How to Grow a Monster: The Needs of a Zucchini Plant
Students read How to Grow a Monster, describe the needs of a zucchini plant, identify the structure and function of zucchini plant parts, grow classroom zucchini plants, and experiment with different environments and growing conditions.
Background
Lesson Activities
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Credits
Author
Bekka Israelsen | Utah Agriculture in the Classroom
Standards
National Content Area Standards
- Science
- K-ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
- K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.
- K-LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
- K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
- 2-LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
- 2-LS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
- K-ESS3: Earth and Human Activity