May272009
“Sowing Seeds of Science this Summer”

POSTED AT 10:03 PM

“Sowing Seeds of Science this Summer”

v  Discover the identity of a mystery seed!

v  Learn about plants.

v  Do scientific inquiry.

v  Become a botanist.

v  Unlock the secrets of gardening.

v  Eat what you have grown!

 

Optional summer science project:

        You will receive “mystery seeds” to plant, nurture, and tend over the summer.  Like any good botanist, you will need to keep a journal of the plant’s growth, and eventually you will (with a bit of research) be able to identify the type of plant you have been given. 

          You will have the opportunity to keep in touch with your classmates and Mrs. Brackmann using a link on her Lourdes teacher website.   As you “blog” your experience, you will be able to share the ups and downs of being a gardener.

 

        A completed folder with your journal, pictures, and insights will be worth a bonus test grade upon returning to school.  Plus, there will be prizes for the best projects!

 

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  • Brackmann

    start up post

    5/27/2009 10:05:54 PM
  • Mrs. Brackmann

    Welcome to our summer blog!

    5/28/2009 12:30:35 PM
  • Emma Maliborski

    I planted my seeds today!!

    6/6/2009 11:06:31 AM
  • Julia Brown

    Today,I planted my mystery seeds in the ground.I lost one of my seeds in the grass ner the dirt though. After I stuck the two seeds in the ground,i put up the marker to know where they are located.Last I watered my seeds. i hope everyone is having a good summer! =)





    6/7/2009 6:19:01 PM
  • julia brown

    i watered my seeds today.

    6/8/2009 1:45:13 PM
  • Emma Maliborski

    My seeds sure got a lot of water with all the rain.They haven't sprouted yet.

    6/11/2009 8:54:48 AM
  • ally klaserner

    My plant just sproted and I can't belive it.
    I never expected it to grow so fast.

    I hope everone is enjoing this expereance like me

    6/12/2009 2:52:21 PM
  • ally klaserner

    can somone else also add a coment.

    6/12/2009 2:53:30 PM
  • Emma Maliborski

    My seed finally sprouted! YAY!

    E.M.

    6/12/2009 5:16:46 PM
  • Kaylee Zeller

    All 3 of my seeds have sprouted and are getting big! Was wondering how much room I should provide for them?

    6/22/2009 12:30:19 PM
  • Brackmann

    Hi, Kaylee
    All of the types of mystery seeds require some room to "spread out". I don't know which you have, but they may need to grow out into your yard a bit.

    6/22/2009 3:05:25 PM
  • julia brown

    i watered my seeds today did we get a lot of rain last weekend i was in Chicago my seeds sprouted i planted my spikes then watered them yay

    6/23/2009 4:18:25 PM
  • Emma Maliborski

    Since I planted my seeds originally in a flower pot, I am going to replant 2 to the ground and one to stay in the pot. I am aure that the two in my yard will grow better.

    6/25/2009 1:46:05 PM
  • Brackmann

    Has anyone figured out what kind of seeds they have? You might have to take a guess and then look for photos to see if you are right. I am leaving for Washington DC for a few days - Teddy's Baptism. When I return, I'll see if I can post a few photos of my tiny vegetable garden - it looks great, but no veges yet.

    6/26/2009 7:16:08 PM
  • Emma Maliborski

    Have fun at D.C. Mrs. Brackmann!

    7/3/2009 3:46:36 PM
  • Leigha

    I have already planted my seeds but i keep getting side tracked and thay die but then they come back evey time!! I just want mine to have at least one flower! OH and i hope that everyone had a great 4th of July!!!

    7/6/2009 5:01:34 PM
  • Kaylee Zeller

    My plants are getting huge! I had to replant them in the ground out of the pot. I'm thinking they may be pumpkins??

    7/6/2009 8:33:52 PM
  • Brackmann

    Hey, Kaylee and Julia,
    How is your special garden doing? Any trouble with deer?

    7/8/2009 9:59:15 PM
  • julia brown

    mine is doing great kaylee is in Flordia on vacation for a week but hers lok good too mine sprouted a while ago i lost one of my seeds in the dirt but the other two are great i think mine are pumpkins too so do my neighbors i like to talk

    7/12/2009 12:22:52 PM
  • kayla

    i have planted my plant a little late then i thought but there are still grow great!At first i had my seeds in a little pot my i just moved them to a giant pot because we don't get much sun in are back yard. i will blog later this week!!!!
    bye

    7/12/2009 8:52:19 PM
  • julia brown

    i have been on vacation but they hsve sure gotten plenty of water and have grown but they look great

    7/27/2009 7:33:08 PM
  • Brackmann

    You're right, Julia. This has been a great summer for growing plants, I have been harvesting zucchini, basil, and parsley - no red tomatoes or sugar snap peas, though. How are the rest of you gardeners doing? I haven't heard from you lately. Anybody sure about the type of plant yet?

    7/29/2009 8:20:01 AM
  • leigha st.clair

    i brought my plants back to life but then it died again and well i dont think im going to get another chance with them they're gone for good now i keep wondering about what my plant was!

    8/5/2009 4:58:50 PM
  • leigha st.clair

    How is everyones summer going

    8/5/2009 5:02:35 PM
  • Brackmann

    Hi, Leigha
    Don't give up yet. With all of this rain you might be surprised. But, the problem could be a "plant pest". See if you can find out what kind of pests might cause problems in plants. Do you have any clues about the type of plant? I'll give you one hint - it is edible. Do a little research and see if you can figure out the plant. Good luck.

    8/5/2009 9:09:28 PM
 

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