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This is a 90-second Virtual Reality* game called Nutrients for Life. As players virtually farm they apply Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), and water to a field based on 4R Nutrient Stewardship.
*The game requires an Oculus headset for the full immersed experience, but you can view an online version at www.SeedSurvivor.com
or download the game from the STEAM VR Store.This game is fun for all ages on desktop, but if playing virtually it is recommended for players 8+
Fun for all ages
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Students learn about patterns and get creative by sketching the patterns they observe on objects around the schoolyard. Wrap Up: compare sketches and discuss what patterns might mean ie: pores, veins, pollen, etc.
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Students test their plant knowledge by matching each clue to the plant associated with it. Wrap up: Go over the answers after students attempt to find the answers first.
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This activity will compare two types of plants in the garden: woody and herbaceous. Students will have to find an example of each, compare, and answer questions on the activity sheet provided. Wrap up: Discuss students’ answers and similarities/differences between two types of plants.
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Discuss deciduous plants and plant structure: twig, bud, bud scale scar, bark and lenticels. Students choose a deciduous plant and complete the drawings and measurements on the worksheet. Wrap-up: share last year’s plant growth and discuss factors that affected the plants’ growth over the last year.
