May 6, 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 DateTopicPage 5/6Gardening55

Gardening5/6/11 55 Summary:

Biological Needs of Plants Temperature Water (hydrated) Carbon Dioxide (breath) Nutrients (food) SpaceReproduce Sunlight photosynthesis

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 marigold impatiens petunia snapdragons

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 FRUITVEGGIE

Labeler:  collect cups Sharpie Marker –  name of seed  Period  Student Name Planter:  collect bin to work in  provide drainage at the bottom of each cup  add dirt  add seed and cover Hydrator:  collect seeds  water bottle  water the plant  cup in the bin to catch the water Organizer:  collect dirt & tools  bring containers outside  clean up  return seed packets

Create a graph for tracking the growth of your seeds Date Height (cm) 5/5

What type of seed did you plant? According to the package, when should germination begin? What amount of sunlight will your plant require? Plant Journal Day 1

Day of Service – Camp Eden Wood Friday, May 27 th 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.