Class Objective
Learn how to care for plants in Calgary climates.
Unit Outline
All About Plants
- Answering “What is a plant?”
- Plant growth stages and life cycle.
Plant Growth
- Methods that support plant growth: cross pollination, fertilization, and more.
Alberta’s Climate
- Technical terms related to Alberta’s plant growth and climate.
- Connecting climate to growing practices specific to Alberta.
Pollinator Plants
- Learn about pollinator plants and their uses through examples.
- Connect pollinator plants to Alberta’s climate and growing practices.
Volunteer Plants & Invasive Species
- Identifying volunteer plants and invasive species.
Teacher Resources
All About Plants & Plant Growth
Plant Life Cycle
Osmosis
Capillary Action
Transpiration
Cohesion
Turgor Pressure
Guttation
Stomata Opening and Closing
Xylem and Phloem
Translocation, Sinks & Sources
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration
Video of Phytohormones
Scarification and Stratification
Giberellic Acid and ABA
Pollinator Plants
The Butterflyway Project
What is a Pollinator?
Pollinator Plant Resources
Planting for Pollinators
All About Bees
Guide to Creating Pollinator Gardens
