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This lesson is a part of a series that explores foods that were important to the ancient Aztec and Maya. OBJECTIVE Students will understand the cultural importance and history of Chia. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why did ancient people grow and cultivate certain foods? How do we tell the story of culturally significant foods? MATERIALS NEEDED Dry […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Note Adapted from LifeLab’s Living in the Soil? OBJECTIVE Students will determine whether soil type makes a difference for a particular type of plant to grow. Students will be able to describe the components of healthy soil. Students will make their own soil mixture. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What type of soil do plants prefer? How do […]
