Monday, November 11th ~ Wow! Who know trying to keep plants alive and thriving would be such tricky work! This week a few of the plants were put to rest and the others are being treated to a warm, light-enhanced boost. The class is learning lots about science and dealing with unknowns and mysteries. We aren't sure why the plants aren't growing as well as expected, but I guess that's an experiment we weren't planning on. Some of the kids' ideas of why they aren't growing include: they aren't getting enough sun, just light from the classroom; it is a cool in our classroom, so they might need more warm weather; and, of course, they are still a little curious about them growing in water rather than soil. Therefore, before starting our "official" experiment, we decided to put all the healthy plants under lights 24 hours a day. We are hoping this gives them the boost they need.
Stay tuned...
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