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Course Outline: Greenhouse CD: Horticulture  Lesson Number and Title Content Process Statement(s)  Core Content Standard(s)  Skill Standard(s)  UNIT A. HORTICULTURE SCIENCE Problem Area 1. Exploring the Horticulture Industry  LC: A1-1  Understanding Horticulture  FFD.1, GHT.1 PL-H-4.1.1, PL-H-4.1.3, PL-H-4.1.4, PL-H-4.4.1, PL-H-4.4.2 HC-OH4 LC: A1-2  Determining the Importance of the Horticulture Industry LTM.1, PLS.2 PL-H-4.1.1, PL-H-4.1.3, PL-H-4.1.4, PL-H-4.4.1, PL-H-4.4.2, SS-H-4.1.3 HC-OH4 LC: A1-4  Exploring Career Opportunities in Horticulture PLS.1 PL-M-4.2.1, PL-M-4.2.2  HC-EA7 LC: A1-5  Practicing Horticulture Safety  GHT.11, NOT.11 MA-H-2.2.3, MA-H-3.2.3, SC-H-3.4.3, SC-H-3.5.5, SC-H-3.5.5 HC-OG4, HC- OG5, HC-OG6, HC-OG7, HC- OG8, HC-OG9, HC-OG10 Problem Area 2. Plant Anatomy and Physiology  LC: A2-1  Classifying Ornamental Plants LTM.1  PL-H-4.1.1, PL-H-4.1.3, PL-H-4.1.4, PL-H-4.4.1, PL-H-4.4.2 HC-OC2 LC: A2-2  Understanding Root Anatomy  GHT.5, NOT.2 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OD2 LC: A2-3  Understanding Stem Anatomy  GHT.5, NOT.2 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OD2 LC: A2-4  Understanding Leaf Anatomy and Morphology  GHT.5, NOT.2 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OD2 LC: A2-5  Understanding Flower Anatomy  GHT.5, NOT.2 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OD2 LC: A2-6  Understanding Plant Physiology  GHT.5 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OD2 LC: A2-7  Understanding Light, Temperature, Air, and Water Effects on Plant Growth GHT.5, NOT.2 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OD2 LC: A2-8  Understanding Plant Growth Regulators  GHT.5 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OD2 Problem Area 3. Plant Propagation  LC: A3-1  Examining Sexual Reproduction of Flowering Plants  GHT.6, NOT.3 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OC1 LC: A3-2  Propagating Plants Sexually  GHT.6, NOT.3 SC-H-3.6.1, SC-H-3.6.3 HC-OC1 LC: A3-3  Propagating Plants by Cuttings  APS.3, NOT.3 SC-H-3.4.1, SC-H-3.4.2, HC-OC1 

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Course Outline: Greenhouse CD: Horticulture 

Lesson Number and Title  ContentProcess

Statement(s) Core

Content

Standard(s) Skill

Standard(s) UNIT A. HORTICULTURE SCIENCE 

Problem Area 1. Exploring the Horticulture Industry LC: A1-1  Understanding Horticulture  FFD.1, GHT.1 

PL-H-4.1.1,PL-H-4.1.3,PL-H-4.1.4,PL-H-4.4.1,PL-H-4.4.2 

HC-OH4 

LC: A1-2  Determining the Importance of the HorticultureIndustry  LTM.1, PLS.2 

PL-H-4.1.1,PL-H-4.1.3,PL-H-4.1.4,PL-H-4.4.1,

PL-H-4.4.2,SS-H-4.1.3 HC-OH4 

LC: A1-4  Exploring Career Opportunities in Horticulture  PLS.1  PL-M-4.2.1,PL-M-4.2.2  HC-EA7 

LC: A1-5  Practicing Horticulture Safety  GHT.11,NOT.11 

MA-H-2.2.3,MA-H-3.2.3,SC-H-3.4.3,SC-H-3.5.5,SC-H-3.5.5 

HC-OG4, HC-OG5, HC-OG6,HC-OG7, HC-

OG8, HC-OG9,HC-OG10 

Problem Area 2. Plant Anatomy and Physiology LC: A2-1  Classifying Ornamental Plants  LTM.1 

PL-H-4.1.1,PL-H-4.1.3,PL-H-4.1.4,PL-H-4.4.1,PL-H-4.4.2 

HC-OC2 

LC: A2-2  Understanding Root Anatomy  GHT.5, NOT.2  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OD2 

LC: A2-3  Understanding Stem Anatomy  GHT.5, NOT.2  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OD2 

LC: A2-4  Understanding Leaf Anatomy and Morphology  GHT.5, NOT.2  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OD2 

LC: A2-5  Understanding Flower Anatomy  GHT.5, NOT.2  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OD2 

LC: A2-6  Understanding Plant Physiology  GHT.5  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OD2 

LC: A2-7  Understanding Light, Temperature, Air, and Water 

Effects on Plant Growth  GHT.5, NOT.2  SC-H-3.6.1,

SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OD2 

LC: A2-8  Understanding Plant Growth Regulators  GHT.5  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OD2 

Problem Area 3. Plant Propagation LC: A3-1  Examining Sexual Reproduction of Flowering Plants  GHT.6, NOT.3  SC-H-3.6.1,

SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OC1 LC: A3-2  Propagating Plants Sexually  GHT.6, NOT.3  SC-H-3.6.1,

SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OC1 LC: A3-3  Propagating Plants by Cuttings  APS.3, NOT.3  SC-H-3.4.1,

SC-H-3.4.2,HC-OC1 

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SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3 

LC: A3-4  Propagating Plants by Division, Separation, andLayering  GHT.6  SC-H-3.6.1,

SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OC1 LC: A3-5  Propagating Plants by Grafting and Budding  GHT.6  SC-H-3.6.1,

SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OC1 LC: A3-6  Propagating Plants by Tissue Culture  CPT.9  SC-H-3.4.1,SC-H-3.5.3,

SC-H-3.6.1  HC-OC1 Problem Area 4. Growing Media, Nutrients, and Fertilizers 

LC: A4-1  Understanding Properties of Growing Media  GHT.4  SC-H-1.5.3,SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OB6 

LC: A4-2  Understanding Growing-Media Components  GHT.4  SC-H-1.5.3,SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OB6 

LC: A4-3  Supplying Nutrients to Floriculture Crops  GHT.3  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OC4 

LC: A4-6  Understanding Soil Texture and Structure  APS.9  SC-H-3.4.1,

SC-H-3.4.2 HC-OB6 

LC: A4-8  Understanding Moisture-Holding Capacity LC: A4-11  Understanding Water Quality 

Problem Area 5. Integrated Pest Management 

LC: A5-1  Understanding Integrated Pest Management  NOT.6 

MA-H-3.1.1,MA-H-3.2.1,MA-H-3.2.3,MA-H-3.2.4,MA-H-3.2.5,MA-H-3.2.6,MA-H-3.3.1,MA-H-3.3.3,MA-H-3.3.4,

SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3 

HC-OE1, HC-OE4 

LC: A5-2  Determining the Kinds of Pesticides LC: A5-3  Using Pesticides Safely LC: A5-4  Interpreting Pesticide Labels LC: A5-5  Applying Pesticides LC: A5-6  Managing the Environmental Impact of Pesticides LC: A5-7  Identifying and Managing Plant Pests in the

Greenhouse  GHT.7  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OE1, HC-

OE4 Problem Area 6. Hydroponics 

LC: A6-1  Understanding Hydroponics  NOT.6 

MA-H-3.1.1,MA-H-3.2.1,MA-H-3.2.3,

MA-H-3.2.4,MA-H-3.2.5,MA-H-3.2.6,MA-H-3.3.1,MA-H-3.3.3,MA-H-3.3.4,SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3 

HC-OC3 

LC: A6-2  Growing Crops by Hydroponics 

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UNIT B. FLORICULTURE Problem Area 1. Greenhouse Structures 

LC: B1-1  Exploring Greenhouse Structures  GHT.2, NOT.9 MA-H-2.2.3,MA-H-3.2.3,SC-H-1.5.3,SC-H-3.5.3 

HC-OD2 LC: B1-2  Controlling the Greenhouse Climate  GHT.3  SC-H-3.6.1,

SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OD2 LC: B1-3  Using Automated Systems in the Greenhouse  GHT.3  SC-H-3.6.1,

SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OH1 Problem Area 2. Greenhouse Crop Production 

LC: B2-1  Growing Poinsettias  FFD.9 PL-H-3.2.1,PL-H-3.3.1,PL-H-3.3.3,SC-H-3.4.3 

HC-OH4 LC: B2-2  Growing Potted Chrysanthemums  FFD.6  SC-H-3.6.1  HC-OD2 

LC: B2-3  Growing Minor Potted Flowering Crops  FFD.3 AH-H-4.1.32,AH-H-4.1.33,AH-H-4.1.41,

AH-H-4.2.39,MA-H-2.1.2,MA-H-2.2.2 

HC-EC6 

LC: B2-4  Growing and Forcing Easter Lilies  FFD.5 AH-H-4.1.32,AH-H-4.1.33,AH-H-4.1.41,AH-H-4.2.39,MA-H-2.1.2,MA-H-2.2.2 

HC-EC6 

LC: B2-5  Growing and Forcing Spring Flowering Bulbs  FFD.3 AH-H-4.1.32,AH-H-4.1.33,AH-H-4.1.41,AH-H-4.2.39,

MA-H-2.1.2,MA-H-2.2.2 HC-EC6 

LC: B2-6  Growing Foliage Plants  FFD.3 AH-H-4.1.32,AH-H-4.1.33,AH-H-4.1.41,AH-H-4.2.39,MA-H-2.1.2,MA-H-2.2.2 

HC-EC6 

LC: B2-7  Growing Bedding Plants  FFD.4 AH-H-4.1.32,AH-H-4.1.33,AH-H-4.1.41,AH-H-4.2.39,MA-H-2.1.2,

MA-H-2.2.2 

HC-EC6 

LC: B2-8  Growing Potted Perennials  FFD.4 AH-H-4.1.32,AH-H-4.1.33,AH-H-4.1.41,AH-H-4.2.39,MA-H-2.1.2,MA-H-2.2.2 

HC-EC6 

LC: B2-9  Managing the Greenhouse Business  FFD.4  AH-H-4.1.32,AH-H-4.1.33,AH-H-4.1.41,

HC-EC6 

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AH-H-4.2.39,MA-H-2.1.2,MA-H-2.2.2 

UNIT C. NURSERY, LANDSCAPING, AND GARDENING Problem Area 1. Nursery Production 

LC: C1-1  Understanding Nursery Production Facilities  NOT.1 PL-H-4.1.1,

PL-H-4.1.3,PL-H-4.1.4,PL-H-4.4.1,PL-H-4.4.2 

HC-OD2 

LC: C1-2  Producing Nursery Crops  NOT.5  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3 

HC-OC1, HC-OC2, HC-OC3,

HC-OC4 

LC: C1-3  Packaging Nursery Crops  NOT.7 PL-H-3.1.2,PL-H-3.2.1,PL-H-4.3.1,PL-H-4.3.2,SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3 

HC-OC1, HC-OC2, HC-OC3,

HC-OC4 

LC: C1-4  Managing the Nursery Business  NOT.8 PL-H-3.1.2,PL-H-3.2.1,PL-H-4.3.1,PL-H-4.3.2 

HC-EB1, HC-EB2, HC-EB3,HC-EB4, HC-EB5, HC-EB6,HC-EB7, HC-EB8, HC-EC1 

UNIT D. EMPLOYABILITY IN THE HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY Problem Area 1. Developing Personal Skills 

LC: D1-1  Self-Understanding and Assessment LC: D1-2  Developing Human Relations Skills in the Workplace 

Problem Area 2. Developing Communications Skills LC: D2-1  Introduction to Communication LC: D2-2  Understanding Effective Communication Techniques LC: D2-3  Identifying Effective Speaking Techniques LC: D2-4  Developing Listening Techniques LC: D2-5  Organizing and Presenting a Persuasive Message LC: D2-6  Using Communications Skills in Appropriate

Situations Problem Area 3. Gaining Employment 

LC: D3-1  Developing Goals LC: D3-2  Obtaining Education for a Job LC: D3-3  Identifying Occupational Competencies LC: D3-4  Finding a Job LC: D3-5  Applying for a Job LC: D3-6  Writing a Resume and Letter of Application LC: D3-7

 Succeeding in a Job Interview

 LC: D3-8  Understanding Conflicts and Their Resolution 

UNIT E. HORTICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Problem Area 1. Entrepreneurship in Horticulture 

LC: E1-1  Establishing a Horticultural Business  GHT.1 PL-H-4.1.1,PL-H-4.1.3,PL-H-4.1.4,PL-H-4.4.1,PL-H-4.4.2 

HC-EB1, HC-EB2, HC-EB3,HC-EB4, HC-EB5, HC-EB6,HC-EB7, HC-

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EB8, HC-EC1 LC: E1-2  Financial Management in a Horticultural Business  ASM.7  PL-H-4.3.1,

PL-H-4.3.2  HC-ED1, HC-ED2, HC-ED4 

Problem Area 2. Marketing Horticulture Products 

LC: E2-1  Selecting a Marketing Approach  ASM.8 SS-H-3.1.3,SS-H-3.2.1,

SS-H-3.3.1,SS-H-3.3.2,SS-H-3.3.3 

HC-EC9, HC-OA1, HC-OA2,

HC-OA3, HC-OD1 

LC: E2-2  Developing a Marketing Plan  ASM.8 PL-H-4.3.1,PL-H-4.3.2,SS-H-3.1.3,SS-H-3.2.1,SS-H-3.3.1,SS-H-3.3.2,SS-H-3.3.3 

HC-EC9, HC-OA1, HC-OA2,HC-OA3, HC-

OD1 

LC: E2-3  Advertising and Displaying Horticultural Products  AGC.7 AH-H-4.1.32,AH-H-4.1.33,AH-H-4.1.41,

AH-H-4.2.39 

HC-EC9, HC-OA1, HC-OA2,HC-OA3, HC-

OD1 

LC: E2-4  Marketing Floral Crops  NOT.8 PL-H-3.1.2,PL-H-3.2.1,PL-H-4.3.1,PL-H-4.3.2 

HC-EC9, HC-OA1, HC-OA2,HC-OA3, HC-

OD1 LC: E2-5  Marketing the Landscape Business  LTM.1 

PL-H-4.1.1,PL-H-4.1.3,PL-H-4.1.4,PL-H-4.4.1,PL-H-4.4.2 

HC-EC9, HC-OA1, HC-OA2,HC-OA3, HC-

OD1 LC: E2-6  Selling Floral Orders  FFD.9 

PL-H-3.2.1,PL-H-3.3.1,PL-H-3.3.3,SC-H-3.4.3 

HC-EC9, HC-OA1, HC-OA2,HC-OA3, HC-

OD1 LC: E2-7  Selling Landscape Design and Construction Work  LTM.4  MA-H-2.2.3,

MA-H-3.2.3,SC-H-3.5.3 

HC-EC9, HC-OA1, HC-OA2,HC-OA3, HC-

OD1 CD: Animal, Plant, and Soil Science 

Lesson Number and Title  ContentProcess

Statement(s) Core

ContentStandard(s) 

SkillStandard(s) 

UNIT C. PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE Problem Area 8. Soil Fertility and Moisture Management 

LC: C8-5  Using Irrigation  GHT.3  SC-H-3.6.1,SC-H-3.6.3  HC-OC3 

Content Process Statements Lookup Table: Course  Course Description  Content

Process

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Statement 

AGC - AgriCommunication 

Description - This course develops an understanding of fundamental skills necessary to be successful in the

agricultural communications industry. Provides guidedpractice and applied experience utilizing various styles of 

communication including oral, written, and electroniccommunications. Techniques of communications will include:traditional print media, brochure development, photography,videography, computer program applications, and Internet

usage including e-mail. Leadership development will beprovided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have

a supervised agricultural experience program. 

AGC.7 -

develop skillsto produce

brochures andsale ads 

APS -AdvancedPlant Science 

Description - A freshman college-level course whichintroduces students to the world of plants. The course is a

survey of botany, agronomy, horticulture, soils, forestry, and

other areas of plant science. Opportunity is provided for students to earn three (3) hours of introductory college credit.Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate computer 

applications. Leadership development will be providedthrough FFA. Each student will be expected to have a

supervised agricultural experience program. 

APS.3 -differentiate

between

sexual andasexual plantpropagation

andreproduction 

APS -Advanced

Plant Science 

Description - A freshman college-level course whichintroduces students to the world of plants. The course is a

survey of botany, agronomy, horticulture, soils, forestry, andother areas of plant science. Opportunity is provided for 

students to earn three (3) hours of introductory college credit.

Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be providedthrough FFA. Each student will be expected to have a

supervised agricultural experience program. 

APS.9 -summarize

the physicaland chemicalproperties of 

soil and other plant growing

media 

ASM - Agri.Sales &

Marketing 

Description - This course provides an introduction toagricultural sales and marketing, including. Course material

will include: competition in the agriculture market place,marketing decisions, types of markets, contracting,

government programs and regulations, personaldevelopment, employee and employer responsibilities,communications, promotion strategies, records, files,

purchasing materials, stocking, selling and business accountprocedures. Content may be enhanced with appropriatecomputer applications. Leadership development will be

provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to havea supervised agricultural experience program. 

ASM.7 - utilizeagricultural

businessprocedures

and recordkeeping 

ASM - Agri.Sales &

Description - This course provides an introduction toagricultural sales and marketing, including. Course material

ASM.8 -formulate a

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Marketing  will include: competition in the agriculture market place,marketing decisions, types of markets, contracting,

government programs and regulations, personaldevelopment, employee and employer responsibilities,communications, promotion strategies, records, files,

purchasing materials, stocking, selling and business accountprocedures. Content may be enhanced with appropriatecomputer applications. Leadership development will be

provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to havea supervised agricultural experience program. 

markeing planfor agricultural

products 

CPT - Crop

Technology 

Description - Crop Technology instruction concentrates onthe production practices and current biotechnologicalapplications of or more agriculture crops. Hands-on

experiences will be emphasized. Instruction will includevariety selection, seed bed preparation, fertilization, pest,

weed and disease control, harvesting, and marketing crops.

Current biotechnological applications may be included.Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer 

applications. Leadership development will be providedthrough FFA. Each student will be expected to have an

agricultural experience program. 

CPT.9 - relatebiotechnology

to plantproduction 

FFD -Floriculture &

Floral Design 

Description - Floriculture and floral design providesinstruction to develop floral design techniques using silk,dried, and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and

management technics of a florist business as well asidentification, production and cultural maintenance practices

of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping.Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate

technology. Leadership development will be provided throughFFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised

agricultural experience program. 

FFD.1 -demonstrate

employabilityand social

skills relativeto the career 

cluster  

FFD -Floriculture &Floral Design 

Description - Floriculture and floral design providesinstruction to develop floral design techniques using silk,dried, and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and

management technics of a florist business as well asidentification, production and cultural maintenance practices

of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping.

Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriatetechnology. Leadership development will be provided throughFFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised

agricultural experience program. 

FFD.3 -determine

priciples of design and

elements of art

in flower arranging 

FFD -Floriculture &Floral Design 

Description - Floriculture and floral design providesinstruction to develop floral design techniques using silk,dried, and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and

management technics of a florist business as well as

FFD.4 -implement

design skillsin 'real-world'

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identification, production and cultural maintenance practicesof plants used in floral design and interior landscaping.

Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriatetechnology. Leadership development will be provided through

FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised

agricultural experience program. 

connections 

FFD -Floriculture &Floral Design 

Description - Floriculture and floral design providesinstruction to develop floral design techniques using silk,dried, and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and

management technics of a florist business as well asidentification, production and cultural maintenance practices

of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping.Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate

technology. Leadership development will be provided throughFFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised

agricultural experience program. 

FFD.5 -incorporate

specialtechniques

(bows cards,wiring, tinting,etc.) into floral

design 

FFD -Floriculture &Floral Design 

Description - Floriculture and floral design providesinstruction to develop floral design techniques using silk,dried, and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and

management technics of a florist business as well asidentification, production and cultural maintenance practices

of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping.Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate

technology. Leadership development will be provided throughFFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised

agricultural experience program. 

FFD.6 -demonstrate

techniques inconditioning

andmaintainingflowers andfloral design

materials 

FFD -Floriculture &Floral Design 

Description - Floriculture and floral design providesinstruction to develop floral design techniques using silk,dried, and fresh flowers. Students will learn operation and

management technics of a florist business as well asidentification, production and cultural maintenance practices

of plants used in floral design and interior landscaping.Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriate

technology. Leadership development will be provided throughFFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised

agricultural experience program. 

FFD.9 -formulate

marketing plan 

GHT -GreenhouseTechnology 

Description - Greenhouse Technology provides instruction in

greenhouse structures and greenhouse environmentregulations. Plant growth and development and propagation

are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental

principles of vegetable production and commercialproduction of vegetable crops may be included. Content may

be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadershipdevelopment will be provided through FFA. Each student will

GHT.1 -demonstrate

employabilityand social

skills relativeto the career 

cluster  

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be expected to have a supervised agricultural experienceprogram. 

GHT -GreenhouseTechnology 

Description - Greenhouse Technology provides instruction ingreenhouse structures and greenhouse environment

regulations. Plant growth and development and propagation

are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental

principles of vegetable production and commercialproduction of vegetable crops may be included. Content may

be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadershipdevelopment will be provided through FFA. Each student will

be expected to have a supervised agricultural experienceprogram. 

GHT.2 -proposegreenhousestructural

designs andequipment 

GHT -GreenhouseTechnology 

Description - Greenhouse Technology provides instruction ingreenhouse structures and greenhouse environment

regulations. Plant growth and development and propagationare included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental

principles of vegetable production and commercialproduction of vegetable crops may be included. Content may

be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadershipdevelopment will be provided through FFA. Each student will

be expected to have a supervised agricultural experienceprogram. 

GHT.3 -manipulate

greenhouseenvironmental

conditions 

GHT -GreenhouseTechnology 

Description - Greenhouse Technology provides instruction ingreenhouse structures and greenhouse environment

regulations. Plant growth and development and propagationare included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental

principles of vegetable production and commercialproduction of vegetable crops may be included. Content may

be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadershipdevelopment will be provided through FFA. Each student will

be expected to have a supervised agricultural experienceprogram. 

GHT.4 -prepare soilsand planting

media 

GHT -GreenhouseTechnology 

Description - Greenhouse Technology provides instruction ingreenhouse structures and greenhouse environment

regulations. Plant growth and development and propagationare included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental

principles of vegetable production and commercialproduction of vegetable crops may be included. Content may

be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadershipdevelopment will be provided through FFA. Each student will

be expected to have a supervised agricultural experience

GHT.5 -investigate

plantprocesses anddevelopment 

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program. 

GHT -GreenhouseTechnology 

Description - Greenhouse Technology provides instruction ingreenhouse structures and greenhouse environment

regulations. Plant growth and development and propagationare included as well as production and maintenance of 

bedding and container produced plants. Fundamentalprinciples of vegetable production and commercial

production of vegetable crops may be included. Content maybe enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadership

development will be provided through FFA. Each student willbe expected to have a supervised agricultural experience

program. 

GHT.6 - selectplantpropogation

methods 

GHT -GreenhouseTechnology 

Description - Greenhouse Technology provides instruction ingreenhouse structures and greenhouse environment

regulations. Plant growth and development and propagation

are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamentalprinciples of vegetable production and commercial

production of vegetable crops may be included. Content maybe enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadership

development will be provided through FFA. Each student willbe expected to have a supervised agricultural experience

program. 

GHT.7 -implement

bedding andvegetable crop

productionand

managementstrategies 

GHT -GreenhouseTechnology 

Description - Greenhouse Technology provides instruction ingreenhouse structures and greenhouse environment

regulations. Plant growth and development and propagation

are included as well as production and maintenance of bedding and container produced plants. Fundamental

principles of vegetable production and commercialproduction of vegetable crops may be included. Content may

be enhanced with appropriate technology. Leadershipdevelopment will be provided through FFA. Each student will

be expected to have a supervised agricultural experienceprogram. 

GHT.11 - applysafety

regulationsand practices 

LTM -Landscapeand Turf 

Management 

Description - This course combines landscaping and turf management curriculum. The material includes identificationof landscape plants and their characteristics, site evaluation,

site design, calculation of materials needed, costs for bidding, and installing landscape plans. Landscape plant

maintenance will also be presented. Selection, culture andmanagement of turf species used for lawns, golf courses,athletic fields and erosion control may also be included.

Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriatetechnology. Leadership development will be provided through

FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervised

LTM.1 -

demonstrateemployability

and socialskills relativeto the career 

cluster  

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agricultural experience program. 

LTM -Landscapeand Turf 

Management 

Description - This course combines landscaping and turf management curriculum. The material includes identificationof landscape plants and their characteristics, site evaluation,

site design, calculation of materials needed, costs for 

bidding, and installing landscape plans. Landscape plantmaintenance will also be presented. Selection, culture andmanagement of turf species used for lawns, golf courses,athletic fields and erosion control may also be included.

Content may be enhanced by utilizing appropriatetechnology. Leadership development will be provided through

FFA. Each student will be expected to have a supervisedagricultural experience program. 

LTM.4 -

calculatecosts of 

landscapeplans for 

installation 

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provideinstruction in production practices for container and field-

grown nursery stock; identification, function, growingrequirements, hardiness, problems and methods of differentlandscape plant materials; propagating and growing

evergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may beenhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.

Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Eachstudent will be expected to have a supervised agricultural

experience program. 

NOT.1 -demonstrate

employabilityand social

skills relativeto the career 

cluster  

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provide

instruction in production practices for container and field-grown nursery stock; identification, function, growing

requirements, hardiness, problems and methods of differentlandscape plant materials; propagating and growing

evergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may beenhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.

Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Eachstudent will be expected to have a supervised agricultural

experience program. 

NOT.2 -investigate

plantprocesses anddevelopment 

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provideinstruction in production practices for container and field-

grown nursery stock; identification, function, growingrequirements, hardiness, problems and methods of different

landscape plant materials; propagating and growingevergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may be

NOT.3 -demonstratemethods of 

plantpropagation 

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enhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each

student will be expected to have a supervised agriculturalexperience program. 

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provide

instruction in production practices for container and field-grown nursery stock; identification, function, growing

requirements, hardiness, problems and methods of differentlandscape plant materials; propagating and growing

evergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may beenhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.

Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Eachstudent will be expected to have a supervised agricultural

experience program. 

NOT.5 -implementproduction

managementstrategies for 

nursery and/or orchard crops 

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provideinstruction in production practices for container and field-

grown nursery stock; identification, function, growingrequirements, hardiness, problems and methods of different

landscape plant materials; propagating and growingevergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may beenhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.

Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Eachstudent will be expected to have a supervised agricultural

experience program. 

NOT.6 - relatenursery

technologypractices to

environmentalimpact 

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provideinstruction in production practices for container and field-

grown nursery stock; identification, function, growingrequirements, hardiness, problems and methods of different

landscape plant materials; propagating and growingevergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may beenhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.

Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Eachstudent will be expected to have a supervised agriculturalexperience program. 

NOT.7 -demonstrate

harvesting andmerchandising

of nurserycrops and/or 

orchard crops 

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provideinstruction in production practices for container and field-

grown nursery stock; identification, function, growingrequirements, hardiness, problems and methods of different

landscape plant materials; propagating and growing

NOT.8 -formulate

marketing planfor nursery

and/or orchard

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evergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may beenhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.

Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each

student will be expected to have a supervised agriculturalexperience program. 

crops 

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provideinstruction in production practices for container and field-

grown nursery stock; identification, function, growingrequirements, hardiness, problems and methods of different

landscape plant materials; propagating and growingevergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may beenhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.

Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Eachstudent will be expected to have a supervised agricultural

experience program. 

NOT.9 - designand construct

growingstructures 

NOT - Nursery& Orchard Tech 

Description - Nursery and orchard technology will provideinstruction in production practices for container and field-

grown nursery stock; identification, function, growingrequirements, hardiness, problems and methods of different

landscape plant materials; propagating and growingevergreens/deciduous plants; and the operation of gardencenters and nurseries. Principles of home and commercial

fruit production may also be included. Content may beenhanced by utilizing appropriate computer applications.

Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Eachstudent will be expected to have a supervised agricultural

experience program. 

NOT.11 - applysafety

regulationsand practices 

PLS - Plant andLand Science 

Description - Plant and Land Science develops basicscientific knowledge and skills pertaining to management of 

the land and its effects on food and fiber production, theenvironment, and the quality of life. The relationship of land

to plant growth will be emphasized. Plant composition,reproduction, growth, and current biotechnological advances

will be included. Content may be enhanced with appropriatecomputer applications. Leadership development will beprovided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have

a supervised agricultural experience program. 

PLS.1 -demonstrateemployablity

and socialskills relative

to the career cluster  

PLS - Plant andLand Science 

Description - Plant and Land Science develops basicscientific knowledge and skills pertaining to management of 

the land and its effects on food and fiber production, theenvironment, and the quality of life. The relationship of land

PLS.2 - assessthe benefit of 

plants andland to human

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to plant growth will be emphasized. Plant composition,reproduction, growth, and current biotechnological advanceswill be included. Content may be enhanced with appropriate

computer applications. Leadership development will beprovided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have

a supervised agricultural experience program. 

kind in local,national, and

worldagriculture 

Core Content Standards Lookup Table: Core Subject  Grade Subdomain  Section  Core Standard 

AH - Arts &Humanities  AH-H -

High  AH-H-4 - Visual Arts AH-H-4.1 - Art

Elements,Principles,Media, and

Processes 

AH-H-4.1.32 - Art Elements :color and color theory:

primary and secondary hues,values (tints and shades),intensity (brightness and

dullness); color relationship:

triadic, complementary,analogous. 

AH - Arts &Humanities  AH-H -

High  AH-H-4 - Visual Arts AH-H-4.1 - Art

Elements,Principles,Media, andProcesses 

AH-H-4.1.33 - Principles of Design : Balance (symmetry/asymmetry), emphasis (focalpattern), pattern, repetition,contrast, variety, movement,

rhythm, proportion,transition/ gradation, and

unity. 

AH - Arts &Humanities  AH-H -

High  AH-H-4 - Visual Arts AH-H-4.1 - Art

Elements,Principles,Media, andProcesses 

AH-H-4.1.41 - Incorporate theelements of art and principlesof design to generate several

solutions to a variety of visual art problems. Usemedia and processes,

subject matter, symbols,ideas, and themes to

communicate cultural andaesthetic values. 

AH - Arts &Humanities  AH-H -

High  AH-H-4 - Visual Arts  AH-H-4.2 -Historical and

Cultural Context 

AH-H-4.2.39 - Purposes of Art

: persuasive (advertising,marketing, propaganda);formalist (abstract, non-

objective, arrangement of elements and principles as

subject matter) MA - Math  MA-H - MA-H-2 - MA-H-2.1 - MA-H-2.1.2 - Students will

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High  Geometry/Measurement   Concepts  define, describe propertiesof, give examples of, and

apply to both real-world andmathematical situations

spatial relationships such as

betweenness, paralellism,and perpendicularity. 

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-2 -

Geometry/Measurement   MA-H-2.2 - Skills 

MA-H-2.2.2 - Students willclassify two-dimensional andthree-dimensional geometric

figures according to their characteristics such aslengths of sides; angle

measures; and number of sides, faces, edges, andvertices. Studetns will

describe the intersection of aplane with a three-

dimensional geometricfigure. 

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-2 -

Geometry/Measurement   MA-H-2.2 - Skills MA-H-2.2.3 - Student swill

determine height anddistance using methods of indirect measurement such

as similar triangles and righttriangle relationships. 

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-3 -

Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.1 -Concepts 

MA-H-3.1.1 - Students willunderstand how standard

deviation measures thescatter of a discrete set of 

real-world data. 

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-3 -

Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.2 - Skills MA-H-3.2.1 - Students willanalyze, interpret results,make decisions, and draw

conclusions based on a setof data. 

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-3 -

Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.2 - Skills MA-H-3.2.3 - Students will

organize, display, andinterpret statistical models of 

bivariate data. MA - Math  MA-H -

High  MA-H-3 -Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.2 - Skills 

MA-H-3.2.4 - Students willinterpret the results of a

probability simulations, drawconclusions, and make

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predictions. 

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-3 -

Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.2 - Skills MA-H-3.2.5 - Students willrepresent probabilities in

multiple ways such asfractions, decimals,

percentages, and geometricarea models. 

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-3 -

Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.2 - Skills MA-H-3.2.6 - Students willdetermine probabilities in

situations involvingreplacement and non-

replacement. MA - Math  MA-H -

High  MA-H-3 -Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.3 -

Relationships MA-H-3.3.1 - Students willunderstand how outliers

affect measures of central

tendency. 

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-3 -

Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.3 -Relationships 

MA-H-3.3.3 - Students willunderstand and reason about

the use and misuse of statistics and statistical

representations such as typeof graph and choice of scale.

MA - Math  MA-H -High  MA-H-3 -

Probability/Statistics  MA-H-3.3 -Relationships 

MA-H-3.3.4 - Students willuse data and curve of best fit

to make and defend

predictions. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-H -High  PL-H-3 - Consumerism 

PL-H-3.1 -Accessing and

assessingconsumer 

information,comparing and

evaluatingproducts andservices, and

critiquing

advertisementsare necessary

for makingeffective

consumer decisions. 

PL-H-3.1.2 - The cost andaccessibility of personal

services should be analyzedfor quality and economy. 

PL - Practical PL-H - PL-H-3 - Consumerism  PL-H-3.2 - As PL-H-3.2.1 - Financial

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Living/VocationalStudies  High  consumers,

people mustlearn to

determine their personal needs

and managetheir resources. 

management practices aremethods of achieving short-

and long-term goals. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-H -High  PL-H-3 - Consumerism 

PL-H-3.3 -People rely onservices and

resourcesprovided

through private,public, andvoluntary

agencies. 

PL-H-3.3.1 - There are roles,responsibilities, and services

of private, public, andnonprofit health agencies:

private health care facilities,hospitals, public health

departments, DES, FamilyResource Centers,

Medicare/Medicaid/insurance,

nonprofit healthorganizations. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-H -High  PL-H-3 - Consumerism 

PL-H-3.3 -People rely onservices and

resourcesprovided

through private,public, andvoluntaryagencies. 

PL-H-3.3.3 - The roles of individuals and society in

protecting the environmentand preserving resources

include recycling, conservingand establishing standards

for waste disposal. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-H -High  PL-H-4 - Vocational

Studies PL-H-4.1 -

Jobs/careersreflect both

individual andsocietal needs. 

PL-H-4.1.1 - Career planninghas an impact on future

physical,mental, andemotional well-being. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-H -High  PL-H-4 - Vocational

Studies PL-H-4.1 -

Jobs/careersreflect both

individual and

societal needs. 

PL-H-4.1.3 - Job and career opportunities vary at the

state,national, andinternational levels based on

demand for goods and

services and availableresources. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-H -High  PL-H-4 - Vocational

Studies PL-H-4.1 -

Jobs/careersreflect both

individual andsocietal needs. 

PL-H-4.1.4 - The job marketchanges as a result of 

scientific advancements andthe increased use of 

technology (e.g., robotics

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replacing workers). PL - Practical

Living/VocationalStudies 

PL-H -High  PL-H-4 - Vocational

Studies PL-H-4.3 -

Positive andnegative workhabits impact

success. 

PL-H-4.3.1 - Employers lookfor employees who have

positive work habits and a

good work ethic. PL - Practical

Living/VocationalStudies 

PL-H -High  PL-H-4 - Vocational

Studies PL-H-4.3 -

Positive andnegative workhabits impact

success. 

PL-H-4.3.2 - Workhabits/ethics can impact the

success of a group. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-H -High  PL-H-4 - Vocational

Studies 

PL-H-4.4 -Special skills

are needed for success in

future schoolingand in theworkplace. 

PL-H-4.4.1 - Life-long earningpotential, job options, and

 job satisfaction are generallyrelated to the amount and

kind of educational trainingof the worker. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-H -High  PL-H-4 - Vocational

Studies 

PL-H-4.4 -Special skills

are needed for success in

future schoolingand in theworkplace. 

PL-H-4.4.2 - Changes intechnology impact what

employees do in various jobsand careers. 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-M -Middle  PL-M-4 - Vocational

Studies PL-M-4.2 - Manyfactors need tobe consideredwhen selectingand preparing

for employmentor a career path. 

PL-M-4.2.1 - Interests andabilities can be identified

through a variety of means(e.g., formal assessment,

trying new experiences, jobfair). 

PL - PracticalLiving/Vocational

Studies PL-M -Middle  PL-M-4 - Vocational

Studies 

PL-M-4.2 - Manyfactors need tobe consideredwhen selecting

and preparingfor employmentor a career path. 

PL-M-4.2.2 - Jobs and careersdiffer in ways that match a

person·s interests, aptitudes,and career goals (e.g., salary,

benefits, demands of job,work environment). 

SC - Science  SC-H -High  SC-H-1 - Physical

Science SC-H-1.5 -

Conservation of Energy andIncrease in

SC-H-1.5.3 - Heat is themanifestation of the random

motion and vibrations of atoms, molecules, and ions.

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Disorder   the greater the atomic or molecular motion, the higher 

the temperature. 

SC - Science  SC-H -High  SC-H-3 - Life Science  SC-H-3.4 -

BiologicalChange 

SC-H-3.4.1 - Species changeover time. Biological change

over time is the consequenceof the interactions of (1) the

potential for a species toincrease its numbers, (2) the

genetic variability of offspring due to mutation andrecombination of genes, (3) afinite supply of the resources

required for life, and (4)natural selection. The

consequences of change

over time provide a scientificexplanataion for the fossilrecord of ancient life forms

and for the striking molecular similarities observed amongthe diverse species of living

organisms.

SC - Science  SC-H -High  SC-H-3 - Life Science  SC-H-3.4 -

BiologicalChange 

SC-H-3.4.2 - The greatdiversity of organisms is theresult of more than 3.5 billion

years of biological changeover time that has filled every

available niche with lifeforms. The millions of 

different species of plants,animals, and microorganisms

that live on Earth today arerelated by descent from

common ancestors.

SC - Science  SC-H -High  SC-H-3 - Life Science  SC-H-3.4 -

BiologicalChange 

SC-H-3.4.3 - Biologicalclassifications are based on

how organisms are related.Organisms are classified intoa hierarchy of groups and

subgroups based onsimilarities that reflect their relationships. Species is the

most fundamental unit of classification. Different

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species are classified by thecomparison and analysis of their internal and external

structures and the similarityof their chemical processes. 

SC - Science  SC-H -High  SC-H-3 - Life Science  SC-H-3.5 - The

Interdependenceof Organisms 

SC-H-3.5.3 - Organisms bothcooperate and compete in

ecosystems. Often changesin one component of an

ecosystem will have effectson the entire system that are

difficult to predict. Theinterrelationships and

interdependencies of theseorganisms may generate

ecosystems that are stable

for hundreds or thousands of years. 

SC - Science  SC-H -High  SC-H-3 - Life Science  SC-H-3.5 - The

Interdependenceof Organisms 

SC-H-3.5.5 - Human beingslive within the world'secosystems. Human

activities can deliberately or inadvertently alter the

dynamics in ecosystems.These activities can threaten

current and future globalstability and, if not

addressed, ecosystems canbe irreversibly affected. 

SC - Science  SC-H -

High SC-H-3 - Life Science 

SC-H-3.6 -Matter, Energy,

and

Organization inLiving Systems 

SC-H-3.6.1 - Living systemsrequire a continuous input of 

energy to maintain their chemical and physicalorganization since the

universal tenency is towardmore disorganized states.

The energy for life primarily

derives from the Sun. Plantscapture energy by absorbinglight and using it to formstrong chemical bonds

between the atoms of carbon-containing molecules. These

molecules can be used toassemble larger molecules.

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In addition, the energy storedin the bonds between the

atoms can be used assources of energy for life

processes. 

SC - Science  SC-H -High  SC-H-3 - Life Science 

SC-H-3.6 -Matter, Energy,

andOrganization inLiving Systems 

SC-H-3.6.3 - As matter andenergy flow through different

organizational levels andbetween living systems andthe physical environment,

chemical elements arerecombined in different ways.Each recombination resultsin storage and dissipation of energy into the environmentas heat. Matter and energy

are conserved in eachchange. 

SS - SocialStudies  SS-H -

High  SS-H-3 - Economics 

SS-H-3.1 - Thebasic economic

problemconfronting

individuals andsocieties is the

scarcity or imbalancebetween

unlimited wantsand limitedresources

available for satisfying those

wants. 

SS-H-3.1.3 - TO makeinformed choices, consumersmust analyze advertisements,consider personal finances,

and examine opportunitycost. 

SS - Social

Studies SS-H -

High SS-H-3 - Economics 

SS-H-3.2 - Todeal with theproblem of 

scarcity, people,

and societiescreate economicsystems andinstitutions. 

SS-H-3.2.1 - Economicsystems can be evaluated by

their abilities to achieve

broad social goals such asfreedom, efficiency, equity,security, and growth. 

SS - SocialStudies  SS-H -

High  SS-H-3 - Economics SS-H-3.3 -

Markets areinstitutional

arrangements

SS-H-3.3.1 - Numerousfactors influence the supplyand demand for products. 

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that enablebuyers andsellers to

exchange goodsand services. 

SS - SocialStudies  SS-H -

High  SS-H-3 - Economics 

SS-H-3.3 -Markets areinstitutional

arrangementsthat enablebuyers andsellers to

exchange goodsand services. 

SS-H-3.3.2 - Specific financialand non-financial incentivesoften influence individuals

differently. 

SS - SocialStudies  SS-H -

High  SS-H-3 - Economics 

SS-H-3.3 -

Markets areinstitutionalarrangements

that enablebuyers andsellers to

exchange goodsand services. 

SS-H-3.3.3 - The level of competition in a market islargely determined by the

number of buyers andsellers. 

SS - SocialStudies  SS-H -

High  SS-H-4 - Geography 

SS-H-4.1 -Patterns on

Earth's surface

can be identifiedby examiningwhere thingsare, how theyare arranged,and why they

are in particular locations. 

SS-H-4.1.3 - The location anddistribution of human

features on Earth's surfaceare based on reasoning and

patterns. 

Skill Standards Lookup Table: Area  Topic Skill  Skill Standard HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

EmployabilityStandards 

HC-EA - ExhibitWorkplace Skills  HC-EA7 - Demonstrate the ability to

make career decisions. HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

EmployabilityStandards 

HC-EB - UnderstandWorkforce Issues. 

HC-EB1 - Recognize the differencebetween a team environment workplace

and a conventional workplace. 

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HC -Horticulture 

HC-E -Employability

Standards HC-EB - UnderstandWorkforce Issues.  HC-EB2 - Identify the characteristics of 

a diverse workforce. HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

Employability

Standards HC-EB - Understand

Workforce Issues. HC-EB3 - Identify good ethical

characteristics and behaviors. HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

EmployabilityStandards 

HC-EB - UnderstandWorkforce Issues.  HC-EB4 - Differentiate between good

and poor business ethics. HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

EmployabilityStandards 

HC-EB - UnderstandWorkforce Issues. 

HC-EB5 - Match employeeresponsibilities to employer 

expectations. HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

EmployabilityStandards 

HC-EB - UnderstandWorkforce Issues.  HC-EB6 - Define discrimination,

harassment and equity.

HC -Horticulture 

HC-E -Employability

Standards HC-EB - UnderstandWorkforce Issues.  HC-EB7 - Demonstrate non-

discriminatory behavior. HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

EmployabilityStandards 

HC-EB - UnderstandWorkforce Issues.  HC-EB8 - Maintain confidentiality and

sensitivity of company information. HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

EmployabilityStandards 

HC-EC - PerformBusiness Planning andOperations Procedures 

HC-EC1 - Plan and manage workschedules. 

HC -Horticulture  HC-E -Employability

Standards HC-EC - PerformBusiness Planning and

Operations Procedures HC-EC6 - Identify the ways that the levelof customer satisfaction may affect

company success. HC -

Horticulture HC-E -

EmployabilityStandards 

HC-EC - PerformBusiness Planning andOperations Procedures 

HC-EC9 - Explain the effect of quality onprofit. 

HC -Horticulture 

HC-E -Employability

Standards HC-ED - Demonstrate

EffectiveCommunication and

Teamwork Skills. HC-ED1 - Organize materials with a

logical flow. 

HC -Horticulture 

HC-E -Employability

Standards HC-ED - Demonstrate

EffectiveCommunication and

Teamwork Skills. HC-ED2 - Interpret and clarify directions

prepared by others. 

HC -Horticulture 

HC-E -Employability

Standards HC-ED - Demonstrate

EffectiveCommunication and

Teamwork Skills. HC-ED4 - Write steps of an occupational

process using sentences andstatements as appropriate. 

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HC -Horticulture 

HC-O -Occupational

Standards HC-OA - Determine

Appropriate Marketingand Sales Strategies  HC-OA1 - Develop a marketing plan. 

HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

Occupational

Standards HC-OA - Determine

Appropriate Marketing

and Sales Strategies HC-OA2 - Address customer questions

about given products and services. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OA - DetermineAppropriate Marketingand Sales Strategies  HC-OA3 - Demonstrate sales process. 

HC -Horticulture 

HC-O -Occupational

Standards HC-OB - Analyze and

Enhance Soil andGrowing 

HC-OB6 - Demonstrate the use of different soil mixes and growing media. 

HC -Horticulture 

HC-O -Occupational

Standards HC-OC - Distinguish andselect plant production

method HC-OC1 - Propagate specific plant

materials. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OC - Distinguish andselect plant production

method  HC-OC2 - Label propagation material. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OC - Distinguish andselect plant production

method HC-OC3 - Watering requirements of 

specific plants. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OC - Distinguish andselect plant production

method HC-OC4 - Fertility requirements of 

specific plants. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OD - Develop andimplement productionand management

schedule HC-OD1 - Determine production cost for 

given crop. 

HC -Horticulture 

HC-O -Occupational

Standards HC-OD - Develop andimplement production

and managementschedule 

HC-OD2 - Regulate environmentalfactors for plant growth. 

HC -Horticulture 

HC-O -Occupational

Standards HC-OE - Monitor and

control pests  HC-OE1 - Determine proper pesticide for given symptoms. 

HC -Horticulture 

HC-O -Occupational

Standards HC-OE - Monitor and

control pests  HC-OE4 - Monitor for plant damage. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OG - Provide safeworkplace environment  HC-OG4 - Identify immediate and real

costs of an accident. 

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HC -Horticulture 

HC-O -Occupational

Standards HC-OG - Provide safe

workplace environment  HC-OG5 - Identify methods of preventing accidents in the workplace. 

HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

Occupational

Standards HC-OG - Provide safe

workplace environment HC-OG6 - Assume responsibility for the

personal safety of self and others. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OG - Provide safeworkplace environment  HC-OG7 - Comply with established

safety practices. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OG - Provide safeworkplace environment  HC-OG8 - Identify fire exits and fire-

fighting equipment. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OG - Provide safeworkplace environment  HC-OG9 - Maintain a clean and safe

work facility. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OG - Provide safeworkplace environment  HC-OG10 - Report unsafe practices to

appropriate personnel. HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OH - Utilize industryresources  HC-OH1 - Apply electronic technology

(bar code, e-mail). HC -

Horticulture HC-O -

OccupationalStandards 

HC-OH - Utilize industryresources 

HC-OH4 - Interpret the impact of thehorticultural industry on local, state,national, and international economy.