Course Title: Intro to Horticulture

Faculty: Jamie Propson Email:

Phone: 920-755-3300 Department Website: www.mishicotffa.org

Course Overview / Required Materials
1.  / Careers / Notebooks
2.  / Plant Anatomy / Writing Tool
3.  / Plant Health
4.  / Pruning / Optional Materials
5.  / Floral Design / Personal Device (have 18 class IPads)
6.  / Customer Service / Gloves
7.  / Gardens / Hair Tie

Course Description:

The world of horticulture is one of the largest growing areas of agriculture. This Horticulture class will deal with many areas associated with the production of greenhouse plants and landscaping. After a review of basic plant science, course work will include forms of plant propagations, raising of plants for ornamental, greenhouse, and landscaping purposes. Beyond the production of plants, the student will look in the areas that related to strong plant growth. Specific course topics will be covered include pest management, growth regulation, and greenhouse management. Students will be working hands on in our greenhouse, community garden and exploring hydroponic projects.

Supervised Agricultural Experience Project (SAE):

All students are required to participate in an SAE project, which will allow the active application of science based principles in a “learn by doing” environment for a minimum of 40 hours. The project will be documented online on www.theaet.com. Projects types and parameters will be discussed in class.

Expectations for Students

An effective education is vigorous, demanding, deeply satisfying and requires behavior conductive to achieving excellence. High School is a fundamental asset in building a student’s character, citizenship, and employment future.

1.  Safety is number one. Horseplay will not be tolerated especially in lab situations.

2.  Respect oneself, fellow students, the shop, and instructor.

3.  Cooperation is the key to success in agriculture courses.

4.  You must keep a class notebook with the following sections: (this will be checked)

a.  Notes

b.  Plants of the Day

5.  Be ON TIME for class with all materials needed.

6.  Follow sanitation procedures including wearing your uniform while in lab.

7.  Have an open mind and allow oneself to learn new knowledge and skills.

Grading Breakdown:

Students are responsible for the grade they earn following district grade scale. All students will have equal opportunity to learn. Students will be exposed to a wide range of assessment techniques, at times students will be able to choose which assessment technique they favor.

Grading in this department is weighed as follows:

45% Summative Assessment

35% Formative Assessment

10% Final SAE Grade

10% Final Exam

Summative Assessment – End of unit/outcome learning: may include but not limited to – tests, research experiment, essay, prezi, video production, inquiry based lab or storybook production.

Formative Assessment – During learning: may include but not limited to – class discussion/participation, worksheets, exit slips, quizzes, performances, questioning, group work, guided labs, skits, songs, raps, posters, brochures, journaling and reflection.

SAE/FFA Grade – Agricultural Education is comprised of three basic principals: classroom instruction, SAE and FFA. The SAE stands for supervised agricultural experience. Students will be required to develop an SAE to work on outside of class for a minimum of 40 hours. This could be working with an animal, business, experiment, job shadow, plant, etc. Students will develop the SAE in class with help of the instructor and need to complete records on the experience. Students may be asked to help with FFA activities as the organization is Intra-curricular and tied into our classroom curriculum.

Final Exam: Written final exam at the end of the term to showcase knowledge.

We have read through the following expectations and understand the classroom responsibilities.

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