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OBJECTIVES Students will be able to explain what a plant breeder does, and know the definition of trait and variety. Students will understand that eaters and gardeners have the power to choose which kinds of crops continue to thrive. Students will know how to start seeds. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What does it mean to breed plants? […]
OBJECTIVE Students will understand how plants grow. They will be able to identify different parts of the plant, and recognize what parts of plants we eat. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where does food come from? MATERIALS NEEDED • Tops and Bottoms, by Janet Stevens• Tops and Bottoms Worksheet• Paper• Crayons• Variety of vegetables, either in the garden […]
OBJECTIVE Students will understand what plants need to grow. Students will understand the importance of taking care of the earth, through the story of the Lorax. Students will take part in the process themselves, by planting marigolds (aka “Truffula Trees”) and taking care of them in the garden. They will also bring home marigolds to […]
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 be able to determine if an object we use in the garden is living or nonliving and why. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What do living things need to survive and grow? MATERIALS NEEDED A variety of seedsA variety of fruits and vegetables Bowls of soilBottles of waterA picture of the sunTrays labeled “living” and […]
OBJECTIVE Students will explore 12 different seeds. They will be able to identify the shared needs of seeds, and the diversity they represent. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How are seeds different from one another? How are seeds the same? What do seeds look like? MATERIALS NEEDED • 12 trays (each labeled with a letter,A-L)• 12 different types […]
