Golden Brown Corn Stalks

The corn appears to be ready for picking due to the amount of water and sun it has received. A closer look shows golden brown corn stalks and leaves. The yellow corn kernels, and the dry brittle texture of the stalks indicate they are ready to be harvested. Maybe some wild animals have been grazing on them too.

Is the corn ready to be picked because of the sun it has received?

• How did the sun affect the corn and cornstalks?
• Did the corn get too much or too little sun?
• Should the corn be picked and why?

Students could:

• Create a class list of ways we feel the effects of the sun. 
• Create a model of corn stalk ready to be harvested.

• Garden Tabs | Does Corn Need Full Sun to Grow? Does corn need full sun to grow?
• PBS LearningMedia | Bringing the Universe to America's Classrooms: Earth and Space Science: The Sun Warms Earth: Observe how sunlight warms materials on Earth’s surface in this real-life time-lapse video.
• PBS LearnngMedia | 60 Second Science:Sun-Baked Bricks: Activity instructions to make bricks out of molds of paper cartons, soil and ice-cube trays and bake them using the heat of the sun.