Drought and Trees: Plant Adaptation Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Alice Severson|Published on: May 31, 2024

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Students make connections to local culture and consider how native plants are adapting to drought by reading graphs and making a model.

Inquire: Students find personal meaning in an oak tree and learn about the significance of oak trees to certain First Nations people.

Investigate: Students create a model to explore drought adaptation solutions of native plants and connect this to how trees adapt globally.

Inspire: Students find oak trees in their community and use their learning to inform others about their adaptations and cultural significance.

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Subjects: Social Studies

Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes

Region: Wisconsin

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Posted on May 31, 2024

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