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.

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.

Plant Nutrition

Students will be working on the iCEV BASF Plant Science Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Plant Nutrition module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 2/12/2021.

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Goal:

To gain an understanding of plant nutrition and the role it plays in production agriculture.

Description:

This presentation discusses the importance and basics of plant nutrition. It identifies plant processes and requirements for proper plant growth, as well as examines nutrients needed by plants and the effects of nutrient deficiencies. Important factors for plant growth and growing techniques are also discussed.

Objectives:

1. To identify functions of plant parts.

2. To evaluate plant processes.

3. To analyze the structure and function of organic molecules in plants.

4. To identify plant growth requirements.

5. To evaluate the needs of soil and water for plants.

6. To identify nutrients and nutrient deficiencies in plants.

7. To evaluate the impact of human activity on ecosystems.

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.

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.