Spring Planting

Springtime Sprouts
Science Get a few potatoes and encourage students to handle them and see the "eyes," the small indentations from which a new plant will grow. Cut the potatoes and place each section in a small dish with some water. Record the changes. Once the sprout is up about two inches, put each one in a clear plastic cup of soil and let students watch the sprout grow up and the roots grow down. After a time have them take the plant home to put in the ground. Explain that the potatoes will be harvested from under the soil only after the plant has died above the ground.

Plant Seeds of Learning: Classroom Lessons Bring Plants to Life
Spring has sprung! It's the perfect time to explore plants in the classroom. This week, Education World presents five new classroom lessons that involve students in growing things and learning about scientific classification, plant cell structure, the importance of plants in our history, and the many uses of plants! Included: Links to more than a dozen additional lesson plans for teaching about plants and gardens!

Kids Gardening
Looking for ways to incorporate a garden into your curriculum? The following classroom projects provide you with detailed instructions for engaging students, garden-related activities, along with ideas for hands-on lessons.

Rainbow of Flowers Bulletin Board
This multifunctional bulletin board is an eye-catching display as well as an interactive teaching tool.