S2L1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles…
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms. a. Ask questions to determine the sequence of the life cycle of common animals in your area: a mammal such as a cat, dog or classroom pet, a bird such as a chicken, an amphibian such as a frog, and an insect such as a butterfly. b. Plan and carry out an investigation of the life cycle of a plant by growing a plant from a seed and by recording changes over a period of time. c. Construct an explanation of an animal’s role in dispersing seeds or in the pollination of plants. d. Develop models to illustrate the unique and diverse life cycles of organisms other than humans.
The Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science outcome S2L1 (Life Science) for Grade 2 says: “Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms. a. Ask questions to determine the sequence of the life cycle of common animals in your area: a mammal such as a cat, dog or classroom pet, a bird such as a chicken, an amphibian such as a frog, and an insect such as a butterfly. b. Plan and carry out an investigation of the life cycle of a plant by growing a plant from a seed and by recording changes over a period of time. c. Construct an explanation of an animal’s role in dispersing seeds or in the pollination of plants. d. Develop models to illustrate the unique and diverse life cycles of organisms other than humans.” This Fieldbook unit teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials and a printable teacher guide and student sheet for every lesson. Official wording: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science.
Plants and Seeds: What Does a Seed Need? Grade 1 · partly supports this outcome
What's hiding inside a bean, and what does it need to wake up and grow? Young scientists open soaked seeds, sprout beans in bags and watch seedlings bend to find the light.
- What does a seed need to grow? Day 1: 40 min. Then 5–10 min check-ins for 7 to 10 days, and a 25 min wrap-up
Each team puts beans in three zip bags: wet in the light, wet in a dark cupboard, and dry. Over 7 to 10 days children keep a picture journal and find out that a seed needs water to start growing, and that light matters once the little plant is up.
Printable practice for S2L1
These pages practise a closely related idea; the match to S2L1 is partial.
- Plants and Seeds: What Does a Seed Need? workbook included with the unit
2 English-support pages, 2 practice pages, 2 readings, 1 word wall, 1 unit review, 1 unit test, with answer keys.
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Compared with NGSS: 2-LS2-1 (partial).
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