description: Students get a chance to try out their green thumbs as they explore plants. Student notes suitable for an overhead projector explain much of the knowledge-based information contained in the unit. Plant Discovery Worksheets combine easy-to-do student experiments and related questions to help cement in concepts with concrete activities. Optional activities are left up to the discretion of each teacher and provide flexibility as well as enrichment. The world of plants comes alive with this practical teaching package. STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Introductory Lesson- Plants Wordsearch Seeds - Looking At Seeds - Discovery Worksheet Roots - Rooting For Roots - Discovery Worksheet Stems - Carnation Sensation - Discovery Worksheet Leaves - Leaves At Work - Discovery Worksheet Flowers - Flower Power - Discovery Worksheet To Grow, - A Plant Needs Plants Crossword Life Cycle Of A Plant - Life Cycle Of A Dandelion Uses of Plants - Word Web OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Plants Review Tree Planting Light the Way (A plant grows in a maze to find light) Blocking Air (Air is needed for plant growth) Just Add Water (Water is needed for plant growth) Sweetened Leaves (Nutrients are needed for plant growth) Growing Season (The effect of warmth on seed growth) Flower Garden Yam Jungle Plant Pictograms Trees of North America Patchwork Leaves DISCOVERY WORKSHEETS The Discovery Worksheets help to motivate students by providing hands-on experiments pertinent to the major concepts taught in this unit. Each activity uses readily available materials and follows a Purpose, Materials, Procedure, Conclusions and Questions format. The worksheets combine hands-on activities with written questions to make learning relevant, yet enjoyable, at the same time.
language: English
title: Plants: Seeds Roots Stems Leaves And Flowers
titlecomplete: Plants: Seeds Roots Stems Leaves And Flowers (Grades 4-6)
publisher: Rainbow Horizons Pub Inc