Plant Lesson: Salt Effects on Farming
Created by Teacher(s): Emily Townsend|Published on: May 5, 2023
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Biology, Visual and Performing Arts
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students reflect on plant growth in salty soil through art and reading leveled texts. Students write their own text to explain their learning.
Inquire: Students use art to reflect on the effects of salt on some plants.
Investigate: Students read about the effects of salinity on crops around the world and consider the requirements for plant survival in a different context.
Inspire: Students combine knowledge from the unit and write a text about their learning.
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Emily Townsend
K-8 ELL Teacher
Emily Townsend is an educator with 15 years of teaching experience as both a general education teacher and an English Language Learner (ELL) specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Drake University and a Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency from the University of Iowa.
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