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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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- 5th - 6th
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Students plant and care for a tree seedling, designing it into a Bonsai. This activity can incorporate many other subjects. They who want to explain the traditions of the Bonsai, and can extend their learning about Japanese culture. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students realize the importance of ethno botany in early Hawaiian life and culture, identify several plants found at different zones on Maui using slides taken on field trip and learn the use(s) of these plants in (early ) Hawaiian life. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students dissect a flower. They label all major flower parts and create microscope slides using index cards. They observe flower parts under a microscope. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students plan a school garden. They calculate the area and perimeter of a garden space, conduct research on plants, complete a worksheet, and write a letter to the school principal. 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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- 6th
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Students create labeled diagrams of their new plant breeds. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students increase their comprehension of botany as they collect, identify, and classify various leaves. They observe that each leaf has its own unique color, texture, design, and pattern. Students create a pressed-leaf bookmark, accenting it with gold Crayola Premier Tempera. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students locate information about the life and research of African American botanist George Washington Carver. They identify how Carver's knowledge of botany contributed to improvement of farming practices and introduction of new products made from peanuts and sweet potatoes. Students organize their findings into a visual presentation that highlights Carver's research and accomplishments. Full Review »

