Grow Up Great
Note: This lesson involves a walk outside.
Flowers are called “blooms” or “blossoms” and are part of a plant. Flowers grow on the stem or stalk of the plant. The stalk needs to be strong enough to support the flower. The part of the flower that holds the petals inside is the part where the seeds are produced. Flowers are the tools that plants use to make their seeds.
Flowers are nature’s beauty and can grow almost anywhere there is soil, water, and sunlight. Some flowers, like crocuses, can push through the snow. Sometimes flowers even appear in the cracks of the sidewalk! Many plants, such as strawberry, pea, bean, and pumpkin plants, make flowers that become the fruit or vegetables that we pick and eat.
Flowers are called “blooms” or “blossoms” and are part of a plant. Flowers grow on the stem or stalk of the plant. The stalk needs to be strong enough to support the flower. The part of the flower that holds the petals inside is the part where the seeds are produced. Flowers are the tools that plants use to make their seeds.
These lessons are aligned with the Common Core State Standards ("CCSS"). The CCSS provide a consistent, clear understanding of the concepts and skills children are expected to learn and guide teachers to provide their students with opportunities to gain these important skills and foundational knowledge.[2]
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