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Gardening: A Math Adventure
Lesson Description:
Students learn how math computations can be applied to a real life situation in planning the layout of a garden. Also, students learn about cooperation and teamwork in actually planting their garden. This lesson adheres to michigan content standards in math.
Students learn how math computations can be applied to a real life situation in planning the layout of a garden. Also, students learn about cooperation and teamwork in actually planting their garden. This lesson adheres to michigan content standards in math.
Lesson Type:
- Group Work
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Gardening
Time Needed:
2 class periods
2 class periods
Standards Addressed:
Michigan content standards:
Michigan content standards:
- Math: ii.2.1, ii.2.5, iii.1.1, iv.2.3, v.1.2, vi.2.1
Materials Needed:
- graph paper
- colored pencils
- pencil
- paper
- various seed packages (examples include pumpkin, corn, cantaloupe)
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
School or Group:
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Green Thumb Challenge Gr.3-5 | Math
