Vincent Massey Junior High School
Plants for Food and Fibre
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Plant
Processes (Photosynthesis, osmosis, diffusion)
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Food and Fibre
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garlic
Dates to Remember:.
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May 13: Set up germination lab- Procedure A (small groups) and B (whole class)
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May 17: Complete notes and activities on Structure and Function
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May 22- 24: Plant reproduction
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May 24: Germination lab due: Test on Plant Structure, Function and Reproduction.
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May 27 - 30: Plant processes
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May 31: Video day
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June 3-4: Soils
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June 5-7: Plants and People
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June 10: Catch-up day
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June 11: Unit test: Notebook due for marking
New words:
Fibre: the tissue of plants from the stem, leaves, seeds or roots.
Bioaccumulation: pollutants move through the food chain and become concentrated in the bodies of the animals at the top of the food chain.
Organic food: food that is grown without the use of chemical pesticides.
Internet research on the function of herbal remedies:
- feverfew
- garlic
- ginkgo biloba
- ginseng
- aloe vera
Understanding pest control
Understanding farming practices
Resources: Food and Fibre:Pages 92 - 103; 163-174
Pest control and agriculture: pages 163-174