1. By Tiffany mize

2.  K.1 (B) learn how to use and conserve resources and materials.  K. 2 (A) ask questions about organisms, objects, and events;  K.2 (D) construct reasonable explanations using information; and  K.6 (B) record observations about parts of plants including leaves, roots, stems, and flowers

3.  name the conditions suitable for the growth of seeds and plants  identify the parts of a plant  identify the plant life cycle in correct sequence  plant a seed and observe the complete life cycle of flowering plants grown from seeds over a period of time

4.  Stem  Flower  Leaf  Root

5.  Seeding  Flowering  Pollination  Repetition of cycle

6.  Gather materials for planting the seeds. (Soil, lima beans, cups,  dropper, water).  Show the materials. Discuss the proper use of the materials. On chart paper, list the 5 Senses with students and remind them that scientists do not use their sense of taste.  Explain to the children that they are going to plant a seed. Model how to plant the seed:  Step 1: Fill the cup with soil (half full).  Step 2: Place the seed in the soil.  Step 3: Cover the seed with more soil, filling the cup ¾ full.  Step 4: Use the dropper filled with water and add three-four drops of water to the soil.  Step 5: Place the plant in a sunny area.  Check for understanding by having students repeat the steps and the rules for using the materials.  Divide students into groups of 3-4 and pass out materials. Tell students to begin planting seeds. Observe students and help if needed.  After all the seeds have been planted, gather students  Ask: “What will the plant will need to survive?” (Soil, water, sun light, air).

7.  Watch an interactive video on how the plant grows!! http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/tdc02 _vid_plantsgrow/ http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/tdc02 _vid_plantsgrow/  Find activities and crafts at craftjr.com!  Parts of a plant and watch how plants grow and are affected by light and water at http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resourc es_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/ http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resourc es_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/

8.  http://www.tooter4kids.com/Plants/parts_o f_plants.htm http://www.tooter4kids.com/Plants/parts_o f_plants.htm  Teachersdomain.org  Buzzle.com  http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resourc es_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/