Horticulture 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 3A, B, C: Indoor and Outdoor Plant Identification (Core)

Foundational Objectives

To introduce students to the fundamentals of horticulture.
To develop a knowledge and appreciation for horticulture and its role in our society.
To develop skills that allow students to appreciate the natural world through direct experience.
To examine relationships between plant species and humans and how populations are affected.

Common Essential Learning Foundational Objectives

To use a wide range of language experiences for developing students' knowledge of horticulture.
To enable students to understand and use the vocabulary related to horticulture.
To enable students to identify, using industry standards, common interior and exterior landscape plants.

Module 3A: Indoor and Outdoor Plant Identification (Core)

Suggested time: 5-15 hours

Level: Introductory

Prerequisites: None

Learning Objectives	Notes
3.1 To identify common, non-woody, indoor or outdoor plants, including vegetables. (COM)	Using all available resources, have students select and identify family, genus, species and variety or trade name, where applicable, for several: low light tolerant plants plants requiring moderate light plants requiring high light conditions indoor trees Discuss and use ways to organize this knowledge.
3.2 To identify common landscape trees suitable for this region.	Have the students select a variety of deciduous and coniferous trees available at tree nurseries.
3.3 To identify common landscape shrubs.	Have the students select a variety of deciduous and coniferous or evergreen shrubs available at nurseries suitable for the prairie region. Their selection of deciduous shrubs should include flowering and non-flowering varieties. The evergreen shrubs should include ground cover plants.
3.4 To determine suitability for interior or exterior use related to shape, form and outstanding features. (CCT)	Have the students suggest a variety of indoor and outdoor plants, trees and shrubs suitable for use in our climate. The student should build a portfolio of this information.

Module 3B: Indoor and Outdoor Plant Identification (Core)

Suggested time: 5-10 hours

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Module 3A

Note: Review module 3A objectives with the students and enhance with activities that include expanding the numbers and varieties of plants, shrubs and trees that the students are able to identify.

If possible, visit a greenhouse to observe its operation and to examine plant varieties for this module.

Module 3C: Indoor and Outdoor Plant Identification (Core)

Suggested time: 5-10 hoursLevel: Advanced

Prerequisites: Module 3B

Note: Review module 3A objectives with the students and enhance with activities that include expanding the numbers and varieties of plants, shrubs and trees that the students are able to identify.

If possible, visit a greenhouse to examine plants for this module. Arrange a tour of a landscaping company, if possible, to see the variety of equipment and materials used in landscaping.