Life Science - Unit A (Grade K)
Unit A - Plants
Plants are living things. They have different parts that help them get what they need to live in a variety of habitats. Plants need water, sunlight, air, nutrients from the soil, and space in order to grow.
Activity
Nature Explorations
No matter what the weather or season, you can explore nature with these 11 challenges. See just how good your observation skills are by comparing butterflies, leaves, reptiles, fish, and more. Then record your own observations in a field journal.
Hands-on Activity
Make an Ecosystem Diorama
Now you can gaze at your favorite museum diorama anytime you want, night or day. Grab your crayons, and create a shoe-box replica of A Wading Bird Rookery, The Olympic Rain Forest, or A Giant Cactus Forest.
Global Grocery
Have you ever wondered what gives chocolate its flavor? Or where olive oil comes from? You might be surprised to learn just how far some of the items in your shopping bag have traveled.
Online Resource
Plant Morphology
From leaf margin and arrangement to the parts of a flower and a corn seedling, take an illustrated look at plant morphology with this collection of guides.
Diagram
Parts of a Flower
Go beyond petals and leaves! Learn how to identify a flower's stamen, anther, filament, stigma, and more with this illustrated look at the parts of a flower.
Educator Guide
Hall of Biodiversity Educator's Guide Activity: Observation
How good are you observation skills? Test them out by observing and recording your pet, the pavement near your pad, and other creative and easy-to-find subjects.