Course Description

Students who take this semester course will learn about the varieties of plants, plant structures and their function, as well as plant management in a greenhouse setting.  Students will be expected to know how to grow plants traditionally in soil and hydroponically.  Studies will focus on soil types, essential nutrients, water management, plant pests and their management, as well as different methods of plant propagation. The importance of growing and using plants in individual and community gardens will be emphasized as a greener and healthier way to live and preserve our planet.  This is a hands-on course requiring students to be individually as well as cooperatively responsible for the care and maintenance of plants grown in our greenhouse.   Students will be assessed on the keeping of daily journals, designing, conducting and reporting on projects related to growing plants, problem solving and collaboration skills.

Mrs. Nagle,

We were wondering when a good time would be to come over and show the kids the plant growth. We have finals two and a half weeks after we come back from break. If you could leave us a comment to let us know it would be great. We hope everyone has a fun and safe break!


Meg & Mariel

Mrs. Nagle,
When you view the pictures from previous weeks please let us know which weeks you have looked at so we can delete the old ones. You might want to save them as well : )

Mariel & Megan

The first results are in. Check out Mrs. Nagle's students plant growth in our album on Flickr. Check favorite links to find our pictures. Send us a comment!

Second Grade Class!
Get ready. Here they come! Is your lesson plan finished? Have you lined up the materials needed? Have you arranged the greenhouse with signs needed for student work? Let's get serious. And prepare to take those pictures so that we can post them on this blog for Mrs. Nagle's students to see. Send a comment about your progress for a grade.

Read about plant organs. Use the link under readings. Begin with roots! Give me an example of a plant you know with each type of root system. Leave your response in comments.