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- 5th - 6th
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Students compare a transplanted plant's rate of growth with seeds planted directly from a fresh pumpkin. After 6 weeks, students measure the height of the plants and compare the leaves. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students identify plant parts, where seeds come from and how they grow, determine what plants need to survive and recognize how plants are a benefit to people and our planet. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students experience science in a different way and, hopefully, begin to looks at science in a more positive light. They observe the effect of light on plants and explain how green plants use the sun's energy to produce food through photosynthesis. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students identify root and leaf systems, observe seed growth, build a terrarium, and integrate other curriculum areas including math and social studies. They discuss and explain uses of plants such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medicines. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students cut their fruit apart on the plastic, count the number of seeds in each piece, and record their observations on a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students use magnifying lenses to observe the differences among leaves. They sort and categorize leaves according to various characteristics (color, size, texture, etc.). Full Review »
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Students compare trees by studying leaves, in order to tell them apart. They determine differences in trees by their leaves, seeds, and flowers. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students examine, compare, contrast, discuss, chart the different sizes, shapes, and color variations of leaves during fall. Leaf art and use of scientific key to categorize provide extension and challenge. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students work with monocot and dicot seeds. They define monocot and dicot, explain the difference of a monocot and dicot seed and label the parts of a monocot and dicot seed. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students develop their awareness and knowledge of trees. They be involved in the world around them at home and at school and hopefully become caretakers of their environment. They adopt and identify a tree of their choice. Full Review »

