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