Vegetable Production

Goal: To recognize the different types of vegetables and how they are produced, prepared and marketed.

Description: This presentation describes how vegetables are produced, classified and graded. Various marketing techniques and processes are discussed as well as how vegetables can be preserved, packed, transported and stored. Determining potential problems which could occur during the production process also provided.

Objectives:

1. To identify, classify and grade vegetables.

2. To demonstrate trimming, washing, waxing, peeling, blanching and other marketing techniques.

3. To research critical issues in transporting, receiving and storing vegetables.

4. To discuss preserving, packaging and storing vegetables.

Goal: To recognize the different types of chewing insects, the areas they inhabit and the various ways to control the pest population by utilizing an Integrated Pest Management program.

Description: This presentation identifies various chewing insects. Students will learn characteristics, life cycles, prevention techniques and treatment methods, and the effect each pest has on plants as well as its economic impact. Students will also be able to identify pests associated with common plants and crops and determine uses and types of pesticides.

Objectives:

1. To identify pests associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of pesticides.

4. To identify plant pests characteristics, effects on plants, prevention methods, treatment, life cycles and economic impact. 5. To identify chewing insects.

Goal: To recognize the different types of vegetables and how they are produced, prepared and marketed.

Description: This presentation describes how vegetables are produced, classified and graded. Various marketing techniques and processes are discussed as well as how vegetables can be preserved, packed, transported and stored. Determining potential problems which could occur during the production process also provided.

Objectives:

1. To identify, classify and grade vegetables.

2. To demonstrate trimming, washing, waxing, peeling, blanching and other marketing techniques.

3. To research critical issues in transporting, receiving and storing vegetables.

4. To discuss preserving, packaging and storing vegetables.

Goal: To recognize the various types of vertebrate pests, the areas they inhabit and ways to control the pest population.

Description: This presentation identifies various vertebrate pests. Students will learn the individual characteristics of the pests as well as the effect each pest has on the environment.

Objectives:

1. To identify pests associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify vertebrate pests.

Care for newly planted plugs. Fertilize.

Zinnia shipment this week. Prep 24 more flats of soil.

Organize greenhouse by placing like plants together.

Goal: To learn about the scientific background of production plants and the application of hydroponic techniques to improve upon production in various environments. Description: This presentation includes information about various hydroponic techniques which improve the rate and quality of growth in a variety of plant species. The diversified aspects of hydroponic production methods are detailed including the process of growing plants, systems and techniques available as well as which plants are suited to grow in a hydroponic environment. Objectives: 1. To analyze the process of growing plants using hydroponics. 2. To identify hydroponic systems and techniques. 3. To evaluate various plants grown hydroponically.

Plant Pests: Weeds (continued)

Goal: To recognize the different types of weeds, the areas they inhabit and the various ways to control them by utilizing prevention and treatment methods.

Description: This presentation identifies various weeds. Students will learn characteristics, environmental conditions, prevention methods and treatment methods for the diseases. Students will also be able to identify pests associated with common plants and crops and determine uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

Objectives:

1. To identify pest associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

4. To identify weeds. (Crabgrass, Dandelion, Henbit, Nutsedge)

Plant Pests: Weeds

Goal: To recognize the different types of weeds, the areas they inhabit and the various ways to control them by utilizing prevention and treatment methods.

Description: This presentation identifies various weeds. Students will learn characteristics, environmental conditions, prevention methods and treatment methods for the diseases. Students will also be able to identify pests associated with common plants and crops and determine uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

Objectives:

1. To identify pest associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

4. To identify weeds. (Crabgrass, Dandelion, Henbit, Nutsedge)

Lesson Plan: Week 17- December 13th-17th

Lesson title: Final Exam Review and Exams

Lesson Plan: Week 16- December 6th-10th

Lesson title: Wreaths: A different way to build an arrangement
Objectives:
– Students will discover and analyze different types of flowers.
– We will identify how to build a floral wreath
– We will establish a relationship between color, techniques, and elements
– We will develop a wreath using hands on learning used in the industry

TEKS: §130.20 (b) (c)
Instructional Strategies Used: Google Classroom, PowerPoints and Hands on Activities