Update: November 10, 2011 |
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Sunny or shady? Wet or dry? Windy or calm? Plants respond to the climate where they are growing. Read the new slideshow. Explore microclimate in your own school yard, and try the Microclimate Challenge. What's behind the dot on the map? We "Spotlight" some gardeners. Study temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere in the Map Handout questions. Today's Report Includes:
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"M" is for Microclimate |
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Explore: The Microclimate Challenge | ||||
Explore the essential question, "How do climate conditions affect plant growth?" Use your school yard to study microclimates created by sunlight, humidity, moisture, and wind. Then try the Microclimate Challenge: Plant tulip bulbs in microclimates with contrasting conditions to discover how climate affects plant growth.
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Spotlight: Test Gardens
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Who is planting a Test Garden This Fall? |
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Explore: Tulip Maps | ||||
If you have planted and reported in to Journey North your little brown square shows where your garden is located. So far this fall 178 gardens have been reported planted! Take a look at the map and learn more about the gardeners across the Northern Hemisphere. Consider "meeting" other gardeners to share data and climate information. Temperature maps can give us clues about weather and climate in different parts of the world. How does your garden climate compare with other Test garden sites across the Northern Hemisphere? |
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map/sightings (North America) |
map/sightings (Eurasia) |
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The Next Tulip Garden Update Will Be Posted on December 8, 2011.
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