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.