School Improvement in Maryland
the Copper Basin Problem  

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How Does Fertilizer Affect the Growth of Plants
Student Worksheet 5:

Predictions:

 

Data Table:

 

Observations:

 

Analysis:
  1. Describe any changes observed in the cups. Based on the results, what is the effect of fertilizer on the growth of plants?

  2. How do these results relate to the problem identified in the Copper Basin video?

  3. What may have depleted the Copper Basin soil of nitrogen?
 

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