The series integrates mathematics and science with other curriculum areas including language arts, social studies, physical education, art, and music. Students are also introduced to the parts of a cell. Each activity lists the key questions, corresponding math and science process skills, and curriculum correlations as well as the procedures and materials. In one activity students compare woody and herbaceous stems. The teachers are given background information about structure and function of these stems as well as classroom management tips.
Students divide the stems into the two categories and make observations.
The students prepare cross and longitudinal sections of stained celery stems. As an extension, the book suggests that other plants are used instead of celery. To integrate the lesson into language arts, it is suggested that students research different ways that people have use plant stem materials Tables elaborate how math content and science process skills correlate to the activities. Student pages are offered in English and Spanish. Reproducible handouts are found throughout the book.