Does The Type of Mulch Used Affect Plant Growth?
Subject: Language Arts, Applied Math, Science Grade: 3-5 Brief Description Does the type of mulch used affect plant growth? Use cypress mulch, cedar mulch, and pine bark. The control group is the type of plant used. The variable group is the type of mulch used. The experiment lasts for at least seven days. Objectives Students • measure the height of their plants and record the data daily on a data table created in class. • water the plants with tap water when needed. • follow the scientific method. • graph the total daily results from the measurement data table at the conclusion of the experiment. • average the growth of the plant. • average the growth of plants using each type of mulch. • graph the average growth of the plants using each type of mulch. Keywords poetry, life cycles, apple, giving, tree, Silverstein Materials Needed • three types of mulch: cypress mulch, cedar mulch, and pine • bark • metric ruler • foam plates • folder • paper • crayons • pencils • water • one plant pe
