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In this activity students will discuss the importance of plants in our world, and the impact pests can have on plant production and forests. Wrap up: have groups present their findings and brainstorm methods to combat pests.
*Suggested plant list is included for teachers.
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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.
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Students answer questions about a plant chosen from the natural area (including measurements). Wrap up: Discuss students’ answers, prominent plant attributes/adaptations, seasonal changes, etc.
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Discuss different types of poems including stanzas, rhyme, etc. Students can review these poem examples to solidify content or prepare for their own writing efforts.
