Category Archives: Horticulture TEKs 130.23.3

(3) The student develops technical skills associated with the management and production of horticultural plants. The student is expected to:
(A) classify horticultural plants based on physiology for taxonomic and other classifications;
(B) manage the horticultural production environment;
(C) propagate and grow horticultural plants;
(D) create a design using plants that demonstrates an application of design elements and principles;
(E) design and establish landscapes
(F) describe the processes of fruit, nut, and vegetable production.
(G) demonstrate proper pruning techniques.

Lesson Plan: Week 9- October 11th-15th

Posted on October 10, 2021 by underwooda

Lesson Plan: Week 9- October 11th-15th

Complete Plant Care Cards for Fall Sale

Lesson title: Plant ID: Floral

Goal: The student describes various distinguishing features of flowers.

Description: An experienced horticulturist discusses the scientific name, common name, identifying characteristics, propagation techniques, environmental enemies, specific culture and uses of the plants. The following floral plants are shown: snapdragon, wax begonia, common camellia, florists’ chrysanthemum, carnation, gardenia, transvaal (Gerber) daisy, gladiolus, Easter lily, phalaenopsis orchid, common garden geranium, azalea, hybrid tea rose, kalanchoe, African violet, leatherleaf fern, gloxinia and calla lily.

Objectives: 1. To identify characteristics of flowers.

2. To apply propagation techniques.

3. To identify environmental enemies.

4. To detail the uses of flowers.

3.A.ii

Lesson Plan: Week 3- August 30th- September 3rd

Posted on August 29, 2021 by underwooda

Lesson Plan: Week 3- August 30th- September 3rd

Propagation Part 1

Goal: To learn how plant propagation is an important part of successful gardening and commercial horticulture.

Description: Watch plant specialists demonstrate the four popular methods of propagation- seed, vegetative parts (i.e., bulb, corm, tuber, root), division and micropropagation. Advantages of each type of propagation, use of and composition of growing media, environmental concerns and specific plant parts used in propagation are explained. Watch the methods performed on various types of plants.

Objectives: 1. To learn seed methods of plant propagation.

2. To learn division methods of plant propagation.

3. To learn specialized part methods of plant propagation.

4. To learn micropropagation methods of plant propagation.

TEKs 130.3.C.i; 3.C.ii; 4.C.i; 4.D.i

Instructional Strategies Used: Google Classroom. PowerPoints and Hands on Activities

Lesson Plan: Week 2- August 23rd-27th

Posted on August 22, 2021 by underwooda

Lesson Plan: Week 2- August 23rd-27th

Lesson title: Prepare for planting

Goal: To learn the necessary steps needed in the production of potted plants
Objectives:
1. The student will learn the seasons affecting potted plant production.

2. The student will understand the reasons for planting certain plants in certain areas.

3. The student will determine the best plants and the methods used for potted plant production.
TEKS: §130.23 (b) (i)
Instructional Strategies Used: Google Classroom. PowerPoints and Hands on Activities