Provide hands-on activities for practice and mastery. Check for understanding of concepts and skills by using relevant standard materials, i.e. worksheets, text problems, workbooks, teacher prepared exercises, etc.

Simulation programs; record keeping analysis and strategy design.

Objective: To practice scientific inquiry skills while exploring variables involved in growing an optimum crop.

Activity: Students will utilize computer simulation programs ("Lunar Greenhouse" and "Weeds to Trees"--MECC) to explore actual growing conditions. Students will keep accurate records, make predictions, develop ability to adjust, analyze cause/effect relationships and design strategies required to grow optimum crops.

Assessment: Accuracy of student records of simulation results.