Drought and Trees: Plant Adaptation Lesson
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Created by Teacher(s): Alice Severson|Published on: May 31, 2024
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Synopsis
Students make connections to local culture and consider how native plants are adapting to drought by reading graphs and making a model.
Inquire: Students find personal meaning in an oak tree and learn about the significance of oak trees to certain First Nations people.
Investigate: Students create a model to explore drought adaptation solutions of native plants and connect this to how trees adapt globally.
Inspire: Students find oak trees in their community and use their learning to inform others about their adaptations and cultural significance.
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