Lettuce Grow Challenge: What will my garden grow?
by Jocelyn Smerz
Students will begin the year working with a hydroponics system to observe plant growth. To start the students will be given a seedling and determine what the plant is as it goes through the life cycle. This lesson uses a journal to help students organize and track data of the plant.
Students will present their findings.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1klUTHuGYMepgUqkW9vHeZ9EGfhVjWdAIiM7om7o…Subject Area
Science Life Science L3: Genetics & Heredity Technology 6. Creative Communicator Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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