All teaching strategies and resources are found in the Lessons tab. Each lesson plan includes information, instructions, and links to the following strategies and resources which have been integrated into each lesson.
Think-Pair-Share: “What about a cactus makes it survive in the desert?”
Student research about plant adaptations in different biomes
Gallery walk about plant adaptations in different biomes
Exit Ticket: “Will your plant’s adaptations help or hinder growth in their new environment (biome)? Explain why.”
Creating an infographic on their alien/introduced plant using Easel.ly, Canva or another program approved by the teacher
Consequence maps TVO article about Phragmites
Word Tennis: time-lapse video of bean growth
Microscope lab comparing monocot and dicot plants
Seed germination lab (corn and bean seeds)
Mentimeter Poll: “What if all the plants on Earth disappeared overnight?”
Student research project about Indigenous communities and their traditional seed maintenance and distribution practices that help sustain ecosystems
PMI (Plus-Minus-Interesting) chart: A Forest Garden With 500 Edible Plants Could Lead to a Sustainable Future video
Three-Step Interview: Interviewer is a friend/family and does not have any prior knowledge about plants’ roles in sustaining ecosystems. Responder is an expert in this and must convince friend/family how their Indigenous plant practices help sustain the ecosystem. Recorder must write down the important points.
Letter to a member of government: "Should we make efforts to move towards an Indigenous view of sustainability as a society? Why or why not?"