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Life Cycle of A Plant: Spring Sprouts (April - June: Grades 3 - 6)
Physical Science and Life Science EALRs

Students observe and identify plant parts and functions through flower collection and dissection. Students learn about life cycle of plants as they observe plant growth and development from flower to fruit. Processes of pollination, photosynthesis and transpiration are introduced and explored through experiments and interactive methods.
Contact the Education Department for more information at (206)543-8801 or uwbgeduc@u.washington.edu

Teacher Resources:

Reading List:

For Students

  • Kite, L. Patricia. GARDENING WIZARDRY FOR KIDS. Hauppauge , NY: Barron's, 1995
  • Burnie, David. FLOWERS. New York: Darling Kindersley, 1992.
  • Jennings, Terry. THE YOUNG SCIENTIST INVESTIGATES FLOWERS. Chicago: Children's Press, 1989
  • Mayes, Susan. WHAT MAKES A FLOWER GROW? London: Usborne, 1989.

 

For Educators/Parents

  • Heller, Ruth. THE REASON FOR A FLOWER. Hong Kong: Grosset and Dunlap, 1983.
  • Gibbons, Gail. THE SEASONS OF ARNOLD 'S APPLE TREE. Hong Kong: Harcourt Brace and Company, 1983. (continued on next column)
  • Pallotta, Jerry. THE FLOWER ALPHABET BOOK. Boston: Quinlan Press, 1988.

Plants and our Environment:

Flowers

Pollination

 Discovery Education Lesson Plans Library Pollination Parties (K-5),
also see All About Plants (3-5)

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