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Biological Plant Science: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Biological Science in Our Lives

  • 1.1

    Define terms

  • 1.2

    Discuss areas of science that are a part of the biological plant sciences

    1. 1.

      List and differentiate areas of the biological plant sciences to include biology and botany as well as those in agriculture (agronomy, horticulture, forestry, soil, entomology, and others)1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Review college offerings (catalog or online) in areas of the biological plant sciences to determine the nature of the subjects and educational opportunities1.2.2

  • 1.3

    Identify ways in which the biological plant sciences affect our everyday lives

    1. 1.

      Collect magazine and newspaper articles related to the topic1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a poster or bulletin board that depicts the biological plant sciences in our lives1.3.2

    3. 3.

      Plan an experiment that involves the plant biological sciences1.3.3

  • 1.4

    List career opportunities in the plant biological sciences

    1. 1.

      Research a career in the plant biological sciences to determine educational requirements, working conditions, and salary1.4.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a written report on a career in the plant biological sciences1.4.2

    3. 3.

      Provide an oral report on a career in the plant biological sciences1.4.3

    4. 4.

      Create a current, business-style resume1.4.4

  • 1.5

    Discuss FFA and supervised experience opportunities for students interested in the plant biological sciences

    1. 1.

      Use the Official FFA Manual, National FFA Organization Web site, and other resources to identify opportunities1.5.1

    2. 2.

      Plan and/or expand supervised experience to include areas of the biological plant sciences1.5.2

    3. 3.

      Shadow a plant scientist in his or her work for a day1.5.3

    4. 4.

      Keep appropriate records of all activities1.5.4

Safety in the Biological Plant Sciences

  • 2.1

    Define terms

  • 2.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of safety and safe work in the biological plant sciences

    1. 1.

      Relate examples of safety hazards in the biological plant sciences2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify plant allergies and the precautions to follow to minimize risk2.2.2

  • 2.3

    Identify hazards in the biological plant sciences

    1. 1.

      Identify hazardous situations in the biological plant sciences and implement appropriate safety measures to eliminate or reduce the risk of the hazards2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify laboratory risks and take actions to minimize the hazards2.3.2

  • 2.4

    Describe the importance of personal safety in the biological plant sciences

    1. 1.

      Identify and properly use appropriate PPE, including protective clothing and safety footware2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Calculate the cost of PPE for an individual involved in the biological plant sciences2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Work together with others to promote safety in the biological plant sciences2.4.3

    4. 4.

      Take a test that documents an understanding of safety in the biological plant sciences2.4.4

Conducting Experiments and Research

  • 3.1

    Define terms

  • 3.2

    Discuss procedures in conducting experimental research

    1. 1.

      Practice writing and interpreting hypotheses in areas of the biological plant sciences3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Plan an experiment in the biological plant sciences that specifies objectives for the research3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Plan an experiment in the biological plant sciences identifying experimental and control groups3.2.3

    4. 4.

      Identify and practice using appropriate personal protective safety equipment for laboratory experiments3.2.4

    5. 5.

      Conduct an experiment using a microscope, test tube, beaker, balance/digital scales, and petri dish3.2.5

    6. 6.

      Review a report of experimental research and locate these steps in that research3.2.6

  • 3.3

    Explain how the research process is applied to lab and field experiments

    1. 1.

      Conduct a simple experiment following approved methods3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Observe safety practices in the conduct of experiments3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Identify appropriate experiments with plants3.3.3

    4. 4.

      Identify appropriate measurements for the experiment3.3.4

  • 3.4

    Discuss the collection of data

    1. 1.

      Collect and record data in a log book or appropriate computer program3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Compile, tabulate, and analyze data to draw meaning from the experiment3.4.2

Summarizing and Reporting Research

  • 4.1

    Define terms

  • 4.2

    Explain the difference between findings, conclusions, and recommendations

    1. 1.

      Review a report of experimental research and identify the findings, conclusions, and recommendations4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Note the treatment of data, including tables and graphs4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Explain why a report must stay within the findings of an experiment and not go beyond what was observed4.2.3

  • 4.3

    Discuss the components and preparation of a research report

    1. 1.

      Identify the major parts of a research report4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a research paper on the experiment from Unit 3 following appropriate style4.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the correct use of tables, graphs, and other approaches to illustrate findings4.3.3

    4. 4.

      Construct a bibliography/reference page, table of contents, and title page for a research report4.3.4

    5. 5.

      Produce a professionally-appearing report using computer word processing4.3.5

    6. 6.

      Bind the report to have a professional document4.3.6

Plant Genetics and Heritability

  • 5.1

    Define terms

  • 5.2

    Discuss the role and importance of genetics and heritability in the biological plant sciences

    1. 1.

      Identify traits in plants that grow in the local area that reflect dominant and recessive traits5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Investigate how dominant and recessive genes affect the characteristics of plants5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Illustrate the importance of the various plant breeding schemes

    1. 1.

      Conduct research to determine how cross pollination and selective breeding influence color, size, and fruit and flower quality5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Investigate positive and negative aspects of various plant breeding schemes5.3.2

  • 5.4

    Explain how genetic principles are used to improve agricultural production

    1. 1.

      Identify local ornamental and agronomic crops that are planted with seeds of improved varieties5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Investigate the use of asexual reproduction to have desired qualities that may not result through genetics5.4.2

Plant Growth Processes

  • 6.1

    Define terms

  • 6.2

    Discuss processes and requirements for plant growth

    1. 1.

      Explain the process of nitrogen fixation in legumes6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Examine the roots of legume plants that grow in the local area for the presence of nodules6.2.2

    3. 3.

      Investigate the role of plant systems in life processes and requirements6.2.3

    4. 4.

      Investigate the purposes and methods of seed inoculation6.2.4

    5. 5.

      Inoculate a sample of seed6.2.5

    6. 6.

      Compare nodule formation on roots of inoculated legumes with roots of plants from non-inoculated seeds6.2.6

    7. 7.

      Explore the meaning and importance of plant tropisms6.2.7

  • 6.3

    Discuss plant anatomy and physiology

    1. 1.

      Identify the external parts of plants and give the major functions of each6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Explore the internal structure of a plant by dissecting cross-sections of leaves, stems, and roots; identify the structures that are observed6.3.2

    3. 3.

      Indicate the major physiological processes of plants and how these processes support plant growth and productivity6.3.3

    4. 4.

      Investigate the roles of translocation, photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration in plant productivity6.3.4

Plant Reproduction

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      List advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Discuss the meaning and use of sexual and asexual plant reproduction

    1. 1.

      List advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify examples in the local community, school greenhouse, or other location of the use of sexual and asexual plant reproduction7.2.2

  • 7.3

    Describe plant parts and processes involved in sexual reproduction

    1. 1.

      Label the parts of a flower on a line drawing7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Dissect a flower to determine major parts7.3.2

    3. 3.

      Distinguish between complete and incomplete flowers7.3.3

    4. 4.

      Explain pollination and relate its role in sexual reproduction7.3.4

  • 7.4

    Discuss the meaning and importance of seed viability

    1. 1.

      Calculate germination percentages of seed samples using the rag doll or other method7.4.1

    2. 2.

      Store and otherwise handle seed to maintain viability7.4.2

    3. 3.

      Determine proper seeding depth and rate for efficient germination and economical plant production7.4.3

  • 7.5

    Discuss the common methods of asexual plant propagation

    1. 1.

      Identify plant species most readily asexually propagated7.5.1

    2. 2.

      Explain how cuttings are used in propagation and demonstrate the procedure for taking and placing cuttings7.5.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the steps involved in budding7.5.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the steps involved in grafting7.5.4

    5. 5.

      Demonstrate other methods of asexual plant propagation including air layering and dividing7.5.5

Hydroponics Systems

  • 8.1

    Define terms

  • 8.2

    Discuss the meaning and use of hydroponics

    1. 1.

      Explain how plants are produced using hydroponics8.2.1

    2. 2.

      List advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics8.2.2

    3. 3.

      Create a plan for a hydroponics growing area8.2.3

    4. 4.

      Identify plants most often produced using hydroponics8.2.4

  • 8.3

    Identify the various types of hydroponics systems

    1. 1.

      Write a paper comparing and contrasting ebb and flow, nutrient film technique/NGT, media-based system, and aeroponic types of hydroponics systems8.3.1

  • 8.4

    Explain the need/importance of using hydroponics

    1. 1.

      Make an oral presentation on the uses of hydroponics products8.4.1

    2. 2.

      Tend plants being produced in a hydroponics system in the school greenhouse or local community8.4.2

Plant Tissue Culture

  • 9.1

    Define terms

  • 9.2

    Explain the meaning and techniques used in tissue culture

    1. 1.

      List plant species most commonly propagated using tissue culture9.2.1

    2. 2.

      Use tissue culture to propagate a plant9.2.2

    3. 3.

      Assess the role of asepsis in tissue culture9.2.3

  • 9.3

    Identify the advantages and disadvantages of tissue culture

    1. 1.

      Prepare a poster that lists advantages and disadvantages of tissue culture9.3.1

  • 9.4

    Discuss the sterile technique

    1. 1.

      Establish a work environment that promotes asepsis9.4.1

  • 9.5

    Describe processes used in tissue culturing

    1. 1.

      List the steps in tissue culture on a poster9.5.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the process of tissue culture using a plant species that is commonly propagated using tissue culture9.5.2

    3. 3.

      Care for tissue cultures to assure liveability and productivity9.5.3

    4. 4.

      Calculate the number of explants potentially produced for a given period of time9.5.4

    5. 5.

      Determine the number of explants needed to reach a desired production level9.5.5

Biological Engineering

  • 10.1

    Define terms

  • 10.2

    Discuss the meaning and process of genetic engineering

    1. 1.

      Explain the basic method of gene transfer10.2.1

    2. 2.

      Observe gene transfer used in science applications, including the particle gun and bacterial insertion10.2.2

    3. 3.

      Identify the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering10.2.3

    4. 4.

      Debate the advantage or disadvantage of most consequence10.2.4

  • 10.3

    Identify and investigate issues associated with genetic engineering

    1. 1.

      Make a survey of students to determine their opinions about genetic engineering10.3.1

    2. 2.

      Debate the issues associated with genetic engineering10.3.2

Plants and Chemicals

  • 11.1

    Define terms

  • 11.2

    Explain the use and meaning of integrated pest management (IPM)

    1. 1.

      Research and prepare an oral report on integrated pest management11.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify pest management alternatives using IPM11.2.2

    3. 3.

      Investigate the role of IPM in reducing the release of chemical substances into the environment11.2.3

  • 11.3

    Discuss the role and importance of chemical products in the biological plant sciences

    1. 1.

      List chemical products used in plant production, including insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, and growth regulator including defoliant11.3.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the reasons chemical products are used in plant production11.3.2

    3. 3.

      Identify a pest, and select the appropriate pest management approach11.3.3

  • 11.4

    Explain various modes of action for pesticides

    1. 1.

      Observe the effect of different herbicides on plants11.4.1

  • 11.5

    List and identify common plant hormones and growth regulators

    1. 1.

      Compare the effects of different growth regulators on plants11.5.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Biological Plant Science

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