Introduction to Horticulture 4th Edition, 2009

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1 A Correlation of Introduction to Horticulture 4th Edition, 2009 To the Georgia Performance Standards for General Horticulture and Plant Science

2 FORMAT FOR CORRELATION TO THE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Subject Area: Agricultural Business and Production Technology Plant Science (AG-GH/PS) State-Funded Course: General Horticulture and Textbook Title: Introduction to Horticulture, 4th Edition 2009 Publisher: Pearson publishing as Prentice Hall The Georgia Performance Standards for Grades 6-12 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) may be accessed on-line at: Standard (Cite Number) AG-GH/PS-1. Standard (Cite specific standard) Students will become oriented to the comprehensive program of agricultural education, learn to work safely in the agriculture lab and work sites, demonstrate selected competencies in leadership through the FFA and agricultural industry organizations, and develop plans for a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program. Where Taught (If print component, cite page number; if non-print, cite appropriate location.) a. Explain the role of the Agricultural Education program and the FFA in personal development. SE: 20, 666, , , 673, , , b. Demonstrate knowledge learned through a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. SE: 24-26, SE: Student Edition Page 2 of 7

3 c. Develop leadership and personal development skills through participation in the FFA. SE: 666, , , 673, , , d. Explore career opportunities in horticulture/plant science through the FFA and Agricultural Education Program. SE: 21-22, 35-47, 673, e. Explore the professional agricultural organizations associated with the course content. SE: , , , 673, , , , AG-GH/PS-2. Students will identify plant parts, growth, and reproduction processes. a. Explain the three phases of plant life (dormancy, vegetative, reproductive). SE: b. Describe the difference between annuals, biennials, and perennials. SE: c. Identify vegetative structures and functions of plant parts (i.e. leaves, stems, roots). SE: 80-87, 87-90, d. Identify sexual reproductive structures and functions of plant parts (i.e. flower, fruit, seeds). SE: 92-97, e. Identify asexual reproductive structures and functions of plant parts (i.e. stems, roots). SE: , , , , , , , 564 SE: Student Edition Page 3 of 7

4 f. Explain the growth processes of plants (i.e. germination, photosynthesis, transpiration, respiration, osmosis, etc.). SE: 75-77, 77-80, AG-GH/PS-3. Students will discuss the importance of sexual reproduction in plants. a. Discuss the importance of plant propagation. SE: , 564 b. Explain the difference between sexual and asexual propagation. SE: , , c. Describe the factors involved in planting seeds. SE: , , AG-GH/PS-4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of asexual reproduction. a. Discuss the various methods of vegetative propagation and identify each method. SE: 103, , , , , , , , b. Explain the difference between separation and division in plant propagation. SE: AG-GH/PS-5. Students will explore the basic principles and uses of soil and plant growth media. a. Describe soil materials and structure. SE: , , SE: Student Edition Page 4 of 7

5 b. Describe the components and functions of a good growing media. SE: AG-GH/PS-6. Students will identify important plant nutrients. a. Name the nutrients needed for plant growth. SE: , , b. Identify common nutrient deficiency symptoms. SE: 146 c. Describe ph modification. SE: AG-GH/PS-7. Students will explore the use of fertilization materials and methods. a. Explain fertilizers and fertilization. SE: , b. Analyze the difference between organic and inorganic fertilizers. SE: , , 533 c. Demonstrate fertilizer application methods. SE: AG-GH/PS-8. Students will define the damage caused to plants by insects, weeds, diseases, and physiological disorders. a. Identify common insects, weeds, diseases, and physiological disorders. SE: , , , SE: Student Edition Page 5 of 7

6 b. Diagram the external structure of an insect. SE: , c. Trace the life cycles of insects. SE: 176 d. Describe the type of damage inflicted by weeds. SE: e. Describe the types of plant diseases. SE: f. Identify the proper methods of controlling pests. SE: , , AG-GH/PS-9. Students will compare and contrast the use of various plant growing containers. a. Describe the containers used in plant production. SE: , b. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each type of plant growing container. SE: , AG-GH/PS-10. Students will describe the use of various plant irrigation methods. a. Describe the different types of watering methods. SE: , , , , , b. List the advantages and disadvantages of each type of watering system. SE: , , , , SE: Student Edition Page 6 of 7

7 AG-GH/PS-11. Students will identify plant growth processes and factors that affect plant development and growth. a. Describe the processes of photosynthesis and factors that affect photosynthesis in plants. SE: 77-79, 80 b. Describe the processes of respiration and factors that affect respiration in plants. SE: AG-GH/PS-12. Students will explore plant science and horticulture careers and opportunities. a. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the educational requirements and skills needed for workers in various plant science careers. SE: 18-23, 24-27, 27-32, 32-35, b. Give a basic understanding of olericulture, arboriculture, pomology, agronomy, floriculture, nursery-landscape, landscape design, floral design, and greenhouse and turf production and management. SE: 4-9, 35-47, , 212, , , , , , , , , , , , 485, 486, , , , , SE: Student Edition Page 7 of 7