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Update:
March 12, 2009 |
Welcome
to the Journey North Tulip Garden Study!
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How Tall Are They Today?
(And tomorrow?)
Curious Scientists Want to Know!
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News:
Over 200 Gardens Emerging |
This week
there is plenty of excitement outside in over 200 gardens where tulips
are emerging. Back in the classroom there are some interesting things
to explore, too. Study the maps and describe where you think there are
signs of spring in North America and Europe. Then, open your journals
for more predictions—this time with the help of some Latitude
Shoes*.
"We
saw a robin and our tulips are peaking out!"
Leesburg,
VA 03/05/09
"We
had an exciting day measuring our new emerging Tulips. They ranged from
1/4 to 2 inch." North Canton, OH 03/11/09
"Our
tulips emerged! They looked very cool when they emerged. One of our kids
noticed that even though he planted his upside down, it has still emerged.
They also look reddish. We're very excited!" Ann
Arbor, MI 03/11/09
Do
the Math:
We now have 200 gardens emerging. Last week we had 117 emerging. How many
more have emerged since last week?
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You're
the Scientist:
Record Keeping
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Scientists
spend a lot of time observing and recording the world around them.
Here are some examples:
- Today
we checked the tulip garden, and we measured them, and the range
was from 1 to 8 cm. tall. Roosevelt, NJ
- Our
shortest tulip is .2 cm and the tallest is 8 cm. A different tulip
has beaten the height of the tallest one that we have measured
for 3 weeks. Toccoa, GA
- Our
smallest emerging plant was 1 cm tall and our tallest emerging
plant was 8.5 cm tall. St Albans, WV
- The
tulips emerged on Saturday 03/07/09. By Monday they are a good
3-4 inches above ground!! Chevy Chase, MD
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Record plant growth and conditions on this chart >> |
This
spring, track YOUR tulips' growth, and make a record of weather conditions.
As you measure your plants be alert to conditions that could affect
their growth. Use this growth
chart to help organize your work. |
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Checking
In : Spring Along the 45 Degree Line |
Another
New Garden Emerges at 45 Degrees
Did you know that everyone at this latitude has the same
day length, or photoperiod? Are you starting to see a pattern to
the emerging gardens? What factors might cause this pattern? Brainstorm
ideas with your classmates.
This
week we have an updated map, and more comments from the gardeners.
Take a look!
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Link
to lesson >> |
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Geography:
A Lesson in Latitude |
The
Latitude Sun Times
Latitude
Shoes: New Invention Sweeps Across Earth
March 12, 2009
Today
scientists announced what will probably be hailed as one
of our century's greatest inventions. Latitude
Shoes hover six feet above the ground while
the earth spins beneath. Whoever wears these shoes can travel
around the earth at their own latitude effortlessly.
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Gardeners
everywhere are invited to put on a pair of Latitude
Shoes and go for a ride along the 45 degree latitude
line visiting each Journey North tulip garden along the way.
Find out more >>
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Explore:
Tulip Trouble |
Tulip
bulbs are living plants. They breath (respire), and grow, and are
sensitive to their environment. Occasionally something happens and
tulips don't grow like they should. As scientists, we do our best
to find out what may have caused the problem.
Let's
take a look at some tulip problems. If you are having some unusual
results with your tulips you might learn why.
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Trouble in Aspen, CO garden |
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Related
Journey North Lessons and Links |
- Frequently
Asked Questions: Tulip FAQs and Ask the Expert Questions and
Answers >>
- Geography:
Latitude Shoes: A Lesson In Latitude >>
- Lesson:
What's
Happening Underground >>
- Tulip
Trouble: A Look at Plant Problems >>
- Helpful
Weather Links: Climate
Weather and Seasons >>
- Tulip
Garden Journals (click-and-print) >>
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Please
report:
1. Tulips PLANTED
2. Tulips EMERGED
3. Tulips BLOOMING
Click
this on any page.
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The
Next Tulip Garden Update Will Be Posted on March 19, 2009.
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