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Students measure each object found in the natural area and record their results. Wrap up: Discuss student results. Discuss using appropriate units of measurement. Could you use different units to measure the objects on the list?
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Discuss using appropriate units of measurement and why units may vary for different objects (size). Students measure and compare objects found in the schoolyard. Wrap up: Discuss and compare student answers, revisit measurement if necessary.
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Students explore and answer questions about plants, animals, and the natural area around them. Wrap up: Discuss student answers. Why is it important to protect our natural areas?
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Teaching children about agriculture just got easier! Check out Seed Survivor for agriculture lesson plans, videos, games, recipes, posters and much more. This curriculum-based resource will help elementary students learn that plants need water, light, healthy soil, and nutrients to survive.
Grades 3-4 teachers are invited to sign up for a classroom kit for their students as part of our NEW Seed Survivor virtual presentation experience.
Grades 1-6
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Seed Survivor is a curriculum-based program that teaches elementary students how to grow healthy plants (focusing on water, sunlight, soil and nutrients) and where food comes from. Interactive displays, fun presentations, educational videos, interactive computer games and hands-on seed planting activities make up the foundation of Seed Survivor. Five exhibits tour North America year-round and in 2014 over 100,000 children participated. Nutrien’s kids website has lots of fun videos, games and activities. Program includes student and teacher resources.
To learn more visit: www.seedsurvivor.com
