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6-C-1 Video or Map Lesson Plan // The Popcorn Book // by Tommy DePaola Online Video: [] paper towels plastic bag that zips for each child unpopped kernels of popcorn tape planter pot soil
 * Objective: ** Students will learn about how popcorn grows.
 * Materials: **
 * Procedures: **
 * 1) Activate prior knowledge—how does popcorn grow? Complete the K and W portions of the KWL chart to assess students’ prior knowledge as well as what they want to learn.
 * 2) Read //The// //Popcorn Book// and discuss how popcorn grows. Add facts to the L portion of the KWL chart. Add any additional questions to the W column.
 * 3) Talk about how we went on a field trip to an apple orchard and how we saw actual popcorn plants.
 * 4) Watch online video at []
 * 5) Add additional information to the KWL chart.
 * 6) Tell the children they are going to grow their own popcorn plant.
 * 7) Put a few paper towels in a plastic bag and soak them with water.
 * 8) Place a few kernels in the bag so they sit on top of the paper towels.
 * 9) Zip the bag up and tape it to an object where it can get plenty of sunlight. (Window, fence outside, etc.) Keep an eye on the kernels over the next week. If the towels get too dry, water them again. Once the plants begin growing, plant them into a pot with soil. Keep the soil moist.
 * Assessment: ** Students monitor popcorn plant growth in journals; students are able to describe how a popcorn plant grows.