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CORN CROP
Sunshine State Standards
MA.B.1.2.1
MA.B.1.2.2
MA.C.1.2.1
Notes to the Teacher
Many children need background information about gardens. Many students
have little firsthand experience growing plants. Start a discussion about
gardens, what grows in gardens, how different plants grow, etc. Lead to
a discussion describing how a corn plant looks, grows, and the size of
a mature corn plant.
Materials
Tools for measuring (graph paper, dot paper, compass, protractor, etc.)
Directions:
Your parents have offered to give you 100 feet of fencing so you can raise
money for summer vacation. You decide to fence the ground to grow a crop
of corn, a fast growing in your area. Each corn plant must be 1 foot from
each neighboring plant and from the fence.
1. Develop at least three garden plans considering the shape of the fence
and the position of the
plants.
2. Write a note to your parents explaining why one of your plans is better
than the others.
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