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Third graders explore companion planting. In this lesson, 3rd graders listen to the Native American story The Three Sisters about crop planting. Students determine the important roles within companion planting.

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parts of a plant, plants, spring

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companion planting, native american story, plant structure, spring, science
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3rd
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Science
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30 mins

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