Companion Planting: "Three Sisters" Gardening Part 1
by Patricia Mendez
The "Three Sisters" (corn, beans, and squash) is a traditional planting method used by many Native American tribes, including those in Southern Arizona. This method involves planting these three crops together because they complement each other: corn provides a structure for beans to climb, beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and squash spreads out to block weeds and retain moisture.
Lesson Grade Level
3rd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
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Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
This lesson encourages students to use their imagination, design and construct something out of cardboard and other recyclables if you choose. Students will first be inspired by reading Pete the Cat’s
Grades:
2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
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1st Grade
In this first grade set of lessons, students will participate in science, math, experiments, and literature questions. Read Apples by Gail Gibbons and learn about the importance of washing your hands.