The Junior Land Stewards have planted their seeds!! As they planted, the lesson focused on general planting strategies, as well as the beginning of a fertilizer experiment. Each student planted two seeds—one in a fertilized pot and the other in an untreated pot. This experiment will allow students to compare how fertilizer affects plant growth. Students will document their findings in their nature journals, noting differences between the two plants over time.
Throughout the project, students will ask important questions to guide their learning:
What do seeds need to germinate?
What are the essential conditions for germination, including moisture, warmth, and air?What do plants need to grow into healthy plants?
Including sunlight, nutrients, and space for healthy growth.How will we measure growth?
Students will make plans for measuring their plants' height and tracking key growth indicators.What will happen with the fertilized vs. unfertilized plants?
Over the next few months, students will carefully track the progress of their plants in nature journals, noting observations, sketching their plants, and recording data. This process will give them a deeper understanding of plant biology, the role of nutrients, and the scientific method.
Though they faced some inclement weather during planting, the JLS team was able to adapt by using the science rooms at Farralone View and El Granada Elementary. Thank you to these flexible teachers and administrators!!
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These program also wouldn't be possible without the The California Coastal Commission's WHALE TAIL® Grant.
