Horticulture+Project


 * Objectives for the Plant Unit**
 * TLW practice observation and predication skills
 * TLW identify parts of a bean seed
 * TLW plant seeds and record progress of growth
 * TLW discuss the purpose of thinning and transplanting
 * TLW create bar graphs and keep records of growth
 * TLW observe leaves and buds
 * TLW measure and record plant height, make predictions about growth, and analyze data
 * TLW examine the development of the fertilized pods (plant containers)
 * TLW harvest their seeds and compare the number of seeds harvested with the number planted
 * TLW examine dried bees using hand lens and make bee sticks
 * TLW study the anatomy of a flower and read about the crucifer family
 * TLW cross-pollinate flowers using their bee sticks and read about the interdependence of flowers and bees
 * TLW make models of the Brassica plant
 * TLW construct a model of a bee
 * TLW interpret graphs
 * TLW discuss and reflect on what they have learned.

Website must be more than one page and it must be well organized.
 * Tools that the students will be able to use**
 * Must use one of the following to create the website:
 * Wikispaces
 * Google Sites
 * Wix
 * Other
 * Go-Animate
 * Glogster
 * Photostory
 * Animoto
 * Toon Doo
 * Movie Maker
 * PowerPoint
 * Jeopardy Flash Game
 * []
 * Note: This game cannot be embedded within your website, however you can put a link to the game within your website.
 * Other items that will make your website more interactive!
 * Project Requirements**
 * The website must have at least 4 different interactive activities for the students to use.
 * 3 of those must be created on own not from the internet
 * The activities must be age appropriate for the user, not the creator.
 * The information on the website must be accurate.
 * The website must meet all of the above the //objectives// listed above.
 * The text must be grammatically correct and age appropriate for the audience.