A Correlation of Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance 2009 To the Georgia Performance Standards for Nursery and Landscape
FORMAT FOR CORRELATION TO THE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Subject Area: Agricultural Business and Production Technology NL) State-Funded Course: 01.4700000. Nursery and Landscape (AG- Textbook Title: Landscape Design, Construction and Maintenance 2009 Publisher: Pearson publishing as Prentice Hall The Georgia Performance Standards for Grades 6-12 Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) may be accessed on-line at: http://www.georgiastandards.org/. Standard (Cite Number) AG-NL-1. Standard (Cite specific standard) Students will become oriented to the comprehensive program of agricultural education, learn to work safely in the agriculture lab and work sites, demonstrate selected competencies in leadership through the FFA and agricultural industry organizations, and develop plans for a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program. Where Taught (If print component, cite page number; if non-print, cite appropriate location.) a. Explain the role of the Agriculture Education program and the FFA in personal development. b. Demonstrate knowledge learned through a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. c. Develop leadership and personal development skills through participation in the FFA. SE: 20-21, 22 SE: 19 SE: 20-21, 22 SE: Student Edition Page 2 of 8
d. Explore career opportunities in nursery and landscape through the FFA and Agriculture Education Program. e. Explore the professional agricultural organizations associated with the course content. SE: 19, 20-21, 21-22, 23 SE: 455-461 AG-NL-2. Students will develop a broad understanding of the green industry including its scope, importance, and careers available in the nursery and landscape industries. a. Define and describe the overall structure, scope, and importance of the green industry. b. Explain the scope and importance of the nursery and landscape industries. c. Explore career opportunities in the green industry related to nursery and landscape. SE: 3, 4-8 SE: 4-8 SE: 3, 8-11, 12-13, 14, 15-16 AG-NL-3. Students will identify tools and equipment and their use in the nursery and landscape industries. a. Identify hand and power tools and equipment used in landscape operations. b. Demonstrate proper tool and equipment safety procedures in nursery and landscape operations. c. Demonstrate proper maintenance and storage for tools and equipment. SE: 176-178 SE: 18, 176-177, 307, 368-369 SE: 17, 176-177, 195 SE: Student Edition Page 3 of 8
AG-NL-4. Students will understand and apply scientific methods for plant nomenclature and identification and to provide for plant environmental needs. a. Classify plants using horticultural characteristics (i.e. trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, etc.) b. Identify plants by their environmental needs (sun/shade, drought tolerant, etc.). c. Identify common landscape and nursery plants by common and scientific names. SE: 127-130,130-132 SE: 132-141, 142-144, 145-149 SE: 130-132, 435-438 AG-NL-5. Students will investigate the properties of soils and the factors that affect crop productivity and plant health. a. Describe soil structural characteristics that affect fertility and plant growth. b. Identify types, characteristics, and uses of soil amendments. c. Demonstrate soil testing procedures and prescribe treatments based on the interpretation of soil test results. SE: 54-58, 187-189 SE: 185-187 SE: 192, 193, 205, 374 AG-NL-6. Students will prepare new and existing landscape planting sites for nursery and landscape plants. a. Explain the importance of preparing beds for planting. SE: 190, 191-192, 193 b. Determine the area of planting sites. SE: 50-61, 66-77, 77-85, 87, 92-97, 99, 100-103, 174 SE: Student Edition Page 4 of 8
c. Calculate the amount of fertilizer, lime, and/or other soil amendments needed for the planting site. d. Demonstrate preparation of the planting site using hand tools and power equipment. SE: 190, 191-192, 193 SE: 176-178, 177-184 e. Renovate an existing landscape site. SE: 50-61, 63, 66-77, 77-85, 87, 92, 93-94, 94-97, 99, 100-103, 174 AG-NL-7. Students will create and interpret landscape plans. a. Identify equipment used in site analysis and landscape drawing processes. SE: 45-50, 176-177, 178-181, 182-184, 190, 192-193 b. Assess client and site needs. SE: 24-37, 42-45, 50-61, 63 c. Measure and draw to scale a given landscape field notes and desired specifications. d. Utilize standard landscape drawing practices including landscape symbols, computer programs, hand tools, etc. e. Apply the principles of good landscape design. SE: 50-54 SE: 45-50, 149-151, 152-155, 157 SE: 66-77, 77-86, 87, 92-97, 97-98, 99, 100-103, 108-112, 112-114, 114-116, 117-121 f. Select appropriate landscape plant materials. SE: 124-125, 126-130, 132-141, 142-144, 144-149 g. Produce a landscape plan. SE: 50-54, 150-155, 156 SE: Student Edition Page 5 of 8
AG-NL-8. Students will install and maintain landscape plants to industry standards and recommended practices. a. Identify and practice correct planting procedures. SE: 211-216, 216-219, 219-223, 223-226 b. Identify and practice mulching applications. SE: 226-227 c. Identify and practice fertilizer applications. SE: 337-338, 339-342, 378-381 d. Describe and practice proper pruning techniques. SE: 348-349, 350, 351-356, 356-357, 358-361, 362-365, 365-368 AG-NL-9. Students will develop a pricing strategy for landscape planning, design, and installation. a. Calculate the cost of a landscape plan and installation. b. Identify different methods used to price landscape plans and installation. SE: 163-166 SE: 163-166 AG-NL-10. Students will identify plant pests and pest control practices and prescribe the use of cultural, biological, and chemical materials and methods to protect nursery crops and landscape plantings. a. Identify landscape pests. SE: 139, 205-206, 396-400, 401-402, 402-403, 403-404, 405 b. Analyze damage to landscape plants from pests. SE: 139, 205-206, 396-405 SE: Student Edition Page 6 of 8
c. Identify different types of management approaches to control pests. d. Explain the concepts of integrated pest management. SE: 405-408, 408-411 SE: 418-419 AG-NL-11. Students will compare and contrast the use of various plant irrigation methods based on plant needs, effectiveness and economic feasibility. a. Explain the relationship between water and plant growth. b. Judge types of irrigation systems based on plant needs, effectiveness, feasibility, ease of use, etc. c. Practice effective watering methods and techniques. SE: 331-332, 333-335, 335-336 SE: 208, 331-336 SE: 208, 331-332, 333-335, 335-336, 347 AG-NL-12. Students will identify and select turf grasses for various landscape situations. a. Identify characteristics of turf leaves, seeds and stems. SE: 232-233, 236-237 b. Identify and classify turfgrass species. SE: 233-234, 236 c. Select turf grasses for specific purposes (i.e. athletic fields, golf courses, lawns, shade areas) SE: 231, 232-236 SE: Student Edition Page 7 of 8
AG-NL-13. Students will prepare a calendar of activities for nursery and landscape operations. a. Identify the seasonality of landscape and nursery jobs. b. Develop an annual calendar for activities for a landscape or nursery operation. c. Identify labor needs based on seasonality of landscape and nursery operations. SE: 14, 382-383, 429-431 SE: 430-431 SE: 429-431 SE: Student Edition Page 8 of 8