Three Sisters Planting Technique

Three Sisters Planting Technique

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Life Skills

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the Three Sisters planting technique, a traditional method of companion planting involving corn, beans, and squash. Each plant plays a role: beans fix nitrogen, corn provides support, and squash shades the ground. The tutorial covers different planting methods, garden preparation, and planting steps. It also discusses the inclusion of a fourth sister plant, such as sunflower or amaranth, to enhance the garden's ecosystem.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Three Sisters planting technique?

To utilize the natural relationships between plants

To avoid using organic matter in soil

To plant only corn in a garden

To grow plants in a single row

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which plant in the Three Sisters technique helps in fixing nitrogen in the soil?

Sunflower

Beans

Squash

Corn

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main role of corn in the Three Sisters planting?

To provide shade

To support bean vines

To deter pests

To attract pollinators

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is best known for planting the Three Sisters?

Colonial method

Zuni method

Hidatsa method

Wampanoag method

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When should you start planting your Three Sisters garden?

After June

When nighttime temperatures are below 50°F

When nighttime temperatures reach at least 55°F

In the middle of winter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should beans be planted a few weeks after corn?

To ensure corn stalks are strong enough to support beans

To allow beans to grow faster

To prevent squash from overshadowing beans

To avoid competition for sunlight

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of including a fourth sister plant?

To provide additional nitrogen

To support beans and attract pollinators

To replace corn

To increase soil acidity

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