Pea Math

OBJECTIVE Students will observe how their pea seeds change and grow from seed to harvest. They will measure and chart the weekly growth showing how the seeds grow over time. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Large easel paper with question “How many cubes tall are our peas?” and a chart to mark […]

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Life Cycle of a Seed

OBJECTIVE The students will learn about the life cycle of a seed through creative play. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a seed grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Calm, soothing music, plant mister with water, small snack in little baggies, old towels or baby blankets. PROCEDURE Introduction:This activity involves the children listening to an adult softly talking them through […]

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Introduction to Seeds- Part 1

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify different seeds and match them to their plant. They will also understand different uses for seeds. Students will understand where seeds come from and how they grow ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where do seeds come from? Why is seed saving important? What happens to a garden during the fall How […]

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What is Inside a Seed

OBJECTIVE To learn about the inside of a seed and understand that every seed has a tiny embryo and food for the baby plant. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a seed grow? MATERIALS NEEDED Dried beans (lima or other big beans), enough for three per student, soaked beans, small jars with covers or plastic wrap, enough […]

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Growing Classroom Pea Shoots

OBJECTIVE Students will learn about what seeds need to grow by planting, taking care of, harvesting and eating pea shoots. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? What are our favorite fruits and veggies? MATERIALS NEEDED Container for plantingOrganic potting soilSoaked and un-soaked pea seeds (bag of yellow peas at grocery store is 89 cents) Just […]

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Gleaning Lesson

OBJECTIVE Students will be able to identify plants that have gone to seed, and will recognize the power in saving seeds in their garden for the future. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Why is seed saving important? MATERIALS NEEDED Seed saving: Colander, envelopes, pencils, seed saving basketHerb drying: dehydrator, trays for drying, scissorsGarden work: harvest basket, gloves, cultivators, […]

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