The five lessons use hands-on activities to examine basic scientific principles. Meet the plants is a beginning course in identifying what a plant is and the different parts of a plant. There are experiments and activities for seed sprouting, root development and stem identification. Students will have the opportunity to grow annual seeds and bulbs in dish gardens and terrariums.
Students can learn how plants grow under different conditions of light, temperature and soil.
Plant Science Unit 2 Members ages 11 and 12 years old grow plants of their choice. Plant Science Unit 3 Members ages 13 years and older gain more experience and knowledge about specific plant types. This project introduces urban and suburban youth ages 8 through 11 years to plant science. They learn about water cycle, seed growth, and insects. Plant Fun Basic pencil and paper activities in plant science for youth ages 5 through 7 years.