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Students compare and contrast living in their houses to that of living in a space capsule. In groups, they develop a functional closed system space capsule for a team of astronauts. They use their prior knowledge in horticulture to address concerns on the supply of oxygen, water and food. Full Review »
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Students read a case study about weed control. They discover new methods of weed control and their advantages and disadvantages. They complete on online exercise to test their knowledge. Full Review »
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Students read a case study and identify the basic principles of garden design. They discover the different soils and lighting needed by different types of plants. They also complete a sorting exercise. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the steps necessary to design, build, and stock with plants and fish their very own water garden. They select landscape plants based on requirement. Students analyze how specific plants grow better in certain areas than others. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students study the fundamentals of horticulture. They identify common, non-woody, indoor or outdoor plants. In additition, they identify trees and shrubs sutiable for landscaping in their region. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover career opportunities available in the horticultural business through in-class research, skill demonstrations, and a hands-on experiment/project. The lesson includes resource links and could be used in a Biology or Career classroom. Full Review »
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Students investigate the occupations in the industry of horticulture. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to take part in class discussion. Students also look at the requirements for attaining a new position. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students engage in a lesson that is related to the care of flowers and indicating the standards to delivering them. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students also discuss the basic fundamentals of horticulture. Full Review »
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the production of fruit. They conduct research to find methods that are used in horticulture in order to produce a profit. They use the information in order to present the skills needed to find employment. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students read information about George Washington Carver and outline the information. They are given peanuts in the shell, students examine them and eat them. Students discuss the following questions: Why did George Washington Carver stay with his owner after he was no longer a slave? What is horticulture? and How does this field of study relate to Carver's love of drawing flowers? Full Review »
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