Student Video: I Found a Seed
Which seeds grow into which plants? Share “I Found a Seed,” an engaging action rhyme, with your kiddos to find out!
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CATEGORY:Science |
GRADE LEVEL:Primary |
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Curious Scientists
Gather and display an assortment of seeds, nuts and pods from your kitchen, garden or a wooded area. Provide students with magnifying glasses for closer observations and tweezers to pull seeds out of the pods or plants. Ask students to observe and identify as many seeds as they can. https://teachpreschool.org/2012/09/26/exploring-the-seeds-of-fall-in-preschool/
Goin' Nuts for Coconuts!
The biggest seed in the world is the coconut. Have students hold and shake a coconut. Let them roll the coconut like a bowling ball. Open the nut and examine parts of the seed. Let students sample the water and meat. Discuss how the coconut is dispersed by water. Let students sample the water and meat. Learn how students can use all five senses while examining coconuts. https://fun-a-day.com/coconut-five-senses-activity/
Make Your Own Mr. Grass Head
For a fantastic STEAM springtime hands-on activity, all you need are old stockings, soil, seeds, and a few decorative items. Allow students to plant wheat, grass, or chia seeds and watch Mr. Grasshead's "hair" grow! https://www.redtedart.com/kids-crafts-grass-heads/
Maple Seed Butterfly Craft
Engage students with an outdoor sensory experience by collecting, examining, and tossing maple seeds. Afterward, allow them to create their own "seed butterflies" using maple seed pods. https://jennyatdapperhouse.com/kids-outdoor-learning-and-nature-craft-with-maple-helicopter-seed-pods/
Seeds We Eat
Seeds are an important part of our diet. Encourage students to learn more about seeds by asking them to name as many seeds as they can find in their pantries, spice racks, and refrigerators at home. (Make sure to get parental consent.) Visit https://edibleschoolyard.org/seeds-we-eat for more edible seed activities and worksheets.
CRAFT:
Make Your Own Mini-Book!
Identify the various stages of a sunflower's life cycle by matching the word boxes with the correct images. Then follow instructions to create your very own Sunflower Booklet to share with family and friends! To download the PDF, click the CRAFT tab.
