How Does Your Garden Grow?
Growing Plants- A Resource For Teachers And Parents
How do plants grow and what makes them so important?

 

Video #1

Brainpop Jr.: Plant Life Cycle and Parts of a Plant

KDG - 3rd

Brainpop Jr. specifically caters to primary age children. In this these episodes Moby and Annie explain the life cycle and parts of a plant. At the end of each video there are two quizzes: an easy quiz and a hard quiz. Teachers have the option of displaying the video and quiz on the Promethean Board or letting students watch the video and take the quiz on their own.

 

Click the pictures below to access the videos.

Brainpop Jr

 Please note that Brainpop and Brainpop Jr. are subscription based websites, however, many districts utilize the services, so check with your administrators for access. As a gift to parents and anyone interested in their services, Brainpop offers free 30 day trails.

 

 

 

Video #2

The Magic School Bus Gets Planted

KDG - 5th Grade

Join Ms. Grizzle and the rest of The Magic School Bus gang on an exciting adventure to learn about plants and how they grow. Just click on the picture below.

 

The Magic School Bus Gets Planted

 

 


SCI-K-L2.B. Explain the similarities and differences in plants. (color, size, appearance, etc.)
First Grade
Life Science
SCI-1-L1 Students will investigate the characteristics and basic needs of plants and animals.
SCI-1-L1.A. Identify the basic needs of a plant (air, water, light, and nutrients).
SCI-1-L1.C. Identify the parts of a plant—root, stem, leaf, and flower.