Kansas Lesson Plan
Farming in a Glove
Students will make their own farm in a glove so that they are able to watch their seeds germinate and grow.
Suggested Grade Level
3–5
Time
50 minutes + 5 minutes each day for 7 – 10 days
Subjects
Science
Objectives
- Identify parts of a seed.
- Create the conditions necessary for germination to occur.
- Describe the environment and energy needed for plant growth.
- Document changes in plant growth.
- Compare and contrast the germination and growth rates of 5 types of seeds grown on Kansas farms.
- List careers related to farming and ranching.
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Supporting Resources
- Corn Growth Stages
- Sorghum Growth Stages
- Seed Parts
- Soybean Growth Stages
- Sunflower Growth Stages
- Wheat Growth Stages