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Monoculture vs. Polyculture

Monoculture vs. Polyculture

Assessment

Presentation

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-LS2-5, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-1

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Michaela Leys

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5 Slides • 6 Questions

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Monoculture vs. Polyculture

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Multiple Choice

What is a monoculture?

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a section of land where one species grows

2

a section of land where two species grow

3

a section of land where 6 species grow

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a section of land where 15 species grow

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Multiple Choice

What is a Polyculture

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a section of land where one species grows

2

a section of land where more than one species grows

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Poll

Was your 5ft by 5ft square a monoculture or polyculture?

monoculture

polyculture

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Poll Results?

  • Monoculture:

  • Polyculture:

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Open Ended

What types of plants did you find in your 5ft by 5ft square?

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Open Ended

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Why are plants important? Are weeds a good thing?

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Open Ended

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How does plant diversity affect plants and animals?

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Monoculture vs. Polyculture

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