What does the cross section ear of corn represent on the FFA emblem?
Unity
If you or a fellow student is hurt, gets something in an eye, etc, what should you do first?
Tell Ms. J
Cell part that converts light and carbon dioxide to usable energy
Chloroplast
Of Rockwool, Perlite, Gravel, and Sand, which is not an example of a substrate used in hydroponics?
Gravel
What are the 2 types of seeds?
Monocot & Dicot
What does the plow represent on the FFA emblem?
At the end of our work, how should the work area be left?
Completely clean and everything put away
What are 3 function of the roots?
anchoring the plant
storing food
absorbing nutrients
What is hydroponics?
a. the commercial growth of crops in upward levels or layers
b. the practice of growing plants in a medium other than soil
c. water culture system of nutrients being misted onto a plant's air-suspended roots
b. The practice of growing plants in a medium other than soil
What does CDE stand for?
Career Development Event
When was FFA established?
1928
What is the proper way to act in the greenhouse/ work area?
Like Jesus is back
What are 3 functions of the stem?
Support the leaves, flowers and fruits of plants
Conduct movement of water and nutrients to and from the roots and leaves
Store water
What is Aeroponics?
a. the commercial growth of crops in upward levels or layers
b. the practice of growing plants in a medium other than soil
c. water culture system of nutrients being misted onto a plant's air-suspended roots
c. water culture system of nutrients being misted onto a plant's air-suspended roots
3 ways to protect yourself from overheating/ heat stress/ heat stroke.
Wear a hat
Drink water
Wear cool clothes
Stay in shade when possible
Take breaks
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
Who follows safety rules?
Everyone
What are 2 functions of the leaves?
Are the major site of food production for the plant (chloroplasts)
Contain structures which convert sunlight to chemical energy (photosynthesis)
What is aquaponics?
Water culture system of nutrients being misted onto a plant’s air-suspended roots.
What number is on all the safety glasses and why is it important?
Z87.1+, impact resistant
What are the 3 parts that make up the total agriculture education program?
Classroom/ Lab, FFA, SAE
What number is on all safety glasses, and why?
87.1+, impact resistant
What are the functions of the xylem and the phloem?
The xylem distributes water and dissolved minerals upward through the plant, from the roots to the leaves. The phloem carries food downward from the leaves to the roots
What is hydroponics?
The practice of growing plants in a medium other than soil.
Draw a seed and place the 3 labels in the correct spot.