Plant Science

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Objective:  Assess on animal science

                         Demonstrate how to properly transplant plants

Leading Question: How do you properly transplant plants?

Take Introduction to Animals Test 

Introduction to plants

Transplant plants

Plant seeds


Friday, March 17, 2023

No School


Monday, March 20, 2023

Objective: Identify the parts of a seed 

Leading Question: What part of the seed protects the seed?

Parts of a seed 

Use the Powerpoint on plant science found in google classroom to follow along.

Read the seed anatomy – e-unit in google classroom.

Complete the worksheet on seed structure and function found in google classroom.

Dissect a seed to identify all of its parts.  Bean seeds work best.


Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Objective: Germinate seeds

Leading Question: What are the 4 major parts of a seed?

Plant seeds and put them in the germination chamber.

Review parts of a seed using the interactive smartboard.


Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Objective: Identify the parts of a leaf

Leading Question: What part of the leaf allows for air exchange?

Take the quiz on parts of a seed found in google classroom.

Parts of a Leaf

Use the Powerpoint on plant science found in google classroom to follow along.

Complete the worksheet on the parts of a leaf and identify the parts of the leaf.  This can be found in google classroom. Complete the questions at the end of the worksheet.


Thursday, March 23, 2023

Objective: Demonstrate how to take leaf cuttings

Leading Question: What part of the leaf is waxy?

Practice the parts of a leaf with the I have, who has – leaf parts game in google classroom.  

Take cuttings of plants in the greenhouse.  Watch the video here on how to take cuttings.

Make playdough leaves


Friday, March 24, 2023

Objective:  Test SAE project and collect data

Leading Question:  What part of the leaf has xylem and phloem cells in it?

Leaf quizlet

Complete an SAE project journal

Work on SAE project


Monday, March 27, 2023

Objective: Identify the parts of a flower

Leading Question: What part of the leaf contains chloroplasts?

Take the Leaf Anatomy Quiz found in google classroom.

Read the flower e-unit and complete the questions.  This can be found in google classroom.

Complete the flower structures worksheet.  This can be found in google classroom.

Parts of a flower

Use the Powerpoint on plant science found in google classroom to follow along.


Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Objective: Describe the functions of each part of the flower

Leading Question:  What is the female part of the flower? 

Review the parts of a flower.  Use a real flower if you have access to one.

Make a flower and identify all the parts and functions using tissue paper, construction paper, pipecleaners beads and hot glue.  Once the flower is constructed, explain what each part is and its function in class to the teacher or via a flipgrid video linked here.


Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Objective: Review the parts of a flower

Leading Question:  What are the male parts of the flower? 

Review parts of the flower.

Check cuttings to see if there is any rooting.

Make flower and present parts to teacher


Thursday, March 30, 2023

Objective: Review the parts of a plant

Leading Question: What part of the leaf contains xylem and phloem?

Identify the parts of a flower by creating a flower

Complete the crossword puzzle on parts of seeds, leaves and flowers found in google classroom.

Remove dead leaves and flowers in the greenhouse/clean up greenhouse


Friday, March 31, 2023

Objective: Test SAE and record data

Leading Question: What makes up a complete flower?

Take the flower quiz found in google classroom.

What do plants need to grow?

Use the Powerpoint on plant science found in google classroom to follow along.

Write a photosynthesis article  explaining to the general public how the process works in plants.  


Monday, April 3, 2023

Objective: Describe what a plant needs to survive

Leading Question: What is photosynthesis?

Plant needs quiz

Kahoot review for test


Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Objective: Assess on plant anatomy and physiology

Leading Question: What part of the seed becomes the new plant?

Take the Plant anatomy and physiology test

Turn in interactive notebook

Floriculture

Create an Easter egg bouquet.  Use plastic Easter eggs, styrofoam, wooden skewers and small vases.



Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Objective: Identify the 12 elements of design

Leading Question:  What are the 12 elements of design?

Create an Easter egg bouquet.  Use plastic Easter eggs, styrofoam, wooden skewers and small vases.

Read about floriculture design elements in the chapter textbook and make a dodecahedron.  These documents can be found in google classroom.

Create big idea posters and define each floriculture element on the poster.  Use the slideshow attached above to learn more about these design elements.

Apply knowledge learned from class to your Easter egg bouquet.


Thursday, April 6, 2023

No School


Friday, April 7, 2023

No School


Monday, April 10, 2023

No School


Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Objective: Apply the 12 elements of design to egg bouquet

Leading Question: Where does osmosis occur in a plant?

Review floriculture design elements.

Finish discussing last 6 elements of design.

Make a  dodecahedron


Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Objective: Apply the 12 elements of design to egg bouquet

Leading Question:  How do nutrients flow through the leaf?

Complete dodecahedrons and share with Mrs. Retzlaff


Thursday, April 13, 2023

Objective: Test SAE project and record data

Leading Question: How does proportion affect floral design?

Add tulle, tissue paper and ribbon to your Easter egg bouquet.


Friday, April 14, 2023

Objective: Analyze data collected and write a conclusion for SAE project 

Leading Question: What is one thing you can improve on your egg bouquet?

SAE Project Journal

SAE project work time - make tri-fold displays


Monday, April 17, 2023

Objective: Demonstrate how to make a corsage 

Leading Question: How does size affect a floral design?

Review concepts by completing the floriculture chapter questions.  Use the online textbook to help you complete the questions in Ch. 25 on Floral Design.  The questions can be found in google classroom as well.

Take apart floral designs

Make corrects to anatomy/physiology test


Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Objective: Design a planter using techniques learned in floriculture

Leading Question: What are 3 different floral design methods?

Complete the final assessment on decorative planters for the unit of floriculture.  This can be found in google classroom.  Use the floral design rubric for arrangements found in classroom as a guide for your final grade.


Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Testing

Make hanging baskets/repot dianthus


Thursday, April 20, 2023

Objective: Identify major landscaping concepts

Leading Question:  What landscaping concepts are similar to floriculture?

Complete the final assessment on decorative planters for the unit of floriculture.  This can be found in google classroom.  Use the floral design rubric for arrangements found in classroom as a guide for your final grade.


Friday, April 21, 2023

Objective: Develop a conclusion for your SAE project

Leading Question: Did you prove or disprove your hypothesis?

SAE project journal

SAE project work time - make tri-fold displays

Turn in interactive notebook


Biofuels Lab

Organically Grown? Lab

Monday, April 24, 2023

Objective: Design a flower bed using candy

Leading Question: What are basic principles used in landscaping? 

Landscaping Concepts

Candy landscape design


Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Objective: Design a landscape based on techniques learned in class

Leading Question: What is a shade loving landscape plant?

Finish candy landscape design

Go through plant magazines or websites and identify plants used in our zone.  Websites can be found in google classroom.

Complete the landscape order sheet found in google classroom.


Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Objective: Design a landscape based on techniques learned in class

Leading Question: How much did your landscape order cost?

Complete the landscaping project.

Use landscape order sheet to keep track of all your plants and expenses. 


Thursday, April 27, 2023

Objective: Repot and clean greenhouse

Leading Question:  How will you advertise products in the greenhouse?

Pot plants in greenhouse

Clean greenhouse

Work on SAE project


Friday, April 28, 2023

Objective: Design boutonnieres

Leading Question: What are two pieces of equipment we will be using to make boutonnieres?

Use the floral design equipment PPT. to ID equipment used in floriculture.   This can be found in google classroom.

Make boutonnieres


Monday, May 1, 2023

Objective:  Design tri-fold display

Leading Question: What do you still need to complete to finish this project?

SAE project journal

SAE project work time - make tri-fold displays

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Objective: Design a landscape based on techniques learned in class

Leading Question:  What are two shade-loving plants

Evaluate candy landscapes

Complete the landscaping project.

Use landscape order sheet to keep track of all your plants and expenses. 


Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Objective: Design a landscape based on techniques learned in class

Leading Question: What are two shade trees?

Finish landscape order sheet

Finish candy landscape reflection


Thursday, May 4, 2023

Objective: Design a landscape based on techniques learned in class

Leading question: Why are curved lines appealing?

Create a landscape using your landscape order sheet

Use landscape order sheet to keep track of all your plants and expenses. 

Use the landscape design check sheet to make sure your plan is complete.


Friday, May 5, 2023

Objective: Observe and critique SAE projects

Leading Question: What is something you can improve upon with your SAE display/project?

SAE project displays


Monday, May 8, 2023

Objective: Design a landscape based on techniques learned in class

Leading Question: What is your landscapes focal point?

Create a landscape using your landscape order sheet

Use landscape order sheet to keep track of all your plants and expenses. 

Use the landscape design check sheet to make sure your plan is complete.


Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Objective: Design a landscape based on techniques learned in class

Leading Question: What is the hardest part to designing a landscape?

Create a landscape using your landscape order sheet

Use landscape order sheet to keep track of all your plants and expenses. 

Use the landscape design check sheet to make sure your plan is complete.


Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Objective: Design a landscape based on techniques learned in class

Leading Question: How much was the total cost of your landscape?

Create a landscape using your landscape order sheet

Use landscape order sheet to keep track of all your plants and expenses. 

Use the landscape design check sheet to make sure your plan is complete.

Turn in interactive notebook

Landscape due today!

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Objective:  Identify major fruit and nut crops

Leading Question:  Name 5 common nut crops

Fruit and Nut Crop Production

Complete the word unscramble relating to crops.

Discuss fruit, nut  and field crops


Friday, May 12, 2023

Objective:  Describe how to prepare soil for field crops

Leading Question: What are major field crops grown in the United States?

Complete the crop production project 


Monday, May 15, 2023

Objective:  Describe equipment used in crop production

Leading Question: How do you prepare a seedbed?

Discuss crop production

Make corn plastic

Complete the crop production project


Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Objective:  Describe major specialty crops.

Leading Question: What are specialty crops?

Identify where specialty crops are gown in the U.S. using the map found in google classroom and the textbook chapter on crops found in google classroom.  Use the directions in google classroom to complete this assignment.


Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Objective:  Assess on crops

Leading Question: What are some examples of oil crops?

Crop Production Project due today in google classroom.