Pupils measure the air and soil temperatures at designated times. They graph the temperatures of each on one piece of graph paper with different colors. Students compare the information for the two line plots and analyze their results...

First graders create their own garden. In this plant lesson, 1st graders discover the essential elements for a plant to grow. They planted their own garden and read the amount of space needed and the sunlight preferred for each plant. 

Students gain an understanding of living organisms. the complete a plant growth data log to chart plant growth and to make observations, predictions, and personal reflections.

Second graders plant seeds of native plants. They study the concepts of native plants, where they grow, how they grow, and why they are so special. They assess long term care monitoring the seedlings as they grow and write the name...

Students bring different plant parts in order to make one big salad. They observe each part and classify it.

Third graders study the factors necessary for plant growth and how plants adapt to their environment. They examine ow different plants require different environments to thrive.

Middle schoolers examine the idea of recycling by composting. Using the internet, they research the benefits of composting to the environment. In groups, they collect numbers on how much food and yard waste is produced in their...

Fifth graders examine the concept of the food chain and define producer, consumer, herbivore, carnivore, and omnivore. They draw a food chain for a mouse and discuss the different organisms involved in the chain, and conduct an...

Second graders listen to planting story, identify vegetables in pictures, and watch teacher demonstrate proper way to plant seeds in soil, and water. Students then plant seeds into their own containers.

Learners explore the peanut plant. In this peanut lesson, students discuss the needs and parts of regular plants. They research peanut plants to see why they are unique. 

Students examine the nutrient makeup in fertilizers.  In this plant nutrient lesson students see the effects of common fertilizers on plants.

Students explore how climatic factors influence the growth of plants. They create an experiment to find how variations in water, light, and temperature affect plant growth and describe how precipitation and geography can affect the...

First graders explore peanuts. In this peanut lesson, 1st graders examine the parts of peanut plants and identify them. Students plant their own peanut plants and chart their growth.

Students plant a garden which will become the habitat for butterflies as they go through their life cycle.  In this life cycle lesson plan, students grow plants that attract butterflies and feed caterpillars in order to observe the...

In this plant vocabulary worksheet, students match the letter of the plant vocabulary word to the number next to the definition. Students complete this for 15 words.

First graders practice identifying plants by singing a song.  In this plant life lesson, 1st graders sing the song "Parts of a Plant" which is based on the anatomy of sunflowers.  Students discover agriculture techniques while...

Science is a subject ripe with opportunities to read informational text. Kids read to learn about peanuts! They read an informational passage, fill out two comprehension worksheets, and then conduct a lab experiment on a peanut. The...

Students examine the different parts of a plant and each ones role.  In this exploratory lesson students complete several activities including a game of charades.

Young scholars examine the species that depend on a poa grass for their habitat and interpret data to demonstrate biomass and number pyramids. They examine the plant by digging it up and pulling it apart quickly to capture all the...

Young scholars observe a composting box. In this soil lesson, students create a composting bin by using a bin, newspaper, worms, and food scraps. Young scholars create a composting food web.

In this plant spelling activity, students are given definitions of words related to plants and fill in the missing letters to finish the matching word. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Students research the damage to the environment by certain plant species. They create an experimental design which they test how these species take over certain habitats. They share their information with the class.

In this online interactive plant quiz worksheet, students respond to 6 multiple choice questions that require them to identify the Latin names of plants.

Ninth graders research local geography to create successful, ecological school landscaping. They determine soil type, average weather patterns and temperature graphs and use the information to select ideal plants and plant maintenance...