La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LXV-723

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LXV-723 - Plant Systems

A. Standard. AgEd/FFA students will understand the concepts and principles of plant science.

B. Focus. This strand focuses on the study of the processes and environmental variables related to the successful growth and production of plants for food and fiber. This strand includes a focus on relating life, environmental and earth science concepts to real-life problems in plant production through the use of modern technology.

C. PS-Plant Systems Cross Reference

(from grade 9 - 12 benchmarks, unless noted otherwise)

Local Plan	Benchmarks	Benchmark Component	Math	Science	English Language Arts
	A. Internal processes affecting plant growth and reproduction	1. Describing plant structures and functions		LS-A1/2, B1/2/3/4	2-H1/2
		2. Exploring growth processes		LS-A1/2, B1/2/3/4	2-H1/2
		3. Explaining asexual and sexual reproduction processes		LS-A1/2, B1/2/3/4
		4. Developing and implementing genetic improvement systems	N1/2/3/4/5/6/7 A1/2/3/4 D1/2/3/4/5/6	LS-A1/2, B1/2/3/4 SI-A1/2/3/4/5/6/7, B1/2/3/4/5
	B. External environmental factors affecting plant growth and reproduction	1. Understanding relationships among moisture, temperature, air, and plant growth	N1/2/3/5/6/7 M1/2/3/4 A1	ESS-C6 LS-D1/4 SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9
		2. Planning and implementing integrated pest management	M1/2/3/4 N1/2/3/4/5/6/7	ESS-C6 LS-D1/4 SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9 PS-D7
		3. Applying sustainable production concepts and practices	N1/2/3/4/5/6/7 M4	ESS-C6 LS-D1/4 SE-A3/7/11, B3/4/5, C8, D1/9 PS-D2/7
	C. Soil fertility	1. Understanding differences between soil and soil-less mixtures		ESS-A4, B2/4, C8 SE-B4
		2. Understanding basic soil-plant relationships	ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5/8 PS-D2/7 SE-B4
		3. Determining liming and soil acidity relationships	M1/2/3/4 N1/2/3/4/5/6/7 A1	ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5 PS-D2/7 SE-B4
		4. Exploring the importance of soil fertility and soil management	N1/2/3/5/6	ESS-A1/2/6, B1,C3/4/5 PS-D2/3/7 SE-B4	2-H1/2
		5. Selecting and applying fertilizers	N1/3/4/5/6/7 M1/2/3/4 D7/8/9 P1/2/3/4/5 A1	ESS-A1/2/6, B1, C3/4/5 PS-D2/7 SE-B4
	D. Plant production	1. Learning to identify the uses of plants		LS-B2, C1/2 SE-A4 SI-A1/2/3/4/5/6/7, B1/2/3/4/5
		2. Exploring the way plants grow and the environmental factors required	N1/2/3/4/5/6/7	LS-B2, C1/2 SE-A4 PS-D7	7-H1/2
		3. Understanding and implementing proper crop management	N1/2/3/4/5/6/7	LS-B3
	E. Landscaping and Floriculture	1. Learning to properly identify and classify plants for landscape and floral design use		LS-B3
		2. Evaluating the plant data for selection and placement (size, growth, habitat, pests, and cultivar)	N1/2/3/4/5/6/7 D1/2/5/7/8/9 M2/4	LS-B3
		3. Developing landscaping plans and floral designs	A1/2/3/4 M1/2/3/4 G1/2/3/4/5/6	LS-B3
	F. Crops of Louisiana	1. Understanding the role of modern-day crop production			2-H1/2/3/4/5/6 3-H1/2/3/4/5
		2. Understanding the differences among the various crops			1-H1/5 7-H1/2/4
		3. Understanding the concepts of conservation tillage and crop rotation	N1 SI-A1/2/3/5/6 ESS-A1/2/6, C3/4/5 SE-B1/2/3/4/5/6, C1/2/3/4/5, D1/2/3/4/5/6		1-H1/3/4/5
	G. Horticultural crops of Louisiana	1. Understanding the role of modern-day horticultural crop production			1-H1/3/4/5 2H1/2/3/4/5
		2. Understanding the differences among the various crops			1H1/3/4/5 2H1/2/3/4/5
	H. Agribusiness relating to crop production	1. Exploring the different career opportunities			1-H1/3/4/5 2-H1/2/3/4/5 4-H4/5/6
		2. Learning the basic record keeping practices	N3/4/5/7 A1/2/3/4 D1/2/5/6/7		1-H4/5 2-H2/6 5-H1/2/3/4/5/6
		3. Understanding the concepts and skills related to successful employment			2-H1/2/3/4/5/6 4-H1/2/3/4/5/6

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LXV-723

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 29:2653 (December 2003).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.17:6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.