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Notes Adapted from LifeLab’s Which Soil Do Plants Prefer? OBJECTIVE Students plant seeds in three types of soil and compare results. Students are able to set up an experiment to test which soil helps a seed grow the best. Students will determine whether soil type makes a difference for a particular type of plant to […]
OBJECTIVE Students will see the web of life in soil and understand its connection to soil health. Students will be able to build a worm bin. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why is decomposition important? How can we build healthy soil? MATERIALS NEEDED Good ball of yarn, worm bin, worms, shredded paper, food for worms, spray bottle, decomposer […]
Note Adapted from Life Lab OBJECTIVE In this activity, children get to think about six different foods that are seeds or contain seeds. Students will understand the importance of eating seeds, which are rich in protein, and which help our bodies grow and repair. Students will also make the connection between the seeds that animals […]
OBJECTIVE Students will learn how wool is processed to make knitted garments. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do we make wool? Why do farmers raise sheep? MATERIALS NEEDED Cards or props that represent the processing steps from grass to butter (see step #2) Toy sheep or puppetScissors to represent sheep shearsBag of raw fleeceDog grooming brushes or […]
OBJECTIVE Students will understand the cyclical nature of the life of a plant. Students will be able to identify the parts of a plant and the stages of growth. Students will recogonize the various factors that affect plant growth including pollination and weather. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where do seeds come from? MATERIALS NEEDED An even number […]
OBJECTIVE Students will understand the pickling process and work cooperatively with their team to make a batch of radish pickles ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? How are fresh foods preserved? MATERIALS NEEDED Sliced radishes Flavorings: cilantro, parsley, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, garlic cloves Vinegar Sugar Cup measure and teaspoon for each team Map of […]
