Propagate like a Pro: Asexual Plant Propagation PBL Project

Contributed By

California Educators Together

Originally developed by

Cynthia Roy (View Original)

Subjects

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

License

CC BY-SA

Standards

California Common Core State Standards - English Language Arts

CCRA.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
SL.9-10.1.c Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.

Propagate like a Pro: Asexual Plant Propagation PBL Project

In this PBL students will learn to Propagate like a Pro, learning from leaf to plant how to propagate plants for resale. This project will empower students to become entrepreneurs in the horticulture field while teaching them basic nursery management and production skills. Lesson 1 - This lesson introduces students to the principles of plant propagation and the different forms of plant propagation. Lesson 2 - This lesson takes students through the ideal environmental requirements for asexual plant propagation. Lesson 3 - This lesson takes students through a lab which covers the three types of asexual propagation. Lesson 4 - This lesson takes students through a lab which teaches them how to determine if their cuttings are ready for transplanting and transplanting them into pots for resale. This project is brought to you by Cynthia Roy with support from the CTE Online curriculum leadership team and detailed coordination provided by the Course Team Lead Erik Amerikaner.