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Horticulture Course Competencies 
Plant Systems Career Pathway
Course Competencies and performance indicators.
Rubric Code: RA56C9
By martha_A
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Subject: Vocational  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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1.Taxonomy

Understand taxonomic and other classifications of plants to build a working understanding of functional differences.
Advanced

Student is able to classify plants by all of the following methods: Life Cycle, Dicot vs. Monocot, Binomial Name, Crop Family, Agronomic Use, and Place of Origin.
Beyond

Student is able to classify plants by several methods
Competent

Student is able to classify plants by one method. Needs to review other systems
NYC

Student cannot clearly explain how to classify a plant into any category
Plant Anatomy

Apply elements of plant anatomy, physiology and the functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems.
Advanced

Student can explain the following functions of plant parts: Leaves, fruit, flowers, stem, roots. Can explain the following parts: xylem, phloem, branch root, root hair, root cap. stalk, stolon, rhizome, cuticle, epidermis, and stoma.
Beyond

Student can explain at least two major functions of a plant root, stem, and leaf.
Competent

Student can explain the main purposes of the various plant parts although needs further study to fully understand them
NYC

Student can not explain the function of the various plant parts
Environmental Factors
2. Understand how the influence of environmental factors, nutrients and growing media on plant growth impacts the production and management of plants.
Influence of environment.

AAI5. Underlying Principals of Technology: Explain through discussions the technological systems used within this industry.
Advanced

Students will be able to explain the different uses of technology in the field of agriculture. Automated machinery, GPS location, bioengineering of seeds, crop rotation scheduling.
Beyond

Student will be able to list, explain, and understand the uses of technology in the agriculture field.
Competent

Student can list some of the uses of technology in agriculture.
NYC

Student cannot explain why technology is needed in agriculture.
Growing Media

Identify the nature and properties of growing media for use in plant systems.
Advanced

Student can list and explain the advantages/disadvantages of five different growing methods and the media used for each.
Soil=dirt
Hydroponic =water/nutrient solution
Aquaponic=water/fish
Airoponic=air/mist
Soilless mix
Beyond

Student can list and explain the advantages/disadvantages of four of the five different growing methods and the media used for each.
Soil=dirt
Hydroponic =water/nutrient solution
Aquaponic=water/fish
Airoponic=air/mist
Soilless mix
Competent

Student can list and explain the advantages/disadvantages of four of the five different growing methods and the media used for each.
Soil=dirt
Hydroponic =water/nutrient solution
Aquaponic=water/fish
Airoponic=air/mist
Soilless mix
NYC

Student cannot explain any growing methods.
Nutritional requirements

nalyze nutritional requirements to develop and impliment a fertilization plan for specific crops or plants.
Advanced

Students will analyze a tomato crop to determine the nutrient requirements lacking in a crop whose leaves have turned purple. Students will independently research, hypothesize and reach a conclusion as to what course of action is needed.
Beyond

With minimal assistance, students will analyze a tomato crop to determine the nutrient requirements lacking in a crop whose leaves have turned purple. Students will independently research, hypothesize and reach a conclusion as to what course of action is needed.
Competent

With assistance and prompting students will analyze a tomato crop to determine the nutrient requirements lacking in a crop whose leaves have turned purple. Students will independently research, hypothesize and reach a conclusion as to what course of action is needed.
NYC

Student did not attempt analysis.
Fundamentals of Production
3. Understand the fundamentals of production, culture, harvesting and maintenance of plants to dempnstrate successful plant management techniques.
Propagation

Demonstrate plant propagation techniques.
AAI4. Technical and Production Skills: Identify specific production and technical skills required for this industry.
Advanced

Students will be able to explain different propagation methods and the best use of each.
Seeds
tissue culture
cuttings
separation and division.Students will be able to independently demonstrate each method.
Beyond

Students will be able to explain different propagation methods and the best use of each.
Seeds
tissue culture
cuttings
separation and division. With minimal assistance, students will be able to demonstrate each method.
Competent

Students will be able to identify different propagation methods.
Seeds
tissue culture
cuttings
separation and division. With assistance, students will be able to demonstrate each method.
NYC

Student is not able to identify or demonstrate propagation methods.
Plant Management

Develop and impliment a plant management plan for plant health and productivity.
Advanced

Students will be able to independently inspect crops daily/weekly and assess water/fertilizer needs of plants. Students will also routinely check crops for signs of pests.
Beyond

With minimal reminders, students will be able to inspect crops daily/weekly and assess water/fertilizer needs of plants. Students will also routinely check crops for signs of pests.
Competent

With assistance and reminders, students will be able to inspect crops daily/weekly and assess water/fertilizer needs of plants. Students will also routinely check crops for signs of pests.
NYC

Students are unable to inspect or assess needs of crops.
Pest Management

Develop and impliment a plan for integrated pest management.
Advanced

Utilizing a plant inspection schedule, students will be able to independently explain the uses of nonchemical,
biological and chemical controls. Students will be able to demonstrate one method of control.
Beyond

Utilizing a plant inspection schedule, with minimal assistance, students will be able to explain the uses of nonchemical,
biological and chemical controls. Students will be able to demonstrate one method of control.
Competent

Utilizing a plant inspection schedule, with assistance, students will be able to explain the uses of nonchemical,
biological and chemical controls. Students will be able to demonstrate one method of control.
NYC

Student cannot explain different uses of control.
Sustainable agriculture

Apply principles and practices of sustainable agriculture to plant production.
Advanced

Student will be able to independently plan, install and manage a community service project from start to finish. Student will keep detailed records of work performed as well as work logs. Periodic updates on the projects progress will be given to the instructor.
Beyond

With minimal assistance, student will be able to plan, install and manage a community service project from start to finish. Student will keep detailed records of work performed. Periodic updates on the projects progress will be given to the instructor.
Competent

With assistance, student will be able to plan, install and manage a community service project from start to finish. Student will keep records of work performed. Periodic updates on the projects progress will be given to the instructor.
NYC

Student has not started assignment.
Harvest

Properly harvest, handle and store crops.
Advanced

Student will be able to harvest a crop of lettuce, package and deliver the crop to market.
Beyond

With minimal assistance, student will be able to harvest a crop of lettuce, package and deliver the crop to market.
Competent

With assistance, student will be able to harvest a crop of lettuce, package and deliver the crop to market.
NYC

Student has not completed assignment.



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