Essential Elements and Plants
by Christine Mendoza
Students will gather information to develop a model about the essential elements needed by plants in order to grow and survive in this hands-on lesson. They will then apply this knowledge by conducting an investigation to test the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels in the school garden beds. A variety of resources are included!
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z3JnhnqHPdxio9PlN31YTPTrM_ek-Drp/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Technology 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)
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