Recently Div 8 and 9 students began their Planting a Promise project.  They learned about daffodils and what they need to grow. Then they planted daffodil bulbs knowing that they hold the promise of beautiful flowers in spring.

In the spring when the bulbs begin to sprout and bloom, we will observed and measure their growth. Then in June, as the daffodils enter their dormant stage we will explore how they are readied to start the daffodil life cycle all over again.

Throughout this unit students will explore the following concepts:

• Plants are diverse in the way they grow. They are different in their appearance, in their use and in their life cycle.
• Seasonal changes happen in plants as well as animals.
• Plants have basic needs (air, water, soil and light) that must be met in order for them to grow.
• Air, water and soil have different physical characteristics that can affect the growth of plants.
• Personal choices have environmental consequences that can affect living resources, like plants.