1. Scientific Research Projects

2. Goals Choose a topic of interest related to garden Design a scientific experiment Gather data Present your findings to your peers

3. Time-line List of Topics due Tuesday, November 5 th, 2013 Draft research proposal due November 20th Final Research proposal due December 4 th Experiment set-up by Friday, January 10th

4. Due Tuesday November 5 th A major grade A list of 3 topics of interest to research Include a driving question for each Explain why you want to research the topic and what you hope to learn For you favorite, include a half-page of information that you researched on the topic written in your own words

5. Terms to Know Horticulture- the cultivation of flowers, fruits or vegetables Botany-the science of plants Agronomy- the science of soil management and field crops Aquaponics-the cultivation of plants in solution (instead of soil)

6. Suggestions of Topics Irrigation with rainwater vs. municipal water Water conservation study (soil amendment) Organic fertilizers vs. conventional fertilizers Home-made vs. commercial compost Improving how many seeds germinate Nitrogen production by legumes Aquaponics techniques

7. Sources of Inspiration http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ FFA (Future Farmers of America) FFA Agriscience Fair project topicsproject topics 4H

8. By Wednesday, September 19th Submit a list of 5 possible topics of interest for scientific study Each topic needs to include a guiding question Example Topic---Preferences for bottled or tap water Question– do students at WHS prefer the taste of bottled water or tap water?