Engaging Science Activities for PreK
Hands-on PreK science activity packet covering fossil-making/fossil hunting and plant growth from seed.
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Plant Experiments
Plant Experiments offer interactive ways for students to learn about botany and the life cycles of plants. From growing seeds to observing photosynthesis, these activities bring plant biology to life. By incorporating plant experiments, you foster a connection with nature and promote observational and analytical skills. These hands-on experiences encourage students to explore the living world around them.
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Life Cycle & Plant Science Observation Journals
In-depth teacher background/theory guide on plant biology (seed anatomy, germination, root systems, photosynthesis) paired with embedded fill-in-the-blank student journal prompts and classroom experiment suggestions, intended to support a plant life-cycle observation unit.
Photosynthesis Lesson and Experiment for 3rd and 4th Grade Science
An introductory photosynthesis lesson for elementary science, teaching how plants make food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, paired with a hands-on seed-germination experiment comparing plant growth in light vs. dark.
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Photosynthesis Lesson, Worksheets, and Experiments for 5th, 6th, & 7th
A science resource introducing photosynthesis through a reading passage plus comprehension questions, and hands-on experiments (seed germination/light exposure, chlorophyll extraction, and at least one more experiment) to reinforce the concept.
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Plant Life Cycle Observations Worksheet
The Plant Life Cycle Observations Worksheet is a great way for students to learn about the life cycle of a plant. By describing and observing the growth of a plant, students will be able to understand the different stages of a plant's…
Plants Gr. 4-5
A grade 4-5 plant-science teaching unit combining overhead-projector student notes with hands-on discovery worksheets and optional enrichment activities covering seeds, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, plant needs, and the plant life cycle.
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Science Action Labs Plant Science
Teach plant science/botany concepts (characteristics of living things, seeds, flowers/pollen, leaves, plant cells, trees, plant classification, and plant survival) through hands-on experiments.
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Science: Plant Research
A hands-on plant-growing investigation booklet that teaches what plants need to grow and has students track and record a real seed's growth over several weeks.