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Sunflower Jigsaw

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners recognize and name the main parts of a flower. In this life science activity, the teacher leads a discussion about the parts of a plant, then students color and cut out the parts of a planet, then glue the parts together...
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Following The Sun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate botany by conducting a plant growth experience. In this sunlight lesson plan, students utilize two potted flowers, depriving one of direct sunlight, and recording their growth process in science journals. Students...
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Cinco de Mayo - What is it?

For Teachers K - 4th
Students, after examining why the fiesta Cinco de Mayo is celebrated, plan a fiesta that includes invitations, games, music, paper flowers, flags and a menu of authentic foods. By completing this assignment, they enhance their education...
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Sumptuous Sprouting Seeds!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the wonderful and wondrous world of plants. They examine the inside of a seed, explore the different parts of a seed, plant their own seeds, watch them sprout and then eat them! They describe, using their...
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THE PEANUT WIZARD

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read information about George Washington Carver and outline the information. They are given peanuts in the shell, students examine them and eat them. Students discuss the following questions: Why did George Washington Carver...
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My State Symbols

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, students investigate information particular to their home state and illustrate it. Students research their state flower, tree, gem, mammal, bird, motto, song and nickname.
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English Language Grammar Worksheet: Prepositions Grammar Worksheet

For Students 2nd
In this prepositions learning exercise, 2nd graders practice answering 5 questions about fishes, a lion, flowers, a snowman and a bear by utilizing a preposition in their answers.
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The Magic School Bus Goes to Seed

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students get a bugs-eye view of the flower world and find out how seeds are created, how they travel, and how they grow into plants.
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Acid/Base Indicators

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use plant materials as indicators of acids and bases. In this acid/base indicators lesson plan, students use boiled beets, cabbage, flowers, teas or berries that have been boiled with alcohol to test various acids and bases....
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Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students experiment with recycling paper. In this paper recycling lesson, students conduct an experiment in which they dissolve newspaper in water and cornstarch to make new pieces of paper. They add color or flowers to the new paper to...
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Natural Inspiration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners relate math to the real world. In this algebra lesson, students compare plants to math and relate their artistic ability to concepts in math. They draw pictures of flowers, leaves and trees.
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Yummy Plant Parts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine plant parts. In this botany lesson, students examine various edible plants and how their adaptations help them to grow. They observe stems, leaves, roots and flowers of plants and discuss the relationship between the...
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A Rose Is a Rose

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Flowering learners explore the concept of figurative language as it relates to poems, songs, or creative written expression. In this creative writing lesson, they complete several phrases using similes, metaphors, and personifications. ...
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Buzzy, Buzzy Bee

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students simulate honeybees pollinating flowers. In this pollination lesson, students role-play the process of pollination over the course of several seasons. Students graph results and share their graphs with the class.
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Ten More or Ten Less

For Students K - 2nd
This set of problems has learners complete a variety of tasks as they practice adding 10 and subtracting 10. An apple tree with two apples isn't very fun; how about one with ten more? They draw the apples onto the tree and write the...
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Greco-Roman Origin Myths

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Greco-Roman myth activity, students draw pictures of flowers who came into being in a myth, then write about how the flower got its name, 4 flowers total: Narcissus, Hyacinth, Anemone and Sunflower.
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Flower or Flour?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars design a study about homophones by using the Wisconsin quarter. Students analyze personally a Wisconsin quarter first hand. Young scholars bring in various examples of homophones to share with the class.
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April Showers Bring May Flowers

For Students Pre-K - K
In this counting to 30 instructional activity, students connect the dots from one to thirty in a dot to dot puzzle. A rainy day picture with an umbrella will be revealed.
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Guided Reading with Hello Flower

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students are introduced to the book and vocabulary through a group discussion. They view the book cover and predict what they expect the story to be about. Students read the book orally with the class. After a discussion, they whisper...
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Coal Flowers

For Teachers K - 5th
Students observe the effect of various chemicals on coal. Using coal, laundry bluing, water, salt, and ammonia, they observe crystal formations after a period of a few hours, and discuss their observations.
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Nevada

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students can learn more about the state of Nevada with this worksheet, which provides the state flag and prompts for other facts, such as state motto, state flower, and state capital. This assignment could be a good class activity or...
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Asexual Propagation

For Teachers Higher Ed
Grow plants from the ones you already have. Explore plant-cutting techniques through this detailed guide covering herbaceous, soft-wood, and semi-hardwood species. Ideal to use with a higher-ed or vocational class. Tip: Invite students...
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Garden in a Glove

For Teachers K - 4th
Students observe the life cycle of a plant in a glove.  In this life cycle lesson, students read and discuss the life cycle of a plant.  Students then plant seeds in a clear plastic glove and record their observations. 
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Preparing for Project BudBurst

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Male deer growing antlers to begin the breeding season is an example of a phenological event. First in a four-part series is an activity requiring individuals to collect phenological data on their campus. Classes discuss phenology, the...

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