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Discuss plant observations, measurements, growth stages and age. Students choose a plant and make a detailed drawing with measurements. Label the parts and their functions. Wrap-up: review plant parts/functions and discuss what affects plant growth. Are there ways (behaviours) we can encourage growth? What plants are most vulnerable to human impact? How can we show respect on hikes, park visits etc?
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Discuss plant observations, measurements, growth stages and age. Students choose a plant and make a detailed drawing with measurements. Label the parts and their functions. Wrap-up: review plant parts/functions and discuss what affects plant growth. Are there ways (behaviours) we can encourage growth? What plants are most vulnerable to human impact? How can we show respect on hikes, park visits etc?
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Discuss plant lifecycles. Compare/contrast woody and herbaceous plants and their lifecycles. Find the plant that matches to each clue on the activity sheet. Wrap-up: share learnings.
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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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Discuss plants, observations and measurement. Students choose four plants to draw and measure. Wrap-up: how will your plants change through the year?
