Bulbs and Blooms: Exploring the Beauty of Horticulture

Bulbs and Blooms: Exploring the Beauty of Horticulture

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify different bulbs and their corresponding flowers in horticulture.

What do you already know about bulbs and their flowers?

What are Bulbs?

Bulbs are underground plant structures that store nutrients and energy for the plant. They are made up of layers called scales and produce flowers.

Types of Flowering Bulbs

There are various types of flowering bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, lilies, hyacinths, and crocuses. Each bulb produces unique and beautiful flowers.

Photo Quiz: Identify the Bulb

In this interactive quiz, you will be shown photos of different flowering bulbs. Try to identify each bulb correctly.

Growing Tulips in Holland

Tulips are one of the most popular flowering bulbs. Holland is famous for its tulip fields. They require well-drained soil, full sun, and a cold winter period to bloom beautifully.

Fun Fact: Tulip Mania

In the 17th century, tulips became so popular in Holland that they caused an economic craze known as 'Tulip Mania.' People were willing to pay high prices for unique tulip bulbs.

Benefits of Horticulture

Horticulture plays a vital role in beautifying our surroundings, providing food, and contributing to the economy. It also promotes relaxation and mental well-being.

Review and Recap

Let's review what we've learned so far. Bulbs are underground structures that store nutrients, and there are different types of flowering bulbs. Tulips require specific conditions to grow in Holland.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.