Scientific Drawing

This week as part of our literacy unit we have been learning how to sketch and annotate scientific drawings.  We selected a piece of a plant from the garden outside our classroom then followed the ABCDE method to create our drawings.  Once we had finished we had to use our research skills to identify the plant we had sketched and find the scientific name for the plant.  Here are some examples of our drawings.

Cultivating Lettuces

While we were out helping in the school garden recently we came across some lettuce plants that had gone to seed. We wondered if it was possible to collect the seeds and then use them to grow more lettuces.  Katelin annd Rylan have adopted this project. After some research they came up with a plan.

So far they have:

1. Removed all of the seeds from the lettuce plant
2. Dried the seeds for a few days.
3. Replanted the seeds in a tub and placed them in the glass house
4. Watered them daily.

They are excited to report that many of the lettuce plants have now sprouted.  When they get a little bigger the plan is to separate the plants and resow them in the glasshouse.  Then the girls will look after them until they are ready for us all to eat. If all goes to plan they will be ready to pick for our class camp.  We will keep you updated on our garden project.  Great work girls.

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