Kansas Lesson Plan
Growing Tomatoes
The life cycle of growing a tomato from a seed to the plate requires labor, energy and many materials. This process begins with sunlight, root stability and nutrients. Tomato plants develop in stages and produce fruit in adequate environmental conditions.
Suggested Grade Level
3rd - 5th
Time
50 minutes
Subjects
Science, Math
Objectives
- Compare and contrast the differences between tomato varieties using descriptive vocabulary.
- Identify tomato growth stages and development characteristics.
- Identify the parts of a tomato plant.
- Observe the growth of tomato plants in a grow lab.