Students will compare different plant traits and determine how each structure helps that species of plant grow and reproduce in the schoolyard habitat. After which, students can observe each plant for acquired traits.
Students will explore the garden/outdoor classroom for examples of different plant structures and determine how plants use these structures to meet their needs.
In 4th grade, students will compare and contrast a variety of mixtures including solutions that they can make indoors. In 5th grade students will create mixtures and note the physical properties of each of the ingredients within.
Students will measure the dimensions of containers in the garden to determine the volume of soil and work out computations based off the volume.
Students will recognize that mixtures are made when two or more materials from the garden are mixed together and the physical properties do not change.