Lift-the-flap classification chart of invertebrates
“Flower Flip”
joakman2016-05-11T08:59:59-04:00"Flower Flip"
Purpose of activity:
To learn about some of the ways that flowers can be classified. (Also, to get kids to observe flowers a lot more closely than they normally do.)Target age group:
Any age (can be adapted to younger or older)Description of activity:
There are 72 full-color flower pictures cards and...
“Follow the Garden Path”
joakman2016-05-11T09:00:57-04:00"Follow the Garden Path"
Target age group:
Any agePurpose of game:
To learn to identify common garden flowersDescription of game:
Players take turns laying down flower cards to form a long path. Players must remember the names of all previous cards on the path before they can add another one.Materials needed:
Copies of pattern pages...
Germination Stencil Activity
joakman2016-05-11T09:01:33-04:00Germination Stencil Activity
Purpose of activity:
To enjoy learning about germination of seeds through a hands-on art projectDescription of activity:
Students use three stencils and colored pencils to create a simple picture showing the stages of germination.Target age group:
5-8Time needed:
An adult will have to prepare stencils ahead of time. Actual activity...
Carnivorous Plants Coloring Pages
joakman2016-05-11T09:02:34-04:00Carnivorous Plants Coloring Pages
These are just some illustrations I did for someone who wanted to put carnivorous plants coloring pages onto their website. Features the usual cast of insect-devouring plants: Venus fly trap, sundew, cobra lily, pitcher plant, plus a few others. You can use these drawings for other...
Photosynthesis Relay Race Game
joakman2016-05-16T20:59:20-04:00Photosynthesis Relay Race Game
Object of the game:
To reinforce learning about the formula for photosynthesis while at the same time letting the student expend energyTarget age group:
ages 6-14Time needed to play:
One race will take just a few minutes. You will want to play several rounds, depending on the age...
Photosynthesis Formula Game
joakman2016-05-16T21:01:31-04:00Photosynthesis Formula Game
Purpose of activity:
To learn and reinforce the chemical formula for photosynthesis: 6 CO + 12 H2O + light = glucose + 6 O + 6 H2O.Description of activity:
Student each receive a game board with the photosynthesis formula on it, where each atom is represented by a...
Leaf Cross Section to Color
joakman2016-05-11T09:05:07-04:00Leaf Cross Section to Color
Purpose of activity:
A hands-on way to reinforce learning about the cross section of a leafDescription of activity:
A coloring pageTarget age group:
ages 6-10Time needed:
15-20 minutesMaterials needed:
Photocopies of coloring page, colored pencils or crayons Click here to download the coloring...
Streaming Chloroplasts Flip Book
joakman2016-05-11T09:06:17-04:00Streaming Chloroplasts Flip Book
Purpose of activity:
To see how chloroplasts circulate around inside a plant cell.Target age group:
Ages 9-12 (but can be used with older or younger without any special adaptions)Time allowance:
About 20 minutes, maybe a little more with students younger than 10.Materials needed:
Patterns photocopied onto white card stock, scissors,...
