Watch them Grow: Aquarium and Hydroponics in the Classroom
by Michaella Banate
When studying Life Science, students are very curious to watch animals and plants growing. In this lesson, students observe growth of baby guppies in fish tanks, understanding life cycles and growing plants through indoor hydroponics.
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6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sB3RuYkSjW4PvLm-Qc0Qz3L_-n3BnQ3P/edit?u…
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