Open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science.

Science curriculum for K—5th grades.

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  • Hands-on — lead students in the doing of science and engineering.
  • NGSS-aligned and Common Core — make the transition to the Next Generation Science Standards and support Common Core.
  • Less prep, more learning — prep in minutes not hours. Captivate your students with short videos and discussion questions.

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Plant Adventures

Structure, Function, & Adaptations

  1. Lessons
  2. Activity Prep
  3. Assessments

Plant Adventures (Grades 2-4) Mystery 1: Seed Dispersal

Exploration (25 min)
Activity: Fly Your Own Seed (25 min)
Extras (2 hrs)

Plant Adventures (Grades 2-4) Mystery 2: Roots, Water, & Minerals

Exploration (30 min)
Activity: Root Viewer (20 min)
Extras (2 hrs)

Plant Adventures (Grades 2-4) Mystery 3: Light, Leaves, & Competition

Exploration (45 min)
Activity: Grass Head (45 min)
Extras (2 hrs)

Plant Adventures (Grades 2-4) Mystery 4: Adaptations & Habitat

Exploration (20 min)
Activity: Grass Head Revisited (25 min)
Extras (2 hrs)

Plant Adventures (Grades 2-4) Mystery 5: Adaptations & Habitat

Exploration (10 min)
Activity: Plant Survivor (35 min)
Extras (2 hrs)