BASIC PLANT SCIENCE: 3 pager Lab Project about Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
Laboratory Term ProjectThe final report will consist of 3 sections (below). A rubric will be provided to you depending on the nature of your project.A written overview of what you did and what you found (3 pages, double spaced, 12 pt. font)All of your data tables and observationsPhotographs of your plant throughout the semesterObservations should be taken regularly, at least twice a week. All observations should be recorded, either in a notebook or in a spreadsheet program. The exact parameters being measured will vary depending on your project, but should include some of the following:Correct scientific name of the plantCharacteristics of the plant (use the anatomy terms we cover in class!)Closely related speciesHeight measurements (remember to use metric units)Color observationsAge of the plant (easily attainable from the date you start your observations)Any other plants growing on or near your plantObservations of the immediate area (what is the plant growing next to?)Temperature and light conditionsAny fertilizer use or pruningAny pesticide applicationsFrequency of watering (or rainfall)Any visible damage (either caused by pests or human activity)Any animals interacting with the plant (bird nests, squirrels, cats, etc.)Loss of leavesDevelopment of new structures (fruits, strobili, tendrils, adventitious roots, etc.)Anything specific that you notice. If it catches your eye, write it down and take a pic!DeadlineDay of the final exam, midnight. Submit electronically via Blackboard as instructed in Assignments (i.e. SafeAssign). For each day your grade will be reduced by a 10% of the maximum possible for such grade.Remember that this is a plant project. That means no algae, no fungi and no lichens. Mosses and liverworts are okay. If you’re not sure what you’re looking at, just ask!RubricData sheets 5 pointsPhotographs 2 pointsWrite-up 3 pointsGrade Rubric10 All elements of the report are fulfilled. Work was handed in on time. Formatting is complete:9 Minor general errors, mostly complete, lacking minor details.8 Mostly complete, some error or omissions.7 Sizable omissions.6 Major problem but still a complete project5 Not acceptable