ERIC Number: ED212875
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1980
Pages: 30
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
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Turf Identification. Competency Based Teaching Materials in Horticulture.
Legacy, Jim; And Others
This compentency-based curriculum unit on turf identification is one of four developed for classroom use in teaching the turf and lawn services area of horticulture. The three sections are each divided into teaching content (in a question-and-answer format) and student skills that outline steps and factors for consideration. Topics covered include identifying turfgrasses, identifying turf samples, and selecting proper turfgrass for specific sites. A list of references precedes a section containing visual aids, student skill checklist, and student activities, such as handouts, discussion activities, field trips, crossword puzzles, hands-on experiences, worksheets, tests, and quizzes. Answer keys are provided. (YLB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Check Lists, Competency Based Education, Horticulture, Job Skills, Learning Activities, Ornamental Horticulture, Ornamental Horticulture Occupations, Plant Identification, Secondary Education, Selection, Tests, Turf Management, Units of Study, Visual Aids
Agricultural Education Mechanization Dept., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901 ($2.00).
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. Dept. of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education.; Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale, Dept. of Agricultural Education and Mechanization.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Note: For related documents see CE 031 413-421.