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Try This Lesson: Fifth Grade

Fifth grade teachers: Students will be able to observe the water cycle and how different types of seeds germinate and grow with this terrarium activity.

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Try This Lesson: Fourth Grade

Fourth grade teachers: Teach about monocots and dicots using corn and soybeans. In this lesson, vermiculite is used to hold the moisture for the seed

Try This Lesson: Third Grade

Third Grade teachers: Illinois is known for famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, and many of them have ties to agriculture. In this lesson, students will