Project Based Botany

-Join our study of plants as we answer questions about plant systems and structures. We will explore the plants and their needs, as well as the parts of a plant and how they function. We will study roots, stems, leaves, flowers, seeds and the fruit of a plant. Our research into this field will be supported by experiments and crafts that illustrate how plants function and contribute to our understanding of the interdependence of living things.  


-The class structure for the class will involve a Montessori presentation accompanied by guided notes, lap books, or foldables, followed by a hands on project or craft related to that topic.


Week 1- The Needs of the Plant: What does a plant need to survive? 
 Project: Make a biosphere, start root experiment.

Week 2-The Leaf: Discuss and identify the different types of leaves.
 Project: Leaf prints in air dry clay. 

Week 3- The Root: How do different types of roots function? 
Project: Examine root experiment, walking water project.

Week 4- The Stem: What are the parts of a plant stem?
Project: Paper straw stem model.

Week 5- The Flower : What are the parts and function of the flower?
Project:  How to draw for science journals.

Week 6- The Fruit: What is the relationship between the fruit and the seeds? 
Project: Flower dissection, how to record observations in a journal, prep seed experiment.

Week 7-The Seed: Dicotyledon and monocotyledon seeds. 
Project: Observe seed experiment, 

Week 8- Plant Classification: How are plants classified?
Project: How to go on a nature walk and identify different plants, chlorophyll prints, Record observations in journal.