Knowledge/Skill Building
🌿 Herb Observation Stations
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Students rotate through stations with fresh or dried herbs, magnifying glasses, and sorting trays. They observe leaf shape, color, texture, and smell, then sort herbs by observable properties. Teacher models how scientists ask testable questions (e.g., changing amount of mint) versus non-testable questions.
Plan day
Day 2
Duration
25 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
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