Plants
Standards
Social and Emotional Development
I. Approaches to Learning
1. Shows curiosity
II. Knowledge of Others
2. Works cooperatively with children and adults.
Physical Development, Health and Safety
Health
1. Practices healthy behaviors.
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.
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.
I. Physical Science
1. Explores physical properties of objects and materials.
2. Investigates properties of objects and materials.
Math
V. Exploring Data (Probability)
1. Collects, organizes and displays information.
(Charting and Graphing)
IV. Measurement
1. Makes comparisons.
2. Uses measurement.
III. Patterns and Relationships
1. Recognizes relationships in the environment.
2. Uses patterns in the environment.
II. Geometry and Spatial Sense
1. Investigates positions and locations.
I. Number and Operations
1. Uses number to show quantity.
2. Uses language to represent number of objects.
4. Uses numerical representation.
Literacy
IV. Reading
d. Comprehends and responds to text.
a. Shows interest in reading and books
II. Speaking/Expressive Language
b. Initiates and responds
appropriately in conversation
and discussions with adults and
children.
Sources
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/green-kids/plants-kids/
www.dese.mo.gov/eel/el/PreK_Standards/.com
http://www.kidsinthehouse.com/video/edible-school-gardens-and-healthy-food-choices-kids
www.localfoodplus.ca.com
www.hullabaloohomestead.com
www.kids.britannica.com/comptons/article-206598/plant
Eliason, C. & Jenkins, L. (2012). A Practical Guide To Early Childhood Curriculum. New Jersay; Merrill.
www.dnr.state.md.us/forest/education/needs.html
Main topic
Vegetable Garden Experience
Hands-On
Kids are more likely to eat healthy foods if they help to grow them!!
Example
Real World Application
Science
Birds, Insects and Animals
Effects of Food Water and Sun
Growth from Seed to Plant
Language & Literacy
Recipes
Books
Plant Names
Concepts in Math
Spatial Relationships
Sequencing
Classifying
Comparing
Sorting
Predicting
Observing
Charting
Measuring
Counting
Opportunities for Exploration
Importance of Plants
Making Comparisons Amongst Plants
Seasons of Growth
Rates of Growth
Sizes
Uses of Plants
Shelter
Fuel
Clothing
Food
What Plants Need To Grow
Space
Oxygen
Water
Soil
Light
Plant Characteristics
Leaf Shape
Flowers
Color
Width
Height
