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Soil Preparation for Autumn and Winter

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Students determine how and why soil needs to be prepared for the fall and winter seasons. In this agriculture lesson, students determine how to use gardening tools safely. They show how to work with compost material and fertilizer to enhance soil for spring planting while learning the associated vocabulary.

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composting

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composting, gardening tool safety, preparing soil for winter, soil preparation, science
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2007

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