Class Session #15: Ecological Civics

01. Ecological Generosity!

1. Highlight: There are many careers that are involved with plant growth.
2. Engage–Ask: Who would you write a letter to, if you have a question about plants?
3. Explore–Read: Read Thea’s Tree by Alison Jackson & Janet Pedersen. Guide students to identify the recipients of Thea’s letters. Who does Thea view as an expert on plant growth? Ask students who they would like to write a letter to about the class radish.
4. Explain–Discuss: Who were the professionals that Thea wrote to about her seed? What key question did she ask each of these professionals?
5. Evaluate–Write: Write a letter to one of the professional organizations mentioned in the story (or another one). Introduce yourself and the class project to grow a radish. Ask a question about radish growth that you would like to know more about.