Worm Introduction

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that worms help to make soil through digesting organic matter. Students will see the process from beginning to end through the worm bin/apartments. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does soil come from? What do worms need to survive? MATERIALS NEEDED Worm bin/apartments, Shredded paper, Watering cans/spray bottles, Finished worm castings, Food scraps, Gloves, […]

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Worm Experiment

OBJECTIVE Students will perform an experiment to answer questions they have about worms. Students will go through the scientific process to answer these questions. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does soil come from? MATERIALS NEEDED WormsShredded paperSpray bottlesEmpty clear recycled containers (tennis ball containers, plastic ice cream containers)Rubber bandsFabric to cover top of containerBlack construction paperFood scrapsScience […]

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Whaling and Tropical Ports

OBJECTIVE Students will understand what kinds of plants grow in tropical climates across the world. Students will be able to prepare a smoothie. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How do fruits and vegetables support our bodies? MATERIALS NEEDED • Blender, measuring cup, spoon• Frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, pineapple, orange juice• Cups and spoons […]

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Wampanoag Traditions: Thanksgiving

MA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS 3.3 Explain who the Pilgrims were and explain why they left Europe to seek religious freedom; describe their journey and their early years in the Plymouth Colony. (H,G,C,E) OBJECTIVE Students will understand the various perspectives of the first Thanksgiving. Students will compare food items from the first Thanksgiving to food items today. […]

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Tortilla Factory

OBJECTIVE Students will understand the process of seed to fork through the lens of corn. Students will learn about the origins of corn, the overuse of corn in so many products today, how to process corn, info about GMO’s vs local corn, pollination and cross-pollination, and the history of corn as it relates to their […]

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Sensual Soil

Note Microsoft Word – Document4 Adapted from Life Lab OBJECTIVE To compare a variety of soils with the senses. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does soil feel? Does all soil feel the same? MATERIALS NEEDED • Four containers with different types of soil:• clay, compost, garden soil, sand• Scrap paper or sticky-notes• Four lunch-size paper bags• Four […]

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