Plant Growth Measurement Lesson
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Created by Teacher(s): Kelly Stone|Published on: June 1, 2022
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students investigate plant growth by measuring their own plants.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students investigate a small portion of the school yard, such as a square foot, to discover what lives and grows there and then work together to answer the questions “Why are plants important for the Earth and for people?” and “What do plants need to grow?”
Step 2 - Investigate: Students watch a video about what plants need to grow and read a book to learn how gardening can transform a community and provide needed resources.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students create their own classroom garden from common items found at school and in their kitchens and predict and measure plant growth.
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Subjects: Biology, Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
Teacher Writer
Kelly Stone
K-5 STEM Teacher
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