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Floriculture: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Introduction to Floriculture

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Identify types of flower shops (full-service, carriage trade, mass market, franchise, specialty, and stem)

    1. 1.

      Create a list of the types of flower shops in the region and their specialties1.2.1

  • 1.3

    List career opportunities available in the floriculture industry

    1. 1.

      Research a career in the floriculture industry to determine educational requirements, working conditions, salary, etc.1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Discuss the FFA opportunities available to students interested in floriculture

    1. 1.

      Participate in FFA activities related to floriculture1.4.1

Safety in Floriculture

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of safety and safe work with floriculture

    1. 1.

      Relate examples of safety hazards in floriculture, including equipment used in crop production and the inputs applied to plants such as pesticides and fertilizers2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Identify hazards in floriculture

    1. 1.

      Survey hazardous situations in local floriculture facilities and prescribe the appropriate safety measures to be taken and propose ways of eliminating or reducing the risk of these hazards2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a list of practices to reduce risk when working with plants2.3.2

  • 2.4

    Describe the importance of personal safety in floriculture

    1. 1.

      Identify and properly use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with floriculture2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Calculate the cost of PPE for an individual involved with floriculture2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Work together with others to promote safety in floriculture2.4.3

    4. 4.

      Take a test on floriculture safety before beginning work with plants2.4.4

Principles of Design

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Discuss the basic design principles used in flower arranging

    1. 1.

      Study trade magazines and journals to see illustrations of these principles3.2.1

  • 3.3

    Explain the use of line, form, texture, and color in flower arranging

    1. 1.

      Classify major cut flowers and foliage based on their line, form, texture, and color3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Identify color schemes

    1. 1.

      Determine color combinations for flower arrangements using a color wheel3.4.1

Selection, Conditioning, Storage of Cut Flowers and Foliage

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Identify the most commonly used cut flowers (chrysanthemums, Daisy, orchid, Hybrid T-Rose, Snapdragon, Baby's Breath, Gladiolus, Asiatic Lilly, Statice, Rebrum Lily, stoch)

    1. 1.

      Match commonly used cut flowers with their name4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Identify the most commonly used cut foliages (asparagus fern, florist's huckleberry, galax, leatherleaf fern, pittosporum, salal, Scotch broom, silver dollar gum, and sprengeri fern)

    1. 1.

      Match commonly used cut foliages with their name4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Explain the causes of flower deterioration (genetics, wilting, timing of harvest, ethylene gas, disease, and damage)

    1. 1.

      Inspect cut flowers for signs of deterioration and suggest possible causes4.4.1

  • 4.5

    List steps in conditioning a shipment of flowers

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate proper stem treatment4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Compare storage requirements of various cut flowers and foliage

    1. 1.

      Store cut flowers and foliage as recommended4.6.1

Supplies Used in Floral Design

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Select containers for floral designs

    1. 1.

      Select the proper size and style container for arrangements5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Compare dry and wet types of floral foam

    1. 1.

      Select the right type of floral foam for an arrangement5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare floral foam for use5.3.2

  • 5.4

    Identify cutting tools used in floral design (florist knife, florist shears, hot glue gun, picking machine, pruning shears, ribbon shears, wire cutters)

    1. 1.

      Select the appropriate tools for the job to be done5.4.1

  • 5.5

    Select wire of appropriate size for specific flowers and foliage

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the correct procedure for wiring and taping flowers and foliage5.5.1

  • 5.6

    Select ribbon of appropriate size and material for various designs

    1. 1.

      Construct bows from various sizes of ribbon5.6.1

Corsages and Boutonnieres

  • 6.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Discuss considerations in designing corsages and boutonnières

    1. 1.

      Design a corsage6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Design a boutonnière6.2.2

Floral Arrangement Designs

  • 7.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Discuss consideration in choosing materials and flowers for bud vases

    1. 1.

      Design a two flower bud vase with foliage and a bow7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Design a three flower bud vase with foliage and a bow7.2.2

  • 7.3

    Identify four types of circular mass arrangement

    1. 1.

      Construct an arrangement using one of the following type of designs:<ul><li>circular mound</li><li>conical</li><li>oval</li><li>fan</li></ul>7.3.1

  • 7.4

    Discuss considerations in creating triangular arrangements

    1. 1.

      Construct an arrangement using one of the following types of design:<ul><li>equilateral</li><li>isosceles</li><li>asymmetrical</li><li>scalene</li><li>right triangle</li><li>centerpiece</li></ul>7.4.1

  • 7.5

    Identify three forms of line arrangements

    1. 1.

      Construct an arrangement using one of the following types of design:<ul><li>inverted-T</li><li>L-pattern</li><li>vertical</li><li>crescent</li><li>Hogarth curve</li><li>contemporary</li><li>freestyle</li></ul>7.5.1

Special Occasion Flowers

  • 8.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Discuss the impact of holidays on the retail florist business

    1. 1.

      Prepare and give a report of the major holidays and the flowers associated with the holidays8.2.1

  • 8.3

    Identify appropriate arrangements for various holidays

    1. 1.

      Create an arrangement suitable for one of the following holidays: Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah8.3.1

  • 8.4

    Identify appropriate arrangements for weddings

    1. 1.

      Design a cascading bridal bouquet8.4.1

  • 8.5

    Explain the importance of completing a wedding order form

    1. 1.

      Role-play a bridal consultant, including completing an order form8.5.1

  • 8.6

    Identify types of casket sprays (half couch, full couch, open full couch, full couch lid, casket inset piece)

    1. 1.

      Design a casket spray8.6.1

  • 8.7

    Outline a process in creating standing sprays and wreathes

    1. 1.

      Construct a standing spray arrangement8.7.1

    2. 2.

      Construct a standing wreath arrangement8.7.2

Permanent Flowers and Indoor Plants

  • 9.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions9.1.1

  • 9.2

    Discuss the characteristics of three types of permanent flowers (silk, paper, and dried)

    1. 1.

      Prepare a report on the characteristics of silk, paper, and dried flowers9.2.1

  • 9.3

    List advantages of using permanent flowers in arrangements

    1. 1.

      Construct an arrangement using permanent flowers9.3.1

  • 9.4

    Explain the importance of proper care for indoor plants

    1. 1.

      Provide indoor plants with optimal growing conditions9.4.1

  • 9.5

    Discuss the process of decorating a potted plant

    1. 1.

      Decorate a potted plant9.5.1

  • 9.6

    Discuss the process of creating a dish garden

    1. 1.

      Create a dish garden9.6.1

Retail Flower Shop Management

  • 10.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions10.1.1

  • 10.2

    Identify skills required of a professional salesperson

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate effective selling skills10.2.1

    2. 2.

      Role-play a telephone sale10.2.2

  • 10.3

    Explain pricing strategies used to calculate the retail value of floral items

    1. 1.

      Calculate prices for floral items10.3.1

  • 10.4

    Discuss the primary purpose of displays

    1. 1.

      Create a display10.4.1

    2. 2.

      Evaluate displays in flower shops10.4.2

  • 10.5

    Discuss packaging and delivery of floral products

    1. 1.

      Package and deliver floral products10.5.1

  • 10.6

    Identify benefits of belonging to a professional organization

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of benefits associated with professional organization membership10.6.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2007
Where can I read the official document?
Floriculture

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