Identification should include, but is not limited to,
- light
- water
- air
- media/substrate
- nutrients
- temperature.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the basic requirements for plant growth?
- How does the length of light exposure affect plant growth and appearance?
- How does one determine the amount of water a plant needs?
- What role does pH play in plant growth?
- What nutrients are needed by most plants?
- How does one adjust the nutrients to an optimal level to promote plant growth?
- What is an ecosystem, and how is it important to plant growth?
- What is an example of a different ecosystem or biome from the local area, and how would one compare the types of plants that can be cultivated in each?
- How does pollution affect plant growth?