Students will launch the crop investigation by exploring produce examples, choosing a partner crop, making first evidence-based predictions about growing conditions, and generating focused research questions that will guide the next phase.

Students will refine a focused crop investigation question, form a tentative claim about local growing success, evaluate reliable sources, and build a shared evidence-tracking plan with their partner that directly prepares their paper-based slide and presentation.

Students will present their partner paper slide, explain how evidence about climate, soil pH, water, and sunlight shaped their conclusion about local growing success, respond to peer questions and sticky-note feedback, and complete a brief written reflection on contribution and classroom community.