Adapting a Garden to Heavy Rain

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• Teaching Tips
  If a garden/open landscape isn't available or the activity needs to be done inside, the lesson could be done at a stream table, sandbox, or in smaller containers of soil. The lesson suggests that students could choose individual or group work. Some students may realize partway through that their plan works better if they collaborate. Plan for students to get messy and muddy during this lesson! This activity would be most effective if students already had some background about what climate change is and some of the impacts and solutions.
• About the Science
  Clear background information on how climate change will impact rainfall is included to set the stage for this activity. An extension activity describe the differences between weather and climate. Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
• About the Pedagogy
  This activity is engaging, hands-on, and student-driven. Discussion questions are included, but educators may want to develop an additional wrap-up activity to help students reflect on and synthesize their experience more. It could be helpful to share more detailed background information before the lesson. For example, more information about how heavy rainfall can cause challenges to farms and gardens.
• Technical Details/Ease of Use
  The extension activity isn't clearly marked and is not found in the Extension section, but there is a small link to access the activity below the graphic.