Lesson 3
Children observe and document growing seeds and plants.
Circle Time: Introduction
Class Garden: Compare & Contrast
5-10 min.
The class examines and compares different kinds of plants and sprouting seeds from the Class Garden.
View ActivityFarmers Market
5-15 min.
Children visit a digital Farmers Market and explore measuring plants for their llama customers. Children harvest the plants, position a measuring stick, and measure how tall or wide each plant is to find the right size for every customer.
View ActivityGuided Small Group
Science Talk: Sprouting Seeds
5 min.
Children observe and discuss the sprouting bean seeds. They draw a picture of the sprout emerging from the seed and add labels.
View ActivityGrowing Beans: Journal Review
5-10 min.
Children view photos and measurements of their bean seeds and bean plants taken on different days. They discuss how the seeds and plants have changed and grown, and pose questions.
View ActivityLearning Centers
Seed Art Frames
5-15 min.
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.
View ActivityWonder Farm
5-10 min.
Children explore a virtual farm and discover how a balance of light and water helps plants grow. In the Kitchen, they make salad from vegetables that are leaves, stems, roots, and fruits.
View ActivityFarmers Market
5-15 min.
Children visit a digital Farmers Market and explore measuring plants for their llama customers. Children harvest the plants, position a measuring stick, and measure how tall or wide each plant is to find the right size for every customer.
View ActivityWonder Farm Dice Game
5-10 min.
Children throw a giant dice and remove cards from a game board if the dice shows a source of water or light that will help a plant grow.
View ActivitySnacks
Snacks With Seeds, Part 1
5-10 min.
Children examine the seeds in an apple and bell pepper, then taste, describe, and chart the texture and sweetness of each.
View ActivityCircle Time: Wrap-Up
A Seed Without Water
5 min.
Children investigate whether a seed will sprout and grow without water.
View ActivityWatch It Grow
5 min.
Children watch and respond to a time-lapse video of a bean seed growing into a plant.
View ActivityFarmers Market
5-15 min.
Children visit a digital Farmers Market and explore measuring plants for their llama customers. Children harvest the plants, position a measuring stick, and measure how tall or wide each plant is to find the right size for every customer.
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