Week 1: Seed Observation and How We Measure

Children examine and discuss seeds and planting materials they will use in their hands-on activities. Then they use the photo tool in the digital Plants Journal to record observations about the seeds.

As children sing, they mime the steps of planting and caring for a seed and waiting for it to grow.

Children plant bean seeds in two different ways. First, they place seeds in a plastic sandwich bag with a moist paper towel. Then they plant bean seeds in soil.

Children photograph and describe their bean plants in a bag. Then they take a photo and discuss their bean plants growing in soil. Once a bean plant has emerged from the soil, they also record the plant’s measurement.

Children sort a selection of four to five types of seeds that differ in size, shape, color, and texture and discuss what the seeds need to help them grow.

Children decorate picture frames with assorted seeds. At the end of the unit, a photo of each child with his/her favorite plant will be inserted in these frames.

Children plant bean seeds in two different ways. First, they place seeds in a plastic sandwich bag with a moist paper towel. Then they plant bean seeds in soil.

Children investigate whether a seed will sprout and grow without water.