Unit Name Resources Scaffolding Driving Question Activities Assessment Pacing Exploring Horticulture Exploring Horticulture Standards: HS I.1, I.2, I.3 Text Computer Internet Access Scrabble Games Guest Speaker: Rubrics Pre/Post Test Crossword:vocab Guest Speaker Cornell Notes What do you want to be “when you grow up” as it relates to the horticulture industry? Short Research paper *Job description *Demand *Personal Qualifications *educational Qualifications *Working Conditions *Salary *Where would “YOU” go to receive training? ^Job Interview ^Resume ^Job Application #Horticulture Scrabble @Field Trip to Purdue Hort Facilities: Hort Park, Greenhouses, Classrooms, Gardens, etc. Research Paper Reflection – on going 6 days How Plants are Named PS B-1.1, PS B-1.2, PS B-1.3, PS B-1.5, Text Lab Manual (LM) Explanation/Notes Word Match: LM How to use a Field Guide Game: Find the Genus and species that match the pictures Traditional Test Lab Practical/Using a Dichotomous Key For Tree Identification 6 days
proper rooting to take place *Research commonly used household items that may be utilized as stimulants. Plant Propagation Methods & Techniques HS A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9, A.10 Text Green Plants Rooting media/trays Lab Manual Gro-lights attached under the cabinet area in back of classroom to simulate a greenhouse. Instructional notes Lab : Plant Propagation Students will divide into groups and choose one propagation technique for a plant. They will then tend to these plant materials until they are successfully rooted Rooting of plant materials; presentation of method to remainder of class; Test over class presentations/methods of plant propagation 14 days Seeds Gather Ragweed HS A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9, A.10, HS B.8 Text Seeds Growing media Contaminated soil Refrigerator Oven Black cloth Seed germination in a baggie: observation Soil texture and seed germination Introduce soil texture triangle Allelopathy experiment design and implementation Ultimately, we will be farming from different type of media, water, soilless media; what are challenges associated with one of these methods concerning seed germination? Students will research alternative methods for growing food for a growing population. Students will consider the challenges associated with the above mentioned methods and develop hypotheses for resolution of said problems. Conduct Research and design experiments. Conduct Experiments to answer driving question. Presentation of findings to peers, member of agriculture community, and administration. Contact Mr. Grayson from Indian Trails vocational cooperative to attend. 20 days
the cultural requirements and how that plant is used in the landscape, it’s origin, does it have medicinal properties or is it poisonous, etc. Greenhouse Mgt. HS B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, B.7, B.8, B.9, B.10, B. 11, D.1, D.2, H. 1, H1.2, H 1.3, H. H.5, H.6, H.7, H.8, H.9, H.10, H.11, Chrysanthemums Text Entomology samples Lab Manual Potted Mums for practice Field trip and practice (?) Entomology practices & instruction Plant Mums around school to familiarize students with the characteristics of the plants Lab Practical/Traditional Test 5 days Poinsettias H D.5 Text Lab Manual Field Trip KWL chart Sell Poinsettias for Christmas time. Not really a money maker project, more a learning experience Traditional Test 5 days Integrated Pest Management Biological Controls Resources Needed: Cameras w/ ability to transfer into time lapse movie HS H.1, H.3, H.5, H.7, H.9, PS H.5, H.6, I.6 Vocab : Crossword Or Quizlet Flascards Biological control insects Insect pests Purdue contacts Field Trip to Trader’s Mark Creamery to demonstrate the responsibility of organic production. DQ: What’s the big deal in the relationship between Bt and Monarch butterflies? Students will research the biological controls used for pesticide control Students will witness the process of biological control. Students will create a movie of time lapsed photography of the predator/prey relationship of the process of biological control 15 days The Safe Use of Pesticides Text Lab Manual Pesticide pre/post test DQ: How was Rachel Carson’s Students will experiment with Pesticide Safety Test Pesticide Application Test 7 days
HS C.7, H.4, H.5, H.8, PS H.4 Excerpt from Silent Spring Skype an interview with a curator of the Rachel Carson Institute. view of pesticide use relevant to today’s issues concerning GMO crops? pesticides on crickets and observe the reactions Students will research the reactions that are caused when applied to insects. Students will investigate the effects pesticides can have on Humans. Students will research the driving question and create a school brochure concerning the school’s IPM procedures and protocol IPM Brochure Insecticides HS H.3, H.7, H.9, H.11, H.12, PS H.1, H.4, H.6 Text Lab Manual Field Trip to Purdue and discuss insecticides with an entomology professor See museum Students will understand how insecticides react with insects metabolisms and nerve impulses Traditional Test Application safety 4 days Organic Gardening PS B-2.8, H.4, H.6, H.9, H.F10, H.11, H.12, H.14 Notes Mother Earth News Magazine Guest Speaker: Organic Gardener or Organic Farmer DQ: Is organic gardening the way of the future due to rising petroleum costs? Students will investigate the affects of organic farming on the environment. Students will apply concepts relating to Report and Organic Meal 5 days
gardens. Gardens will be auctioned off and $$ will be given to charity. Bonsai HS B.8, B.10, C.5, C.6, E.1,E.2, E.3, E.7, E.9, PS O.5 Text Lab Manual Bonsai materials Skype National Botanical Garden Bonsai Garden in Washington, D.C. Explain Purpose & general techniques of bonsai List steps Describe care of bonsai Repotting procedures Traditional test 5 days Interiorscapes HS B.8, B.10, C.5, C.6, C.10,H.8, E.1, E.2, E.3, E.7, E.9, Text Lab Manual Light meters Green plants Differentiate Low, Medium, and High light intensity plants and environments. Students will design an interiorscape for the cafeteria or main office. Must apply concepts of knowledge of human behavior as plants are concerned Students will investigate and utilize sustainable/organic methods to keep plants healthy and pest free. 3 days Shrubs & Trees HS C.6, C.7, C.9, F.1, F.4, F.5, G.2, G.3 Text Lab Manual Potting soil Students will: List advantages and disadvantages of container grown plants. Explain orally the Practical Test 4 days
characteristics of a good growing site. Prepare a soil mix. Set up a growth control schedule. Discuss winter storage methods. Discuss shading methods Using Plants in the Landscape Annual Bedding Plants LM C-2.1, C-2.2, C-2.4, C-2.5, C-2.7 Text Lab Manual Notes and identification of popular annual plants Students will: Discuss the functionality of bedding plants in the landscape Select an annual and grow said plant. 2 days Perennials LM C-2.1, C-2.2, C-2.4, C-2.5, C-2.7 Text Lab Manual Identification of plants Poster of perennials for sun, shade, and partial shade. Define each of the light requirement categories. DQ: How can a home owner/hobby gardener entice bees and other pollinators into the garden? Test incorporated with chapter 25: practical test as well as paper test 4 days Evergreens Text Identification of Students will Practical test: 3 days
PS M.1, M.2, M.3, M.4, M.5, M.6, M.7, M.8, M.9, M.10, M.11, M.12, M.13, N.1 LM C-1.1, C-1.2, C-1.4, C-1.5 Field trip to Christmas Tree Farm popular evergreen species Planting of windbreaks using evergreens as a community service activity. identify popular evergreens by visual comparison. Students will establish a protocol for trimming/pruning and annual maintenance of evergreens. Students will differentiate the cultural characteristics of popular evergreen plants used for home landscaping. These species must be remembered for the wreath making activity Deciduous Trees & Shrubs PS M.1, M.2, M.3, M.4, M.5, M.6, M.7, M.8, M.9, M.10, M.11, M.12, M.13, N.1 LM C-1.1, C-1.2, C-1.4, C-1.5 Text Lab Manual Identification of leaves from deciduous trees and shrubs Students will verify the functions of trees and shrubs in the landscape. Students will demonstrate the proper planting technique for bare root, balled & burlapped, container grown trees, and shrubs. 4 days Ground Covers PS M.1, M.2, M.3, M.4, M.5, M.6, M.7, M.8, M.9, M.10, M.11, M.12, M.13, N.1 LM C-1.1, C-1.2, C-1.4, C-1.5 Text Lab Manual Project: Scenario given. Plan for the appropriate species of ground cover to be utilized in said area. Students will identify ground cover species. Students will confirm the uses of ground covers Students will describe cultural requirements Traditional and Practical test of Chapters 29-31 combined 1 day
in lawns. Renovating a lawn LM A-4.1-4, A.3.1, B-3.1-4, B-8.6, C-1.3-4, C-4.1-11, C-5.13-16 Text Lab Manual Students will evaluate a lawn area and determine if it requires renovation. Students will determine methods of renovation Students will identify the step by step process to renovate a lawn Traditional test 5 days Vegetable Garden: Standards addressed: HS G.1-18, H.1-11 Planning site Text 2 days Planting & Care Text Diagram of planned vegetable gardens. 5 days Favorite Garden Veggies & Herbs Text Vocabulary Notes Lab Manual Cook Book Search “Spaghetti herb garden. DQ: What types of herbs were found most often in Colonial American homes and why? Why was the herb garden “just out the back door”? Design a Colonial herb garden in asymmetrical form. Project presentation to audience members 7 days Small Fruits: Standards addressed: HS G.1-18, H.1-11 Fruit/Veggie Bar for Teachers!! Strawberries Strawberry plants Container/land to plant strawberries Students will create a strawberry garden (container or bed design). Students will design a strawberry patch and maintenance protocol with timeline for a 2 year production period Strawberry jam cookoff 2 days Blueberries Utilizing blueberries 1 day
as a dual purpose plant in the landscape. Brambles Proper pruning techniques Identification of species 1 day Grapes Guest speaker on wine: Tour Wildcat Winery Traditional test 4 days Holiday Crafts & Florals: Standards Addressed: E.1-9, Wreaths, Centerpieces, Swags Text Pinecones and other small natural seeds/fruiting bodies; dried flowers Grapevine wreaths Floral wire Glue guns Glue sticks Wreath machine ribbons Students will make a wreath using products found in nature. Students will be graded on materials they bring in for their designs as well as the names of the items they used in the designs. Students will sell Christmas Trees, Poinsettias, and make wreaths and swags from the clippings to sell or keep for family. 3 days Floral Design Text Guest Speaker on Basics of Floral Design, the industry and where to get training. Floral Design equipment: tape, silk flowers, floral wire, glue guns, ribbon, etc. Students will create a silk floral design and be graded on the originality, application of concepts, and overall aesthetics.. 3 days Prom Florals Fresh and silk flowers, other floral design items Students will operate a floral design business and take orders for prom florals such as Students will take orders from student body and sell the orders. 2 days