FACTivity – To Harvest or Not to Harvest
In this FACTivity, you will learn what happens when something is overharvested and why sustainable harvesting is important.
Materials:
- Harvest Recording Activity Sheet (included)
- Writing utensil
- Large quantity of an item that students can count (such as pretzel sticks, paper clips, or strips of paper)
Part Of
To Harvest or Not to Harvest: How Does Harvesting Impact Wild Plant Sustainability?
Explore Full ArticleStandards addressed in this Activity:
Next Generation Science Standards
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of K-12 science education standards emphasizing inquiry-based learning, real-world applications, and integrating engineering practices, aiming to deepen understanding of science while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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