Lesson | Science TEKS | Main Idea | Objectives
SWBAT |
Activities | Local Food Focus | Make It | Taste It |
1
Plant Life Cycles |
10C | Flowers turn into fruits, which contain seeds. Seeds grow new plants of their same species. | Explore the lifecycle of a plant. | Bean Life Cycle Sequence Cards | Vegetables for dipping | Bean Dip | Bean Dip |
2
Soil |
7A | Soil characteristics determine what plants can be grown in an area.
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SWBAT describe differences in soil texture, color, and the capacity to retain water.
SWBAT explore the connection between soil nutrients and plant needs. |
Water Capacity Experiment, Soil Sample Observations | Root vegetables | Peeling and Cutting root vegetables | Roasted root vegetables |
3
Bees |
10A | Bees use adaptations such as antennae and pheromones to locate and collect food.
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SWBAT identify honeybees and the roles of bees in a hive.
SWBAT describe pollination. |
Pollination and the Waggle Dance | Honey | Peanut Honey Balls | Local Honey and Peanut Honey Balls |
4
Producers |
9A | Producers need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food. | SWBAT draw a diagram of the inputs and products of photosynthesis. | Photosynthesis Diagram | Tomatoes | Salsa | Chips and Salsa |
5
Consumers |
9A | Consumers must eat other organisms for their food. | SWBAT differentiate between producers and consumers. | Producers and Consumers card sort | Broccoli, carrots
(winter vegetables) |
Pasta Salad | Pasta Salad |
6
Cow Adaptations |
10A, 10B | Cows have specific characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring. | SWBAT identify cow adaptations.
SWBAT explore how traits are passed from parent to offspring. |
Build a Calf Workshop | Cow’s milk | Ranch dressing | Salad with ranch dressing |