Dear
Families,
Our class is planting a tulip test garden as part of the international
science project called Journey North. We will connect with hundreds of other schools in the Northern Hemisphere. We are beginning
this fall by planting Red Emperor tulip bulbs. Next
spring, we will share our local observations and track spring's progress.
Join
the Experiment at Home!
Students can extend our class experiment by planting one or
more Red Emperor bulbs at home this fall.
Enlist family and friends in faraway places to join you by planting
too! Because this is an experiment, all gardens must be planted in the same
way:
- Plant Red Emperor tulip bulbs
- Plant away from building foundations and sidewalks
- Plant bulb 7 inches deep
- Plant bulb pointed-end up
Next spring, your child should report back to the class when your tulips EMERGE and again when they BLOOM. This information will be shared with the other participating schools on Journey North’s Web site. As each school announces the arrival of spring in its community, students will plot the progression of spring across the Northern Hemisphere.
Join the Journey!
- Make Predictions! Have fun with your child this winter as you wait for spring. Choose gardens across North America and predict when tulips will emerge and bloom.
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Tour Journey North online. See web address at the top of this letter.
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, please call.
Yours respectfully,