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- 3rd - 12th
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Students examine why plants have both common and scientific names, then complete the activity by matching each common plant name with its scientific name. They finish by working in cooperative groups to create an ABC of Plants class book. 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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- 7th
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Students explain that plants are not just used for food only, but used in almost everything we do or use in our daily lives. Also, students realize that plants are grown world wide. 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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- 7th
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Students research plant uses and products, country of origin, and any company correspondence. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the types of genetically modified crop plants there are and the benefits and risks of such plants. The agricultural needs in developing nations for this biological knowledge to resolve societal issues is also examined in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how different nutrients in the soil and fertilizers affect plant growth. In groups, they participate in a role play in which allows them to see the interactions of humans and plants. They also read articles and record their opinions about issues related to agriculture. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate the controversial issue of genetic engineering. They research the pros and cons of such technology and apply it to creating new plants or crops for the area of Alaska. Students think of new types of animals and draw pictures with the descriptions. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students identify that they do not have to live on a farm or own a garden to do an agricultural science project. Students research agriculture by using their reading skills and creative thinking. Students identify and analyze how different types of fertilizers affect plant growth and how various treatments change how fast seeds sprout. Students also identify how soil pH affects the pH of water in the soil. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore the agriculture of Australia and compare it to that of the United States. In groups, they research the primary agricultural products found in each territory and state and compare them. In Powerpoint presentations, students display their findings to classmates. Full Review »

