2. Plant Projects By: Erin Loftus

3. Background Information Focuses on plants and the environment. Teaches a sense of responsibility. Become educated about the community.

4. Research, Research, Research! The key component that students will need to complete this project are based on several different kinds of research.

5. Main Topics The main topics that students will need to research: Climate Different types of plants Soil Growth factors

6. Tending to the Plants Understand how to take care of the plants How much water? Sunlight vs. dark Cold vs. warm environment

7. The Research Paper Students will engage in the entire research paper process in order to complete this project and learn background info.

8. Key Components Reliable sources Visit the school library or seek out helpful websites. Pre writing or outline Suggestions from the teacher, peers or parents.

9. Community Research Learn about gardens in your neighborhood Visit farmer’s markets Learn from organic farmers Know community climate

10. Financial research Will you make a profit? Selling veggies and seeds to a farmer’s market Local businesses How much does a garden cost? Seeds Gardening tools Soil and fertilizer

11. Results