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Olivia Spannring Capstone Project Timeline
Ends on Earth Day, the day we plant the project's creations :)
Note : Start and end dates are estimated, not absolute. -
Group is created, individual member roles are assigned
Group roles include a gardener, project organizer, and two testers. -
Meet Mentors at Cargill Company
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Research must be done by this day
3 week timespan to collect and compile information that will be useful for the project. -
Complete Plan for Experiment Procedure
Use the week to create the lab procedure and revise it. -
Gather Materials for Lab
Create a materials list to be more specific while shopping. Are materials missing that aren't provided at Cargill? Don't forget to get the seeds for both the bamboo and trees! -
Lab Day, Mixing of DNA
*May be extended to cover two days, takes place at Cargill campus. -
Cultivate Plants
Gardener takes home plants to be cultivated for a few months. -
Plant measurements
Record initial plant measurements as soon as they peak out of the soil. Gardener must continue to grow the plants. -
Plant Growth Check-in
Record measurements of plants from control and test groups. -
Analyze Test Results
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Plant Growth Testing
Measure height and growth of test and control group plants! -
Create a Test Conclusion and Decide What to do Next
Was the experiment successful or unsuccessful? Proceed to cultivate the plants if successful, or reconsider and re-plan a new testing procedure if unsuccessful over Thanksgiving Break. -
Plant Growth Check-in
Check plant growth. -
Plant Growth Check-in
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Plant Growth Check-in
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Plant Growth Check-in
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Plant the Genetically Modified Plants!
Plant the plants in the local community, whether that be in a recreational area, or in a group member's backyard!