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Rain Garden Species Selection Lesson PlanRain Garden Species Selection Lesson Plan
Publisher
University of Wisconsin
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Collaborative Learning
Technology
Internet Access
Year
2011
Lesson Plan

Rain Garden Species Selection

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The activity really comes to life within its intended unit on starting a rain garden. Working in groups, participants research native plants and coordinate them with the conditions in the designated garden area. Give the class access to the Internet or field guides on the local flora to help them make plant selections.

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native plant, rain garden, local plant, science

Pros

  • Reinforces collaboration among classmates
  • Stimulates critical thinking as applied to a real-world scenario
  • Lesson plan provides detailed instruction for all important considerations
  • An extensive plant species list and neatly formatted worksheets are included

Cons

  • None

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