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Pumpkin, Pumpkin

For Teachers 1st
First graders understand that pumpkins grow slowly over several months. In this pumpkin lesson, 1st graders listen to the book Pumpkin, Pumpkin and recall the sequence of the pumpkin life cycle. Students create pumpkin artwork showing...
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Investigating Space Requirement of Seed Plants

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use scientific methods to investigate the effects of overpopulation of seed plants on growth in a limited living space. Students relate seed plant population findings to that of other organisms.
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LOSING GROUND

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students will observe wind erosion and how crop residue prevents erosion.Point out the three kinds of fields to the students. Do as much or as little instruction as needed to explain the pan with crop residue. Conservation tillage...
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Survival of the Spiniest

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this earth science worksheet, students identify and discover the amazing ways that desert plants adapt to harsh habitats. They use discussion and drawing to explore their existing knowledge about deserts. Then, students respond to 15...
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Don't Wait, Just Propagate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the process of growing plants from seed. In this propagation lesson, students examine methods of propagation and determine how to rapidly propagate plant species. Students listen to a lecture informing them on the topic...
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Eggshell People

For Teachers K - 5th
Students observe grass growth. For this agricultural lesson, students use empty eggshells and fill them with soil and grass seed. Students record eggshell "hair growth" on a chart.
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Not Only a Drought

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the events that occurred during the Dust Bowl and differentiate between the good and bad agricultural practices.  In this Dust Bowl lesson students participate in activities that shows them how to be good stewards...
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Experimenting with Peanuts

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars investigate peanuts. In this science lesson, students explore the properties of the peanut and shell. Young scholars burn a peanut to observe the peanut oil. Students taste test different types of peanut butter.
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Vermicomposting

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore insect life by viewing a soil presentation in class. For this composting lesson, 4th graders read assigned text about the process of composting soil and the necessity of soil in plant life. Students view video...
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LOOKING AT LAWNS

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners investigate the importance of plants to animals by exploring their own schoolyard. They record relevant observations, findings, and measurements, using written language, drawings, charts, and graphs. They describe ways in...
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Case of the Missing Pumpkin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore holidays by participating in a pumpkin activity. In this vegetation lesson, 4th graders discuss the different uses for pumpkins, not just Halloween decorations. Students identify the nutrients pumpkins need to...
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School Site Ecosystem

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to the concept of ecosystem; specifically, the interrelationships among plants and animals within an ecosystem, and their relationships to the environment in which they live and interact.
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What Are Heritage Plants?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students listen to a story, plant seeds, and study about heritage seeds. They read seed packages for plant needs and sizes, plant seeds. They read story "How Groundhog's Garden Grew" which covers many activities of planting, growing...
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Ecology-Minded Garbage Plants

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete recycling activities to learn how ordinary garbage can create a living organism. In this recycling lesson, students take a combination of seeds from used fruits. Middle schoolers water and grow the plants from...
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Growing Native Plants From Seed

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders plant seeds of native plants. They study the concepts of native plants, where they grow, how they grow, and why they are so special. They assess long term care monitoring the seedlings as they grow and write the name...
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The Water Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils are introduced to the components and importance of the water cycle. They are shown how groundwater moves using a model. Students list 9 places on earth where water is found. They define the terms cycle and water cycle.
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Salad Party

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students bring different plant parts in order to make one big salad. They observe each part and classify it.
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Plants

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the factors necessary for plant growth and how plants adapt to their environment. They examine ow different plants require different environments to thrive.
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Nuts About Peanuts

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore peanuts. In this peanut lesson, 1st graders examine the parts of peanut plants and identify them. Students plant their own peanut plants and chart their growth.
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Plants Letter Shapes

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this plant instructional activity, students write plant vocabulary words into word shapes after reading their definitions. Students write 8 plant vocabulary words.
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Pop Bottle Terrarium

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students make terrariums out of bottles, pebbles, cuttings from other plants, and water. In this terrarium lesson plan, students learn about recycling by using household items to make terrariums.
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Air Pollution

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify the causes and effects of air pollution and how to reduce air pollution.
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Growing a Winter Garden

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to planting story, identify vegetables in pictures, and watch teacher demonstrate proper way to plant seeds in soil, and water. Students then plant seeds into their own containers.
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Rainforest Vocabulary Words: Week 1

For Students 7th - 8th
In these rainforest vocabulary worksheets, read the definitions and the matching terms for the following rainforest vocabulary terms: decomposers, deforestation, epiphytes, extinct, environment, pollute, vegetation, ecology, climate,...