Exploring Corn Growth: Structures and Stimuli Part 1
by Patricia Mendez
This is the first of two lessons. The focus is to engage students in the hands-on activity of growing corn in water and study the germination process. Students will discuss and learn about the structures and functions of a corn plant. They will conduct experiments to see how light or the lack of it affects the corn plants.
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3rd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1q26J1X6-d--x81Tukdx3ys2B_1OumvHm/edit?u…
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