- - AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM - -

(CLF6000) Advanced Core Cluster: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

 (CLF6600) Unit Title: GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE OF NURSERY STOCK

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 (CLF6606) Topic: TOOL & EQUIPMENT         Time              Year(s) 
                    IDENTIFICATION           2 hours              3 / 4 
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         Topic Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, the student
                            will be able to:

         Learning Outcome #:

           (K-6) - Identify, use, and properly maintain the principal
                     tools, equipment, containers, and materials used in
                     the growing of nursery stock.

         Special Materials and Equipment: As listed in the CATA Curricular
                     Code

         Reference: Ingels, J. (1985). ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE: PRINCIPLES 
                       & PRACTICES. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers.

         Resources: CATA CURRICULAR CODE. Available from: CATA Executive
                       Director, 1100 N Street, 1-D, Sacramento, CA 95814 
                       (916) 443-2282

         Evaluation: Quiz or test.

TOPIC PRESENTATION: TOOL AND EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify the tools and equipment on the CATA Curricular Code's 
   Ornamental Horticulture contest.

B. As appropriate, cover the use of the tools and show any proper
   maintenance.


NOTE TO INSTRUCTOR: One hour early in the year might be used to cover the 
                    more general everyday tools; other tools can be 
                    covered as each unit is covered. For example, cover
                    the different budding and grafting tools during that 
                    unit.

1/7/91 MT/clh

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