Water Resources

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Water Resources module.

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Goal:

To gain introductory knowledge of the properties of water, focusing on the chemical, biological and physical characteristics of water by exploring the uses of water in our lives, sources of ground and surface water, the importance of conservation and protection of water resources as well as the future of our water resources.

Description:

Water is one of the most precious commodities on earth. Without it, life as we know it would not exist. In this presentation, the different properties of water will be reviewed as well as the different ways in which water is used in out daily lives. In addition, the importance of conserving our water resources and the future of out water supply will be discussed. Water quality as well as various types and causes of water pollution are covered in detail. The program was produced in cooperation with the Natural Resources Foundation of Texas.

Objectives:

1. Describe the influence of weather factors

2. Describe the influence of climatic factors

3. Define watershed boundaries

4. Identify potential sources of pollution

5. Discuss policies of ecology management

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Water Measurement

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Water Measurement module.

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Goal:

To provide an understanding of water measurement and water resources in the United States.

Description:

This PowerPoint® production discusses a variety of subjects related to water measurement including: watershed dynamics, water resource management, water quality management, factors affecting water quality, water conservation and watershed conservation.

Objectives:

1. To identify the origin and use of water in a watershed.

2. To describe the dynamics of a watershed.

3. To discuss the measurement of water quality and water resources in a watershed.

4. To describe how water quality is impacted by natural and anthropogenic influences.

5. To identify water and watershed conservation practices.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Fertilizers & the Environment

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Fertilizers & the Environment module.

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Goal:

To learn the basics of fertilizers and their relationship with the environment.

Description:

Fertilizers help replenish essential nutrients the soil looses. Students and beginning horticulturalists will replenish their knowledge of fertilizers with the advice provided in this presentation. The nutritional requirements of plants, the purpose of a fertilizer, fertilizer analysis, types, application, equipment, costs, records and schedules, handling and storage and effects on the environment are introduced.

Objectives:

1. The student will gain a basic knowledge of fertilizers.

2. The student will learn the proper application of plant and crop fertilizers.

3. The student will learn the importance of safety and environmental concerns related to fertilizers.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Pesticides & Herbicides: An Introduction

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Pesticides & Herbicides: An Introduction module.

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Goal:

To learn the fundamentals of pesticides and herbicides.

Description:

Due to the diversity of plant and animal health problems caused by pests, it is important to horticulturalists, ranchers, farmers and even home gardeners to learn how to recognize them, understand what causes them and when they occur. This production teaches students about different pests, beneficial and harmful, along with the correct ways to control them. Also covered are the different classes of pesticides, safety and intergraded pest management. Collaborator: Dr. Pete Dotray, Professor of Weed Science, Texas Tech University.

Objectives:

1. The student will identify a number of common pests.

2. The student will become familiar with the various types of pesticides and herbicides.

3. The student will learn the proper pesticide and herbicide safety methods.

4. The student will become familiar with IPM (integrated pest management).

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Plant Pests: Vertebrates

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Pests: Vertebrates module.

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Goal:

To recognize the various types of vertebrate pests, the areas they inhabit and ways to control the pest population.

Description:

This presentation identifies various vertebrate pests. Students will learn the individual characteristics of the pests as well as the effect each pest has on the environment.

Objectives:

1. To identify pests associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify vertebrate pests.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Plant Pests: Weeds

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Pests: Weeds module.

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Goal:

To recognize the different types of weeds, the areas they inhabit and the various ways to control them by utilizing prevention and treatment methods.

Description:

This presentation identifies various weeds. Students will learn characteristics, environmental conditions, prevention methods and treatment methods for the diseases. Students will also be able to identify pests associated with common plants and crops and determine uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

Objectives:

1. To identify pest associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

4. To identify weeds.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Plant Pests: Chewing Insects

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Pests: Chewing Insects module.

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Goal:

To recognize the different types of chewing insects, the areas they inhabit and the various ways to control the pest population by utilizing an Integrated Pest Management program.

Description:

This presentation identifies various chewing insects. Students will learn characteristics, life cycles, prevention techniques and treatment methods, and the effect each pest has on plants as well as its economic impact. Students will also be able to identify pests associated with common plants and crops and determine uses and types of pesticides.

Objectives:

1. To identify pests associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of pesticides.

4. To identify plant pests characteristics, effects on plants, prevention methods, treatment, life cycles and economic impact.

5. To identify chewing insects.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Plant Pests: Sucking Insects

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Pests: Sucking Insects module.

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Goal:

To recognize the different types of sucking insects, the areas they inhabit and the various ways to control the pest population by utilizing an Integrated Pest Management program.

Description:

This presentation identifies various sucking insects. Students will learn characteristics, life cycles, prevention techniques and treatment methods, and the effect each pest has on plants as well as its economic impact. Students will also be able to identify pests associated with common plants and crops and determine uses and types of pesticides.

Objectives:

1. To identify pests associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of pesticides.

4. To identify plant pests characteristics, effects on plants, prevention methods, treatment, life cycles and economic impact.

5. To identify sucking insects.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Plant Pests: Viruses

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Pests: Viruses module.

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Goal:

To recognize the various types of viruses, areas they inhabit as well as the way to provide control through prevention and treatment.

Description:

This PowerPoint® presentation identifies various viruses. Students will learn the individual characteristics of the virus as well as the environmental conditions, prevention methods and treatment methods.

Objectives:

1. To identify viruses associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common viruses of plants.

3. To identify viruses.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Plant Pests: Chewing Insects

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Pests: Chewing Insects module.

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Goal:

To recognize the different types of chewing insects, the areas they inhabit and the various ways to control the pest population by utilizing an Integrated Pest Management program.

Description:

This presentation identifies various chewing insects. Students will learn characteristics, life cycles, prevention techniques and treatment methods, and the effect each pest has on plants as well as its economic impact. Students will also be able to identify pests associated with common plants and crops and determine uses and types of pesticides.

Objectives:

1. To identify pests associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common pests of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of pesticides.

4. To identify plant pests characteristics, effects on plants, prevention methods, treatment, life cycles and economic impact.

5. To identify chewing insects.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Plant Pests: Bacterial Diseases

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Pests: Bacterial Diseases module.

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Goal:

To recognize the different types of bacterial diseases, areas they inhabit and the various ways to control them by utilizing prevention and treatment methods.

Description:

This presentation identifies various bacterial diseases. Students will learn scientific names, characteristics, environmental conditions as well as prevention and treatment methods for each disease. Students will also be able to identify certain diseases associated with common plants and crops to determine uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

Objectives:

1. To identify bacterial diseases associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common bacterial diseases of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

4. To identify the scientific names, characteristics, environmental conditions, prevention methods and treatment methods.

5. To identify bacterial diseases.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Plant Pests: Fungal Diseases

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Pests: Fungal Diseases module.

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Goal:

To recognize the different types of fungal diseases, areas they inhabit and various ways to control them by utilizing prevention and treatment methods.

Description:

This PowerPoint® presentation identifies various fungal diseases. Students will learn scientific names, characteristics, environmental conditions as well as prevention and treatment methods for each disease. Students will also be able to identify diseases associated with common plants and crops and to determine uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

Objectives:

1. To identify diseases associated with common plants and crops.

2. To analyze the characteristics associated with common diseases of plants.

3. To identify the uses and types of prevention and treatment methods.

4. To identify fungal disease characteristics, environmental conditions, prevention methods and treatment methods.

5. To identify fungal diseases.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Plant & Soil Science Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

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 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.