| Plants - #3: Seed Introduction |
| Time: 1 Class Period |
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Materials
- Variety of Seeds (Different Sizes), Lima Beans, Water, & Large Container
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| Guiding Questions |
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- How does a plant grow?
- Are all seed the same?
- Do all plants grow from seeds?
- What does a seed need in order to grow?
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| Plan |
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- Place the students in small groups
- Hand each group a paper plate with a variety of different seeds. Include seeds of different sizes.
- Have students discuss in their groups what kind of seeds they think they have.
- After some discussion, tell the students what kind of seeds they have.
- Students need to draw, label, and color pictures of the seeds in their Science Journal.
- Students need to write descriptions of the seeds in the Science Journal.
- Students will draw a Venn Diagram comparing three kinds of seeds. How are they similar? How are they different?
- Explain that the seeds are currently dormant. Discuss with students what dormancy means.
- Write the definition of dormancy in their Science Journal.
- Discourse – Have students share their Venn Diagrams and the things they noticed about the seeds.
- Give each student five Lima Beans and ask them to put the seeds in the container filled with water.
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| Differentiation: Purposeful Groups, Graphic Organizer – Venn Diagram |
| ELL Modification: Purposeful Grouping, Visuals - Illustrations and Labels |
| Check for Understanding: Journal and Venn Diagrams |
Created by St. Paul School, Carroll County
