Sunflower Seed House

Students experiment with growing plants with different growing conditions. In this science, math and writing lesson plan, students observe the growth of soybeans. Students discover different types of seeds and how they travel and grow in...

Students experiment with seeds and germination. In this natural science instructional activity, students discuss the stages of germination. Students engage in a 4 part hands on science activity to view the process of germination.

Students explore the environment by researching plant reproduction. In this pollination lesson, students define botany related vocabulary terms such as disc flower, petal and fertilization. Students dissect a flower with their classmates...

Read the story "Sunflower House,"  by Eve Bunting with your 2nd graders to investigate the relationships between plants and animals. They will discover how living things change during their lives by creating their own sprout houses. In...

Second graders explore plant life by participating in a germination activity. For this botany lesson, 2nd graders read several books about seed germination including Sunflower House and Tiny Seed. Students identify the necessary elements...

Students examine sunflowers and discuss the importance of sunflower cooking oil and seeds. They view pictures, read books, sing sunflower songs, and grow flowers from sunflower seeds.

Students create a rainstick from recycled materials and begin learning about the "nature" of the rainforest.

Students build plant growing structures. For this plant growth lesson, students plant growth structures such as a garden tepee or a crawl through tunnel. They grow plants that are appropriate for the structure.

First graders explore plant life. In this plant activity, 1st graders examine various plant life and categorize them. Students graph their data and make journal entries regarding their work.