Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

Seed Investigation

2/11/13

This week Healthy Hunter parents Meika and Allison are working with the 3rd grade students on alayzing seeds and seedlings.  The work this week is the first in a series of lessons that will ultimately lead to the Spring planting of the sub-Irrigated planters in the courtyard.

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At Station #1, students observe a variety of monocot and dicot seedlings, identifying structures.
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At Station #2, students identify edible seeds.
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At Station #3, students examine seeds in various stages of development and discuss the "formula" for sowing seeds.
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At Station #4, work together to assemble the sub-irrigated seed trays.