Grow Up Great
Note: The grass will sprout in about 2 weeks.
The 3 Rs — reduce, reuse, and recycle — are key elements in becoming more environmentally friendly. Many items can be put through a recycling process to be used again, and many items can be reused as they are for different purposes. Today in class the children reused pantyhose to hold the soil to plant grass seed.
The 3 Rs — reduce, reuse, and recycle — are key elements in becoming more environmentally friendly. Many items can be put through a recycling process to be used again, and many items can be reused as they are for different purposes. Today in class the children reused pantyhose to hold the soil to plant grass seed.
Grass is a plant that is beneficial for the environment, for people, and for animals. Grass functions as an air cleaner because it filters pollutants out of the air. Grass reduces noise pollution by absorbing sounds in the environment. Grass provides a habitat for many insects and animals. Grass also provides safety. Many parks, playing fields, and playgrounds are covered with grass. The grass acts as a protective cushion for the people using the area.
These lessons are aligned with the Common Core State Standards ("CCSS"). The CCSS provide a consistent, clear understanding of the concepts and skills children are expected to learn and guide teachers to provide their students with opportunities to gain these important skills and foundational knowledge.[2]
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There are currently no Common Core Standards for pre-k, but these lessons are aligned as closely as possible to capture the requirements and meet the goals of Common Core Standards. However, these lessons were neither reviewed or approved by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices or the Council of Chief State School Officers, which together are the owners and developers of the Common Core State Standards.
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