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Update: April 7, 2011 |
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It's springtime and there is a lot to wonder about the Test Garden. We have 13 years of garden data from one site in Virginia. Explore what you can do with this treasure trove. Drop in on a fantastic blog created just for the Journey North garden. Don't forget to Ask the Expert this week. Today's Report Includes:
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Maps, Questions, and Highlights | |||||||||
All Eyes on the Test Garden
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Data Investigation: Working With Garden Data | |||||||||
As you make observations in your own Test Gardens, you begin to see how seasonal climatic factors influence plant growth. The relationship between geography, temperature, and the arrival of spring is revealed right before your eyes. What can you do with the data from your Test Garden? Let's explore one set of data. |
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Spotlight on the Garden Blog | |||||||||
Joe Koontz, Assistant Principal of Rivers Edge Elementary, Henrico County Public Schools, uses an interactive blog to engage students with challenge questions and invite other schools to be Test Garden partners. |
Tulip Scientists at Work! That's the title for this week's blog topic at Rivers Edge Elementary. The blog is receiving the "Henrico 21" award which highlights projects exemplify 21st Century learning. |
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Ask the Expert | |||||||||
Special thanks to Dr. Bud Markhart for sharing his time and expertise to answer your questions! You still have a few days left to prepare and submit your questions to Dr. Markhart. Study this poster for inspiration. Ask
the Expert Still Open! |
Tulip Test Garden Expert Dr. Bud Markhart |
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Related Journey North Lessons and Links | |||||||||
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More
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The
Next Tulip Garden Update Will Be Posted on April 14, 2011. |