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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Crowding in an Ecosystem
Lesson Description:
In this lesson, students plant radish seeds in two environments differing in seed density. They then observe the growth rate of the plants and the effects of crowding. This lesson is best suited for 6th-8th graders and adheres to National Life Science Standards (Content Standard C).
In this lesson, students plant radish seeds in two environments differing in seed density. They then observe the growth rate of the plants and the effects of crowding. This lesson is best suited for 6th-8th graders and adheres to National Life Science Standards (Content Standard C).
Lesson Type:
- Project
Sustainability Topic:
- Gardening
GEF Program Category:
- Green Thumb Challenge
Time Needed:
2 weeks
2 weeks
Standards Addressed:
- National Life Science Standards (Content Standard C)
Materials Needed:
- 2 small milk cartons
- 1 nail
- garden soil
- water
- radish seeds
- metric ruler
- marker
- pie pan
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Hotchalk Lesson Plans
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of Hotchalk Lesson Plans
School or Group:
Hotchalk Lesson Plans
Hotchalk Lesson Plans
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Located in: Green Thumb Challenge Middle School | Science
