Seed-sational STEM
SEED-SATIONAL STEM
Activities this week are all about seeds! Remember, we would love to feature some of your student’s work on our social media outlets. You can help us with this by using the #STEMATHOME hashtag and tagging the Oakley STEM Center (@TNTechSTEM) on your posts.
FEATURED READ
seeds.mp4Seeds
6-9 Years
Ken Robbins
SEEDS! From summer's flourishing flowers to autumn's succulent fruits, everything begins with a tiny little seed.
In this fascinating chronicle, young readers will learn how seeds grow, and how they vary in shape, size, and dispersal patterns. From cherry pits to exploding pods, to sticktight seeds that cling to your shoes, acclaimed photographer and author Ken Robbins illuminates how wondrous nature springs up throughout the year before our very eyes.
Guest Reader: Dr. Jennifer Meadows, a faculty from the Curriculum and Instruction Department.
Video Production: Gary Bradford our AV Specialist at the STEM Center.
*This video has been posted with permission from Simon & Schuster Publishers
If You Hold a Seed.mp4If You Hold a Seed
5-8 Years
Elly Mackay
Something magical happens when you plant a dream with a seed. With plenty of love and patience, they can blossom into an extraordinary gift.
To be shared with those you love and those with big dreams, this book encourages us to never give up.
Guest Reader: Dr. Alfred Kalyanapu , a faculty from the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
Video Production: Gary Bradford our AV Specialist at the STEM Center.
*This video has been posted with permission from the publisher
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FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Seed Coloring Sheet.pdfSeed Germination Coloring Sheet
Learn about germination while coloring.
Spectacular Sprouting Seeds.pdfSpectacular Sprouting Seeds
Watch a seed grow! Use the coloring sheet for vocabulary during this activity.
Watermelon Seed Math.pdfWatermelon Seed Math
Can you add or subtract all the watermelon seeds?
Traveling Seeds.pdfTraveling Seeds
How do seeds spread?
We're going on a seed hunt.pdfSeed Hunt
What seeds can you find around your home?
Veggies Vs. Fruities Activity.pdfVeggies Vs Fruities
Do you know the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
Botanical Buddies.pdfBotanical Buddies
Grow a botanical buddy then become a hair stylist!
Let it Grow.pdfLet it Grow
Plant seeds and see which one grows faster. Learn more about germination at the link below.
Plant Mass.pdfPlant Mass
How do trees get so big and strong? Where does all that mass come from?
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