Hydroponics

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Hydroponics module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 3/12/2021.

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Goal:

To learn about the scientific background of production plants and the application of hydroponic techniques to improve upon production in various environments.

Description:

This presentation includes information about various hydroponic techniques which improve the rate and quality of growth in a variety of plant species. The diversified aspects of hydroponic production methods are detailed including the process of growing plants, systems and techniques available as well as which plants are suited to grow in a hydroponic environment.

Objectives:

1. To analyze the process of growing plants using hydroponics.

2. To identify hydroponic systems and techniques.

3. To evaluate various plants grown hydroponically.

Crop Production in the United States:

Southern & Western Regions

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Crop Production in the United States: Southern Region & Crop Production in the United States: Southern Region modules. All components of these modules must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 3/5/2021.

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Crop Production in the United States: Southern Region

Goal:

To provide students with the primary crops grown, annual export value and unique facts about crop production for the states located within the Southern region of the United States.

Description:

Crop production is one of the most important industries in the United States. The Crop Production in the United States series takes a look at crops grown in the U.S. by region, as well as by state. In this presentation, students will discover valuable information regarding the types of crops grown in the Southern region as well as the economic impact and uses for specific nonfood crops. Students will also learn how crop production affects their everyday lives and why it is such a large and important industry.

Objectives:

1. To identify major crops grown in the Southern region of the United States.

2. To discuss the value of crop production in each state located in the Southern Region.

3. To analyze trends in crop production for the Southern Region.

Crop Production in the United States: Western Region

Goal:

To provide students with the primary crops grown, annual export value and unique facts about crop production for the states located within the Western region of the United States.

Description:

Crop production is one of the most important industries in the United States. The Crop Production in the United States series takes a look at crops grown in the U.S. by region, as well as by state. In this presentation, students will discover valuable information regarding the types of crops grown in the Western region as well as the economic impact and uses for specific non-food crops. Students will also learn how crop production affects their everyday lives and why it is such a large and important industry.

Objectives:

1. To identify major crops grown in the Western region United States.

2. To discuss the value of crop production in each state located in the Western Region.

3. To analyze trends in crop production for the Western Region.

Crop Production in the United States:

Midwest & Northeast Regions

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Crop Production in the United States: Midwest Region & Crop Production in the United States: Northeast Region modules. All components of these modules must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 2/26/2021.

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Crop Production in the United States: Midwest Region

Goal:

To provide students with the primary crops grown, annual export value and unique facts about crop production for the states located within the Midwest region of the United States.

Description:

Crop production is one of the most important industries in the United States. The Crop Production in the United States series takes a look at crops grown in the U.S. by region, as well as by state. In this presentation, students will discover valuable information regarding the types of crops grown in the Northwest region as well as the economic impact and uses for specific nonfood crops. Students will also learn how crop production affects their everyday lives and why it is such a large and important industry.

Objectives:

1. To identify major crops grown in the Midwest region of United States.

2. To discuss the value of crop production in each state located in the Midwest Region.

3. To analyze trends in crop production for the Midwest Region.

Crop Production in the United States: Northeast Region

Goal:

To provide students with the primary crops grown, annual export value and unique facts about crop production for the states located within the Northeast region of the United States.

Description:

Crop production is one of the most important industries in the United States. The Crop Production in the United States series takes a look at crops grown in the U.S. by region, as well as by state. In this presentation, students will discover valuable information regarding the types of crops grown in the Northeast region as well as the economic impact and uses for specific non-food crops. Students will also learn how crop production affects their everyday lives and why it is such a large and important industry.

Objectives:

1. To identify major crops grown in the Northeast region of the United States.

2. To discuss the value of crop production for each state located in the Northeast region.

3. To analyze trends in crop production for the Northeast region.

Plant Genetics

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Genetics module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 2/5/2021.

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Goal:

To gain an understanding of terms, technologies and applications of plant genetics.

Description:

This presentation discusses the importance and basics of plant genetics. It identifies plant cell characteristics and functions as well as plant cell processes. It discusses the use of plant genetics and technologies for the advancement of production agriculture.

Objectives:

1. To identify the process of cell reproduction and growth.

2. To evaluate the importance of DNA in plant cells.

3. To discuss terms related to plant genetics.

4. To evaluate cell structures and functions.

5. To identify the history and use of plant breeding.

6. To discuss technologies used in agricultural plants.