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Plants Count ActivityPlants Count Activity
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 hrs
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2020
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Plants Count

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Changes to habitats mean changes to resources. Groups examine aerial maps to predict areas of low and high plant resources. After formulating a plan, they visit the areas to collect data about the plant resources and then share their findings with the larger group.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

plants, native plants, animals, ecosystems, habitats, natural resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate as a long-term project when studying habitats

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects the availability of an outdoor campus over time
  • Equip pupils with clipboards and cameras to help record observations

Pros

  • Encourages use of the scientific method
  • Emphasizes key scientific vocabulary

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d SL.5.3 SL.5.4 W.6.7 7.EE.B.3 7.SP.A.1

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