Framing Question
What are the patterns of growth and change in plants in Toronto ravines?

Learning Goal
Students will understand the various benefits a thriving plant community has in the city of Toronto. 

Curriculum Connections

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/scientec18currb.pdf

By the end of Grade 3, students will:

1. assess ways in which plants have an impact on society and the environment, and ways in which human activity has an impact on plants and plant habitats;

2. investigate similarities and differences in the characteristics of various plants, and ways in which the characteristics of plants relate to the environment in which they grow;

3. demonstrate an understanding that plants grow and change and have distinct characteristics.

Possible Sequence of Day:

The framing question focuses the learning of the day. The day starts with an engagement activity to assess understanding, engage the students, and introduce the framing question. The morning can be spent doing investigations and exploring different kinds of plants and engaging in stewardship activities.