Green Thumbs

Study the variables associated with growing plants.

Subject: Algebra; Science
Topics:
- Variables
- Biology (Plants)
Grades: 3 - 8
Concepts:
- Variables
- Experimentation
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can design an experiment which isolates and evaluates the relationship between two variables
- Can present experimental results clearly in written form
- Understands the basic life cycle of plants
- Understands that different kinds of plants have different requirements in terms of light, water, and soil.

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Algebra in the Real World Movies:

The Lundberg FarmsThe Lundberg Farms

From planting the seeds to harvesting, and everything in between, Bryce Lundberg takes students through the process of growing one of our most important staples: rice. To ensure he grows a successful crop, Bryce depends on his algebra skills to get the job done.
Running time 3:50 minutes.

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Green ThumbKay Toliver: Green Thumbs

Math and science converge as the students of Miss Toliver's class discover some of the variables involved in growing plants.

Running time 4:52 minutes.

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