Licda. Aracelis Torres

Introduction

Upon completion of this curriculum unit students will be able to identify and classify

the plant kingdom species according to their taxonomy and agricultural interest.

UNIT I

KINGDOM PLANT

Duration: 06 week

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

Identify and classify unprovoked of the plant Kingdom according to taxonomy and agronomic

interest.

CONTENT

1.1 Plant classification: History of classification systems.

1.2 Taxonomic structure. The classes 1.3 Reproduction in higher plants.

1.4 Species concept.

1.5 Morphological patterns of organization. 1.6 Forms single-celled and multicellular forms.

1.7. Specialization of the thallus and Corm.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIT

- Learn the history of plant classification systems. - Identify the different taxonomic structure of the classes.

- Know the importance of reproduction in higher plants. - Study the relationship of the unicellular and multicellular forms.

- Know the specialization thallus and Corm.

1st COHORT

Type of Activity

Activity Theme Day Hour Weight Observation

Kingdom Plant

ESSAY Development an ESSAY concerning the

CLASSIFICATION and STRUCTURE

Plant classification: history of classification systems

2 weeks 121 12am 5 Use your

imagination

and creativity

Taxonomic Structure. The classes

Reproduction in higher plants.

ALBUM Make an ALBUM on SPECIES PLANT

Species concept. 2 weeks 12am 20

FORUM Participate in the FORUM Ab out the MORPHOLOGICAL

Morphological patterns of organization

2 weeks 12am 5

Forms single-celled and multicellular forms

Specialization of the thallus and Corm

UNIT II

NON-VASCULAR PLANTS

(Thallophytes, Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bacteria and Viruses)

DURATION: 06 WEEKS

CONTENT

2.1 Division Phycophyta (algae). Habitats

2.1.1 Origin, distribution and structure.

2.1.2 Reproduction.

2.1.3 Economic and ecological importance.

2.1.4 Classification

2.2 Division Micophyta (fungi).

2.2.1 Classification, structure and function.

2.2.2. Adaptations of fungi.

2.2.3. Economic and ecological importance in the agricultural field.

2.2.4 As fungi affect human beings.

2.3 Nonlichenized fungi. (Lichens)

2.3.1 Structural and functional characteristics and nature.

2.3.2 Habitats. Reproduction and multiplication

2.3.3 Distribution and importance.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIT

- Learn about the various divisions that comprise the non-vascular plants.

- Describe the Phycophyta Division, Micophyta and lichens in relation to: their habitats, classification. Structure,

function and reproduction

-Know the economic and ecological importance in the agricultural field

2nd COHORT

Type of Activity

Activity Theme Day Hour Weight Observation

NONVASCULAR PLANT

Concept. Origin. Function 2 weeks 121 12am 5 Use your

imagination

and creativity

Morphological Characteristics

PREZI Register and make a

presentation in PREZI. Com

Morphological Differences of the

Radical System of Angiosperms and Gymnosperms

BLOG Register and make a BLOG about:

Primary and Secondary Root Growth.

2 weeks 12am 20

Classification of Roots

Differences Between Monocots and Dicots Plant Roots.

MIND

MAPS

Develop a MENTAL MAP and upload it in

a SLIDESHARE

Modified Roots 2 weeks 12 am 5

Reaction Geotropic Roots

UNITIII

PLANTS VASCULAR

Pteridophytes (Gymnosperms Angiosperms).

DURATION: 06 WEEKS.

CONTENT 3.1.1 Origin of plants. Economic and ecological importance

3.1.2 Division Psilotophyta. Relationship structures and functional 3.1.3 Economic and ecological importance

3.1.4 Division Lycopodiophyta. Structural and functional relationships 3.1.5 Economic and ecological importance.

3.1.6 Division Zycopodrophyta. Structural and functional relationships 3.1.7 Economic and ecological importance

3.1.8 Division polypodrophyta. Structural and functional relationships 3.1.9 Economic and ecological importance.

3.1.10 Gymnosperms. Structure. Reproduction

3.1.11 Classification (pinicae, geneticae) 3.1.12 Angiosperms. General Characteristics. Phylogeny

3.1.13 Structure. Reproduction. Classification

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIT - Study Division: Psilotophyta, Zycopodrophyta, Equisetophyta and polypodrophyta and their structural

and functional relationships.

- Learn about the economic and ecological importance of these divisions. - Differentiate between Gymnosperms and Angiosperms according to its: Structure. Reproduction,

Classification, Characteristics and Phylogeny

3rd COHORT

Type of Activity Activity Theme Day Hour Weight Observation

VASCULAR PLANTS

MAGAZZINE Register and make a

MAGAZZINE using

the program ISSUU

Origin of plants. Economic and Ecological

importance.

Division Psilotophyta. Relationship

Structures and Functional. Economic and

Ecological Importance

Division Lycopodiophyta. Structural and

Functional Relationships. Economic and

Ecological Importance

2 weeks 11 pm 10

WIKI Divide in group and

make a WIKI THE

DIVISIONS

Division Zycopodrophyta. Structural and

Functional Relationships. Economic and

Ecological Importance.

Division Polypodrophyta. Structural and

Functional Relationships. Economic and

Ecological Importance.

2 weeks 11 pm 20

VIDEO Make a VIDEO

explaining all the

divisions in 45 minutes.

Gymnosperms. Structure. Reproduction.

Classification (pinicae, geneticae).

Angiosperms. General characteristics.

Phylogeny.

Structure. Reproduction. Classification.

2 weeks 11 pm 10

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