1. Unit 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Plant Sciences Plant Science Lessons

2. Student Learning Objectives As a result of this lesson, the student will be able to: Define plant sciences Define plant sciences Define the purposes and uses of plants Define the purposes and uses of plants Determine the difference between direct and indirect plant uses. Determine the difference between direct and indirect plant uses.

3. Objective 1 What is plant science? What is plant science? Plant science is the study of the structure, function, growth, and protection of plants. Plant science is the study of the structure, function, growth, and protection of plants.

4. What are the three main categories of plants? Field crops Field crops Horticulture crops and Horticulture crops and Forestry Forestry Let’s brainstorm all of ways that these three industries impact us as humans.

5. Objective 2 What are plants used for? What are plants used for?

6. Objective 3 Direct vs. Indirect Uses of Plants Direct plant sources are plants or plant products that are directly used by humans Direct plant sources are plants or plant products that are directly used by humans Indirect plant sources that are used as animal feed and humans then use the animal or its products Indirect plant sources that are used as animal feed and humans then use the animal or its products

7. Consumption of Plants Direct Plant Origin: Vegetables (fresh frozen or canned) – 219.6 pounds Vegetables (fresh frozen or canned) – 219.6 pounds Fresh fruit and melon – 111.9 pounds Fresh fruit and melon – 111.9 pounds Potatoes 127.2 pounds Potatoes 127.2 pounds Rice, Flour, and Cereal Products -184.3 pounds Rice, Flour, and Cereal Products -184.3 pounds Indirect Plant Origin Diary products and milk – 564.5 pounds Diary products and milk – 564.5 pounds Eggs – 29.3 pounds Eggs – 29.3 pounds Fish and Shell Fish (wild harvest) - 14.8 pounds Fish and Shell Fish (wild harvest) - 14.8 pounds Chicken and Turkey – 56.8 pounds Chicken and Turkey – 56.8 pounds Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb and Mutton - 112.4 pounds Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb and Mutton - 112.4 pounds

8. Key Question in Plant Science There is a contention that it is more efficient to have direct or indirect plant sources produced. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? There is a contention that it is more efficient to have direct or indirect plant sources produced. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?