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Social Sciences
Defined as the academic disciplines that refer to society and human nature. There are
several different paths that you could take into account; for example: sociology, economy,
history, geography, and even psychology. You can be as creative as you want and go as deep as
your students want to go in those domains. Plants, is an infinite topic for discovering under the
umbrella of social sciences (connect science and citizenship).
Ask yourself when you create your study plans: What is my objective with the students of
these ages? How can we provide the exploratory capacity to discover the plant kingdom as a
part of a whole and an individual component of society? How does the Plant kingdom work and
how does it vary from one society to another and how does it work in its totality in a society and
how does it influence society?
For example: What is the meaning of bonsai in Japan? What is the symbol of the olive
branch in US politics? While the children of these ages do not totally understand the symbols of
freedom, richness and health, they are going to understand that there are different types of plants
and how these plants are used with a different message in different contexts. Show them vivid
images of the different plants we are talking about. Use the conceptual maps and the Venn
diagrams to compare and contrast the different societies as you can see on the symbol of your
country or a culture through the different plants. What is the flower in the state of Florida?

21st Century Literacy
This month it is mandatory to use a wide variety of books and images with the children to
discover the Vegetable Kingdom. The forest is a magical place! It is used to provoke the
children with a sense of curiosity and a passion for learning through discovery.
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Take a virtual trip through an enchanted forest. Discover how plants create a sense of
mystery of life as you advance through your trip to discovery. What color are the