It takes many things to grow plants.

 group time Activity!

 

 

Concept:        Seeds have many parts.

 

Objective:     The will explore different parts of seeds.

 

Focusing Activity/Activities

Explain what you will do to gain the group's attention, i.e.: finger play, movement activity, song, etc.  Include the words and a description of any movements, etc. in your plan or attach to the back.

 

How does a plant begin?  Ask students for thoughts and predictions.  How does a seed turn into a plant?  Tell them that scientists make predictions and study things to find answers to their questions.  Today you are going to be a scientist.

 

Group Experience

Give a numerated step-by-step, detailed account of the activity/experience you will be leading with the group.  Write in complete sentences and explain your plan clearly so that anyone picking up your plan could lead the group experience from what you have written.

 

Give each student a seed, lima bean, that has been soaked in water so it is easier to open.  Show them how to open the seeds carefully.  (They fall apart, so you must be gentle!)  Ask students to see if they can find out how a seed turns into a plant.  After looking on their own, have them help friends find out why.  Have them talk about it with their groups as they look.  Make sure every child sees a baby plant.

 

Transition

Describe how you will bring closure to your group experience and transition the children to the next activity/activities.

Come back to the carpet and have students discuss their conclusions.  Show the illustration of the parts of a seed including the baby plant, seed coat, and plant food.

 

Materials Needed

 

List all materials you will utilize.  If using a song or finger play, include words and movements.  If using a Book, include the title and author.