Watch and Discuss: Experimenting with Seeds

Children grow plants from seeds and learn what seeds need to flourish.

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Experimenting with Seeds (video)

Key Science Concepts

Plants need water and light to grow.
Plants grow from seeds. Some plants also grow from bulbs.
Different plants grow from different seeds and bulbs.

Directions

Before you watch: Tell children that they will watch a short video in which two children plant different seeds.

After you watch: Ask children if the video reminded them of activities they did this week. How were they similar? Then ask:

What happened to the seeds that were covered by the plate?
Why do you think the uncovered ones grew and the covered ones did not?
The children talked about seeds, roots, and leaves. What do you think roots are? How do you think they help a plant?

Optional: Watch the video a second time.

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Getting Started, Week 1, Day 4

Morning Circle
Indoor
20 - 25 minutes

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A supportive environment can go a long way toward engaging English Language Learners. Integrate children's cultural backgrounds into your lessons and activities. Bring in photos or books of plants, trees, and vegetation from children’s native countries and ask them about them.

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