So . . . il Pick You!

This is a Project-Based Learning Project, intended for second grade. It can be adapted and changed for other grades.
Resource ID#: 156835 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Computer Media Player
Keywords: soil, soils, measurment, data, plants, collaborative conversations, graph, presentation, choices, reasearch
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Project
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: NEFEC MSP K-8

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