Science For Kids - Lesson Plans
Understanding Life Systems (Grade 3)
Growth and Changes in Plants - How Does a Plant Grow?
- from EcoKids, ecokids.ca. Reproduced with the permission of Earth Day Canada, copyright 2008
Students work in cooperative learning groups / pairs to understand how plants grow (seed and root processes). They observe and explore both growth processes though hands-on activities, by dissecting various seeds and analyzing some root systems. All participants will experience and care for their own green garden.
Time: 115 minutes (total)
40 minutes for the Introductory Activity (Schema Activation — Maple Seed Survival Game / Seed Role Play / Rooting)
55 minutes for the Enhancing Activity (Hook — What’s Inside a Seed / Seed Labeling / What’s all the Root About)
20 minutes for the Culminating Activity (Green Thumb Garden)
Introductory Activity:
(Schema Activation - Maple Seed Survival Game / Seed Role Play / Rooting)
Enhancing Activity:
Hook - What's Inside a Seed / Seed Labeling / What's All the Root About?
What's Inside a Seed Activity
What's All the Root About Activity
Culminating Activity: Green Thumb Garden
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