University of Illinois Extension
4-H School Enrichment Programs
McLean County

Rain or Shine: Weather's Effect on Agriculture

Students build a terrarium to observe the water cycle and compare the growth rates of three types of plants. Students build growth chambers to observe how various light colors influence plant growth. They use varying fertilizer rates in an attempt to grow larger, healthier plants.
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign College of Agricultural Consumer & Environmental Sciences University of Illinois Extension