Case Study #2 - Plants

In our first case study, we learned all about soil, compost and earthworms.  We have now moved into the plants found in a garden.

Students have been researching what plants need to thrive and how the Colorado climate affects garden planting.  We learned all about the parts of a plant and how these parts help a plant thrive.

Students wrote persuasive sentences to explain what and why they wanted to plant certain fruits and vegetables in our school garden.

Students were excited to head out to our outdoor classroom to plant our cool weather crops.  Students collaborated to mix the soil, add healthy compost and plant the seeds of kale, spinach and lettuce.

After all of our collaboration and hard work, it is always fun to have some time to build with our logs and enjoy some play!

Learning Targets:

I can identify the parts of a plant.  

I can explain how the parts of a plant help the plant thrive.

I can identify what plants need to thrive.

I can identify the seasons.

I can infer the best season to plant in Colorado.

I can identify cool and warm weather crops.

I can persuade others what we should plant in our garden.

I can collaborate to plant a cool weather crop.