We Eat All Parts of Plants

OBJECTIVE Students will identify the main parts of a plant: seed/fruit, leaf, root, and flower. Students will understand that we eat different parts of plants in our everyday diets. Students will practice observation and categorization skills through hands-on activities. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are the parts of a plant? MATERIALS PROCEDURE Introduction Hands-On Exploration Worksheet Activity […]

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Soil Particle Characteristics

OBJECTIVE Students will understand what soil is made of, how it erodes, and why it matters. Students will understand how the rock cycle affects soil structure and soil conditions. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is soil? What is it made of? Why do we need soil? Why does soil structure matter? How can we build soil? MATERIALS […]

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Introduction to Plant Nutrients and Soil Samples

OBJECTIVE Students will identify primary, secondary, and micronutrients essential for plant growth. Students will understand how deficiencies in plant nutrients affect plant health. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What nutrients are essential to plant growth? MATERIALS PROCEDURE Part 1: Introduction & Interest Approach (15 minutes) Part 2: Nutrient Matching Game (30 minutes) Objective: Reinforce understanding of primary, secondary, […]

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Seedfolks

Part 1: Sprouts in a Bag Objective: Understand seed germination and the parts of a bean seed.Activities: Part 2: Seedfolks, Chapter 1 Objective: Discuss food traditions and practice interviewing.Activities: Part 3: What the World Eats/Seedfolks, Chapters 2-3 Objective: Compare food cultures from around the world.Activities: Part 4: Food Journal/Seedfolks, Chapters 4-5 Objective: Reflect on personal […]

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Introduction to the Garden Scavenger Hunt

OBJECTIVE Students will explore a garden, observe plant characteristics, and identify various types of crops and plants based on a set of criteria. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What is growing in our garden? How do we identify plants? MATERIALS Printed worksheets Writing utensils Clipboards PROCEDURE Introduction: Exploration Wrap-Up Extensions Introduction to the Garden Observation Sheet

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Introduction to Herbs

OBJECTIVE Students will use their senses to describe and identify different herbs. Students will understand the importance of herbs and will help to create/maintain the school herb garden. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are herbs? How do they grow? How can we use them? How can we identify different plants? MATERIALS Variety of herbsSign making materials for […]

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