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The importance of rainfall to the life cycle is underscored by an activity that engages class members in a discussion of how water effects newly planted seeds and supports their growth. Class members then create a dance to celebrate the rain.
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the activity to include children acting as raindrops, sunshine, seeds, and growing plants
- Plant a class garden and dance over the seeds and again before a predicted rainfall
Pros
- The discussion focuses on the importance of plants in the life cycle and on the importance of water to plant growth
Cons
- None