Forbidden fruit

Unit Goal: Students will be able state what they can do by the end of this unit. I Can…”: ● I can identify the parts of plant. ● I can demonstrate each part of the plant. ● I can explain the functions of the parts of a plant. Students will obtain, evaluate, communicate information about the basic needs of plants and identify the parts - root, stem, leaf, and flower. Day 1: Learning Objective: At the conclusion of this lesson, students will learn the life cycle of the pumpkin, and…

population of the boneseed plant (Chrysanthemoides monilifera ssp.monilifera). The bonseed plant is a destructive plant that overtakes and damages native plants. The plant is thick with daisy like yellow flowers, leathery leaves and black clustered fruit. This plant produces large amounts off seeds that quickly over take the surrounding resources before other plants 4. Following a program noted in Plant Protection Quarterly, the article A review of the Chrysanthemoides monilifera biological…

science fair project-Also explained will be how the fruits and vegetables produce electricity. There is a lot of water in fruits and vegetables which water in the fruits and vegetables produces electricity. Other ingredients such as citric acids and ascorbic acids increase the conductivity which creates more energy. Why is this project interesting? - This project is interesting because this project will be over researching over different types of fruits and vegetables. Also be seeing which one…

and Cookies – If they are fairly soft, they are a safe bet for your braces. • Chocolate – chocolate in all shapes and sizes is fine. Make sure to enjoy chocolate in all of its forms this holiday season from ice cream to pudding to chocolate covered fruit. • Holiday Dinner – yes-holiday dinner can still be eaten, even with braces. Enjoy this year’s turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and all of the other…

Abstract: In this project I used different food wrappings to determine which wrapping will keep refrigerated apple slices the freshest. I cut 15 apple slices, and I had four different food wrappings. I wrapped three apple slices in each wrapping. I made sure each apple slice was separate from the other. I left three apple slices unwrapped to see how they reacted to not being covered. I predicted that the aluminum foil would protect and keep the apple slices the freshest. Introduction…

Sunlight. The sole item that is vital for life all around the world. Here at Berry Patch Farms sunlight is the one thing that is constantly being fought over. Every strawberry here is trying to take in more than the next, hoping that they will be chosen first at the next strawberry picking and going on to greater and grander things. I've seen strawberries thrive under the sun creating large and curvy strawberries, those are the ones usually picked first. I’ve also seen strawberries that have…

Introduction Calliandra haematocephala is a plant can be usually found in wet and dry tropical regions of the world (Koenen et al. 2013). The plant usually grows 12 to 15 feet in height (Gilman and Watson 1993). In addition, the species has tiny flowers that are clustered into showy heads which contain white, red, or sometimes pink stamens (Renvoize 1981). Plants found in tropical regions of the world, like C. haematocephala, are usually pollinated with the help of animals such as birds, moths,…

Weed Warfare – Conquering the Weeds in Your Lawn It takes time and effort to force the weeds out of your lawn, but it is possible. Pulling, digging, chopping and cutting weeds will succeed slowly, but it is far easier to zap on a layer of herbicides. Both methods are successful, but each has its own advantages and drawbacks. Ultimately, it comes down to your goals for your lawn and your family. Weeds are the Symptoms of the Problems Weeds are a sure sign of problems in your lawn. They grow in…

Bath Salts and Spice (K2) The drug Bath Salts are also known to the world as Synthetic Cathinones. First recognized in France, originally made for medical use but quickly banned for their vicious side effects. Bath Salts are made by humans from a plant known as Khat. Khat comes from East Africa and Southern Arabia(NIDA). This is a very strong and overwhelming drug that can be deadly. It has the look of sugar or brown sugar and is packaged with the labels saying, “Not for Humans” (NIDA). Just by…

typical, at least in the Bay Area, despite the fact that it can be expensive, which is why I am glad I only have time to buy lunch out twice a week. At Whole Foods I got some fruit, made a salad at the salad bar, and some spring rolls from the sushi bar that I decided to save for later in the afternoon. I enjoyed my fruit but was a little disappointed with the salad as it was pretty bland without any dressing, so I poured some of the peanut sauce that comes with the spring rolls on it and it…