Title: Horticulture Science (18052-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Gaining an Overview of the Horticulture Industry
  Follow classroom, lab, and horticulture industry occupational safety procedures and protocols.
  Identify safety concerns related to the horticulture industry.
  Explain safety data sheets (SDS).
  Outline the scope of the horticulture industry.
  Research career opportunities in the horticulture industry.
Selecting, Operating, and Maintaining Greenhouses
  Describe factors to consider when planning a greenhouse.
  Identify a variety of greenhouses, their components, and structures used for plant propagation.
  Identify a variety of greenhouse environmental controls and their functions.
  Explain procedures for greenhouse structural and equipment maintenance.
  Compare irrigation system options.
Investigating Integrated Pest Management
  Explain the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
  Identify plant pests and diseases.
  Interpret pesticide labels.
  Identify safety hazards in pest management.
  Identify pest management strategies and practices for horticulture crops.
  Explain how one can earn a pesticide certification in Virginia.
Applying Science to Horticulture
  Describe plant taxonomy.
  Analyze plant anatomy and their functions.
  Analyze plant physiology.
  Define the characteristics of soil and soilless substrates.
  Develop nutrient management practices to optimize plant growth and health.
  Explain the effect of abiotic and biotic factors on plant growth.
  Describe how environmental factors affect plant growth.
  Describe plant propagation methods.
Investigating the Horticulture Industry
  Identify commercial horticulture, nursery/landscape, and floriculture crops.
  Demonstrate plant propagation.
  Produce a horticulture, floriculture, and/or nursery/landscape crop.
  Design floral arrangements.
  (Optional) Design interior plantings.
Investigating Fruit and Vegetable Production
  Identify vegetable crops.
  Plan a vegetable garden site.
  Produce vegetables.
  Identify fruit and nut crops.
  (Optional) Plan a fruit garden, orchard, nut tree nursery, or vineyard.
  (Optional) Produce fruit crops.
  Investigate methods used for flower, vegetable, and fruit production in the horticulture industry.
Investigating the Landscaping Industry
  Identify landscape plants.
  Design landscapes.
  (Optional) Construct landscapes.
  Identify landscape maintenance tasks.
Investigating the Turfgrass Industry
  Identify turfgrass species and the selection process.
  Outline aspects of the turfgrass industry.
  (Optional) Discuss the procedures for establishing turfgrass.
  (Optional) Maintain turfgrass.
Understanding Marketing and Business Management
  Research business markets.
  Maintain business records.
  Develop a business plan.
  Price merchandise and floral design work.
  Analyze government regulations and influences on the floriculture business.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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