OCG - Nursery, Greenhouse & Garden Center Technology

Agricultural Science and Technology

   Unit A   Developing Leadership Skills in Agriculture

Lesson 1. Planning and Organizing an FFA Meeting

Student Learning Objectives:. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Explain how to plan a meeting and develop the order of business.
2. Describe how to set up the meeting room.
3. Explain the parliamentary procedure used in an FFA meeting.

 

Lesson 2. Developing an Awareness for Your Community

Student Learning Objectives:. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Describe the meaning and importance of community service.
2. List and identify community service organizations.
3. Explain how FFA members can be involved with community improvement and development.         

 

Lesson 3. State FFA Degree

Student Learning Objectives:. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. List the requirements for the State FFA Degree.
2. Explain how a FFA member can obtain the State FFA Degree.

 

Unit B   Supervised Experience in Agriculture

                        Lesson 1. Keeping and Using SAE Records

Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Explain how SAE records are organized.
2. Identify the procedures to making entries in the SAE records.
3. Explain how to summarize and analyze the SAE records.

 

                        Lesson 2. Making Long Range Plans for Expanding SAE Programs

Student Learning Objective: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

:                                   1. Identify the factors that should be considered in expanding an  SAE program.

2. Explain how placement and ownership SAE programs may be expanded.

 

 

Unit C Greenhouse Structures

Lesson 1—Exploring Greenhouse Structures

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

 .                                  1. Identify greenhouse designs.

2. Review considerations for greenhouse frameworks.
3. Identify and describe greenhouse glazing materials.
4. Describe the functions of the headhouse.
5. Discuss the advantages of retractable-roof greenhouses.
6. Describe greenhouse bench options.

 

Lesson 2—Controlling the Greenhouse Climate

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Describe methods of heating greenhouse structures.
2. Explain major greenhouse cooling and ventilation systems.
3. Identify greenhouse climate control systems.

 

Lesson 3—Using Automated Systems in the Greenhouse

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Discuss the advantages of automated systems.
2. Identify automated systems involved in planting.
3. Identify automated systems involved in moving plants in the greenhouse.
4. Identify automated systems involved in watering plants.

 

 

Unit D Producing a Greenhouse Crop

Lesson 1— PREPARATION OF SOILS AND PLANTING MEDIA

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Gather a soil sample using recommended procedures.

 

Lesson 2— PROPAGATION AND PLANTING OF PLANTS

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Identify the varieties of flowering plants that are most profitably grown in the local community.
2. Select and prepare a recommended media for a seed flat to germinate bedding plants.
3. Demonstrate the ability to seed a flat or individual container using recommended procedures.
4. Demonstrate the ability to plant bulbs using recommended procedures.
5. Transplant seedlings or cuttings into selected sterile containers using recommended procedures.
6. Plan and maintain a mist preparation system using time clocks and irrigation equipment.
7. Select, prepare, take, and place cuttings using recommended procedures.
8. Plant a selected crop of rooted cuttings using recommended procedures.
9. Package and label plants for shipment.

 

Lesson 3— CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CON-TROL PRACTICES

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Demonstrate the ability to control and manage the growth of flowering plants by pinching, disbudding, or pruning according to recommended procedures.
2. Apply growth regulating chemicals to plants using recommended procedures.
3. Install a shade cloth to a shadehouse area using recommended procedures.
4. Manipulate the temperature of a given greenhouse using air-conditioning, heaters, vents, or fans.
5. Cultivate soils with a Rototiller using recommended practices.
6. Aerate compacted soils using recommended procedures.
7. Stake and tie flowering plants that require support using recommended procedures.
8. Demonstrate the ability to repair broken pipes, sprinkler heads, mist heads, and/or valves using recommended procedures.
9. Apply granular and liquid fertilizer to flower beds and floral crops at a pre-selected rate using recommended procedures.

 

Lesson 4— IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Plan and implement a watering schedule using an automatic irrigation system.
2. Demonstrate the ability to hand irrigate given plants using recommended procedures

 

Lesson 5— PLANT PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Demonstrate the ability to examine plants and recognize and report damage resulting from disease and insects.
2. Measure, mix, and apply a recommended chemical for control of a specific pest on floral crops.
3. Identify and remove diseased plants grown in beds, pots, or frames in the greenhouse or shadehouse.
4. Identify and manually remove weeds growing in potted plants or beds using recommended procedures.
5. Demonstrate the ability to clean spray equipment after use according to approved practices.
6. Repair and/or replace nonfunctional hoses, pipes, lines, or nozzles on spray equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lesson 6— PACKAGING, STORAGE, AND SHIPMENT OF POTTED FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE PLANTS

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Identify and remove dead or diseased plant parts from potted plants or other floriculture specimens grown for market.

 

Lesson 7— MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Oil electric motors according to specifications listed in the operator’s manual.
2. Replace or repair plastic or polyethylene covers for a greenhouse using recommended procedures.
3. Repair or replace valves on irrigation systems using galvanized or PVC plastic pipe according to recommended procedures.

 

Lesson 8—Growing Potted Perennials

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Describe the importance and scope of perennials.
2. Discuss the factors involved in propagating perennials.
3. Explain production practices used in forcing perennial plants to flower.

 

 

Unit E Greenhouse Business Management

Lesson 12—Managing the Greenhouse Business

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Identify types of greenhouse businesses.
2. Recognize costs related to production.
3. Develop and implement a marketing strategy.
4. Describe career opportunities associated with greenhouse management.

 

Unit F Nursery Production

Lesson 1—Understanding Nursery Production Facilities

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Explain the scope and history of the Nursery Industry.
2. Describe the different types of nurseries.
3. Explain the economic factors involved in selecting a nursery site.
4. Explain the environmental factors involved in selecting a nursery site.
5. Describe the different types of nursery facilities.
6. Explain how a plant hardiness map is used.

 

Lesson 2—Producing Nursery Crops

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Describe the process of lining out nursery stock.
2. List and describe the proper nursery field practices.
3. Describe sample field practice schedules for different types of plants.
4. Describe the common pests and problems of field nursery stock.
5. Describe the process of properly staking a tree in the field.
6. Describe the tools and equipment used in production.

 

 

Lesson 3—Packaging Nursery Crops

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Describe the three types of packaging of nursery crops.
2. Describe how to ball and burlap (B&B) stock properly.
3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of B&B, container, and bare root.
4. Describe the types of storage used for nursery stock.
5. Describe the techniques of defoliation of plants before storage.
6. List and describe the problems that might occur to plants in storage.
7. Describe the process of grading with calipers.

 

 

Unit G            Nursery Business  Management

                         Lesson 1—Managing the Nursery Business

Student Objectives,  Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Describe the desirable work traits of a nursery worker.
2. Describe common tasks performed by a nursery worker.
3. Describe a common business organizational chart.
4. Describe the types of business records kept by a nursery.
5. Describe the ways nurseries advertise their stock.

 

 

Unit H     Developing Communication Skills

Lesson 1—Introduction to Communication

Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Define communication and explain its purpose.
2. Identify the components of the communication process.
3. Identify the five different levels of communication.
4. Explain the barriers of successful communication.
5. Explain the relationship between communication and leadership.

 

Lesson 2—Organizing and Presenting a Persuasive Message

Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Explain the steps in preparing a persuasive message.
2. Describe delivery techniques in a persuasive message.

 

Lesson 3—Using Communication Skills In Appropriate Situations

Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Understand the role of communication skills in the workplace.
2. Understand how to present a problem to a supervisor.
3. Identify the techniques used in requesting information from a

                supervisor.

4. Explain the role of written communication in an agribusiness.

 

Unit I     Gaining Employment

Lesson 1—Developing Goals

Student Learning Objectives: Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Explain the process of goal setting.
2. Describe the terms and types of goals.
3. Explain some aspects of effective goals.

 

Lesson 2—Finding a Job

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Describe information sources for job opportunities.
2. Develop a system to evaluate job openings.

 

Lesson 3—Applying for a Job

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Explain how to research a job opportunity.
2. Describe two methods of applying for a job.
3. Identify the common types of information requested on a job application

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Lesson 4—Writing a Résumé and Letter of Application

Student Learning Objectives. Instruction in this lesson should result in students achieving the following objectives:

1. Explain the purpose of a résumé.
2. List the main items that should be included in a résumé.
3. Describe the purpose of a letter of application and its primary elements.

Required Instructional Materials and Resources: (List required materials including SDOC provided textbooks, including any fees that apply, etc.)

• 3 ring notebook with paper
• Notebook dividers
• Signed parent form  

Optional Materials and Resources:

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK:

Introduction to Horticulture – Prentice Hall / Delmar

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Horticulture Lesson Plan Library – CAERT, Inc.

Greenhouse Production  - Prentice Hall / Interstate

Advisor’s Guide to the FFA Student Handbook