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Life Cycle of A Plant: Fantastic Fall (September - November: Grades 3 - 6)
Plant Growth & Development EALRs

Through observation, experimentation and other hands-on activities, students learn about seed production and dispersal, photosynthesis, color change in leaves, transpiration and decomposition.

Contact the Education Department for more information at (206)543-8801 or uwbgeduc@u.washington.edu

Teacher Resources:

  • Pre and Post Visit Worksheets

Reading List:

For Students

  • Henry, Peggy. THE GREAT SEED MYSTERY FOR KIDS. New York: NK Lawn and Garden Books, 1992.
  • Hickman, Pamela M. PLANTWISE. Toronto: Kids Can Press LTD, 1991.
  • Lauber, Patricia. SEEDS, POP, STICK, GLIDE. New York: Crown Publishers, 1981

For Educators/Parents

  • Criswell, Susie Gwen. NATURE THROUGH SCIENCE AND ART. Blue Summit, PA: TAB Books, 1994.
  • Johnson, Rebecca L. A WALK IN THE DECIDUOUS FOREST. Carolrhoda Books, 2000.
  • Busch, Phyllis S. AUTUMN. New York: Benchmark Books, 1999.
  • Johnson, Sylvia A. HOW LEAVES CHANGE. Minneapolis, MI: Lerner Publishing Group, 1986.

Sambal's Science Web Photosynthesis

Plants and Our Environment:

Photosynthesis

Spreading Seeds

Seeds

Newton 's Apple Teacher's Guides Index Photosynthesis

Lubey's Bio Help Photosynthesis (the big picture)

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