FACTivity – Quit Yer Horsin’ Around!
In this FACTivity, you will determine whether trampling has an effect on plants by simulating different conditions.
Materials:
- Four shoeboxes or similarly sized boxes, lined with plastic
- Four squares of dirt, grass, and weeds dug up to fit the boxes
- Ruler
- Plastic bottle filled with water
- Aluminum can filled with sand or small rocks and taped shut
- Aluminum can (empty)
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Quit Yer Horsin' Around! The Effects of Trampling on Vegetation in Montana
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Social Studies Standards
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
- People, Places, and Environments
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Time, Continuity, and Change