1. Biodiversity of Potatoes

2. Review: Potato is the _____ part of a plant. The “eyes” are the _______ of the plant. The “eyes” produce _________. Texts: Animal Vegetable Miracle, B. Kingsolver Botany of Desire, M. Pollan

3. Biodiversity of Crop Plants: Potato ?? Questions about Potatoes?? RULES FOR PRODUCING QUESTIONS 1.Ask as many questions as you can. 2.Do not stop to discuss, judge, or answer any question. 3.Write down every question exactly as it is stated. 4.Change any statement into a question.

4. Categorize Questions Natural/Artificial Selection Biodiversity Plant-related Human-related

5. Animal Vegetable Miracle Videoclip Botany of Desire

6. Texts Questions

7. Solanaceae P. 151 Seed to Seed, eggplant, tomatillo, pepper Examine chart SEE?THINK?WONDER?

9. Homework/Next Class Choose crop plant Research biodiversity, history, use Develop item (booklet, pamphlet, presentation, video, …) that introduces this plant to a neighborhood group developing a community garden. Next class: Design and set up experiment in EarthBoxes to test question about growing potatoes.