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K–12 Standards

Floral Design 1 (2024)

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Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities

  • 1

    Demonstrate creativity and innovation.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate integrity.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate work ethic.5

Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills

  • 6

    Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.6

  • 7

    Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.7

  • 8

    Demonstrate respect for diversity.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate customer service skills.9

  • 10

    Collaborate with team members.10

Demonstrating Professional Competencies

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    Demonstrate big-picture thinking.11

  • 12

    Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.12

  • 13

    Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.13

  • 14

    Manage time and resources.14

  • 15

    Demonstrate information-literacy skills.15

  • 16

    Demonstrate an understanding of information security.16

  • 17

    Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.17

  • 18

    Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.18

  • 19

    Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.19

  • 20

    Demonstrate professionalism.20

  • 21

    Demonstrate reading and writing skills.21

  • 22

    Demonstrate workplace safety.22

Examining All Aspects of an Industry

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    Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.23

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    Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.24

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    Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.25

  • 26

    Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.26

  • 27

    Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.27

  • 28

    Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.28

  • 29

    Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.29

  • 30

    Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.30

Addressing Elements of Student Life

  • 31

    Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.31

  • 32

    Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.32

  • 33

    Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.33

  • 34

    Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.34

Exploring Work-Based Learning

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    Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.35

  • 36

    Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.36

  • 37

    Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.37

  • 38

    Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.38

Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA

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    Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.39

  • 40

    Participate in an SAE.40

  • 41

    Identify the benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.41

  • 42

    Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.42

  • 43

    Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.43

Exploring the Importance of the Floral Industry

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    Explain the importance and benefits of plants and flowers.44

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    Explain the economic importance of the floriculture and floral industries.45

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    Identify floral design careers.46

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    Research the history of floral design.47

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    Identify safety considerations related to the floral industry.48

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    Describe safety concerns associated with the floral industry.49

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    Explain safety data sheets (SDS).50

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    Discuss sustainability and eco-friendly practices used in the floral design industry.51

Establishing Floral Design Foundations

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    Explain the principles and elements of floral design.52

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    Identify cut flowers, foliage, and faux florals used to create designs.53

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    Condition cut flowers and foliage to maximize shelf life.54

  • 55

    Select containers, tools, and supplies used to create floral designs.55

Creating Floral Designs

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    Create floral structures and embellishments.56

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    Arrange bud and/or rose vases.57

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    Construct vase arrangements.58

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    Design bouquets.59

  • 60

    Create wearable flowers.60

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    Arrange a mass design.61

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    Create a line-mass and/or line arrangement.62

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    Discuss period designs.63

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    Construct holiday arrangements.64

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    Construct novelty designs.65

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    Create portfolio of student work.66

Marketing Floral Products

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    Calculate retail price for a design.67

  • 68

    Prepare potted plants for retail sale.68

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    Identify retail outlets for sales of floral products and supplies.69

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    Outline the chain of distribution of floral products.70

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    Create window, wall, and freestanding floral shop displays.71

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    Conduct an open house and/or floral showcase.72

Servicing Special Events

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    Plan flowers and décor for a wedding or special occasion.73

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    Create balloon bouquets and arches for celebrations.74

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    Create an arrangement for a sympathy order.75

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Floral Design I

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