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Grade K-3
Subject Environmental Science, Science
Resource type Lesson plan/Unit plan
Duration Over 60 minutes

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This four lesson, inquiry-based science unit introduces primary students (K-3) to Indigenous agriculture and planting methods of the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash). This unit encourages students to build a relationship to land and food sustainability by exploring plant growth, companion planting, soil health, water conservation, and environmental stewardship.
Planting the 3 Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash

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