Plants Science Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten
By Joyful Explorations
In this Unit, students will learn about what plants need, through hands-on activities and observations. This unit supports the Next Generation Science Standards.
The “Science Kids” series of packets is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning.
As they learn about what plants need, the students will explore the following topics:
★ Life Cycle of a Seed
★ Plants Need Water
★ How Plants Absorb Water
★ Plants Need Soil
★ Dark or Light? (Plants need sunlight)
★ Parts of a Plant