Super Simple Things to Do With Plants: Fun and Easy Science for Kids: Fun and Easy Science for Kids (Super Simple Science)
Super Simple Science Series
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What’s inside...
The science projects in Super Simple Things to Do with Plants: Fun and Easy Science for Kids are easy to do with common household elements, requiring no laboratory. Each activity includes how-to photos, easy instructions, and brief explanations, incorporating science standards and basic math principles. This book is part of the 'Cool junior' series, a simpler version of the Checkerboard Cool series, published by Super Sandcastle, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What’s your favorite plant activity from the book and why do you find it interesting?
Can you describe the life cycle of a plant based on what we read?
How do plants help the environment, and why is it important to take care of them?
If you could create a new plant, what unique features would it have?
What similarities and differences do you see between how plants and humans grow?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and ideas as they relate to the book. Ask them to draw or craft one of the plants from the book, discussing each part’s role during the creation process. Together, research more about one of the plant activities mentioned in the book and consider carrying out the experiment or activity at home to deepen their understanding and connection to the material. Validate their observations and thoughts to boost their confidence and interest in learning about science.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book teaches children how to care for plants, showing them the daily tasks required to keep a plant healthy.
Real-World Application: Children apply this lesson by taking care of household or garden plants, understanding the consistent attention and responsibility required.
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: Through various experiments and activities with plants, children learn to observe the changes and growth in plants, enhancing their attention to detail.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these observation skills in academic settings like science classes or even in noticing environmental changes around them.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Growing plants takes time, and the book emphasizes the patience required throughout the process, from planting seeds to waiting for them to sprout and grow.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply patience in other areas of their life, understanding that some things cannot be rushed and require time to develop.
Example Lesson: Scientific Thinking
Explanation: The activities encourage children to form hypotheses, conduct experiments, and observe outcomes, fostering a basic scientific method approach.
Real-World Application: This method of thinking can be applied in their educational journey, promoting a systematic approach to solving problems and understanding the world.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for Nature
Explanation: By interacting directly with plants and seeing their life cycle, children develop a greater appreciation and respect for nature and the environment.
Real-World Application: This can lead to environmentally conscious behavior, such as recycling, conserving water, or participating in community clean-up events.