Pittsylvania County Schools

Career and Technical Education

Agricultural Education - Course Syllabus

Course: Floriculture Course Number: 8038

Textbook: Ornamental Horticulture Science, Operation and Management

Required Fee/Supplies: $10.00 Student Organization: FFA - $15.00

Prerequisite: Agriculture; strong Math & Science, manual dexterity Dual Enrollment Credit: Articulation Agreement with Virginia Tech Industry Certification: Greenhouse Operator’s Certificate

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION Students learn the basics of the horticulture plant production industry. Instruction includes the science of plant production as well as marketing and business management. Plant material identification and floral design round out this course to prepare the student for an entry-level position in the floriculture industry. Participation in FFA activities provides leadership development opportunities.

II. COURSE CONTENT

Task Area Days Gaining an Overview of the Floriculture Industry 20 Practicing Leadership Skills 30 Applying Science to Plant Production 20 Developing Plant Production Facilities 20 Identifying Plant Materials 30 Gaining an Overview of Floral Design 20 Designing with Flowers 20 Gaining Skills for Success in the Workplace 20

Total 180

III. EVALUATION/GRADE PROCEDURES 1. Teacher observation, class work, homework 10% Lab work 20% Plant Identification 20% Current events in Agriculture 10% Tests 20% Project 20%

- 1 - Your Logo Here or delete this text Floriculture (8038) - Competency List

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Floriculture TASKS/COMPETENCIES Date Rating Gaining an Overview of the Floriculture Industry • ANR8038.001 Identify the components of the program and the course. • ANR8038.002 Follow safety procedures for personal protection in the floriculture industry. • ANR8038.003 Examine career opportunities in the floriculture industry. Practicing Leadership Skills • ANR8038.004 Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership. • ANR8038.005 Identify duties of all officers in the FFA. • ANR8038.006 Participate in a committee meeting. • ANR8038.007 Prepare and deliver an oral presentation or speech. • ANR8038.008 Participate in a panel discussion. • ANR8038.009 Write a news release. • ANR8038.010 Develop communication skills. • ANR8038.011 Use parliamentary procedure. • ANR8038.012 Develop record-keeping skills, using the Virginia SAE Record Book. • ANR8038.013 Complete an FFA award and/or officer application. • ANR8038.014 Participate in a community improvement project. • ANR8038.015 Develop an annual plan for Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) based on personal goals. • ANR8038.016 Apply for an FFA proficiency award. Applying Science to Plant Production • ANR8038.017 Propagate plants. • ANR8038.018 Investigate how temperature affects plant growth. • ANR8038.019 Identify the importance of light in plant production. • ANR8038.020 Evaluate water. • ANR8038.021 Establish nutrition management practices. • ANR8038.022 Assess media for container-grown or field-grown plants. ANR8038.023 Regulate plant growth. • ANR8038.024 Manage pests. ANR8038.025 Harvest cut flowers. • ANR8038.026 Prepare plants for marketing. • ANR8038.027 Produce floriculture crops. Developing Plant Production Facilities • ANR8038.028 Evaluate greenhouse facilities and operations. • ANR8038.029 Compare types of flower shops. Understanding Marketing and Business Management ANR8038.030 Explore business markets. • ANR8038.031 Keep business records. - 2 - ANR8038.032 Pack and ship plants and other floriculture products. ANR8038.033 Develop a business plan. • ANR8038.034 Price merchandise and floral design work. ANR8038.035 Identify government regulations and influences. Identifying Plant Materials • ANR8038.036 Identify floriculture plants. ANR8038.037 Develop a floriculture plant collection. Gaining an Overview of Floral Design • ANR8038.038 Handle fresh flowers and foliage. • ANR8038.039 Analyze the principles and elements of design. • ANR8038.040 Develop basic floral skills. Designing with Flowers • ANR8038.041 Design vase arrangements. • ANR8038.042 Design one-sided, geometric-shaped arrangements. • ANR8038.043 Design centerpieces. ANR8038.044 Design holiday arrangements. • ANR8038.045 Design floral adornment. ANR8038.046 Design bouquets. ANR8038.047 Create floral arrangements with preserved and/or artificial floral materials. Gaining Skills for Success in the Workplace • ANR8038.048 Improve writing skills. • ANR8038.049 Improve speaking and listening skills. • ANR8038.050 Exhibit desirable work habits. • ANR8038.051 Show respect for individual diversity. Examining All Aspects of Industry • Planning • Management • Finance • Technical and Production Skills • Underlying Principles of Technology • Labor Issues • Community Issues • Health, Safety, and Environmental Issues

...RATING SCALE... 1 - Can teach others 2 - Can perform without supervision 3 - Can perform with limited supervision 4 - Can perform with supervision 5 - Cannot perform

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- 3 - Floriculture (8038) - Related Standards of Learning English The student will make a 5 to 10 minute formal oral presentation. a. Choose the purpose of the presentation: to defend a position, to entertain an audience, or to explain information. b. Use a well-structured narrative or logical argument. 12.1 c. Use details, illustrations, statistics, comparisons, and analogies to support purposes. d. Use visual aids or technology to support presentation. e. Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose. The student will evaluate formal presentations. 12.2 a. Critique relationships among purpose, audience, and content of presentations. b. Critique effectiveness of presentations. The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials, including electronic resources. a. Identify formats common to new publications and information resources. 12.4 b. Recognize and apply specialized informational vocabulary. c. Evaluate a product based on analysis of the accompanying warranty and instruction manual. d. Evaluate the quality of informational and technical materials. The student will develop expository and informational writings. a. Generate, gather, and organize ideas for writing. b. Consider audience and purpose when planning for writing. c. Write analytically about literary, informational, and visual materials. 12.7 d. Elaborate ideas clearly and accurately. e. Revise writing for depth of information and technique of presentation. f. Apply grammatical conventions to edit writing for correct use of language, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. g. Proofread final copy and prepare document for publication or submission. History and Social Science The student will demonstrate knowledge of the process by which public policy is made by a. examining different perspectives on the role of government; GOVT.9 b. explaining how local, state, and national governments formulate public policy; c. describing the process by which policy is implemented by the bureaucracy at each level; d. analyzing how individuals, interest groups, and the media influence public policy. Science The student will investigate and understand life functions of archaebacteria, monerans (eubacteria), protists, fungi, plants, and animals, including humans. Key concepts include a. how their structures and functions vary between and within the kingdoms; b. comparison of their metabolic activities; BIO.5 c. analyses of their responses to the environment; d. maintenance of homeostasis; e. human health issues, human anatomy, body systems, and life functions; and f. how viruses compare with organisms.

- 4 - Floriculture (8038) - SOL Correlation by Task

ANR8038.007 Prepare and deliver an oral presentation or speech. English: 12.1

ANR8038.010 Develop communication skills. English: 12.1, 12.2, 12.7 ANR8038.018 Investigate how temperature affects plant growth. Science: BIO.5

ANR8038.033 Develop a business plan. English: 12.7 ANR8038.035 Identify government regulations and influences. English: 12.4 History and Social Science: GOVT.9 ANR8038.048 Improve writing skills. English: 12.7 ANR8038.049 Improve speaking and listening skills. English: 12.1, 12.2

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