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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Soil and the Senses

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to compare different soils using their senses ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does soil feel? Does all soil feel the same? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Preparation:Set out four containers of different soil. Set paper scraps from empty paper bags and pens next to each containers Activity: Divide your class into four equal-sized groups […]

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Soil Experiment: Part 2

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to make their own soil mixture based on the results of the first soil experiment Students will be able to write a hypothesis Students will be able to choose controlled variables for an experiment  ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What type of soil do plants prefer? How do seeds grow? What do seeds […]

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Soil Experiment

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to plant seeds in three types of soil and compare results Students will be able to set up an experiment to test which soil helps a seed grow the best Students will be able to choose controlled variables for an experiment Students will be able to write a hypothesis ESSENTIAL […]

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From Sheep to Sweater

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to sequence items involved in turning a sheep’s fleece into a sweater ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do we make wool? Why do farmers raise sheep? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction Explain to the students that on farms long ago there were usually several different animals. Each animal provided the farm family with […]

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