Knowledge/Skill Building

🌱 Plant Needs in Garden Zones

Content Expertise Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 5-LS1-1 ESS.3.A ESS.2.A ESS.2.D Submission Required

Students analyze their chosen garden zone using site maps, sunlight notes, soil observations, and wind/water data from earlier phases. The teacher models how to match plant needs to a real microhabitat and how to explain why plants get key materials chiefly from air and water. Students annotate a zone planning sheet with at least three plant candidates using both common and scientific names.

Plan day
Day 14
Duration
120 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps