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Horticulture Technology

Agriculture Curriculum
Phillip Johnson

Number of Essential Outcomes by Trimester
 1st – 20  
2nd – 19  

 

 

1st Trimester Essential Outcomes

  1. Evaluate the use of new plant varieties through genetic engineering.
  2. Compare processes and methods used in plant genetic engineering.
  3. Evaluate the process of tissue cultures
  4. Evaluate the use of bio-technical agents to control insects, plant disease, and weeds.
  5. Assess the role that exotic and nontraditional crops of the future may play.
  6. Prepare a simulated SAEP, Supervised Agriculture Experience Program using an advanced horticulture technology business.
  7. Demonstrate the use of public speaking skills to persuade people on the use of horticulture technologies.
  8. Evaluate the benefits of various organizations for a horticulturist.
  9. Evaluate the use of a GPS in agricultural production.
  10.   Question the use of remote sensing and robotics to increase food production.
  11. Evaluate the use of computer controlled automated irrigation systems.
  12. Assess the value of automated plant handling systems.
  13. Inspect the automated harvesting systems.
  14. Evaluate the use of automated transplanting systems.
  15. Evaluate the plant production systems.
  16. Evaluate the benefits of different types of automated retractable roof systems.
  17. Evaluate the different alarm and information systems.
  18. Operate a simple controller used in a greenhouse.
  19. Evaluate the roll top table system.
  20. Compare the different greenhouse coverings.

2nd Trimester Essential Outcomes

  1. Evaluate the effectiveness of different types of greenhouse coverings.
  2.  Examine the components of geothermal heating system.
  3. Determine the possibility of solar energy as a power.
  4. Evaluate the use of wind power as a power source.
  5. Evaluate the use of alternative fuels as a power source.
  6. Evaluate new technology and advancements in heating and cooling.
  7. Examine the culture of sterile tissue.
  8. Specify the steps used in the sterile technique.
  9. Specify the steps for preparing a tissue culture.
  10. Evaluate the materials needed in using a tissue culture.
  11. Determine how tissue culture can positively or negatively affect horticulture.
  12. Evaluate the why horticulture is needed for space stations.
  13. Evaluate the process of creating ecosystems in space.
  14. Relate the use of hydroponics and aquaponics to crop production in space.
  15. Assess what crops can be grown in space.
  16. Evaluate the uses of agricultural wastes in space.
  17. Examine the closed loop growing system.

 

 

 

 

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