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Finding, Gathering, Saving Seeds
Learners understand the importance of saving seeds. In this saving seeds lesson, students dry out seeds for later use planting. Learners recognize that one plant may have many seeds.
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Growing from Seed
High school or college horticulturists will appreciate this PowerPoint on seed-propagation. It walks them through the science behind seed production and germination as well as the requirements for growing plants from this stage....
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All About Seeds!
First graders learn all about seeds. In this biology lesson, 1st graders discover: what a fruit is, what is inside of seeds, and how seeds are transported.
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Seeds - What are Seeds?
At minimum, beginning botanists learn the terminology used when discussion seed germination. This set of slides lists basic seed parts, requirements for germination, steps of the process, and then it differentiates between monocot and...
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Gardening Project-Learning to Grow Seeds
Students demonstrate how to plant seeds. In this gardening lesson, students read the book The Tiny Seed and identify the steps to planting a seed. Students plant their own lima bean seeds in plastic cups and watch it grow.
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From Milk to Cheese & Seed to Shelf
Learn about food production by making cheese, seeing how a seed gets to a shelf, and discussing food safety. Budding agriculturalists complete several activities and learn about food production, biotechnology, food preservation,...
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My Miniature Greenhouse!
Here is an activity that will peak your super scientists' interest and knowledge of greenhouse gardening. Green thumbs flourish when they build, prepare, take care of, and observe their seedlings inside a miniature greenhouse. With...
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Earth: The Food We Eat, The Seeds We Sow
Students explore the importance of seed diversity for cultural and ecological stability/health. They discover what an heirloom seed is and why they are important to conserve.
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Seed Types
Students dissect seeds. In this seed dissection lesson plan, students discover the anatomy of seeds. After dissecting seeds, students hypothesize and design the perfect seed to survive in a dry forest.
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Seed Germination
Learners explore the process of seed germination. For this botany lesson, students complete an experiment with seeds. Learners observe soaked and dry seeds. Students allow the seeds to germinate and make observations during this time....
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Fun Activities Using Seeds
Students analyze the size, shape, and form of several different seeds. In this all about seeds lesson plan, students complete four activities involving characteristics of seeds. Students observe the seeds, record information about the...
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Establishing a Lawn
The techniques for preparing soil before laying, or seeding, a lawn is covered in this set of slides. Ideal pH, fertilizer, and drainage is described. Details of the best seed type for different conditions are also...
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The Impact of Genetically Modified Seeds
What is all the fuss about genetically modified foods? PBS provides this resource designed to supplement the documentary Food, Inc. to help learners investigate the benefits and controversies of genetically modified foods...
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The Seed Match
Students examine seeds and predict the plant it comes from. In this seed match lesson, students match seeds to plants and then see if their predictions are correct. Students predict the number of seeds found in plants as well. Students...
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Seeds, Miraculous Seed
Students investigate relationships between plants and animals and how living things change during their lives. In this life cycle lesson, students split different types of seeds apart to see the beginning life stages of future plants.
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Look at Those Seeds Grow!
Students explore plant science by participating in a botany activity. In this seed growth instructional activity, students identify the necessary elements to ensure a plant grows well and prepare seeds for planting. Students plant their...
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Super Seeds Super Grains
Students explore the life cycle of plants. In this agricultural lesson, students discover the two ways that seeds germinate. Students dissect seeds and record data. Resources are provided in French and English.
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Carrot Seed Lesson Plan
Young scholars create a seed museum. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify various seeds and the plants the seeds will grow into. Young scholars write a description of the plant, illustrate the plant and create a seed...
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Fun with Plants: Seeds Are Scattered in Many Ways
In this seeds instructional activity, learners collect 6 different types of seeds and test them to see how they travel. Students list the ways their seeds traveled, name the plants and then draw a picture of each seed. Learners...
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Radish Seed Garden - Growth Data Table
Radishes are great plants to use in any unit on gardening. They are easy to germinate from seed. The worksheet has groups of gardeners plant two radish seeds in one container, and four radish seeds in another. They use this worksheet to...
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Soybeans: The Miracle Seed
Students discover why soybeans are called the "miracle seeds." They make their own soynuts and share other foods made from soybeans. They create a bulletin board of soybean products.
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Plant Science Introduction
A unique PowerPoint explains the basics of plant science. It motivates viewers to study plant science and then lists different food products, biofuels, fibers, timber, and ornamental uses of plants. It concludes with lists of careers...
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Seed To Plant
Students are introduced to alternative methods of growing techniques: specifically, hydroponics. They, in groups, "adopt" a seed. They take care of their seed and make observations as it begins to germinate.
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What is the Function of Each Seed Part in the Growth of a Plant
Sixth graders investigate the parts of a seed by using a digital camera. In this botany lesson, 6th graders plant their own seeds in class and demonstrate the necessary attributes for growing a plant. Students utilize a...