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Landscape Design PAC Objectives

15-Activity ID #830

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.

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.

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.

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.

5-1. Use computer software to add hardscape items to a landscape design.

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.

7-1. Explore design ideas.

7-2. Select appropriate plants for a landscape design.

7-3. Complete the computerized landscape design by adding plants.

8-1. List and describe proper landscape maintenance practices.

8-2. Describe proper pruning procedures for trees and hedges.

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.

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.

Activity 11 through Activity 15 require students to complete challenges to meet numerous high level problem-solving objectives. The objectives for the challenges in this module 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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