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Landscape Design PAC Objectives Activity 1 1-1. Define basic landscape terms. 1-2. Differentiate between symmetrical and asymmetrical balance. 1-3. Describe elements and types of an outdoor room. 1-4. Describe a good site analysis. 1-5. Identify five basic principles of landscape design. Activity 2 2-1. Identify traditional drawing tools and their uses. 2-2. Calculate measurements given scale. 2-3. Use drawing tools to measure existing drawings. 2-4. Use drawing tools to create scale drawings. Activity 3 3-1. List and distinguish between different views of a landscape proposal. 3-2. Identify common symbols used in landscape designs. 3-3. Explain different methods of labeling a landscape design. 3-4. List the elements of a complete plant list. 3-5. Analyze soil types of a landscape. 3-6. Define pH and describe how to adjust it. 3-7. Test the pH of a soil sample. 3-8. Plant zinnias. Activity 4 4-1. List reasons for grading. 4-2. Compare and contrast cutting and filling. 4-3. Read a landscape design. 4-4. Classify site characteristics. 4-5. Create a scale drawing of an existing landscape design using traditional drawing tools. Activity 5 5-1. Use computer software to add hardscape items to a landscape design. Activity 6 6-1. Describe origin of landscape plants. 6-2. List and describe plant forms available. 6-3. Investigate packaging forms for woody plants. 6-4. Explain plant nomenclature. 6-5. Define hardiness zones. Activity 7 7-1. Explore design ideas. 7-2. Select appropriate plants for a landscape design. 7-3. Complete the computerized landscape design by adding plants. Activity 8 8-1. List and describe proper landscape maintenance practices. 8-2. Describe proper pruning procedures for trees and hedges. Activity 9 9-1. Identify tools and their function in the installation of landscape plants. 9-2. List the benefits of mulching. 9-3. Compare and contrast organic and inorganic mulch. 9-4. Define antitranspirants. Activity 10 10-1. Differentiate between cost and price. 10-2. Differentiate between estimate and bid. 10-3. Describe landscape specifications. 10-4. Prepare a design cost estimate. 10-5. Complete and print a computerized landscape design. In Activity 15, students will take the Vocabulary Test and the Post-test. The objectives for the challenges in Activity 11 through Activity 15 of this PAC include: Challenge 1 You will conduct research on a career of your choice in the landscape design field. Share your findings in a presentation. Challenge 2 You will use the internet to find professional landscape organizations. Challenge 3 You will interview a landscape professional in person or by phone and write a summary. Challenge 4 You will design a landscape plan for your school or home using software. Challenge 5 You will draw a landscape plan for your school or home using traditional drawing methods. |
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