Maintain, operate, and repair facilities and equipment used in landscape management.
Business Management
Compare and contrast different business models and create a chart to illustrate the uses, advantages, and disadvantages of each.
Using industry-specific terminology, explain the process for preparing a price estimate for landscape designs and packages.
Create a price estimate and develop a presentation to secure a bid on a landscape project.
Environmental Issues
Obtain, evaluate, and share information on environmental issues related to landscape design and management.
Example: use of pesticides, fertilizers; water quality; noise abatement
Technology
Identify technological advancements that enhance the landscape industry.
Examples: computer automated design, phone apps, automated equipment.
Plant Biotechnology
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.
Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.
Plant Classification
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the importance of using a universal classification system.
Use a plant dichotomous key as a model to identify various local plants.
Develop and use models to classify plants as vascular or nonvascular, seed-bearing or spore-bearing, and gymnosperms or angiosperms.
Germinate monocots and dicots and use offspring as models to contrast the characteristics of each.
Describe phylogenetic relationships between plants and other organisms.
Describe mutualism among algae and fungi in lichens.
Describe plant adaptations required for life on land.
Describe the alternation of generations in plants.
Differentiate among types of roots, stems, and leaves.
Plant Cells and Tissues
Obtain and communicate information describing adaptations that allow a specific plant to live in a particular habitat.
Examples: seaweed adapted for saltwater, cacti adapted for desert environment
Use models to illustrate and communicate the role of plant cell processes including glycolysis, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, transport, and light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis.
Differentiate among major types of plant tissues found in roots, stems, and leaves and investigate effective culturing techniques for each type.
Examples: parenchyma, sclerenchyma, collenchyma
Plant Needs
Explain why soil type, texture, and nutrients are important considerations in growing plants.
Describe water and mineral absorption in plants.
Distinguish between capillary and turgor pressure.
