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The International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) is a not-for-profit, science-based organization dedicated to the responsible management of plant nutrition for the benefit of the human family.
To learn more visit: www.ipni.net
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Check out the resources provided by Little Green Thumbs for tips and simple activities that connect gardens to core academic subjects. New resources are being developed and added regularly!
K-8
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Students break into teams and come up with three word problems involving something that can be seen in the nearby environment. The problems must be able to be resolved within a few minutes. Students must write the questions clear enough so that another group can understand what they are supposed to do and must be realistic enough that they can find the answer. Students must know the answer before handing the problems over to the other group. Wrap up: Discuss the problems and answers found by each group.
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Check out these new learning activities from NAITCO. These activities have been adapted from the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix, and are ready for student eLearning engagement.
PreK-12
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Discuss Canada’s natural resources and their past and present uses. Students complete the scavenger hunt worksheet by finding the appropriate plants in the natural area. Wrap-up: compare past and present uses and discuss whether or not Canada’s resources are renewable.
