Course Syllabus
Horticulture 1 Honors Syllabus
Fall Semester 2021
Instructor Information
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Instructor |
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Office Location & Hours |
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James “Scott” Bass |
scott.bass@ucps.k12.nc.us |
A114, 7:25-3:15, M-F Planning 9:49-11:16 |
General Information
Description
This course provides instruction on the broad field of horticulture emphasizing scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include plant anatomy, plant growth and development, plant nutrition, media selection, basic plant identification, pest management, innovative gardening techniques, customer relations, career opportunities, and leadership development. Skills in biology, chemistry, and algebra are reinforced in this course. Work‐based learning strategies appropriate for this course are ag-science projects, internships, and supervised agricultural experience. Supervised agricultural experience programs and FFA leadership activities are integral components of the course and provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.
Expectations and Goals
Develop competent and assertive agricultural leadership.
Increase awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being.
Strengthen the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.
Promote the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.
Encourage achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs.
Encourage wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.
Develop interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction.
Build character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.
Promote cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people.
Promote healthy lifestyles.
Encourage excellence in scholarship.
Course Materials
Required Materials
All assignments will be available through Canvas.
- Students will need charged, working Chromebook
- Students will need a “Can-Do Attitude of Gratitude”
- Students should “have fun and learning should occur as a side effect”.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Evaluation of each student will be determined by the following list of identified components using the provided rubrics. All course essential standards will be taught, and all components of the performance-based measurement will be administered.
COURSE PROFICIENCY
To demonstrate proficiency in this course, each student will earn a minimum of 700 points out of a possible 1,000 points. It is acceptable for students to attempt each component multiple times. Therefore they should earn all 1,000 points. The expectation is a 1000 at the end of the term.
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Corresponding Essential Standard |
Component |
Possible Points |
Points Earned |
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1.00: Examine leadership opportunities related to the horticulture industry. |
1 – Communication |
50 |
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1.00: Examine leadership opportunities related to the horticulture industry. |
2 – Parliamentary Procedure |
50 |
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2.00: Examine careers related to horticulture. |
3 – SAE |
100 |
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3.00: Summarize plant anatomy. |
4 – Plant Dissection |
100 |
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3.00: Summarize plant anatomy. |
5 – Plant Biography |
100 |
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4.00: Examine factors relating to plant growth and development. |
6 – Plant Processes Infographic |
30 |
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4.00: Examine factors relating to plant growth and development. |
7 – Seed Germination and Growth |
30 |
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4.00: Examine factors relating to plant growth and development. |
8 – Asexual Propagation |
40 |
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5.00: Explain properties of soils. |
9 – Formulate a Growing Medium |
50 |
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5.00: Explain properties of soils. |
10 – Soil Sampling Guide |
50 |
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6.00: Explain the role of nutrients and fertilizers. |
11 – Macro- and Micronutrient Infographic |
50 |
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6.00: Explain the role of nutrients and fertilizers. |
12 – Fertilizer Analysis |
50 |
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7.00: Apply procedures to plant a garden. |
13 – Design a Garden |
50 |
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7.00: Apply procedures to plant a garden. |
14 – Establish a Garden |
50 |
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8.00: Compare distinguishing characteristics of pests. |
15 – Identify Plant Insect Pests |
50 |
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8.00: Compare distinguishing characteristics of pests. |
16 – Identify Plant Diseases |
50 |
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9.00: Explain Integrated Pest Management and pesticides. |
17 – Integrated Pest Management |
50 |
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9.00: Explain Integrated Pest Management and pesticides. |
18 – Pesticide Labels |
50 |
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TOTAL POINTS |
1,000 |
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