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.
Characteristics of Bamboo. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on earth. Some species can grow more than 1 meter a day and grow 1/3 faster than the fastest-growing tree. Depending on the species, mature bamboo can be as short as 1 foot or more than 120 feet tall and have a 12-inch diameter.Flowering is very diverse, with some species flowering annually and others only flowering every 100+ years. The entire grove of some bamboo species dies after flowering, while others donât.ome species can grow more than 1 meter a day and grow 1/3 faster than the fastest-growing tree. Depending on the species, mature bamboo can be as short as 1 foot or more than 120 feet tall and have a 12-inch diameter.