Grades 3-5 Lesson Plans

Carnivorous Plants

This lesson explores the wonders of carnivorous plants and how they get their food. Follow this lesson for a fun activity where kids become a carnivorous plant and eat some bugs!

Dichotomous Key

Learn to differentiate between tree species with a dichotomous key. Students will create their own simple keys and spend some time outside using a key to discover the trees that are growing in their area.

Native Plants

Become a native plant and explore the ways you can benefit your habitat by playing a game. Students will get up and moving while learning about native plants and their importance!

Photosynthesis

Discover the process of photosynthesis by having student create a diagram to learn how plants make their own energy using the elements around them.

Plant Parts

Students learn the four parts that make up a plant and put their knowledge to the test by creating their own plant.

Pollination

Get crafty by having your kids design their own plant and its pollinator to match.

Roles of Plants

Plants have many roles to play so spend some time exploring images and discovering these roles. Get hands on by drawing all the plant roles you can think of then get outside to see these roles in action!

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