Overall Expectations:
Green Industry Fundamentals
demonstrate an understanding of plant and/or animal biology and species classification as they relate to the green industries
- The Easy Tree Guide (Book)
- The Shrub Identification Book (Book)
- The Illustrated Guide to Freshwater Fish and River Creatures (Book)
- The Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia (Book)
- Biology: Concepts and Connections (Book)
describe the factors affecting the growth and care of plants and/or animals
- Taylor’s Guide to Growing North America’s Favorite Plants (Book)
- Growing Shrubs and Small Trees in Cold Climates (Book)
- The Essential Guide to Hobby Farming (Book)
- Your Farm in the City (Book)
- The Inner Lives of Farm Animals (Book)
- Mini Goats (Book)
- Garden Pests & Diseases of Canada (Book)
- Do Unto Animals (Hoopla eVideo)
demonstrate an understanding of design procedures and applications and production processes and systems as they relate to the green industries
- The Essential Garden Design Workbook (Book)
- Garden Design Solutions (Book)
- The Permaculture City (Book)
- The Forest Garden Greenhouse (Book)
- Sustainable Construction (Book)
- The Year-round Solar Greenhouse (Book)
- Biology – Biodiversity (Hoopla eVideo)
- Revenge of the Electric Car (Hoopla eVideo)
demonstrate competence in the use of mathematical, documentation, and communication skills as they apply to the green industries
- Environment and Natural Resources (Website)
- Greenhouse Canada (Website)
Green Industry Skills
apply effective design and production practices as they relate to a variety of green industries
- The Permaculture Market Garden (Book)
- The Edible Ecosystem Solution (Book)
- Grow a Sustainable Diet (Book)
- The Plant Propagator’s Bible (Book)
- Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens (Book)
- The Seed Garden (Book)
- Facts on Pasteurization (Website)
demonstrate competence in applying introductory technical skills used in the green industries
- Wreaths and Bouquets (Book)
- Essential Pruning Techniques (Book)
- The Essential Wood Book (Book)
- Raising Butterflies in the Garden (Book)
- Encyclopedia of Landscape Design (Book)
- Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings (Book)
Technology, the Environment and Society
identify the impact of green industries on the environment and describe ways of minimizing harmful effects
- How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (Book)
- Kick The Fossil Fuel Habit (Book)
- Gardening Alchemy (Book)
- Composting Basics (Book)
- Tiny Houses Built With Recycled Materials (Book)
- The Sustainable Landscape (Book)
- The Complete Guide to Water Storage (Book)
- Computers and the Environment (Book)
- Circle of Poison (DVD)
- New Farms, Big Success (Kanopy eVideo)
- Going to Green (Hoopla eVideo)
- A Made in Ontario Environment Plan (Website)
describe the societal implications of current practices and trends in the green industries
- The Robot in the Next Cubicle (Book)
- A World Without Work (Book)
- Looking Behind the Label (Book)
- Genetic Engineering (Book)
- Ninety Percent of Everything (Book)
- The Green Economy (Kanopy eVideo series)
- Green Matters (Kanopy eVideo Series)
describe the relationship of a variety of green industries to the local communities in which they operate
- Downtown Windsor Farmers Market (Website)
- Migrant and Temporary Foreign Workers (Website)
- Canadian Wind (Website)
- Colosanti’s Tropical Garden (Website)
- Energy Hub (Website)
- Sustainable Manufacturing (Website)
- Greenhouse Glow (Website)
- Maple Syrup (Website)
Professional Practice and Career Opportunities
demonstrate an understanding of and comply with occupational health and safety standards
- Health and Safety at Work (Website)
identify careers in the green industries and describe the skills, education, and training required for entry into these positions
- Green Careers for Dummies (Book)
- Becoming a Landscape Architect (Book)
- Dirt Work (Book)
- Green Careers Series (Kanopy eVideos)
- Environmental Career Profiles (Website)