What do

you think Lets Mind Map,

he is What is Plant Science? When you hear ‘plant science’,
what do you think?
thinking?
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Learning Targets What is Plant Science?

Target #1 Target #2
I can define plant
I can identify indirect
science and describe
and direct plant uses
the categories of
plants.

Careers in Plant Science Circle the Careers that Surprised you! 3 Main Categories of Plants
Irrigation Specialist Irrigation Specialist
Plant Biologist Plant Biologist
Landscape Designer Landscape Designer
Agronomist
Laboratory Technician
Agronomist
Laboratory Technician Field Crops Horticulture Forestry
Arborist Arborist
Turf Manager
Greenhouse Manager
Turf Manager
Greenhouse Manager Corn Fruits Hardwood trees
Biosecurity Monitor
Software or Web Developer
Biosecurity Monitor
Software or Web Developer
Rice Vegetables Softwood trees
Pest Control Advisor Pest Control Advisor Flowers
Brand Manager Brand Manager Beans Shrubs
Plant Breeder Plant Breeder Ornamental Plants
Crop Advisor Crop Advisor Woody plants
Plant Pathologist Plant Pathologist Forage
Soil Scientist Soil Scientist
Sales Representative Sales Representative
Feed Mill Operator Feed Mill Operator
Seed Technician Seed Technician
Florist Florist

and More! and More!

 What category would
What about a
a tomato plant fit
wheat?
into?

Parts of a Plant
Parts of a Plant Sunlight Pollination What are Plants Used For?

Leaves Flower
Clothing Food
Shelter
Water & Stability &
Nutrients Transport
Supplies
Medicine
Roots Stem

Classifying Uses of Plants

Some people think that it is better to
Direct Indirect
consume more direct plant sources
than indirect, do you agree or disagree
Direct plant sources are plants Indirect plant sources are used as
or plant products that are animal feed and humans then use the
directly used by humans animal or its products
with that?
Examples Examples
● Vegetables ● Dairy products like milk Indirect
● Eggs
● Fresh fruit
or
● Potatoes ● Fish and shellfish
Agree Disagree
● Rice, flour, cereal products ● Chicken and turkey Direct?
● Beef, pork, veal, lamb, and mutton