Which row was the best placement for the pansies, hydrangeas, and sunflowers? Explain your answer. Describe the process of germination and plant growth you observed in the lab activity for a monocot plant. (Hint: Use Data Chart A to help with your description.)
Describe the process of germination and plant growth you observed in the lab activity for a dicot plant.
Which of your plants was a dicot? Which was a monocot? How could you tell? (Hint: Refer to the lesson for differences in monocots and dicots.)
What was the correct water level for germination? Why did this water level work best for all the plants in the garden?
What water level did you select for plant growth during your first attempt? Describe the observations of your plants at this water level. Based on your data, was the level you picked the best choice for optimum growth?
What pH level did you select for plant growth? Describe the observations of your plants at this pH level. Based on your data, was the level you picked the best choice for optimum growth?
Describe your observations of plant growth in zero gravity. Can you provide possible reasons for the growth patterns? (Hint: Refer to tropisms in the lesson for ideas.)
Conclusion Questions:

In a real garden, which hormones would stimulate seed germination and plant growth?
Based on your experiences with the Virtual Garden, how would you set up a real backyard garden? Describe what you learned about plant behavior in this lab that will help you cultivate a healthy garden.