Water those Plants
Besides setting aside much of our land, Theodore Roosevelt also helped to keep it growing. In this activity, we explored his role in setting up irrigation projects to bring water to the west. In doing so, we discussed the different types of irrigation systems including: Micro-Irrigation, Sprinkler-Irrigation, Dry-Farming, Gravity-Flow Irrigation. To model each of these systems, we planted lima beans. We watered each one differently according to the types of irrigation, using spray bottles, eye droppers, and cups. We will continue to observe our plants and record our findings for four weeks.
