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K–12 Standards

Horticulture (2018)

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Post-Secondary Education Preparation

  • 1

    Identify career opportunities in horticulture and the plant systems pathway1

  • 2

    Research and compare three different colleges or technical programs with programs in Horticulture or the plant systems pathway2

  • 3

    Describe how interest, training, and skills in ornamental horticulture can be adapted to a variety of career fields  3

Employability Skills

  • 4

    Prepare and revise a resume4

  • 5

    Write and revise a cover letter5

  • 6

    Complete a job application6

  • 7

    Participate in a Job interview with a local agricultural employer7

  • 8

    Write a follow up letter8

  • 9

     Practice proper telephone etiquette9

  • 10

    Accept and provide criticism in an appropriate manner10

Plant Taxonomy

  • 11

    List the important roles played by green plants in our lives and the earth’s ecosystem11

  • 12

    Explain why scientific plant names are used12

  • 13

    Explain the difference between genus, species, and variety 13

  • 14

    Identify at least 30 plants by their common and scientific binomial name14

Plant Structures

  • 15

    Identify parts of a cell.15

  • 16

    Differentiate between monocot and dicot seeds.16

  • 17

    List and describe the purpose of the four main parts of the plant.17

  • 18

    Explain the functions of each part of a flower.18

  • 19

    Explain the functions of a fruit.19

Plant Growth Processes

  • 20

    Explain and describe the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, and transpiration.20

  • 21

    Describe the aboveground requirements needed for good plant growth.21

  • 22

    Describe the differences between clay, sandy, and loamy soils and identify a sample of each.22

  • 23

    Explain three ways to improve soil drainage and two ways to increase moisture retention of soil.23

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    List the three major plant food elements and two functions of each.24

  • 25

    Analyze the use of growth stimulants, retardants, and rooting hormones in the horticulture industry.25

  • 26

    Evaluate a soil sample and make fertilizer recommendations.26

Plant Propagation

  • 27

    Diagram the similarities and differences between asexual and sexual propagation. 27

  • 28

    Compare and Contrast self-fertilization and cross-fertilization. 28

  • 29

    Describe the requirements for seed germination and growth.29

  • 30

    Test and calculate seed germination percentage.30

  • 31

    Perform Asexual Propagation by the following methods: Leaf and Bud cuttings, Herbaceous, softwood, semihardwood and hardwood stem cuttings, root cuttings, and separation of bulbs, corms, tubers, tuberous roots, and rhizomes. 31

  • 32

    Describe the application of advanced propagation techniques: grafting, patch and T budding, mound and air layering, micro propagation, and tissue culture32

Integrated Pest Management

  • 33

    Explain what integrated pest management means33

  • 34

    Outline a pest control program, explaining when biological control should be used and at what point chemicals must be used.34

  • 35

    Examine five pesticide labels and identify the types of each and the degree of toxicity of each and demonstrate the recommended precautions in the mixing and handling of each.35

  • 36

    Summarize the impact of insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, rodenticides, molluscicides, nematocides, and herbicides in an integrated pest management program. 36

Greenhouse Practices

  • 37

    Compare and Contrast the different types of growing structures.37

  • 38

    List the characteristics of various greenhouse and shade house coverings 38

  • 39

    Diagram three common methods of arranging greenhouse benches.39

  • 40

    Construct a greenhouse crop production schedule40

  • 41

    Compare and contrast the various types of media41

  • 42

    Describe methods of spacing, watering, and fertilizing greenhouse crops42

  • 43

    Demonstrate proper methods of potting and transplanting mature plants43

  • 44

    Demonstrate proper methods of using rooting hormones 44

  • 45

    Demonstrate proper methods of sowing seeds45

  • 46

    Demonstrate proper methods of transplanting seedlings or cuttings46

  • 47

    Demonstrate proper methods of pinching of plants and flowers 47

  • 48

    Demonstrate proper methods of fertilizer applications48

  • 49

    Demonstrate proper methods of watering49

  • 50

    Identify 20 plants typically grown in a greenhouse.50

  • 51

    Compare and Contrast different hydroponic systems.51

  • 52

    Produce a crop in a greenhouse. 52

Nursery and Landscape Industry

  • 53

    Describe the nursery industry in the United States53

  • 54

    Compare the different types of nurseries 54

  • 55

     Compare the relationship of the nursery industry to the landscape industry.55

  • 56

    Identify 10 trees used in the landscape industry.56

  • 57

    Identify 10 shrubs used in the landscape industry.57

  • 58

    Identify 3 turf grasses.58

  • 59

    Identify 3 ornamental grasses. 59

  • 60

    Identify 5 groundcovers used in the landscape industry.60

  • 61

    List the five principles of landscape design and examples of an application of each principle.61

Floriculture Industry

  • 62

    Identify 10 foliage plants62

  • 63

    Identify 20 florists crops 63

  • 64

    List and describe the basic principles of floral design64

  • 65

    Identify the Basic floral design shapes65

  • 66

    Design a circular floral arrangement 66

  • 67

    Identify basic tools and materials used in floral design67

  • 68

    Demonstrate the four wiring procedures used with the appropriate flowers 68

  • 69

    Design a corsage and a boutonniere69

Vegetable Gardening

  • 70

    Draw to scale a garden plan that includes at least ten vegetables and varieties that meet your areas USDA Hardiness Zone.70

  • 71

    Determine the type and amount of fertilizer for a specific crop by using a soil test recommendation71

  • 72

    Establish weed control programs using mulches, cultivation, and herbicides. 72

  • 73

    Construct a vegetable garden73

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Horticulture -18052 Kansas Agricultural Education

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