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The Green Truck Garden Giveaway

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Students read "The Green Truck Garden Giveaway" and explore the hobby of gardening. After observing illustrations in the book, students predict possible events in the story. They discuss gardening and write a story about a community activity they have been a part of. Students design a bucket garden and follow directions in the book to plant the flowers. Additional cross-curriculum activities are listed.

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3rd - 4th
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Science
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