THE TINY SEED
Grade:  First
Subject:  Science : Plants
 
Introduction:
Have you ever wondered where flower seeds come from?  It is not from the store! It will be your quest to discover where seeds come from and the journey they take to become a flower.

                         

Task:
After reading the book, THE TINY SEED by Eric Carle, work with your partner to discover the following:
bulletdraw a picture of how the seed changes in each season
bulletlabel the parts of a plant
bulletsort a mixture of seeds
bulletdiscuss what effects weather has on a seed            

Process:
Follow these steps to complete your quest.

1.  Read THE TINY SEED with your partner.

2.  Draw a picture of how the seed changes in each
     season.  Look at the book again to see
     the different seasons the seed travels through.
     Make sure you include all four seasons and label
     them.

3.  Label the parts of a plant on a separate piece of
     paper.  Be sure to include the roots, stem, leaves,
     flower and new seed.

4.  Using a handful of seeds, see how many ways
      your group can categorize them.

5.  Wow!!  Your quest is almost over.  Talk with
      your partner about how weather will effect the
      growth of a seed.

                         
 

Resources:
 Ask your teacher for help in finding a copy of THE TINY SEED by Eric Carle to read.  If you want more information on Eric Carle, visit his site.  Click on his picture below.

For more facts about plants click here:  

 

 

 

Evaluation:
Your work will be checked in 2 ways:
     1. A "Partner" Score Sheet
     2. A "Teacher" Score Sheet

Circle Yes or No
 

I helped my partner.
YES
  
NO
I listened to my partner's ideas.
YES
  
NO
I did my best.
YES
  
NO
TEACHER SCORE SHEET

 
Partners Names: 1 Point 2 Points 
 
Participation Partners Participate Partners Cooperate 
 
Thinking Process Stay on task Verbalize what is learned 
 
Writing Process Complete written activities Use complete sentences when required 
 


 

                 
 

Conclusion:
Hurray, you have finished your quest and are now a super seed scientist!
 
 
 
 
 
                                                         

 

Authors: Jennifer Brausam, Megan Guerrero, Kristen Krueger, Vicki Kornijtschuk, Mimi McMahon, Mary Zarr and Karen Kozien

Created: October 8, 1999

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