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After a grand conversation about seeds, adaptation, and dispersal, scholars work collaboratively to examine seeds and record their findings on a four-column chart. Small groups share their observations and further discuss seed adaptation and dispersal.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Speak to a local garden nursery about donating seeds for the activity
- Visit your school's garden or take a walk around the campus to observe different types of plants
- If you have leftover seeds send them home for pupils to plant or plant them around the classroom
Classroom Considerations
- Mentions locations specific to the city in which the lesson plan was created
- The activity is the eighth piece of 17 in an ecosystem-themed unit
Pros
- Includes a brief evaluation using an exit card
- Provides sentence frames
Cons
- Photos are low quality