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:
SAE Poster Presentation Rubric (GDoc). SAE Work Log Template (GDoc). SAE Reflection (GDoc). SAE Opportunities at MHS (GDoc)
Weekly Timecards (Doc). Plant of the Day (GSlides)
Week One:
Introduction to the Class. Syllabus (Doc). Scavenger Hunt (Doc). Introductory Letter Assignment Template (Doc). Growth Mindset Video (Link).
Three Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link).
Supervised Agricultural Experience. SAE Experience It Video (Link). SAE Types (Link) AET - SAE Record Keeping (Link). SAE Project Requirements (Doc). SAE Example Video Clips (Stars Over America in FFA Link). Green Bronx Growing TED Talk - SAE Idea (Link).
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting Form (GDoc)
Horticultural History & Trends. Intro to Horticulture (PPT). Horticulture History (PPT) Mind Map Software (Link). Floral History Worksheet (Doc).
Week Two: - Career Project Outline (Doc). Greenhouse Manager Positions (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)
Employment Application. Employment Application (Doc).
Guest Speakers. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Resumes. How To Write A Resume & Examples (Link). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (PDF).
Cover Letters. How to Write a Cover Letter (Link). Cover Letter Tips Blog (Link). Template (PDF)
Interviews. 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).
Follow Up Thank You Notes. Art of Thank You Video (Link).
Week Three:
Salaries/Negotiations. Poverty & Employment Stats in Manitowoc County (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Importance of Plants Notes (PPT). Leaf Notes (PPT). Leaf Foldable Example (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Stems. Stem Notes (PPT). Note Question Reflections (Doc). Stem Lab Set Up (Doc). Vascular System Edible Models (Link). Specialized Stem Structures Reading. (PDF Link).
Week Four:
Plant Anatomy - Monocot vs Dicot (Video Link).
Plant Anatomy - Roots. Root Notes (PPT). Root Lab (Doc). Root Foldable Example (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Flowers. Flower Notes (PPT). Flower Dissection Lab (Doc). Flower Dissection Lab Option 2 (Doc). Flower Parts Game (Link).
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 Five:
Plant Anatomy - Fruit. Fruit Notes (PPT). Edible Fruit Lab (PDF). Fruit Types Reading/Chart (Link). FYI Pepper Sexing (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Seed. Introductory Reading (PDF). Seed Notes (PPT). Seed Dispersal Foldable Example (Link). Power of Seeds - Plaster Lab (Link). Seed Dispersal Example Video (Link). Seedy Side of Plants PBS Documentary (Link).
Additional Resources: Parts of a Plant - Monocot VS Dicot Chart (Link). The Secret World of Plants Documentary (Link).
Week Six/Seven:
Above Ground Health Factors. Peer Presentation (Link).
Below Ground Health Factors. Peer Presentation. (Link). Media Worksheet (Link). PH Worksheet (Link).
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).
Vermicompost. Notes (PPT). Video (Link). Hardworking Worms Article (Link).
Week Seven/Eight:
Pruning 101. Notes (PPT). PDF Guide (PDF). Pruning Tools (PDF). Project (Doc). Arbor Day Site (PDF).
Transplanting. Self Direction Reflection (Doc).
Week Nine/Ten:
Pest. Notes (PPT). Wanted Poster Rubric (Doc).
Edible Arrangements. Webquest (Doc).
Soil. Dirt on Soil Website (Link). Phosphorus TED Talk (Link). Diapers as a Media Video (Link). Infographic (Link) Webquest (Doc). Soils Lab (Google Doc).
Field Trip - Natural Beauty Natural Beauty Link. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Week Eleven:
Transplanting.
Propagation. Notes (GSlides).
Recycled Lawn Art. Bird Can Feeders. Tin Can Flowers. Water Bottle Flowers. Soda Can Roses. PVC Wind Design.
Greenhouse Structures. Reading.
Week Twelve:
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).
NWTC & GBBG Tour.
Week Thirteen:
4K Planting
Plant Growth Hormones. Notes (PPT). Easy to Propagate Via Cuttings List (Link). Grafting Lab Examples with Photos (Link).
Design Principals.Principals of Design Reading 1. Principals of Design Reading 2. Types of Flowers.
Customer Service. FISH Video(Link). Disney Video. (Link).
Week Fourteen:
Plant Profiles Workday. Sample
Aqua/Hyrdo/Aero Ponics. Research Guide (Doc).
Plant Sale
Week Fifteen
Landscape Design. Notes (PPT). Landscape Materials PDF. WI Trees (PDF) Native Plant Guide (Link).
Drafting. Notes (PPT)
Ongoing Resources:
SAE Poster Presentation Rubric (GDoc). SAE Work Log Template (GDoc). SAE Reflection (GDoc). SAE Opportunities at MHS (GDoc)
Weekly Timecards (Doc). Plant of the Day (GSlides)
Week One:
Introduction to the Class. Syllabus (Doc). Scavenger Hunt (Doc). Introductory Letter Assignment Template (Doc). Growth Mindset Video (Link).
Three Circle Model. 3 Circle Model (Link).
Supervised Agricultural Experience. SAE Experience It Video (Link). SAE Types (Link) AET - SAE Record Keeping (Link). SAE Project Requirements (Doc). SAE Example Video Clips (Stars Over America in FFA Link). Green Bronx Growing TED Talk - SAE Idea (Link).
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting Form (GDoc)
Horticultural History & Trends. Intro to Horticulture (PPT). Horticulture History (PPT) Mind Map Software (Link). Floral History Worksheet (Doc).
Week Two: - Career Project Outline (Doc). Greenhouse Manager Positions (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)
Employment Application. Employment Application (Doc).
Guest Speakers. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Resumes. How To Write A Resume & Examples (Link). Resume Tips (Link). Action Verbs to Use (PDF).
Cover Letters. How to Write a Cover Letter (Link). Cover Letter Tips Blog (Link). Template (PDF)
Interviews. 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).
Follow Up Thank You Notes. Art of Thank You Video (Link).
Week Three:
Salaries/Negotiations. Poverty & Employment Stats in Manitowoc County (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Leaves. Importance of Plants Notes (PPT). Leaf Notes (PPT). Leaf Foldable Example (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Stems. Stem Notes (PPT). Note Question Reflections (Doc). Stem Lab Set Up (Doc). Vascular System Edible Models (Link). Specialized Stem Structures Reading. (PDF Link).
Week Four:
Plant Anatomy - Monocot vs Dicot (Video Link).
Plant Anatomy - Roots. Root Notes (PPT). Root Lab (Doc). Root Foldable Example (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Flowers. Flower Notes (PPT). Flower Dissection Lab (Doc). Flower Dissection Lab Option 2 (Doc). Flower Parts Game (Link).
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 Five:
Plant Anatomy - Fruit. Fruit Notes (PPT). Edible Fruit Lab (PDF). Fruit Types Reading/Chart (Link). FYI Pepper Sexing (Link).
Plant Anatomy - Seed. Introductory Reading (PDF). Seed Notes (PPT). Seed Dispersal Foldable Example (Link). Power of Seeds - Plaster Lab (Link). Seed Dispersal Example Video (Link). Seedy Side of Plants PBS Documentary (Link).
Additional Resources: Parts of a Plant - Monocot VS Dicot Chart (Link). The Secret World of Plants Documentary (Link).
Week Six/Seven:
Above Ground Health Factors. Peer Presentation (Link).
Below Ground Health Factors. Peer Presentation. (Link). Media Worksheet (Link). PH Worksheet (Link).
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).
Vermicompost. Notes (PPT). Video (Link). Hardworking Worms Article (Link).
Week Seven/Eight:
Pruning 101. Notes (PPT). PDF Guide (PDF). Pruning Tools (PDF). Project (Doc). Arbor Day Site (PDF).
Transplanting. Self Direction Reflection (Doc).
Week Nine/Ten:
Pest. Notes (PPT). Wanted Poster Rubric (Doc).
Edible Arrangements. Webquest (Doc).
Soil. Dirt on Soil Website (Link). Phosphorus TED Talk (Link). Diapers as a Media Video (Link). Infographic (Link) Webquest (Doc). Soils Lab (Google Doc).
Field Trip - Natural Beauty Natural Beauty Link. Thank You Note Expectations (Doc).
Week Eleven:
Transplanting.
Propagation. Notes (GSlides).
Recycled Lawn Art. Bird Can Feeders. Tin Can Flowers. Water Bottle Flowers. Soda Can Roses. PVC Wind Design.
Greenhouse Structures. Reading.
Week Twelve:
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).
NWTC & GBBG Tour.
Week Thirteen:
4K Planting
Plant Growth Hormones. Notes (PPT). Easy to Propagate Via Cuttings List (Link). Grafting Lab Examples with Photos (Link).
Design Principals.Principals of Design Reading 1. Principals of Design Reading 2. Types of Flowers.
Customer Service. FISH Video(Link). Disney Video. (Link).
Week Fourteen:
Plant Profiles Workday. Sample
Aqua/Hyrdo/Aero Ponics. Research Guide (Doc).
Plant Sale
Week Fifteen
Landscape Design. Notes (PPT). Landscape Materials PDF. WI Trees (PDF) Native Plant Guide (Link).
Drafting. Notes (PPT)
*** INFORMATION UNDER THIS LINE IS FROM 14-15 and will be updated as class progresses***
Th: Profiles Workday Lab 5-1. _
Th: Signs of Health LESSON FOR APRIL 2ND Health Concerns Reading.
W: Interiorscaping & Vertical Farming: Article 1. Article 2. Interiorscaping Proposal
Google Classroom Website Link. Google Classroom Tips. Google Classroom - How to Submit Video.
Th: Profiles Workday Lab 5-1. _
Th: Signs of Health LESSON FOR APRIL 2ND Health Concerns Reading.
W: Interiorscaping & Vertical Farming: Article 1. Article 2. Interiorscaping Proposal
Google Classroom Website Link. Google Classroom Tips. Google Classroom - How to Submit Video.
