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Creating a Three sisters Garden

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Students understand that a three sisters garden is comprised of corn, beans and squash. In this three sisters garden lesson, students understand that Native Americans planted three sisters gardens and grow a three sisters garden. Students record and compare plants in their garden.

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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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