About This Unit

SUBJECT
Reading, Plants, Science Through Literature

GRADE
1-2

DURATION
1 Week

Let's Plant!

Students eagerly await the growth of seeds.
Students eagerly await the growth of seeds.

First-grade students learn about plants and how they grow.

OBJECTIVE

Students Will:

  1. Identify parts of plants.
  2. Observe the growth of a plant.
  3. Associate plants with literature.
  4. Dramatize a story.
  5. Write about experiences with plants.
  6. Identify ways of taking care of plants.

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Let's Learn About Plants!
Lesson 2: Let's Grow Plants!

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