Jardin Estella de Tolson
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The students will measure the surface of the tubs, to divide the space needed to plant the three variety of red, green lettuce and kale plants. They will measure distances of each tub from the water source to determine various length of water tubing needed.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IUgJuM6JxNnNyNFEdzfBuLMt0sKn5irv/edit?u…Subject Area
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