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.