: Growth Mindset
Plant Hormones and Lighting. Notes (GSlides)
Plant Growth Processes: Notes (GSlides).
Propagation. Asexual Propagation Reading (PDF). Grafting Lab
Fertilizers. Fertilizer Notes (PPT). Fertilizer Worksheet Practice (GDoc). Modern Marvels Fertilizer (Amazon Prime). Fertilizer Practice (PDF)
Compost - Compost Background Reading (Link). DIY Compost Bins (Link).
Vermicompost. Notes (PPT). Video (Link). Hardworking Worms Article (Link). Mushrooms
Week Fourteen: 5/1 to 5/5: Responsibility
Greenhouses. Green House Structures Reading (PDF). Extending Growing Season Reading (Link). Greenhouse Care Handbook (Link).
Customer Service.
Greenhouse Sale.
Week Fifteen: 5/8 to 5/12: Leadership
Hyrdoponics & Verticle Farming. Basics Notes (GSlides). Research Task (GDoc). UW Madison Article.(Link). Intro Lesson (Link).
Irrigation. Irrigation Reading (PDF)
Greenhouse Sale.
Week Sixteen: 5/15 to 5/19: Independence
Edible Arrangements. Webquest (Gdoc).
4K Planting. Reflection (GForm)
Invasives. Invasive Species Notes (GSlides).
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: 5/22 to 5/26: Problem Solving
Interiorscaping. Proposal (GDoc).
Landscape and Design. Drafting Notes (PPT) Notes (PPT). Landscape Materials (PDF). WI Trees (PDF) Native Plant Guide (Link).
Week Eighteen: 5/30 to 6/2:Self-Direction
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).
Virtual Learning Link: Zoom Room
Ideas of Virtual Poster Platforms - Link
Week One: 1/23 to 1/27:
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 Review (GDoc).
Careers. Manger Positions (GDoc). Career Unit Project Parts (GDoc). Career Introductory Notes (PPT).
Employment Application. Employment Application (GDoc).
Resumes. Example Template (GDoc). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (Link). Resume Resources (PDF Link).
SAE. Week One Questionnaire (GDoc).
Week Two: 1/30 to 2/3:
Cover Letters. Template (PDF). How to Write a Cover Letter (Link).
Career Opportunities. What Do Farmers Grow Video (Link). Careers In Horticulture (PDF). Local Career Advice (GDoc) Careers Listing (Link).
Interviews. Interviewing Techniques (Link) Practice Interview Questions (GDoc). Questions To Ask Your Interviewer (Link).
Follow Up Thank You Notes. Art of Thank You Video (Link). Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
History: Horticulture History (GSlides) Mind Map Software (Link). Optional History and Plant Purpose Project (Doc.) Optional Floral History Worksheet (Doc)
Taxonomy. Plant Taxonomy & Nomenclature Notes (GSlides). Plant Taxonomy Practice Sheet (Doc),
SAE. Brainstorming Sheet - Week Two (GDoc).
Week Three: 2/6 to 2/10:
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 (GSlides). Plant Growth Stages & Life Cycles Notes (GSlides). Plant Parts (PDF).
Review. Kahoot (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Cells: Notes (GSlides). Cells & Taxonomy Review Quizzz (Link). Cell Review Worksheets (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Leaf Structure Intro Reading (PDF). Leaf Notes (GSlides).
SAE Resource. Record Keeping (GSlides).
Week Four: 2/13 to 2/17:
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Leaf Structure Intro Reading (PDF). Leaf Notes (GSlides). Leaf Foldable Example (Link). Additional Reading (PDF). Photosynthesis Lab (GDoc).
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: 2/20 to 2/24:
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). Translocation Lesson (Link).
Resources: Parts of a Plant - Monocot VS Dicot Chart (Link). The Secret World of Plants Documentary (Link).
Week Six: 2/27 to 3/3:
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). Seeds The Diversity of Wonder (Link).
Week Seven: 3/6 to 3/10:
Pollination. Hyperdoc Pollen and Pollinators (GSlides), Native Plants Grant Webinar Notes (GSlides). Pollinator Plant Selection Guide (Link)
Plant Anatomy - Fruit: Fruit Notes (GSlides). Edible Fruit Lab (PDF). Fruit Types Reading (PDF). FYI Pepper Sexing (Link).
Transplanting. Cut Flower Lab (GDoc). Cut Flower Comparison Sheet (GDoc).
Week Eight: 3/13 to 3/17:
Above and Below Ground Factors.
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) Plant/Soil Interactions Lesson (Link).
Week Nine: 3/20 to 3/24:
Transplanting .
Pest. Notes (PPT). Pest & Health Reading (PDF).Wanted Rubric (GDoc). Beneficial Insects (Link). Pest Photos to Take Notes on (GSlides).
Week Ten: 3/27 to 3/31: Collaboration
Natural Beauty/FVTC Tours.
Pest Review. Gallery Walk Note taking Sheets (GSlides).
Recycled Lawn Art. Lawn Art Pinterest Board (Link). More Examples: Tin Can Flowers. Water Bottle Flowers. Soda Can Roses. PVC Wind Catcher. Research Template (GDoc).
Health. Plant Health Worksheet (GDoc). Disease Slides (PPT). Deficiencies Lesson (Link).
Optional Health: Plant Health and Disease Class (Link).
Week Eleven: 4/10 to 4/14 Motivation
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).
Herbs. Reading (PDF)
Week Twelve: 4/17 to 4/21: Creativity
Floral. Flowers to Wear Notes (GSlides). Corsage 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).
Farm Collaborative - Growing Power Article (Link).
Week Thirteen: 4/24 to 4/28: Growth Mindset
Plant Hormones and Lighting. Notes (GSlides)
Plant Growth Processes: Notes (GSlides).
Propagation. Asexual Propagation Reading (PDF). Grafting Lab
Fertilizers. Fertilizer Notes (PPT). Fertilizer Worksheet Practice (GDoc). Modern Marvels Fertilizer (Amazon Prime). Fertilizer Practice (PDF)
Compost - Compost Background Reading (Link). DIY Compost Bins (Link).
Vermicompost. Notes (PPT). Video (Link). Hardworking Worms Article (Link). Mushrooms
Week Fourteen: 5/1 to 5/5: Responsibility
Greenhouses. Green House Structures Reading (PDF). Extending Growing Season Reading (Link). Greenhouse Care Handbook (Link).
Customer Service.
Greenhouse Sale.
Week Fifteen: 5/8 to 5/12: Leadership
Hyrdoponics & Verticle Farming. Basics Notes (GSlides). Research Task (GDoc). UW Madison Article.(Link). Intro Lesson (Link).
Irrigation. Irrigation Reading (PDF)
Greenhouse Sale.
Week Sixteen: 5/15 to 5/19: Independence
Edible Arrangements. Webquest (Gdoc).
4K Planting. Reflection (GForm)
Invasives. Invasive Species Notes (GSlides).
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: 5/22 to 5/26: Problem Solving
Interiorscaping. Proposal (GDoc).
Landscape and Design. Drafting Notes (PPT) Notes (PPT). Landscape Materials (PDF). WI Trees (PDF) Native Plant Guide (Link).
Week Eighteen: 5/30 to 6/2:Self-Direction
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