Greenhouse Technology
Syllabus and Course Outline
Teacher:
Mr. Estridge
Course Description
• This course provides greenhouse technology and
landscaping curriculum. Plant growth, development, and
propagation are included as well as production and
maintenance of bedding and container produced plants.
• Fundamentals of vegetable production may be included.
Identification of landscape/greenhouse plants, site
evaluation/preparation, design, calculation of estimates,
bidding and installation of landscaping plans.
• Content may be enhanced by technology.
• Leadership development will be provided through the
FFA.
Greenhouse Technology
• Credit
– One credit
• Course Text
– Schroeder/Seagle/Felton/Ruter/Kelley
/Krewer, Introduction to
Horticulture, 4E, Pearson Prentice
Hall Interstate, 2004
Instructional Philosophy
• Student assessment will be based on:
– group work
– individual completion of projects
– portfolio writing
– written reports
– quizzes and tests of students’ knowledge
– demonstrations of important skills
Class Materials Required
(*if you need assistance with materials see the Youth Service Center!)
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Three ring binder or Folder
Highlighters
Paper
Pens or Pencils
Flash Drive
Student Email address Active and Working
Gloves (If you don’t like to get dirty)
Old clothes and shoes
– (This is a hands on class and you will get a grade
for your participation
– NO MATTER WHAT you are wearing)
• YOU WILL RECEIVE A TEST GRADE
FOR HAVING ALL OF YOUR MATERIALS!
Course Outline
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Understanding Horticulture
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Establishing the Horticulture
Business
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Exploring Greenhouse Structures
Using Irrigation
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Supplying Nutrients to Floriculture
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Crops
Controlling the Greenhouse Climate
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Using Automated Systems in the
Greenhouse
Understanding Properties of Growing
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Media
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Understanding Growing Media
Components
Understanding Root Anatomy
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Understanding Stem Anatomy
Understanding Leaf Anatomy and
Morphology
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Understanding Flower Anatomy
Understanding Plant Physiology
Understanding Light, Temperature, •
Air, and Water Effects on Plant
Growth
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Understanding Plant Growth
Regulators
Understanding Sexual
Reproduction
Propagating Plants Sexually
Propagating Plants by Division,
Separation, and Layering
Propagating Plants by Grafting
and Budding
Greenhouse Crops
Identifying and Managing Plant
Pests and Diseases in the
Greenhouse
Identifying and Managing Plant
Pests and Diseases in Fruits and
Vegetables
Managing the Greenhouse
Business
Applying Preventive
Maintenance Practices
Practicing Horticulture Safety
Hands on Activities
• Students will be grouped to complete
the following
– Research plants
– Make a marketing materials for those plants
– Take care of a designated area of the
greenhouse (likely the plants you now have
knowledge about)
– Take turns with larger jobs like
greenhouse watering.
Instructional Philosophy
• Students will be expected to meet course
goals and be able to demonstrate their
understanding of the concepts.
• Instruction will include reading, lecture,
handouts, demonstrations, laboratory, and
application based learning.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
• I expect you to respect the me, your classmates, and yourself.
• I expect you to be on time and in your seat when the bell rings.
Three tardies will result in a write-up. If you are with another
teacher bring a note from them EVERY TIME! There will be no
exceptions.
• Hall Passes: You will have two hall pass coupons that you
must remit in order to obtain a hall pass. These coupons may
be turned in at the end of the semester for extra credit points.
• Stay in your seat until the bell rings.
• I expect you to bring your own paper and writing utensil
every day! This your responsibility NOT MINE!
• I expect that you will not use any games, radios, MP3’s, Ipods,
CD players, cell phones, or any other electronic device during
my class.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
• I expect that during my class, you will not work on work
from any other class unless you have my permission to
do so.
• I expect you not make rude comments, noises or use
profanity during my class or while in the hallways.
• I expect you to make up the work you miss if you
are absent for any reason!
– Please ask me for work if you have an excused absence.
– I will place worksheets and other important classroom
materials in a tray in the classroom.
• I expect students who are assigned to ISS to complete
all work assigned to you as if you were in the classroom
that day!
CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Safety is the top priority in all classes! Be careful and
follow all safety rules at all times!
• You will not enter work areas without permission. The only
time you should be in a work area (at tables in the back of
the classroom) is if you are working on a project.
• You will not be allowed to disturb any other student’s work.
Doing so will result in a write-up.
• You will put your own book back in its place at the end of
each class.
– I will not allow a class to leave my room until everything (books,
papers and trash) are cleaned up from around desks.
• You will not leave the classroom until your work area is
clean and organized. I will allow 5-10 minutes at the end
of class for this chore if we are working on a project.
CLASS POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
• You will take notes from the PowerPoint's and
lectures. All information is fair game for tests.
– This class will move quickly
– Because I can’t put everything you need to know on a
PowerPoint, a lot of the information will be from the lecture
that accompanies the Presentation.
– You must pay attention in class!!!
• You will complete all assignments and turn them
in on time. You will put work in the black box
with your class period on it.
• After work is graded and returned, you are
responsible for putting it into your three ring
binder or folder. Your old tests, study guides,
notes, and other papers will be used to prepare
for your final exam at the end of each semester.
DO NOT LOSE THEM!
CLASS POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
• Notebook checks will be done randomly throughout
the year for 100 Points.
• Notebooks should included
– All classroom notes from lecture/Lab (complete)
– All worksheets and classroom handouts
– All graded tests and quizzes
– Classroom project materials and research
– Student Record book (up to date)
– Organization and neatness
• Table of contents and order of papers
• Legible handwriting
• All loose papers are hole punched
GRADING POLICY
Student assessment will be based on
group work, individual completion of
projects, written reports, quizzes, and
tests.
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Task Percentage
Daily Work:
Tests/Quizzes:
Participation:
Equals each nine weeks grade=
40%
35%
25%
100%
• YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR
SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS!
• I always treat my students with
respect and I expect the same
courtesy in return.
• Please don’t get aggravated at me if
you break the rules and I punish you.
I am only doing my job!
A POSITIVE ATTITUDE = SUCCESS!