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Fourth graders sort seeds and predict what conditions are needed for them to germinate. They keep the seeds moist, observe and measure their growth and graph the results. As the seeds start to grow students compare and contrast the each type of seedling.

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germination, seeds, sorting

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germination, plants, seeds, sorting, math
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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