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Can plants grow on the moon? The second lesson in a five-part series has pupils explore the resources available on the moon to determine if plant life is possible. They use lava rocks as their soil and draw conclusions about the feasibility of seed growth.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils look up and share one interesting fact about the moon as an introduction to the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Builds on the previous lesson about natural resources necessary for plant life
- Collect and prepare materials prior to the lesson
Pros
- Includes graphic organizers to lay out ideas
- Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout
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- None