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Wells, Judith A.; And Others – 1990
These student and instructor materials for a one-semester course intended for high school juniors and seniors teach the following 24 lessons: (1) the scope and development of greenhouse production; (2) the economic importance of greenhouse crops; (3) careers in greenhouse operation and management; (4) greenhouse parts, structures, and coverings;…
Descriptors: Administration, Business Skills, Climate Control, Competency Based Education
Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc., Upper Marlboro, MD. – 1980
This manual is intended as a resource for anyone involved in planning, developing, and/or operating a horticultural training or work co-op program for the handicapped. Following an introductory chapter, the manual is divided into three parts with the greatest weight given to the second part. Part I elaborates on development of the horticulture…
Descriptors: Adults, Agricultural Education, Contracts, Cooperative Programs
Miller, Dana L. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2007
Using teachers as co-researchers to collect and analyze data, this case study explored preschool and kindergarteners' learning when they were engaged in hands-on activities in the garden and greenhouse areas of a model outdoor classroom. Key findings suggest that when young children are participating in garden and greenhouse activities they are:…
Descriptors: Outdoor Education, Young Children, Horticulture, Gardening
Rodekohr, Sherie; Harris, Clark Richard – 1990
This handbook on identifying and selecting landscape plants can be used as a reference in landscaping courses or on an individual basis. The first of two sections, Identifying Plants for the Landscape, contains the following tables: shade tree identification; flowering tree identification; evergreen tree identification; flowering shrub…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Botany, Floriculture, Higher Education
Thompson, Dennis – 1984
Designed for horticulture, horticulture therapy, and botany students at Edmonds Community College (Washington), this 6-hour module explores the pre-Columbian use of plant materials in Peru and its relationships to cultural practices in modern Peru. The first sections provide basic information about the module, such as its objectives, the concepts…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Influences, Field Crops, Foreign Countries
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Dept. of Park Administration and Landscape Architecture. – 1987
In the first section of this report, summaries are presented of the papers delivered at the General Session of the meeting of the Southwest Park and Recreation Training Institute. The topics were: (1) Risk Aspect of Parks and Recreation; (2) All You Need To Know about Boards and Commissions, but Were Afraid To Ask; (3) Leadership and…
Descriptors: Land Use, Landscaping, Legal Responsibility, Ornamental Horticulture
Newell, George; Dillon, Roy D. – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1974
Horticultural activities to bring about desired changes in individual behavior are being developed in many psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centers, senior citizen homes, correctional institutions, and centers for the mentally handicapped. The authors provide some examples of greenhouse-oriented projects appropriate for therapy. (EA)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Correctional Institutions, Horticulture, Institutions

Nelson, Eleanor Hall – Journal of Home Economics, 1975
For those involved in creative work with textiles, the degree of control possible in texture, finish, and color of fiber by growing and processing one's own (perhaps with students' help) can make the experience rewarding. The author describes the processes for flax and nettles and gives tips on necessary equipment. (Author/AJ)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Gardening, Handicrafts, Horticulture
El-Harras, Hassan – Training Progr, 1969
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, General Education, Home Economics Education, Horticulture
Zuchorski, Edward, Jr., Ed. – 1976
This manual provides information needed to meet specific standards for certification as a pesticide applicator. Each of the eight chapters deals with a different aspect of pesticide use. Chapter one discusses the problems of use as it relates to safety of humans and the environment. Chapter two is concerned with the identification and diagnosis of…
Descriptors: Certification, Entomology, Environment, Equipment Utilization
Rhodes, Kenneth B. – 1980
A study was conducted to develop and field test a greenhouse production record book and unit of instruction for growing potted chrysanthemums. Twenty high schools in Pennsylvania with horticulture departments formed the population for the study. The twenty schools were randomly assigned to four treatment levels: (1) five classes received the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Educational Research, Floriculture, Greenhouses
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
ONE OF A SERIES DESIGNED TO PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR HORTICULTURE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS, THIS MODULE HAS AS ITS MAJOR OBJECTIVE TO DEVELOP THE ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN LAWNS AND TURF. IT WAS DEVELOPED ON THE BASIS OF DATA FROM STATE STUDIES BY A NATIONAL TASK FORCE. SUBJECT MATTER AREAS ARE NEW LAWN ESTABLISHMENT, LAWN MAINTENANCE,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Bibliographies, High Schools, Ornamental Horticulture Occupations
Illinois Univ., Urbana. Vocational Agriculture Service. – 1967
DESIGNED FOR USE BY HIGH SCHOOL OR ADULT STUDENTS AS TEXT OR REFERENCE MATERIAL, THIS DOCUMENT PRESENTS TECHNICAL INFORMATION NEEDED IN SELECTING TREES FOR HOME PLANTING. IT WAS PREPARED BY SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALISTS, TEACHER EDUCATORS, SUPERVISORS, AND AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF TEACHERS. MAJOR SECTIONS ARE (1) WHAT FACTORS SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, High Schools, Ornamental Horticulture, Postsecondary Education
LEWIS, GLENN W. – 1966
DESIGNED TO PRESENT THE AREAS OF TRAINING AVAILABLE IN THE VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENTS IN MARYLAND, THIS GUIDE CONTAINS TEACHING UNITS FOR THE AGRICULTURE TEACHER TO INCLUDE IN GREATER DETAIL IN HIS COURSE. THE AGRICULTURE TEACHER AND HIS ADVISORY GROUP MAY SELECT AREAS OF TRAINING FROM THIS TOPICAL OUTLINE OR INSERT NEW, EMERGING AREAS OF…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Agricultural Occupations, Animal Husbandry
Winant, Rooskandar – 1964
In searching for ways of providing suitable school buildings, consideration should be given to the possibility of providing outdoor teaching space and of controlling environment in whole or in part by the planting of shade trees in a carefully controlled manner. Such trees, suitably located, will not only provide shade but may aid ventilation and…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Classroom Environment, Controlled Environment, Design Requirements