-Update- On the Plants

The first plant (from left to right) instead of water, we used soda to "water" it. It did not grow at all. The second one we "watered" it with soapy water. This plant didn't grow either. The next plant was grown in sand, but watered with no special liquids of any kind. This plant also didn't grow. The next plant was grown in the dark, without sunlight, but was watered regularly. This plant grew, but turned white, do you why it turned white? Mold. The next plant was grown without any air at all. This one did not grow either. Finally the last plant, was grown without any special conditions and it still healthy, and alive. Probably we will raffle it off sooner or later. So in conclusion plants in some sort of "bad" conditions like growing in darkness, growing in sand, and growing without air/carbon dioxide can make it not be able to survive and live long, because it needs stuff such as air, and food. Also we did this experiment with bean plants. ~ Matthew and Alexia

Spring Science

     We planted Marigold seeds in Science Lab last Thursday, April 3rd. As we speak, 19/22 students in the class have seeds that have sprouted. Everybody used 5-6 seeds. Each morning our plants are watered and we take turns observing our plants (how many centimeters tall the sprouts are etc.). We record our observations in our Science Journals. 

Here are some facts we learned about plants. 

1) Marigolds come in different colors such as yellow, orange and red.

2) The stem is used as an elevator for transporting water and nutrients. 

3) The leaves make the food by using sunlight, air and water in the process of photosynthesis. 

4) The leaves capture sunlight.

5) The roots absorb water and anchor the plant. 

~by Matthew and Alexia