Lesson One – Planting Seeds + Growth Tracker
In this Grade 3 STEAM activity, Planting Seeds + Growth Tracker, students will investigate what plants need to grow by planting seeds and testing how different conditions (light, water, space, warmth, nutrients) affect their development. Using scientific inquiry skills, they will make predictions, measure plant growth, and record their observations through numbers, sketches, and digital tracking tools. Students will use correct scientific vocabulary such as germination, roots, stem, and nutrients to describe how plants meet their basic needs and compare physical characteristics that support survival. By journaling and presenting their findings, they will communicate which conditions led to the best growth and reflect on why plants are essential for humans and other living things. This hands-on activity blends science, technology, and creativity, helping students connect experimentation with real-world importance.
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Lesson Two - Pollination & Flower Dissection
In this Grade 3 STEAM activity, Pollination and Flower Dissection, students will investigate how plants grow and reproduce by closely examining the major parts of a flower—petals, stamen, and pistil—and learning the role each part plays in seed production. Through a hands-on flower dissection, they will identify and label these structures, then explore how pollination works and why pollinators like bees are essential for plant survival. To apply their understanding creatively, students will design and build a simple model pollinator that can transfer “pollen” between flowers, demonstrating how animals and plants depend on one another. By combining scientific observation, diagramming, and model-building, this activity deepens students’ understanding of plant reproduction while engaging their problem-solving and design skills.
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