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Sunflowers

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Students are read a book about sunflowers. They discover the nutrients that a sunflower can give to a person when they are eaten. They also plant their own sunflower seeds and watch them grow.

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Grade
2nd - 3rd
Subjects
Health
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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