Apple Life Cycle Art Adventure

Catherine Farias

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Apple Life Cycle Art Adventure

Understand the life cycle of an apple

Students will explore the life cycle of an apple through hands-on art activities, including drawing and crafting each stage from seed to fruit. This lesson combines science and creativity to enhance understanding. This lesson is important to help students grasp biological concepts in a fun and engaging way.

Audience

Kindergarten to 3rd Grade

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand the life cycle of an apple

Materials

Construction paper, Crayons/markers, Scissors, Glue, Apple seeds, and Printable apple life cycle cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Briefly discuss with students what they know about apples.
Introduce the concept of the life cycle of an apple, mentioning key stages: seed, sprout, sapling, tree, flower, and fruit.

Step 2

Guided Drawing Activity

15 mins

Provide each student with construction paper, crayons/markers.
Instruct students to draw a sequence showing each stage of the apple's life cycle.
Encourage creativity and offer guidance as needed.

Step 3

Crafting Activity

15 mins

Have students use scissors and glue to create a 3D model of the life cycle stages.
Use printable apple life cycle cards for students to cut out and assemble with their drawings.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a class discussion on what they learned about the life cycle of an apple.
Ask students to share their drawings and explain the stages.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Reinforce the importance of understanding life cycles in nature.
Collect art pieces for a classroom display.

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Discussion

Apple Life Cycle Discussion

Discussion to help students reflect on and articulate their understanding of the apple life cycle.

What did you learn about the life cycle of an apple?

Encourage students to mention each stage and what they found interesting or surprising.

Why do you think understanding life cycles is important?

Guide students to understand the relevance of life cycles in nature and agriculture.

Which stage of the apple life cycle did you enjoy drawing the most? Why?

Encourage students to express their creativity and preferences, reinforcing their engagement with the lesson.