George Washington Carver
This spread is often thought to be invented by George Washington Carver, but was only popularized by him.
What is Peanut Butter?
What is the name of our President?
Cierra
The horticultural technique of growing a new (daughter) plant from a piece of the mother plant.
What is Propagation?
She is known as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees with over 60 years of experience.
Jane Goodall
What 3 things do all plants need to survive?
Carbon dioxide, water, and light
George Washington Carver worked at this university for most of his career.
What is Tuskegee Universtiy?
What is the name of our Mr. AGG?
Javon
Plants that complete their life cycle within one growing season.
What are Annuals?
She is the co-founder and most notable for the Elephant Listening Project. Her signature work of acoustic biology started when she studied biology and music in college.
Katy Payne
Without _____ a plant can't use Photosynthesis
Without sunlight a plant can't use Photosynthesis.
The scientist is mainly known for his work with these two crops.
What are sweet potatoes and peanuts?
What is the name of our Vice President Intern
Alyssa
The selective removal or cut back of plant parts to redirect energy and encourage growth to other parts of it.
What is Pruning?
She is known as one of the first voices in animal ethics dating back in her writings to 1666. She was the first to claim that animals possessed consciousness and had the ability to feel pain.
Margaret Cavendish
How do seasonal changes affect plant survival?
Many plants shed leaves in winter to reduce water loss.
Carvers research on crop rotation and growing of nitrogen-fixing plants was important for this process.
What is soil regeneration?
What is the name of our secretary?
Maurice
What are the 3 primary types of soil particles?
Sand, Silt, and Clay
She is known as one of the few black women in the wildlife ecologist field ever, setting the record for being the first black woman to co-host a network wildlife conservation series. Her efforts are mostly within carnivore conservation and endangered species.
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
How do plants defend themselves against herbivores and pests?
Plants use physical defenses (thorns, spines, tough leaves)
Or
Chemical defenses (toxins, bitter tastes, or sticky sap).
Carver’s close friend who shared an interest of exploring alternative materials and industrial agriculture.
Who is Henry Ford?
What is the name of our Treasurer's intern?
Ellen
The horticultural technique that involves joining two parts of a plant, the scion and rootstock, to grow as a single entity.
What is Grafting?
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman
How do plants recover from damage caused by natural disasters like wildfires or storms?
Some plants have thick bark or underground structures (like bulbs or tubers) that survive fires. Others rely on seed dispersal, rapid regrowth from roots, or fire-triggered seed germination.