Plant Projects

By: Erin Loftus

Background Information

Focuses on plants and the environment.

Teaches a sense of responsibility.

Become educated about the community.

Research, Research, Research!

The key component that students will need to complete this project are based on several different kinds of research.

Main Topics

The main topics that students will need to research:

Climate

Different types of plants

Soil

Growth factors

Tending to the Plants

Understand how to take care of the plants

How much water?

Sunlight vs. dark

Cold vs. warm environment

The Research Paper

Students will engage in the entire research paper process in order to complete this project and learn background info.

Key Components

Reliable sourcesVisit the school library or seek out helpful websites.

Pre writing or outline

Suggestions from the teacher, peers or parents.

Community Research

Learn about gardens in your neighborhood

Visit farmer’s markets

Learn from organic farmers

Know community climate

Financial research

Will you make a profit?Selling veggies and seeds to a farmer’s marketLocal businesses

How much does a garden cost?SeedsGardening toolsSoil and fertilizer

Results