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.

First graders listen to the book, FROM SEED TO PLANT by Gail Gibbons and identify the process by which a seed becomes a plant. They discover the names of the parts of a plant as well as what is needed for it to grow. They wrap up the...

In this earth science worksheet, students identify plant characteristics and use them to respond to two questions. They name four things plants need to grow and then, draw a picture of what a plant might look like if it does not get the...

First graders discover the anatomy of a plant by labeling a picture.  In this botany lesson, 1st graders examine and dissect several real plants in class and define their different parts.  Students utilize the Internet to view...

Play the game of Tag and differentiate between plants and animals. Explore the characteristics of plants. Identify the major parts of plants (e.g., seeds, stem, pistil) and describe their basic functions. Compare the requirements of some...

Learners observe and measure seed germination. In this life science lesson, students use 'tanks' to observe a set of seeds as they germinate and begin growing, make predictions, and record their data. Lesson includes background teacher...

Students use the Internet to learn about the cacao plant.  In this plants lesson, students complete a KWL chart on chocolate, learn about cocoa plants and discuss the parts of a plant.  Students use the Internet to learn how...

Germination is an amazing process that results in amazing things. The book The Tiny Seed is the inspiration for a set of activities that will help build early literacy, observation, language, and writing skills. The class observes how...

Studying plant, animal, or insect life cycles? Pair a science unit with a reading comprehension worksheet on life cycles. The passage touches briefly on butterfly, plant, frog, and dog life cycles before prompting readers to answer six...

Here is a one-hour activity that helps learners remember the parts of plants. Not only will the class learn about plant parts, they'll also discuss seed dispersal and plant growth. A celery experiment is used to show how plants obtain...

Students read about various modes of transportation for people, plants, and animals. In this transportation lesson, students read information about the transportation modes for people plants, and animals using water and land. Students...

In this plant worksheet, students complete a set of 15 multiple choice questions about plants and their growth. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Students are introduced to the concept of photosynthesis. As a class, they brainstorm a list of what they already know about plants and individually grow a plant on their own in the classroom. They record their observations daily and...

Students examine the inside of a seed to see the beginnings of a plant. They identify the elements that plants need to grow and survive. They grow their seeds in the classroom.

As part of an exploration of plants, learners engage in projects to design greenhouses, grow vegetables, and other endeavors. This 20 question activity packet could be used as a classroom mini-lesson or as the start to a long-term project.

Third graders conduct an experiment comparing plants.  In this plant instructional activity, 3rd graders plant seeds and grow two varieties of plant comparing the light needed for it to grow.  Students make predictions and...

Fourth graders role play as certified horticulturists as they study the biology of plants and gardening. They design a garden for their school based on what they researched and a given budget.

Students compare common food items with the parts of a plant. They grow their own plants to assess the difficulties in assisting a plant's growth and reproduction.

First graders study sunflower plants and identify its parts. They plant sunflower seeds and watch them grow and make sunflowers out of paper plates and colored paper. They watch videos and visit websites about sunflowers.

Students bring in various vegetables and make friendship soup. They plant seeds and discuss the things plants need to grow and thrive.

Students plant bean seeds and draw pictures of the plants as they grow. They create their own garden, plant the seeds, and keep a journal of their growth.

In these plant life worksheets, students complete a instructional activity about parts of a plant, plant life, plant life cycle sequence, and then complete a plant life mini book.

Students explore how to preserve native wild plants and garden crops. In this science lesson, students play the role of botanists and research North American plants. Students create a presentation about their findings.