The student will be able to explain why botanical gardens are important. The student will be able to describe a plant in a scientific way. The student will be able to construct a model of a botanical garden and explain it. Materials Information sheet on plant detail Plants worksheet Information sheet on botanical gardens project . You may wish to provide a copy of the grading rubric along with this sheet Grading rubric Story Overhead or handouts of the botanical gardens example.
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Overhead of plant details. Read the material provided on Botanical Gardens to prepare yourself for this lesson. Open class with an introduction, stating that you will be learning about botanical gardens. Read the story to the class and ask the questions, allowing time for feedback and a small amount of discussion on the questions. Brainstorm why botanical gardens exist.