INTRODUCTION TO PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

IAFNR Plant and Soil Sciences Module

PLANT CLASSIFICATION

In this lesson we will learn aboutThe Organization of the Plant KingdomHow to Classify Plants

What make Plants different

We WillDo Graphic Organizer ActivityPlay Plant Classification GameComplete Writing Assignment

Week 1

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PLANT ORIGINS

In this lesson we will Discuss the origins of plants

Week 2

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PLANT STRUCTURE AND ANATOMY

In this lesson we will learn aboutStructure and Anatomy of plants, fruits and flowers

We WillDo Plant Model Project

Week 2

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SOIL

In this lesson we will learn aboutSoil typesThe effects of Soil on plants

Week 3

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TEMPERATURE

In this lesson we will learn aboutHow Temperature affects plants

Week 3

LIGHT AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS

In this lesson we will learn aboutEffect of climate on plantsPhotosynthesis Process

Week 3

SOIL IRRIGATION

In this lesson we will learn about Water Cycle Soil needs of plants

Week 3

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ORGANIC FARMING

In this lesson we will learn aboutWhat “Organic” meansGrowing plants organicallyComposting

Week 4

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PROPAGATION

In this lesson we will learn aboutPlant ReproductionProcess of Propagation

Week 4

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SOILLESS PLANT PRODUCTION

In this lesson we will learn aboutContainer growthHydroponics

Week 4

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REFERENCES

Parker, R. (2010). Plant and Soil Science: Fundamentals and Applications. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.