VIRTUAL GARDEN
OBJECTIVES: Create and maintain a virtual garden for the cyber community to enjoy by using a web page, digital images, and a miniature classroom garden.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Basic web design software such as Netscape Composer or Microsoft Front Page Express
(These both come free with the browser)
Digital camera or film developed digitally
Internet connection
Variety of plant seeds, soil, and containers
Water and nutrients for plants
REQUIREMENT SUGGESTIONS:
Choose four to five pots and different plant or herb seeds to be planted
Set up a "virtual garden" center in the classroom where plants are displayed
Keep an electronic journal using word processing of plant progress
Update web page with pictures of plant growth progress weekly
PROCESS:
1. Students choose four to five different plant, flower, or herb seeds to grow
2. Prepare pots and seeds for planting and plant accordingly
3. Set pots in area designated as the "virtual garden"; monitor growth on a regular basis
4. Record results and progress of plant growth in an electronic journal (word processing)
5. Create a "virtual garden" web page for class web site
6. Take photos of the "virtual garden" process from start to finish
7. Take photos of plant growth on weekly basis and post to web page
PUBLICATION:
*Publish "virtual garden" on school web site
Students and teachers may choose to conduct experiments on the plants by altering the environments and observing results. Don't forget to check out Suite101's section on gardening.
Another create site for gardens is
http://www.nettally.com/skinnerd/ombrage...
I hope you'll try this lesson plan and find success doing so. If you've used this plan and would like to share your story, drop me a line!
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