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Lesson 5: Choosing materials

Constructing a plant pot and providing conditions for seed growth based on test results.
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Assessment – Science Y2: Plant-based materialsLesson 1: Reduce, reuse, recycleLesson 2: From plants to productsLesson 3: Testing suitabilityLesson 4: Testing plant pots
Lesson 5: Choosing materials
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