Second 9 Weeks
Second 9 Weeks
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This nine weeks will look at plant science and wildlife/natural resources.
Domain: Plant and Soil Science
5056.D4.1: Students connect the necessity of plant and soil science to modern agriculture.
5056.D4.2: Apply knowledge of plant classification, plant anatomy and plant physiology to the production and management of plants.
5056.D4.3: Prepare and implement plant management strategies that address environmental factors, essential nutrients, and soil management practices for productive plant growth.
5056.D4.4: Identify the physical qualities of the soil that determine its use.
Domain: Natural Resource
5056.D5.1: Explain interrelationships between natural resources and humans necessary to conduct conservation practices in natural environments.
5056.D5.2: Summarize the relationship between natural resources, ecosystems, and human activity.
5056.D5.3: Identify natural resources and their importance to the local community.
I Can:
Investigate and describe plant roots and their functions.
Investigate and describe plant stems and their functions.
Investigate and describe plant leaves and their functions.
Investigate and describe plant flowers and their functions.
Explain the history and system of plant classification and nomenclature.
Investigate and describe how plants are classified based on appearance.
Investigate and describe how plants are classified based on life cycle.
Describe the role that air plays in plant growth.
Explain the importance of water in plant growth.
Examine the impact of light on plant growth.
Describe the effects of temperature on plant growth.
Define horticulture, and describe the main areas within the horticulture industry.
Describe the main components of soil.
Define the factors involved in soil formation.
Explain soil textures and their characteristics.
Identify the main soil horizons, and describe the basic differences between each.
Explain the importance of soil health.
Explain the characteristics and importance of water.
Explain the water cycle (hydrologic cycle).
Identify and describe sources of fresh water.
Identify different types of natural resources.
Classify natural resources.
Define types of wildlife.
Describe different types of wildlife habitats.
List requirements for wildlife habitats.
Investigate the importance of conservation and preservation of natural resources.
Examine major forms of habitat loss.
Explain soil degradation, and describe ways to limit soil degradation.