Learning Objectives

Notes

7.1
To grow a plant. (TL)

Have students select an easily grown houseplant to use as a project. For each plant develop a cultural guide including light and water requirements and a nutrient schedule. (CCT)

Cultivate the plants and propagate them by the method that is typical for the species.

7.2
To understand different ways that plants are propagated. (CCT)

Have students establish cuttings in water and in a rooting mix. Determine which roots more quickly and chart the progress of the plant. (NUM)

Rooting and potting herbaceous cutting have students use geraniums.

Propagation from seed have students sow a selection of annuals and perennials.

Reproduction using bulbs, corms and rhizomes. Have students plant tulips, gladiolus, and dahlias.

7.3
To develop and share the skills required to cultivate and nurture different plants. (PSVS)

Cultivate a selection of plants that have a variety of different cultural requirements; e.g., hanging baskets, high humidity, low light, watering requirements, selecting from vegetables, cut flowers, and foliage plants.

Demonstrate and present to the class the cultural requirements, and results of the crops.