Lesson Six: How much water do my plants need?
Student Objectives:
- Distinguish: Students make distinctions about different types and species of plants. (native and non-native)
- Build the System: Students will identify the parts of plant water demand.
- Relate: Students identify the relationships between the amount of water needed and the type, species, and size of plants.
- Relate: Students analyze and interpret a plant’s watering requirements in the context of monthly rainfall amounts.
- Take a Perspective: From the perspective of their rainwater harvesting system, students construct an explanation of how climate will affect the plants that will be chosen.
Links to Lesson Plan, Classroom Presentation, and Handouts:
Lesson 6 – How Much Water Do We Need Presentation
Lesson 6 Proposed Plants Worksheet
Lesson 6 Proposed Plants Canopy Area
Thirsty Plants – Full Activity
