The Science in Agriscience:
Plant Science Curriculum Alignment with Michigan Science Content Standards and Benchmarks
Plan B Project for the Degree of M.S. Michigan State University
Kelly MacGregor
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The process that occurred for the development of this project is as follows. Each Plant Science topic from the Agriscience and Natural Resources curriculum was reviewed. The listed objectives for each topic were copied and pasted to a word document. For each topic objective the entire Michigan Science Content Standard and Benchmarks were reviewed, from the beginning to the end. If the author believed a specific Content Standard or Benchmark would be met during the instruction of that topic objective those Standards and Benchmarks became part of the project. If the Content Standard or Benchmark was not met during instruction it was eliminated. This process was repeated for each Agriscience Plant Science topic.
It was during this review process that numerous consultations occurred between the author and several additional educators. For example, the Agriscience Topic 2151A Greenhouse Structures and Systems seemed to meet Science Content Standards and Benchmarks relating to Weather (Strand V). The author consulted with the Land Weather instructor, Jeffery Weller, at Roosevelt High School, for his professional opinion. He reviewed at the Plant Science Objectives and agreed that to successfully teach the lesson one would meet the Michigan Science Content Standards and Benchmarks for Atmosphere and Weather Standard SCI.V.3. Other professional who reviewed and provided assistance to this alignment process were: David Wehner, Science Department Head at Roosevelt High School (RHS), Robert Johnson, Agriscience Instructor at RHS, Angela Boismier, Special Education Instructor RHS, Ellen Moro Agriscience Instructor Golightly Career and Technical Center.
The project that follows is the result of that alignment process. In this project, the Plant Science topic is listed, followed by the objectives, and, lastly, all of the Michigan Science Content Standards and Benchmarks that will be met when teaching those objectives. This process is repeated for each Plant Science topic. This repetition may seem redundant, however this document is intended to be user-friendly. The author did not want the user to be flipping through pages to cross reference benchmarks with objectives. The goal is to locate a desired topic and be able to easily locate the corresponding Content Standard and Benchmarks with in the same section.
Table of contents chapter IV
2010 / 2020 Basic Botany
2011 Importance of Plants to Human Life
2013 Cell and Tissue Structure
2014 Plant Parts and Their Functions
2019 Plant Growth Requirements
2022 Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
2023 Seed Germination, Transplanting, and Culture of Plants
2030 Plant Nutrients
2031 Primary, Secondary, and Micro Nutrients Necessary for Plant Growth
2032 Sources of Plant Nutrients and Forms
2033 Sources of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium
2034 Function of Nutrients in Plant Growth
2035 Reading the Fertilizer Label
2036 Determining Nutrient Deficiencies
2040 Plant Pathogens and Pest Management
2041 Introduction to Pest Science: Overview
2042 Entomology/Insect Biology
2045 Introduction to the Science of Pest Management
2046 Pest Containment/Eradication
2047 Biological, Cultural and Genetic Control
2049 Safe and Effective Use of Chemical Pesticides
2050 Soils
2051 Introduction to Soils
2052 Physical Properties/Basic Soil Components
2053 Influence of Texture on Soil
2054 Soil Horizons Textures and Structures
2055 Organic Matter in the Soil
2056 Soil Reaction: Acidity and Alkalinity
2060 Soil Tillage, Land Preparation and Conservation
2061 Soil Tillage, Land Preparation and Conservation
2062 Crop Residues and Green Manures
2063 Root Interaction with the Soil
2065 Soil Environment Problems
2070 Irrigation
2090 Floriculture Industry
2091 Floral Industry Background
2101 Customer Relations
2102 Calculating the Cost
2103 Calculating Delivery Charges
2014 Display
2110 Floriculture Elements of Design
2111 Principles of Design
2112 Color
2113 Shapes and Styles
2114 Mechanics
2115 New Trends
2120 Floriculture Specialty Design
2121 Weddings
2122 Sympathy
2123 Holiday
2130 Floriculture Specialty Arrangements
2131 Corsages
2132 Dries
2133 Gourmet Baskets
2134 Plants
2141 Introduction to Greenhouses
2142 Employment Opportunities
2143 Employment Skills
2150 Greenhouse Structure and System
2152 Types of Structures and Covering
2153 Types of Systems of Benches
2154 Heating, Cooling, and Lighting Systems
2155 Types of Watering Systems
2160 Greenhouse Plant Management
2164 Plant Nutrition and Fertilization
2167 Pest Management (IPM)
2171 Cultural Practices
2172 Foliage Plants
2173 Pot Plants
2174 Bedding Plants
2175 Cut Flowers
2181 Marketing Greenhouse Products
2182 Packaging and Transportation
2183 Greenhouse Retailing
2184 Business Management Practices
2185 Use of Computers in Greenhouses
2190 Landscape Construction Materials and Techniques
2191 Reading and Using a Sight Level
2192 Lighting Fixtures
2193 Guying and Staking Trees
2194 General Construction Procedures
2195 Installing, Laying, and Constructing Edgings, Pavings and Walls
2200 Landscape Design and Detail
2201 Drafting Tool Usage
2202 Drafting Basics
2203 Symbolizing Landscape Features, Lettering
2204 Design Principles and Elements
2205 Functional Design, Matching Plant Materials to Design Functions
2206 Irrigation System Design
2207 Landscape History
2208 Computer Aided Design
2209 Details, Drawings, and Interpretations
2210 Landscape Materials and Techniques
2211 Plant Material Identification
2212 Planting Trees and Shrubs
2213 Planting Hedges and Screens
2214 Planting Ground Covers and Vines
2215 Planting Annuals
2216 Planting Perennials
2217 Hard Materials
2221 Introduction to Hydroponics