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K–12 Standards

Floriculture (2023)

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Synthesize the history of floriculture.AFNR.HS.16.1

  • a

    Explain the evolution of floriculture throughout history and describe how history has influenced today’s floriculture.AFNR.HS.16.1.a

  • b

    Compare and contrast the three levels of the floriculture industry (grower, wholesaler, and retailer).AFNR.HS.16.1.b

  • c

    Analyze today’s world floral production and marketing methods and trends.AFNR.HS.16.1.c

Summarize key aspects of floral botany and processing.AFNR.HS.16.2

  • a

    Identify male and female parts of the flower and their functions.AFNR.HS.16.2.a

  • b

    Evaluate the function of the plant stem and its post-harvest physiology.AFNR.HS.16.2.b

  • c

    Recognize the inflorescence types and leaf form and their purpose.AFNR.HS.16.2.c

  • d

    Distinguish the roles of plant processes as they relate to cut plant materials.AFNR.HS.16.2.d

  • e

    Identify harvesting techniques and procedures used to cut quality materials and design a procedure for proper processing and storage.AFNR.HS.16.2.e

Summarize the proper function and use of floral materials and tools.AFNR.HS.16.3

  • a

    Identify the common tools used in various methods of floral arranging and demonstrate correct and safe use of floral tools.AFNR.HS.16.3.a

  • b

    Identify common wire and ribbon sizes for various applications.AFNR.HS.16.3.b

  • c

    Explain special considerations (occasion and season) for selection of proper materials (e.g., ribbon, containers).AFNR.HS.16.3.c

Classify common floriculture plants.AFNR.HS.16.4

  • a

    Identify the major plants used in the floriculture industry by common and scientific names.AFNR.HS.16.4.a

  • b

    Categorize major plants based on their use in floriculture (cut flower and/or foliage plants, potted flowering and/or foliage plants).AFNR.HS.16.4.b

  • c

    Differentiate the uses of plants in a design: line, form, filler, foliage.AFNR.HS.16.4.c

Synthesize principles of floral design.AFNR.HS.16.5

  • a

    Identify the importance of floral design principles (e.g., color, design, line, texture, balance, focal point).AFNR.HS.16.5.a

  • b

    Evaluate an arrangement based on design principles.AFNR.HS.16.5.b

  • c

    Analyze current design trends that exist in the floral industry.AFNR.HS.16.5.c

  • d

    Create a floral arrangement using design principles and materials to meet a specific occasion and budget.AFNR.HS.16.5.d

  • e

    Delineate between wholesale and retail pricing of raw materials.AFNR.HS.16.5.e

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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