Recently,
John Gazo’s transitional math class and Mike Czapczynski’s
biology class at Oakcrest High School began using the already existing
greenhouse in the 300 wing to test what medium yields the best
plants. The greenhouse hadn’t been used in several years.
The structure is heated, and 90% of the plants have grown successfully
so far, according to Gazo. Students are still waiting for their
results on the hypothesis.
The class, using
coffee filters and the metric system, measured different mediums
to determine which one absorbed the most amount of water. Gazo
thought the idea of the greenhouse was a great idea to show students
another way to learn about planting and the metric system. “I
am glad that the greenhouse is finally getting used again for educational
purposes,”Gazo said.
Gazo also noted
that he is encouraging students and teachers to donate plants to
the greenhouse to improve its condition. “All together I
think the greenhouse cohort is an excellent project because it
incorporates planting and the metric system,”he added.
For
more information, contact:
Darlene A. Kopania, Journalism Department
Oakcrest High School
909-2631
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