9HRT

Year 9 Horticulture

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Beach.

Horticulture is part of the Living World strand of the Science Curriculum

This course comprises six subtopics. It studies general plant types and growth in the first term, then specialised topics in the second term.

  1. Introduction to horticulture
  2. Types of plants 
  3. Plant structure
  4. Lawns and flowers
  5. Trees and shrubs
  6. Garden Design

Subject Overview

Term 1
Topics:
Introduction to horticulture
Types of plants
Plant structure

Practical work: growing bean seeds, harvesting of vegetables

Term 2
Topics:
Lawns and flowers
Trees and shrubs
Garden Design

Practical work: preparation of the vegetable garden for winter.

Recommended Prior Learning

Some experience in a home garden is useful, but not necessary.

Stationery

40 page clearfile

Pathway

Assessment Information

Two tests of knowledge.
Practical task completion.
at-home assignment - booklet/construction project.

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