Seed Matching

OBJECTIVE Identify different types of seeds to sort them and place them in cups with others of their type. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are seeds? MATERIALS NEEDED Clear plastic cups, Large seeds (goods ones include: Pumpkin, Sunflower, Bean, Pea and Corn), Corresponding signs for chosen seeds with recognizable picture and written word for seed (e.g., a […]

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Seed Maraca

OBJECTIVE Students will listen to the sounds of different types of seeds and make a maraca. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are seeds? MATERIALS NEEDED Plastic Easter eggs, Tape, Marker, Seeds of different shapes and sizes Egg Carton to sort seeds into PROCEDURE IntroductionSpring is on its way and nature is starting to wake up. When you […]

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Seed Life Cycle Puzzle

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify the stages of the life cycle of a seed, and the sequence of the stages of the life cycle. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where do seeds come from? MATERIALS NEEDED Seed Life Cycle Puzzle Template, Pencils, Colored Pencils/Crayons, Scissors, Paper Clips PROCEDURE Introduction:Students may be introduced to the seed life […]

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Seed Bingo

OBJECTIVE Evaluate seed identification and knowledge with this game. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are seeds? What do seeds grow into? MATERIALS NEEDED Four Seed Bingo boards with name of plant and picture (e.g., bean plant for bean, pumpkin, sunflower, etc), Bingo chips, Seeds that correspond to Bingo board, Jar to hold seeds PROCEDURE Introduction: “Let’s talk […]

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Seed Art

OBJECTIVE This activity is a good follow-up for the “Introduction to Seeds” lesson and helps to increase students’ familiarity with different types of seeds, and allows them to manipulate them in a creative way. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are seeds? What do they grow into? MATERIALS NEEDED Seeds of different sizes/types, Sturdy paper, Glue PROCEDURE IntroductionExplain […]

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Planting Garlic

OBJECTIVE Students will understand that plants go dormant in the winter, similar to how animals hibernate. They will plant garlic and/or flower bulbs that will rest in the ground all winter and start growing in early Spring. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What season is it and what is growing in our garden right now? Is there anything […]

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