The instruction sheet tells them to wet the paper towel with 1 tablespoon of water scatter the 10 seeds. Students observe for three days and record their observations. They return with their observations and bag of seeds. The teacher leads a discussion on the scientific method, variables and experimental design.
Students design experiments to test.
Students observe duckweed in a small container. Then, they design an experiment to change an environ- mental variable and increase the rate of growth in duckweed. Essays on how organisms interact with other living things in their environment. Construct a concept map with the appropriate terminology to show how living things interact with other living things in their environment. Students scoop beans with the spoon and count how many beans they get.