1 Review the methods for constructing a cause and effect essay. 2  Introduce the Johnstown Flood of 1889 by reminding students that the Hurricane Katrina disaster was not the first major natural disaster in America. 3  Students will conduct research to investigate the Johnstown Flood.
Another, less-defined way to categorize bamboo plants into types is by the temperature in which each plant thrives: hot or cold. A few species that grow best in hot weather are Alphonse Karr, Golden Goddess, Fernleaf and Midori Green.
The fast-growing bamboo (Bambusa spp.) plant is an ideal choice if you want to quickly create a border or screen. Part of the grass family, most bamboo varieties grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 11.Bamboo is available in running and clumping varieties. Running varieties grow an average of 3 to 5 feet taller in a year.he fast-growing bamboo (Bambusa spp.) plant is an ideal choice if you want to quickly create a border or screen. Part of the grass family, most bamboo varieties grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 11.