Encourage tinkering with ideas, relationships, connections. Set up situations where students have to find information not readily available in school texts. Provide opportunity for students to design open-ended explorations of the concept. Provide multiple options so students can plan a unique "proof" of learning.

Seed Project

Objective: Engage students in lessons learned.
Activity:
Students plant their own plants (in two groups)
Students take care of the plants
Everyday students observe their plant and draw something different about it, then share with a partner.
Learn songs about their plants.
Assessment: Taking care of plan, share ideas, drawing info, and participation in singing.