Lesson Overview
Students will learn how about the structures of corn and how it is pollinated. Students will also make their very own painting using corn on the cob!
Duration
1-2 hours
Lesson Type
Traditional Lesson
Essential Question
How does corn use the wind to pollinate?
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- Corn stalk with tassels and husks with silk
- Corn kernels dried and fresh
- Corn on the cob (cut into ~ 3” chunks) enough for 1 per student
- Washable paints in various colors (orange, yellow, red, blue, etc)
- Plates/bowls for paint
- Corn holders or bamboo skewers
- Aprons
- Newspapers
- Paper towels
- Soap
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- 1.L.5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how the structures of plants help them survive and grow in their environments.
- 1.L.5B Plants have basic needs that provide energy in order to grow and be healthy. Each plant has a specific environment where it can thrive. There are distinct environments in the world that support different types of plants. These environments can c...
- 1.L.5A Plants have specific structures that help them survive, grow, and produce more plants. Plants have predictable characteristics at different stages of development.
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