My Farmer'S Journal Template

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What Does A Farmer Do?
Lindsay DeHartchuck
INTRODUCTION
This lesson will inform students about farming and introduce them to common objects found on a
farm. Students will also have the opportunity to be a farmer and observe the growth cycle of a
plant.
LESSON OVERVIEW
Grade Level & Subject: Pre-K/K; Language Arts, Social Studies, & Science
Differentiation:
Ideal for children with special needs due to the learning domains addressed in this lesson.
These activities are geared toward kinesthetic and tactile learners.
Ideal for English Language Learners - see extended activities section for ELL enrichment.
Length: 60 minutes of instruction; final activity will take part over a few weeks
Objectives:
After completing this lesson and extension activities:
• Students will be able to identify, sort and classify objects used for agriculture/gardening.
• Students will be able to recognize and record physical changes in the growth cycle of a plant.
National Standards Addressed:
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This lesson addresses the following National Education Standards
• Content Standard:
NL-ENG.K-12.1 READING FOR PERSPECTIVE
As a result of activities in grades K-12,
Students read a wide range of print and nonprint texts to build an understanding of
texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to
acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the
workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and
nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
• Content Standard:
NSS-USH.K-4.2 THE HISTORY OF STUDENTS' OWN
STATE OR REGION
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should
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