Gardens| Gardens |
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   Using the Internet, CD-ROMs, print resources, and THE SECRET GARDEN episode of the PBS series NATURE, students will explore the underworld of gardens, identify the elements of a wildlife habitat, design a garden incorporating these elements, and publish their designs by creating dynamic Web pages. Grade Level: 4-6 Subject Matter: Life Science, Botany, Math, Design, and Technology Project Length: Approximately 6-7 class periods. 
Students will be able to:  Identify the habitat elements required for a healthy wildlife environment.
Design a garden/wildlife
habitat tailored to the specific criteria identified above. Draw a blueprint of a garden design. Use a homepage builder to create Web pages to publish their
findings and designs. This lesson was developed by Marsha Drummond, Educational Training Specialist, NTTI, and was funded by the Louis Calder Foundation. |