Indiana Mysteries

Eastview Elementary students are hosting author/scientist, Ron Hirshi, on April 11th and 12th, 2006. In preparing for his visit,Mrs. Newton's students have been creating mysteries about their native environment for Ron and you to answer. Please join us in discovering the answers to some "Hoosier" home mysteries.

Monday, March 13, 2006

Harry


This is a part of a plant. Do you know what part?

It can be boiled and then made into a tea. This plant helps reduce pain and swelling for arthritus and joint pain

Why did we call this "Harry?"

posted by Mrs. Newton @ Monday, March 13, 2006 2 comments

Sempervivum


This plant is out on my patio and has been all winter long. I don't worry much about watering it. Part of this creature's name is "Sempervivum" which means "live forever." And that is what is does, even during our sometimes harsh winters.

The inside sap from the leaf can be used as a burn ointment - much like an aloe vera plant. The name that we call this plant reminds me of spring animals. Do you know this creature's name?
Mrs. Newton

posted by Mrs. Newton @ Monday, March 13, 2006 2 comments