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The Lake Mistake / Plant Problem

From Hero Elementary · 2020

The Lake Mistake / Plant Problem
25 minK1st2ndScience
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Summary

Two segments: in "The Lake Mistake" the heroes clean up and protect a lake, learning how people's actions affect water; in "Plant Problem" they figure out why a plant is struggling and give it the sunlight and water it needs. Connects caring for the environment with what living things need.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

These stories are about keeping water clean and helping a plant thrive.

  1. How can people's actions help or hurt a lake?
  2. What was wrong with the struggling plant, and how did the heroes fix it?
  3. What is one thing you could do to take care of water where you live?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: lake, water, pollution, plant, sunlight.

Try it:

  • List two ways to keep a lake or pond clean.
  • Write what a sad-looking plant might need to feel better.