Module Overview
In this module you will learn different planting techniques to use for planting with a class-sized group of students.
Learning Goals
After this module, learners will be able to:
- Successfully use the paper towel planting method with younger students (pre-k-1st grade)
- Successfully use the yard stick or measuring tape method when planting with a group of older students (grades 2+)
Roadmap
These items will all appear, in order, in the module.
- READ & WATCH: Classroom Planting and the Paper Towel Method
- READ: Seed Planting Using Yard Sticks and Measuring Tapes
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Classroom Planting & Paper Towel Method
Watch the following video to learn how to use the paper towel planting method with young students.
(3 minutes, 21 seconds)
Video Transcript: Paper Towel Planting
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Yard Stick Method
In this method, students circle around the raised bed. One student at time gets a seed from the teacher and plants it. Then that student moves to the end of the line, and they circle around until all seeds have been planted. Check out the images of this method at work!
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