Activity

·         Student will plant a seed and observe it’s growth patterns.  Each student will have a decorated flowerpot, soil, and fast-growing flower seeds.  The students will view a video on planting seeds and then plant their seeds.  They will observe and record their plant’s growth over a period of six-weeks.   Designate a day in each week that students will measure and record their plant’s growth.  They will measure using yarn , cut the yarn according to the size, and glue to the graph.  Later, students can use a ruler and measure their plant’s growth in inches or centimeters.

Worksheets:
How does your flower grow?                 My Plant's Growth

Resources
www.gardenweb.com
www.ehow.com

Student Evaluation

·         Students will have a completed chart of their plants growth over a period of six weeks.  At the end of the sixth week students will have their individual picture taken with their plant and take home their flower to their mother for a Mother’s Day gift.

Extensions
·        Flipbook (Teacher’s Helper)
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TEACHER’S WILL NEED A LARGE AREA TO GROW PLANTS AND AREA TO KEEP THEM FOR SIX WEEKS.