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November 21, 2011 | 5:44 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
terminating we are terminateing the experiment today, the heirloom zinnias grew larger than the cutting zinnias most likely becuase of a gene spesific to the heirloom zinnias |
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November 16, 2011 | 4:40 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
transplating the zinnias are getting to big for the pots that they are planted in. we are transplating 3 of the biggest healthiest cutting zinnias into a bigger pot and 3 of the biggest healthies hierloom zinias into a bigger pot. The zinnias could grow at differnt rates because of the differnt genetic make up that makes them a differnt speicies. Some changes to tis experiment would be being in school to water them every other day with out skipping weekend or holidays. also we would make a more accurate way of watering the plants evenly. we learned that just because plants are the same genus doessnt mean they grow the same |
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November 14, 2011 | 8:51 AM |
Ben VanderWeide
(Scientist/Mentor)
Wrapping up... Hi Team, Why do you think that the different species of zinnia would grow at different rates? Is it always good to grow very fast, or can you think of reasons why this might be a problem. As you get ready to wrap up this experiment, it would be good to think not only about what you learned from this experiment, but also what you would change if you did this experiment again. Science often runs in cycles - you have an idea, you make hypotheses, and you test the hypotheses with an experiment. Often it is necessary to refine the experiment to make sure you did it right. What would you change if you did this experiment again? Did you learn anything from your experiment, or would you need to make changes? Ben |
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November 14, 2011 | 5:37 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
data we think that the heirloom grew more than the cutting because that spesies of zinnias grow to a larger hight or grow at a faster rate. Today we watered the zinnias with 100ml per pet pot due to the long weekend with no water. they wer pretty dry and looked a little weepy but i think we got the water in them just in time |
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November 9, 2011 | 2:34 PM |
Ben VanderWeide
(Scientist/Mentor)
Data Looks like the heirloom grew more than the cutting. Do you have any ideas why one grew more than the other? Ben |
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November 9, 2011 | 4:47 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
data planted both hierloom and cutting zinnias on 10/24/11 in the same conditions. 15 days in, the heirloom grew upto 3 inches, while the cutting grew upto 2 1/2 inches. |
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November 7, 2011 | 2:23 PM |
Ben VanderWeide
(Scientist/Mentor)
Data? Hi Team! I'm glad things are going well. Have you been measuring anything on your zinnias? If you have data, it would be great if you could upload it to the website so that I can check it out. Now that you have your experiment going, do you like how you designed your experiment, or would you change something if you had to do it again? Ben |
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November 7, 2011 | 4:46 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
were doing well sorry for not checking in for 4 days friday was hectic. the expiriment is doing good. the hierloom zinnias are still growing slightly faster/taller and we will be checking vigerously to find which genious flowers first. we predict it will be the heirloom zinnias that will flower first. |
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November 2, 2011 | 5:53 AM |
Ben VanderWeide
(Scientist/Mentor)
Hi! Hi Team! Haven't heard from you in a while! Do you have any questions? Any data or results from your experiment? Hope things are going well! Ben |
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October 26, 2011 | 7:35 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
ok well the prediction is that the cutting zinnia will grow faster from the point of germination of both to 2 weeks With 100ml of water every other day, we are waiting for germination |
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October 24, 2011 | 7:34 AM |
Ben VanderWeide
(Scientist/Mentor)
Hmmm... Hi Team, I'm glad you have some plants going, but I have a few concerns. Sometimes it is easy to just start the experiment because it is fun to watch plants grow. But in science it is very important to clearly define the research question, predictions, and design before any of this happens. If I had to guess, I'd say that in a typical week, scientists spend 5 days thinking about the experiment, and only 2 days actually doing it. I suggest that you take a step back, lay out exactly what your research questions are, then try again with your experiment. Start by filling out the research questions, research predictions, and experimental design at the top of this page. Think about some of the questions I posted earlier. Let me know if you have questions! Ben |
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October 24, 2011 | 5:24 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
started experiment Today 10/24/11 we started our experiment on which seeds grow faster heirloom zinnias or cutting zinnias. we planted 30 cutting zinnia seeds in two pet pots(15 in each) and 30 heirloom zinnia seeds in two more pet pots 15 in each. we placed them in the same spot in the green house and we will be watering them with the same amount of water every other day. |
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October 21, 2011 | 6:36 AM |
Ben VanderWeide
(Scientist/Mentor)
Ideas! Hi Team! That sounds like a good idea. You should think about what some important differences between the seeds might be, and how they could affect the growth rate. What do you think would make different seeds grow at at different rates? Why don't all seeds just grow really fast? I'm glad you thought of growing them in the same environment - that way, you can make sure that any differences you see are due to the seed types instead of the environment. Think about some of the different places that plants grow. Would you need different kinds of seeds if you grew in the middle of an empty field versus in the forest? Do you think a corn plant would grow well in a forest? Would a forest plant grow well in a corn field? Besides testing different seeds, you could try to make some different "environments" that mimic places plants might grow, then see where different seeds grow the fastest. Can you think of more places plants grow? I'm excited to hear your ideas! Ben |
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October 21, 2011 | 4:48 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
the idea the design for this poroject is to see what kind of seed germinats and grows faster in the same type of environment... as an example like the lettuse and corn seed.... what one will germinate and grow faster in the same type of environment |
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October 20, 2011 | 5:09 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
hello we are happy to be doing this project online. my favorite plant is the |
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October 13, 2011 | 3:52 PM |
Ben VanderWeide
(Scientist/Mentor)
Hi! Hi! My name is Ben, and I'm excited to work with you on this project. I study how the underground parts of prairie plants help them respond to grazing and drought. As part of this, I study how important seeds are for these plants. I think plants are awesome! I enjoy plants in many different ways - gardening, looking at wildflowers, cooking with plants, and studying them. Plants are everywhere! What do you enjoy about plants! Do you have a favorite plant? Have you ever tried a fun experiment with plants? I'm very excited to work with you! To start, I'd really like to hear your ideas for an experiment. Happy Brainstorming! Ben |
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October 13, 2011 | 9:51 AM |
Dr. Catrina Adams
Welcome! I am happy to welcome you to this community of plant researchers. Your team has the opportunity to be mentored by a scientist to help you develop and perform your own research project. The mentor's role is to encourage and guide you through the scientific process of discovery. The more you share your ideas and research information online, the more your mentor can help. Your scientist mentor for this project will be Benjamin VanderWeide from Kansas State University. Please introduce yourself and post some possible research topic ideas to get a conversation rolling. These resources are available to help you get started: Thinking Like a Scientist / Working Like a Scientist Designing Experiments Guide to Using A Spreadsheet Best wishes as you start this scientific journey. We are all pleased to share this experience with you. Have fun! Sincerely, The PlantingScience team |
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October 13, 2011 | 9:47 AM |
fireblanket
(Student, HERBINATORz - CCH_F11_W01 · -1)
what is my baby doing on your science profile?!?! |
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October 13, 2011 | 5:09 AM |
greenpowerrange
(Team Member)
ill be back (terminater) love, peace, and chiken grease |
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October 13, 2011 | 5:08 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
i will be back tomarrow i will see you tomarrow bye :P <---- look my tongue |
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October 13, 2011 | 5:06 AM |
j0hn
(Team Member)
Casey Anthony Patrick Swayz will be back tomorow around this time |
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October 13, 2011 | 5:03 AM |
greenpowerrange
(Team Member)
hello i love cheese burgers, burgers are cows, cows eat grass, grass is a plant...so i love plants |
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October 13, 2011 | 5:03 AM |
j0hn
(Team Member)
Patrick Swayzzz nobody puts baby in a corner |
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October 13, 2011 | 5:03 AM |
seadmaster2000
(Team Member)
hello <3 yeo my name is justin :D |
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