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Seed to Sprout Quest

Dee Morales

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Plant Life Cycle Adventure

Plant Life Cycle

This lesson introduces young students to the plant life cycle through an engaging game. Students will learn about the stages of a plant's life, from seed to full-grown plant, in a fun and interactive way. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the basic concepts of biology and the natural world, fostering curiosity and a love for learning.

Audience

PreK, 1st, 2nd Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Plant Life Cycle Game Cards, and Crayons or Colored Pencils

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

Briefly introduce the concept of a plant life cycle.
Explain that plants grow from seeds and go through different stages.

Step 2

Plant Life Cycle Game

10 mins

Distribute the Plant Life Cycle Game Cards to each student.
Explain the rules: Students will arrange the cards in the correct order of the plant life cycle (seed, sprout, young plant, mature plant).
Encourage students to discuss and help each other if needed.

Step 3

Closure

3 mins

Recap the stages of the plant life cycle with the class.
Ask a few students to share what they learned or their favorite part of the lesson.

Worksheet

Plant Life Cycle Game Cards

These cards are used for a game to help students learn the stages of the plant life cycle. Each card represents a different stage: seed, sprout, young plant, and mature plant.

Seed

Sprout

Young Plant

Mature Plant