Strand: Understanding Life Systems
In this inquiry project, students will explore the basic process of osmosis and capillary action through an investigation that will mimic the process through biomimicry. Students will relate their knowledge and build a sub-irrigation planter, or vertical planter, and surrounding trellis.
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CAUTION! CELLS AT WORK is an example of an “Expert Element”, developed to promote inquiry and innovation in Ontario schools by STAO.
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