Past projects 1
Making Plants Come to Life
Funded Feb 11, 2013This classroom project was brought to life by UPS Foundation and 9 other donors.
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High School students grades 9-12 utilize the school agricultural education greenhouse located in Nebraska to grow a variety of plants ranging from poinsettias to geraniums to bedding plants and vegetables. Frequently, these students ask the "how's" and "why's" in growing plants. What causes plants to flower? What causes insects to invade? What nutrients do plants use to successfully grow? Students will utilize the chromebooks to track plant growth from seed to seed production in the Greenhouse Management, Landscaping, and Floral Design classes in Nebraska. Based on the hands-on nature of these agricultural education courses, students in these classes often have challenges in the learning process. The goal is to expose these students to science and technology in a way that is appealing to them--hands on! Chromebooks will simply assist in this process and make learning more eminent!