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May 5, 2011. Attendance Biological Needs of Plants Vocabulary Plant Seeds Create a Growth Chart Learning Targets: Explain what a plant needs in order to survive Define the words: annual, perennial, germinate, herb, weed, fruit, vegetable Work cooperatively to plant a seed for growth
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May 5, 2011 • Attendance • Biological Needs of Plants • Vocabulary • Plant Seeds • Create a Growth Chart • Learning Targets: • Explain what a plant needs in order to survive • Define the words: annual, perennial, germinate, herb, weed, fruit, vegetable • Work cooperatively to plant a seed for growth • Create a chart to record plant growth over time
Table of Contents Date Topic Page 5/5 Gardening 55
55 Gardening 5/5/11 Summary:
Vocabulary Annual: a plant living only one year or season. Perennial:having a life cycle lasting more than two years. Germinate: To begin to sprout or grow.
Annuals for Camp Eden Wood impatiens marigold snapdragons petunia
Perennials for Camp Eden Wood black-eyed susan phlox echinacea
Garden Plants for Camp Eden Wood Foods: carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, green beans, sweet peas, and radishes Herbs: dill, lavender, rosemary, cilantro, and basil. What’s an herb? It is a plant or plant part valued for its savory or aromatic qualities.
Gardens… Do food gardens consist of annuals or perennial plants? How do you know? Weeds: • A plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted. • A plant not valued for its use or beauty. • Are most weeds annuals or perennials?
Fruits vs. Vegetables Common definition: fruit is soft and sweet, vegetables are hard and don’t taste as good. Scientific definition: fruits have seeds, vegetables do not.
Double Bubble: Fruits vs. Vegetables FRUIT VEGGIE
Create a graph for tracking the growth of your seeds Height (cm) Date 5/5
Plant Journal Day 1 What type of seed did you plant? According to the package, when should germination begin? What amount of sunlight will your plant require?
Day of Service – Camp Eden Wood Friday, May 27th • Donations Needed: • planting tools • shovels
Wrap Up • Summary: Tell what seed you planted. Annual or perennial? Food or flower? How will your plant benefit Camp FV? • Homework: Start collecting gardening tools. • Flipper: None.