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Specialty Crop Production/Orchids

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the fascinating world of orchid production including propagation, care, culture, and finishing. They complete market research and design a production schedule for an orchid crop of their choice. They write a short...
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Major Organic Acids in Fruits

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the organic acids present in a variety of juices. In this organic acids lesson plan, students read about the effects of organic acids in juices. They use paper chromatography to separate out the acids present in a...
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NGA Kids Inside Scoop Spring 2007

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners become familiar with the work of Claude Monet and his garden paintings.  In this Monet lesson, students compare the garden works of Claude Monet.  Learners examine pictures for the colors in his paintings. Students complete a...
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Salmon and the Non-Native Species

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the affect of non-native species on Pacific Salmon. In this non-native species and Pacific Salmon lesson, students participate in a competition and habitat loss game. They play the game in groups, while answering...
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Where are the Dinosaurs?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students find the similarities of dinosaurs and the animals of today. In this dinosaurs lesson plan, students understand why dinosaurs have become extinct. Students research and create dinosaur dioramas and finger puppets.
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What makes agriculture "sustainable"?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students define terms and distinguish between the goals and practices used to achieve sustainable agriculture.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson students demonstrate awareness of the different impacts of agriculture. 
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The Big Picture: Systems

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the ways that agro-ecosystems function to support sustainable agriculture.  For this investigative lesson students examine the different cycles of ecosystems and food systems. 
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify what plants need to grow. In this plant biology activity, students analyze the differences between an artificial plant and a live plant. Students plant seeds and discuss what plants need to grow. Students observe the...
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Water Gardening

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the details to watering a garden. In this water resource lesson plan, students visit several websites and watch a PowerPoint about watering a garden.
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What Parts Are There to a Plant?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore botany by completing plant science worksheets. For this plant anatomy lesson, students examine real vegetables in class using magnifying glasses. Students identify the plants anatomy and complete worksheets discussing...
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Soybeans in Space

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils work together to design an experiment that compares and contrasts differnet plant cultivation systems. In groups, they evaluate the results of the experiment to discover if the cultivation system could be used in space. They...
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What Do You Do With A Butterfly Garden?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders build a butterfly garden and perform caretaker duties. They volunteer to perform authentic tasks related to their personal interests. Students research butterfly gardens to determine what plants are necessary for the...
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A GROWING MARKET

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners reasearch and grow a plant and present findings. They are told that bedding plant is the name for young plants grown. Students choose one plant to research and they use their worksheet to create an information sheet explaining...
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Acid Rain Experiments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define the term acid rain, and the causes of acid rain. They locate regions where acid rain is most affected, and what can students deduce from maps of geology and soils in New York State. Students answer the questions why are...
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Sowing Seeds of Service

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use metric measuring for model and actual plan in designing a roof garden. They photograph the process, record results in a journal, and plant seedlings in small containers. Finally, 3rd graders complete an acid rain...
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Reflecting and Creating

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students evaluate the sustainability of an enterprise based on how well it contributes.  For this sustainable agriculture lesson students build skills as they work together by using the Internet to research and develop their own...

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