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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 […]
OBJECTIVE Students will be able to act out a seeds lifecycle ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How does a seed grow? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction:This activity involves the children listening to an adult softly talking them through the life of a seed. The children quietly and independently act out the process. Soft music playing in the background adds […]
OBJECTIVE Students will be able to match seeds to their plant. Students will be group seeds that are alike ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Where do seeds come from? Why is seed saving important? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction: Ask students what they know about seeds: What do seeds look like? What do seeds feel like? What do seeds […]
OBJECTIVE Students will be able to locate the parts of a seed Students will compare a dried seed to a seed that has been rehydrated ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How do seeds grow? MATERIALS NEEDED PROCEDURE Introduction:A seed is a magical package. Inside rests a baby plant awaiting the right conditions for its emergence and grow. The […]
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 foods do I eat? MATERIALS NEEDED Container for plantingOrganic potting soilSoaked and un-soaked pea seeds (bag of yellow peas at grocery store is 89 cents) Just sprouting pea […]
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, […]
