Ornamental Horticulture Career Path Cluster
Performance Standards
D. Ornamental Horticulture
D.1 Plant Classification
Students will understand plant classification and identification.
Examples of
the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Classify and identify plants using botanical growth habits, landscape uses, cultural requirements, and a simple botanical key.
*Demonstrate plant selection and identification for local landscape applications.
D.2 Plant Physiology
Students will understand the basic principles of plant physiology and growth, including photosynthesis, osmosis, transpiration, respiration, plant structure, and cell structure.
Examples of
the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Raise various plant materials under a variety of conditions and identify the factors affecting plant growth.
D.3 Plant Reproduction
Students will understand the methods of asexual plant reproduction as well as the factors affecting them.
Examples of
the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Safely demonstrate propagation practices and monitor plant development.
D.4 Integrated Pest Management
Students will understand basic principles of integrated pest management. They will identify pest and disease damage and learn methods of control.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Read and interpret pesticide labels and understand safe pesticide management practices.
D.5 Soil and Water
Students will understand water and soil (media) management practices.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard: *Demonstrate an understanding of water and soil and how they affect plant growth.
*Prepare and amend soils, implement methods of soil conservation, and evaluate results.
Ornamental Horticulture Career Path Cluster
Performance Standards
D.6 Plant Nutrition
Students will understand plant nutrition practices for ornamental plants as it relates to plant growth and health.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Read and interpret fertilizer labels and use proper application practices.
D.7 Pruning Methods
Students will understand basic principles of pruning and training horticulture plants.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Evaluate various plant materials and safely prune them according to plant and landscape requirements to manage growth and/or fruit and flower production.
D.8 Turfgrass
Students will understand the selection, installation, and maintenance of turf.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Install and/or maintain a lawn area.
D.9 Nursery Production
Students will understand the care and maintenance of nursery stock.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Propagate and maintain a horticulture crop to the point of sale.
*Identify procedures commonly used in nursery production.
D.10 Ornamental Horticulture Equipment
Students will understand the safe use, repair, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and facilities found in the horticulture industry.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Safely operate and maintain selected hand and power equipment.
D.11 Basic Landscaping
Students will understand the basic principles of landscape planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Demonstrate proper landscape planting and maintenance practices.
Ornamental Horticulture Career Path Cluster
Performance Standards
D.12 Floriculture
Students will understand the basic principles and skills of floral design.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Identify materials and tools, describe proper handling, safe preparation, and the arrangement of cut flowers.
*Design and construct a simple floral project.
D.13 Horticulture Careers and Industry
Students will understand horticulture career paths and students will be aware of professional trade organizations within the horticulture industry.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Demonstrate strategies for obtaining employment.
D.14 Horticulture Record Keeping
Students will understand the importance of keeping records of business transactions and production records.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Maintain and complete record books, production records, and other records as needed.
D.15 Interpersonal Leadership Development
Students will recognize the traits of effective leaders.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Participate in leadership training activities associated with the FFA including public speaking, leading group discussions, working within a committee, conducting business meetings, and problem solving.
D.16 Supervised Occupational Experience Project
Students will understand the relationship between a Supervised Occupational Experience project (SOE) and their preparation for a career in agriculture.
Examples of the types of work students should be able to do to meet the standard:
*Participate in a supervised occupational experience project employing skills and knowledge learned in the classroom.
*Maintain an on-going record book.