Plants
Opportunities for Exploration
Plant Characteristics
Height
Width
Color
Flowers
Leaf Shape
What Plants Need To Grow
Light
Soil
Water
Oxygen
Space
Uses of Plants
Food
Clothing
Fuel
Shelter
Making Comparisons Amongst Plants
Sizes
Rates of Growth
Seasons of Growth
Importance of Plants
Vegetable Garden Experience
Concepts in Math
Counting
Measuring
Charting
Observing
Predicting
Sorting
Comparing
Classifying
Sequencing
Spatial Relationships
Language & Literacy
Plant Names
Books
Recipes
Science
Growth from Seed to Plant
Effects of Food Water and Sun
Birds, Insects and Animals
Hands-On
Real World Application
Example
Kids are more likely to eat healthy foods if they help to grow them!!
Main topic
Main topic
Sources
Eliason, C. & Jenkins, L. (2012). A Practical Guide To Early Childhood Curriculum. New Jersay; Merrill.
Standards
Literacy
II. Speaking/Expressive Language
b. Initiates and responds
appropriately in conversation
and discussions with adults and
children.
IV. Reading
a. Shows interest in reading and books
d. Comprehends and responds to text.
Math
I. Number and Operations
1. Uses number to show quantity.
2. Uses language to represent number of objects.
4. Uses numerical representation.
II. Geometry and Spatial Sense
1. Investigates positions and locations.
III. Patterns and Relationships
1. Recognizes relationships in the environment.
2. Uses patterns in the environment.
IV. Measurement
1. Makes comparisons.
2. Uses measurement.
V. Exploring Data (Probability)
1. Collects, organizes and displays information.
(Charting and Graphing)
Science
I. Physical Science
1. Explores physical properties of objects and materials.
2. Investigates properties of objects and materials.
II. Life Science
1. Explores characteristics of living things.
2. Investigates characteristics of living things.
3. Solves problems related to living things.
4. Represents observations about living things in a variety of ways.
III. Earth and Space
1. Explores properties of earth and space.
2. Investigates properties of earth and space.
3. Solves problems involving earth and space.
4. Represents observations about earth and space in a variety of ways.
Physical Development, Health and Safety
Health
1. Practices healthy behaviors.
Social and Emotional Development
II. Knowledge of Others
2. Works cooperatively with children and adults.
I. Approaches to Learning
1. Shows curiosity