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Growing a WILD NYC October 24, 2015

Growing a WILD NYC October 24, 2015. One third of the world’s crops and 90% of all wild plants require pollination . Non-native ecosystems don’t support biodiversity, which is linked to pollination as plants provide food, medicine, and fibers. Citizen Science: A Stewardship Opportunity.

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Growing a WILD NYC October 24, 2015

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  1. Growing a WILD NYC October 24, 2015

  2. One third of the world’s crops and 90% of all wild plants require pollination.Non-native ecosystems don’t support biodiversity, which is linked to pollination as plants provide food, medicine, and fibers Citizen Science: A Stewardship Opportunity

  3. Incorporation of STEM Science: Seed growth/germination experiment* Technology: Instant data retrieval & sharing via mobile application Engineering: Illustrating/mapping out garden envisioned for biodiverse habitat Math: Calculations during plant pollinator habitat monitoring

  4. Teacher Tool Kit Resources Resources to accompany each session: Sample lessons, protocol guidance materials

  5. New Resources Pre-Field visit inquiry

  6. New Resources Pollinator Plant Habitat Observation Sheet

  7. New Resources Protocol Instructional Guide

  8. Teacher Tool Kit Contributions Resources to accompany each session: Sample lessons, protocol guidance materials

  9. Teacher Contributions Cheeto pollination experiment

  10. Teacher Contributions From the Butterfly Project Pollinator Curriculum Guide Sorting: Compare and contrast butterflies and bees; NatureWorks: Pollinators, Putting Food on the Table Life cycles: how butterflies change from eggs to mature adults Weather patterns affect migration: Monarch focus

  11. Growing a WILD NYC October 24, 2015

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