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Horticultural Science
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources · Texas TEKS
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Horticultural Science
TEKS Code: §127.54 · Credit: One Credit · Duration: 18-36 weeks
Coverage: 45 of 49 sub-standards aligned to Core-LX badges (92%).
| Strand | Standard ID | Standard Statement | Covered? | CLX Match List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Student Demonstrates Professional Standards/Employability Skills As Required By Bus... | 1.1.1 | identify career and entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of plant science and develop a plan for obtaining the education, training, and certifications required | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Core-LX : Career Exploration : Career Explorer — Find Your Path (pending) • Indigo Project : Indigo Pathway Survey : Indigo Pathway Survey • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 05: Career Opportunities in Drafting |
| 1.1.2 | model professionalism by continuously exhibiting appropriate work habits, solving problems, taking initiative, communicating effectively, listening actively, and thinking critically | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees : TACC EAROEE: 02 Employer Expectations and Job Satisfaction • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees : TACC EAROEE: 06 Effective Problem Solving • Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH01: Personal Attributes and Professionalism • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 01: Basic Communication Principles • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills | |
| 1.1.3 | model appropriate personal and occupational safety and health practices and explain the importance of established safety and health protocols for the workplace | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 10 - Workplace and Food Safety • Core-LX : All Lessons : OSHA Workplace Safety Fundamentals: General Industry Standards (pending) • Workforge Publisher : Health & Safety : SAF-1001 Introduction to OSHA • Certify ED : Plumbing (Video & VR) : Plumbing - Unit 07 - Workplace Safety in the Plumbing Industry • Certify ED : Emergency Medical Response (Video&VR) : Emergency Medical Response - Unit 06 - Workplace Safety and Universal Precautions | |
| 1.1.4 | analyze and interpret the rights and responsibilities, including ethical conduct and legal responsibilities, of employers and employees; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees : TACC EAROEE: 03 Respect in the Workplace • MissionCIT : Emergency Medical Technician - MissionCIT : EMT CH 003: Medical Ethics • Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH01: Personal Attributes and Professionalism | |
| 1.1.5 | describe and demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship in the agricultural workplace, including promoting stewardship, community leadership, civic engagement, and agricultural awareness and literacy | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 40 - Careers in Agricultural Science • Open Textbooks : AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (2E – SECOND EDITION) : Chapter 1: American Government and Civic Engagement | |
| 2. The Student Develops A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. The Student Is Expec... | 2.1.1 | plan, propose, conduct, document, and evaluate a supervised agricultural experience program as an experiential learning activity; | ❌ | no genuine match |
| 2.1.2 | use appropriate record-keeping skills in a supervised agricultural experience program | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments | |
| 3. The Student Develops Leadership Skills Through Participation In An Agricultural Youth O... | 3.1.1 | participate in youth agricultural leadership opportunities | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills |
| 3.1.2 | review and participate in a local program of activities; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills | |
| 3.1.3 | create or update documentation of relevant agricultural experience such as community service, professional, or classroom experiences | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 40 - Careers in Agricultural Science • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills | |
| 4. The Student Understands The History And Progression Of The Horticulture Industry. The S... | 4.1.1 | trace how relevant historical advancements in the horticulture industry relate to current industry practices | ❌ | no genuine match |
| 4.1.2 | identify and describe different disciplines of horticulture such as arboriculture, floriculture, olericulture, pomology, viticulture, turf management, and ornamental horticulture | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science | |
| 4.1.3 | identify and research emerging technology in the horticulture industry | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Space Systems: Emerging Technologies and Operations : Space Systems: ET&O: SECTION 03: HUMANITARIAN USE OF SPACE TECHNOLOGIES | |
| 4.1.4 | identify current trends in the horticulture industry; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 04 - Agricultural Trends and Economic Impact • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 04 - Agricultural Trends and Economic Impact • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 01: Introduction to Agriculture in the Global Economy • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 01: The Agriscience Industry | |
| 4.1.5 | compare types of horticulture industries in the different regions of Texas | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 02 - Agriculture Industry and Commodities | |
| 5. The Student Identifies Plant Structures And Their Functions And Needs. The Student Is E... | 5.1.1 | classify horticultural plants by their common and scientific names | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 17 - Floriculture, Nutrients, and Irrigation |
| 5.1.2 | describe functional differences in plant structures, including roots, stems, flowers, leaves, and fruit | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 16 - Plant Parts and Processes • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Open Textbooks : Concepts of Biology : COB: Unit 1: Chapter 05: Introduction to Photosynthesis | |
| 5.1.3 | identify pollination factors affecting plants and trees such as access to pollinators, wind, and hand pollination | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science | |
| 5.1.4 | compare monocots and dicots | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science | |
| 5.1.5 | analyze environmental needs of plants, including light, water, and nutrients; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 15 - Plant Growth and Life Cycles • TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance • TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 05: Plant and Crop Fertilization and Irrigation • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science | |
| 5.1.6 | identify the components of a fertilizer label | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 05: Plant Production Systems Part II • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 05: Plant and Crop Fertilization and Irrigation • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 05: Plant and Crop Fertilization and Irrigation • Core-LX : All Lessons : Agribusiness: Agricultural Inputs Distribution and Farm Policy (pending) | |
| 6. The Student Develops Technical Knowledge And Skills Associated With The Production Of H... | 6.1.1 | classify horticultural plants based on taxonomy | ✅ | • TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science |
| 6.1.2 | identify classifications of plants, including annuals, perennials, biennials, and evergreens, based on growing cycles | ✅ | • TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science | |
| 6.1.3 | identify horticultural plants based on their physical characteristics | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 17 - Floriculture, Nutrients, and Irrigation • TPC : TPC Building & Grounds Maintenance : 375 Landscaping Maintenance | |
| 6.1.4 | compare the reproduction of flowering and non-flowering horticultural plants | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I • Open Textbooks : History and Science of Cultivated Plants (Open Textbook) : AG 03: History and Science of Cultivated Plants | |
| 6.1.5 | select appropriate tools and equipment for production of horticultural plants | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 35 - Agricultural Machinery and Equipment • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments | |
| 6.1.6 | demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 35 - Agricultural Machinery and Equipment • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 06: Agribusiness | |
| 6.1.7 | identify maintenance practices for hand tools, power tools, and equipment | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 06: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 06: Agribusiness • Core-LX : Plumbing 1 : Plumbing Tools of the Trade • CLX : Automotive Basics : Service and Safety: Tools and Equipment | |
| 7. The Student Understands Plant Propagation Techniques And Growing Methods. The Student I... | 7.1.1 | identify asexual propagation methods for horticultural plants, including cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, and tissue culture | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 18 - Plant Propagation and Germination • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I |
| 7.1.2 | propagate horticultural plants using asexual methods such as cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, and tissue culture | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 18 - Plant Propagation and Germination • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I | |
| 7.1.3 | manipulate the germination of seeds using various methods such as mechanical scarification, chemical scarification, and heat and cold treatments | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 18 - Plant Propagation and Germination | |
| 7.1.4 | compare various soil-based growing media; | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Soils Laboratory Manual : Soils Laboratory Manual 03: Soil Physics | |
| 7.1.5 | identify soilless growing methods used in the horticulture industry | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 04: Plant Production Systems Part I | |
| 8. The Student Manages And Controls Common Pests, Diseases, And Deficiencies Of Horticultu... | 8.1.1 | identify and manage common horticultural pests, diseases, and deficiencies | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 19 - Pests, Plant Diseases, and Pesticides • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 19 - Pests, Plant Diseases, and Pesticides • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control |
| 8.1.2 | identify and manage common weeds that impact horticultural production | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 19 - Pests, Plant Diseases, and Pesticides | |
| 8.1.3 | develop a plan for disease control using integrated pest management | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control | |
| 8.1.4 | apply proper sanitation methods to prevent the spread of pests | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 01: The Agriscience Industry, Health and Nutrition • Pointful Education : Agriscience II : Agriscience_02 01: The Agriscience Industry, Health and Nutrition • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control | |
| 8.1.5 | demonstrate safe and proper practices in selecting, applying, storing, and disposing of chemicals; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 19 - Pests, Plant Diseases, and Pesticides • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues • Core-LX : All Lessons : Agribusiness: Agricultural Inputs Distribution and Farm Policy (pending) | |
| 8.1.6 | review and explain the parts of a pesticide label | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 06: Plant Pest Control • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues • Core-LX : All Lessons : Agribusiness: Agricultural Inputs Distribution and Farm Policy (pending) • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 04: Scientific Skills in Plant Science | |
| 9. The Student Understands The Concepts Of Ornamental Plants And Landscape Design. The Stu... | 9.1.1 | compare landscaping methods that account for environmental variables such as water availability, soil type, light availability, and climate | ❌ | no genuine match |
| 9.1.2 | identify and select plants, including bedding plants, shrubs, trees, and turf grasses, for landscapes based on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) hardiness zones | ✅ | • Certify ED : Agricultural Science (Video & VR) : Agricultural Science - Unit 17 - Floriculture, Nutrients, and Irrigation | |
| 9.1.3 | design a landscape using design elements and principles; | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 9.1.4 | compare sustainability practices such as planting native plants, water conservation, and irrigation technology used in a landscape | ✅ | • Core-LX : All Lessons : Conservation Agriculture: Cover Crops, No-Till, and Non-Point Source Pollution (pending) • Open Textbooks : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles • Open Textbooks : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles • Open Textbooks : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles : Intro to Irrigation Water Management Principles • Pointful Education : Agriscience III : Agriscience_03 07: Maintenance of Facilities, Tools, and Equipment | |
| 10. The Student Demonstrates Business Skills Used In The Horticulture Industry. The Student... | 10.1.1 | identify opportunities for entrepreneurship in the horticulture industry | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Startups and Innovation : Module 03: Business Models • Pointful Education : Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification : ESB 02: Opportunity Recognition • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Entrepreneurship : Intro to Entrepreneurship: 03 The Entrepreneurial Process • Pointful Education : Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification : ESB 01: The Entrepreneur • Pointful Education : Startups and Innovation : Module 10: Possibilities and Opportunities |
| 10.1.2 | identify practices to maintain business relationships | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Building Relationships With Business Communication : BRBC01: Developing Business Relationships • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 04 Ethics and Social Responsibility • Medcerts : NASM Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach - HF 3000 : NASM's Essentials of Personal Fitness Training (v22.10) HF3011 • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 06 - Products and Market Strategy • Pointful Education : Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification : ESB 04: Starting a Business Part II | |
| 10.1.3 | describe and demonstrate correct procedures for handling customer sales transactions | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Quickbooks : Quickbooks 05: Managing Sales Settings and Recording Money-In Transactions • Pointful Education : Quickbooks : Quickbooks 05: Managing Sales Settings and Recording Money-In Transactions • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 09 - Financial Operations • Core-LX : All Lessons : Retail Sales Excellence: Inventory Knowledge, Closing Techniques, and Customer Satisfaction (pending) • Certify ED : Culinary Arts 2 : Culinary Arts 2 - Unit 34 - Customer Service and Sales | |
| 10.1.4 | calculate pricing to maximize profit for wholesale and retail settings | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 04 Cost Volume Profit (CVP) Analysis • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 04 Cost Volume Profit (CVP) Analysis • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 04 Cost Volume Profit (CVP) Analysis • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 04 Cost Volume Profit (CVP) Analysis • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 04 Cost Volume Profit (CVP) Analysis | |
| 10.1.5 | develop a plan to market horticultural products and services; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 06 - Products and Market Strategy • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 06 - Products and Market Strategy • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 06 - Products and Market Strategy • Open Textbooks : Sport Marketing : Sport Marketing: 02 STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGEMENT • OpenStax : Introduction to Business : 11.5 Market Segmentation (pending) | |
| 10.1.6 | formulate a budget for a horticultural enterprise | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 06 Budgeting • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 06 Budgeting • Pointful Education : Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification : ESB 09: Financial Management Part II • Open Textbooks : Basic Kitchen and Food Service Management : 05: Budget and Business Planning • Open Textbooks : Basic Kitchen and Food Service Management : 05: Budget and Business Planning |
Coverage Summary
Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 92% of sub-standards aligned.
Primary publishers contributing alignment: Pointful Education (82), Certify ED (28), Open Textbooks (27), Core-LX (8), TPC (6).
Gap-closure roadmap (4 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):
- Strand 2. The Student Develops A Supervised Agricultural Experience Program. The Student Is Expec...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
- Strand 4. The Student Understands The History And Progression Of The Horticulture Industry. The S...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
- Strand 9. The Student Understands The Concepts Of Ornamental Plants And Landscape Design. The Stu...: 2 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
Eligible for Gap Lesson / Gap Lab generation — coverage exceeds the 85% threshold; any remaining sub-standard gaps will be closed by auto-generated lessons in the next pipeline phase.
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