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HOW CAN WE MAKE THE COMMUNITY MORE BEAUTIFUL?Grade 4 (Enhance the…

- - - - Plant parts: roots, stem, seeds, flower, leaves.
      - Plant lifecycle and Photosynthesis.
      - How are seeds distributed? For example: wind, animals etc.
      - Why do we need them and how do they affect humans and other species?
        
        ENGLISH CONNECTION
        
        Read book "Miss Rumphius" by Barbara Connelly: Students explore ideas around how they can make the world more beautiful: Brainstorm and record ideas in groups
        
        Make connection to story about another class that helped save a butterfly by growing plants
        
        Each group will chose a plant that affects a species: students will research and write about which plant students want to plant in the classroom and the reason why it will help the environment and the impact it will have
        
        Students can present the information in whichever manner they desire:Play, Song, Powerpoint, Diagram, Poem.
        
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      - Students design the a plant and design a model
        
        ART CONNECTIONS
        
        Students will make a 3D model with pipe cleaners of their plant
        
        Use model as a reference and then students will plant their seeds in pot
        
        Track data in a table and measure growth of plant
        
        Record and monitor the stages of the plant as it grows
        
        Students will journal about their observations while plant grows
        
        Draw the stages of the plant
        
        END: In spring give back to the community by planting the plants at school, in community or at home to help save species.
        
        Component 10 (ii) - SUBJECT MATTER: Plant and animals
        
        MATH CONNECTION
        
        Students use life size measurement in their planning with reference to a ruler and calculate area needed for the plant
    - - Water, sunlight, soil,
      - How often do you need to care for a plant?
      - What do you need to consider when taking care of a plant?
        
        How do you budget for a plant?
        
        What do you do if unexpected costs come up?
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