Creator: California Academy of Sciences | visit site
Grade Range: 1 - 6
This 90-minute lesson plan incorporates the use of real data to teach students about plant reproduction and how pollinators are attracted to different types of flowers. The heart of the lesson includes students creating an imaginary garden. In addition to the lesson instructions, this site contains links to printables used during lesson activities. The lesson provides correlations to Next Generation Science Standards.
In the Classroom
In a perfect world, students would use this lesson as a starting point for planting and growing their imaginary garden. Although it might not be possible to plant a garden in every case, consider using portions of the lesson to let students grow a plant of their choice in the classroom. Enhance learning by using Edublog, <a href="/single.cfm?id=13449">reviewed here</a>, or Adobe Spark in K-12, <a href="/single.cfm?id=18378">reviewed here</a>, to document the growing process including failures and successes. Include images, videos, and student writing to document their learning.
At Home
This lesson includes many printable activities. Use these activities to help your student understand the role of pollinators and the different traits of flowers.
Tags
reproduction, insects, plants,