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.

Plant Evaluation

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Evaluation module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 2/19/2021.

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Goal:

To learn about the scientific background of plants and the application of their evaluation.

Description:

This presentation includes detailed information about a diverse selection of plants, including anatomy, physiology, reproduction, health and production. The process, steps and applicability of evaluating plants in various settings is detailed in this presentation.

Objectives:

1. To analyze the anatomy and physiology of plants.

2. To evaluate the environmental impacts made on plants.

3. To discuss the physiological disorders impacting plants.

4. To identify diseases affecting plants.

5. To discuss the application of plant evaluation in both urban and agricultural settings.

Fundamental Plant Processes

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Fundamental Plant Processes module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 1/29/2021.

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Goal:

To understand how processes work in plants and the important role each process plays in plant functions.

Description:

This presentation identifies the importance of plants and describes the functions of plant parts. The cell cycle and plant life cycles are identified as well. It identifies factors which affect plant growth and development such as important nutrients. Plant growth regulators are identified and major plant processes such as photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration are thoroughly discussed.

Objectives:

1. To identify the importance of plants.

2. To discuss the cell cycle.

3. To discuss the plant life cycle.

4. To identify factors which affect plant growth and development.

5. To evaluate the effects of plant growth regulators.

6. To discuss important plant processes.

Scientific Classification & Nomenclature of Plants

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Scientific Classification & Nomenclature of Plants module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 1/22/2021.

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Goal:

To gain an understanding of plant classification and naming systems.

Description:

This presentation discusses the importance of plants and their utilization. It identifies techniques used in naming and classifying plants, identifies the role of plants in an ecosystem and how they interact with other organisms. It identifies the levels of organization in plants and their functions.

Objectives:

1. To identify different plant types.

2. To identify techniques used in plant classification.

3. To evaluate the plant naming system.

4. To identify different types of organisms in an ecosystem.

5. To evaluate the levels of organization in multicellular organisms.