Growth of a Bean Documented by Child and Camera

Students observe earth science by participating in a planting activity. In this seeds lesson, students identify the process for seeds to transform into plants which eventually produce food. Students sow seeds in the ground and eventually...

Students identify the main parts of a seed. In this biology lesson, students explain the factors needed for the seed to grow. They record observations everyday and report findings to class.

Students perform an experiment to determine the effects of fertilizer on plant growth.  In this plant growth biology lesson, students plant four plants keeping the soil, pot, sunlight and water consistent, but using a different amount of...

Students explore the role air plays in the process of photosynthesis. Through experimentation, students design an experiment detailing how they can prevent plant photosynthesis and growth using various substances rubbed on the leaves....

Students research and present information about Louisiana animal adaptations. In this animal adaptation and video camera instructional activity, students choose an animal from a teacher prepared list. They use the Internet to find five...

Students investigate and describe the development of plants. They use a Microsoft Word text box to label the parts of a plant, then save the documents and then retrieve them for publication.

Students work with an older student to complete a lima bean experiment and short story project. In this plant growth lesson, students chart the growth of a lima bean plant. Students then write an illustrated story about lima bean...

Third graders observe the bulb-growing process. In this amaryllis observation instructional activity, 3rd graders plant bulbs and collect daily data in their observation notes. Students chart their notes in a spreadsheet.

Students plant and maintain a garden. In this plant lesson, students are responsible for a class garden. Students video the growing process. Students also record the growth results on a class chart. 

Students grow seeds as they study the life cycle of plants. In this plant life cycle lesson, students plant bean seeds in cups using three different variables. They document the growth of the seeds on the associated worksheets.