Using this resource, your team of green thumbs discuss why plants are a part of a healthy diet and the different ways they are used in daily life. They then observe the characteristics of different seed as they attempt to match them with the plants from which they came.

Concepts

planting seeds, seeds, plant growth, peanuts, pumpkins, cotton, corn, beans

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in fruits, vegetables, and nuts that are listed on the worksheet for the class to taste test

Classroom Considerations

• Consider children's allergies to avoid dangers of bringing in certain seeds, vegetables, fruits, or nuts
• Laminate worksheet to act as a placemat and for future use

Pros

• This resource can easily fit into any primary grade curriculum of similar subject matter 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.1.1.a SL.1.1.b SL.1.1.c SL.2.1.a SL.2.1.b SL.2.1.c SL.3.1.a SL.3.1.b SL.3.1.c