Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Agricultural Science - Maintenance Of Ornamental Plants

# Lesson Plan: Maintenance of Ornamental Plants ## Grade: Senior Secondary 2 ## Subject: Agricultural Science ## Duration: One Week (5 Classes, 50 minutes each) ### Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of maintaining ornamental plants. 2. Identify various ornamental plants commonly found in their region. 3. Demonstrate the basic techniques required for maintaining ornamental plants. 4. Develop a maintenance schedule for different types of ornamental plants. ### Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - PowerPoint presentation - Handouts with images and descriptions of ornamental plants - Gardening tools (pruning shears, watering cans, etc.) - Potted ornamental plants for demonstration - Internet access for research purpose ### Lesson Outline: #### Day 1: Introduction to Ornamental Plants and Their Importance 1. **Warm-Up Activity (10 mins)** - Ask students to share any ornamental plants they have at home and why they like them. 2. **Lecture and Discussion (20 mins)** - Define ornamental plants. - Discuss the importance of ornamental plants in landscaping, emotional well-being, and environmental benefits. 3. **PowerPoint Presentation (15 mins)** - Display and explain various types of ornamental plants (flowering plants, foliage plants, succulents, etc.). - Show images and videos of well-maintained ornamental gardens. 4. **Homework Assignment:** - Research and prepare a brief report on five ornamental plants found in their locality. Include care requirements for each plant. #### Day 2: Identification and Classification of Ornamental Plants 1. **Review of Homework (10 mins)** - Discuss students' findings from their research. 2. **Group Activity (20 mins)** - Divide students into groups and provide handouts with images and descriptions of different ornamental plants. - Have students classify the plants into categories (flowering, foliage, etc.) 3. **Lecture and Notes (15 mins)** - Provide information on how to identify ornamental plants based on their leaves, flowers, and growth patterns. 4. **Q&A Session (5 mins)** #### Day 3: Techniques for Maintaining Ornamental Plants 1. **Warm-Up (5 mins)** - Ask students what they think are the essential care techniques for ornamental plants. 2. **Lecture and Demonstration (20 mins)** - Discuss and demonstrate various techniques: - Watering - Pruning - Fertilization - Pest control - Mulching 3. **Hands-On Practice (20 mins)** - Provide students with potted plants and gardening tools. - Guide them through the basics of pruning and watering. 4. **Wrap-Up (5 mins)** #### Day 4: Creating a Maintenance Schedule 1. **Review (5 mins)** - Quick recap of Day 3 techniques. 2. **Lecture and Notes (10 mins)** - Discuss the importance of a maintenance schedule. - Elements of a good maintenance schedule (daily, weekly, monthly tasks). 3. **Group Activity (25 mins)** - Groups create hypothetical maintenance schedules for different types of ornamental plants. 4. **Presentation and Feedback (10 mins)** - Groups share their schedules with the class and receive feedback. #### Day 5: Practical Application and Review 1. **Group Presentations (20 mins)** - Groups present one chosen ornamental plant and its complete maintenance plan. 2. **Practical Workshop (20 mins)** - Students perform actual maintenance tasks on the provided plants: - Pruning - Watering - Checking soil pH 3. **Review and Q&A (10 mins)** - Review key points from the week. - Open floor for any questions or clarifications. ### Assessment: - Participation in discussions and activities. - Homework assignment on researching ornamental plants. - Group projects (classification and maintenance schedule). - Practical demonstration skills during hands-on practice. ### Homework/Extension Activity: - Visit a local nursery or botanical garden and write a report on the maintenance practices observed. ### Resources: - "The Complete Book of Plant Propagation" by Charles Heuser. - Websites such as the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and local agricultural extension services. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills and group activities, this lesson plan aims to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of how to maintain ornamental plants effectively in the students.