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Horticulture Lesson Plans
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9th graders apply ecological analysis to fruit and vegetable production systems. In this horticulture lesson 9th graders learn about different management practices.
Students discuss horticulture and the purpose of plant products. In this horticulture lesson, students construct a collection of newspaper articles about plants and plant products.
Students examine the importance of local markets. In this horticulture lesson, students examine the importance of local markets and food systems that can provide profit for growers, freshness, variety and quality.
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.
Learners examine how government programs and sustainable practices can affect farm profitability. In this agriculture lesson learners complete several activities that include the prices of food and designing their own ecolabel.
In this lesson 4th graders role play as certified horticulturists as they study the biology of plants and gardening. They design a garden for their school based on what they researched and a given budget.
This lesson has 3rd graders participate in a variety of tasks which help them to understand the basic concepts of plant growth. Research and reporting skills are developed as they gather information from various sources related to the use of plants by humans for food, shelter and clothing, and in the production of various products.
Students explore the lives and accomplishments of the many women who have made tremendous strides in the various fields of science.
This lesson has learners explore the reproductive functions of flowers by participating in a flower dissection lab.
This is an excellent multidisciplinary lesson designed by Scientific American. It provides three creative activities--designing a garden, studying hieroglyphics, and writing poetry--relevant to the ancient peoples of the Middle East. This lesson has learners will enjoy
