Learning Goals
Students will be able to observe and record the potato life cycle from seed potato to harvest in a growth journal, understanding that plants change in predictable stages over time.
Students will be able to measure and document potato plant needs such as water, light, and time in a growth journal, understanding that plant care affects growth conditions.
Students will be able to describe how local farms grow and supply produce, understanding that farmers, suppliers, and consumers each play a role in getting food to people.
Students will be able to compare the jobs of farmers and potato protectors, understanding that people in a group can take on different responsibilities to support shared goals.
Students will be able to gather information from teacher-provided resources and the farm visit to investigate where food comes from, understanding that evidence helps us learn about real-world systems.
Students will be able to explain their potato recipe choice and how potatoes can be used in a community party, understanding that food can connect learning to sharing with others.
Products
Potato Grower’s Investigation Notebook
Each student will keep a structured notebook with questions, observations, measurements, farm notes, and reflections from the potato-growing project. The notebook proves individual understanding of the potato life cycle, plant care, and food-source investigation.
Class Potato Farm Report and Recipe Showcase Poster
Teams will create a report and poster that synthesize plant-growth data, farm-visit notes, and food-source research into shared findings. The product must explain methods, show evidence, note surprises or differences in results, and connect the investigation to the final potato party.
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