per class

We Eat Seeds! Investigative Seed Science

Completed by 32 learners

Ages 5-8

Live One-Time Class

In this one-time course, students will use hands-on learning to investigate seeds from different fruits and vegetables.

Kristi Given, M.S.

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(125 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

3-7 learners per class

30 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 2

This class is a hands-on, investigative seed adventure! 
What does a seed need to grow? Place it in a little soil, warm it up, give it a little squirt of water, and with a little patience we might just get a seed to sprout! 
Students will get to investigate seeds of fruits and vegetables that they have on hand. Any fruits and veggies with seeds will do! We'll use our tools to get the seeds out; fork, toothpick, butter knife (kid-friendly knife, if parents choose), spoons, and tweezers are examples of some tools students can bring with them to class. 
With the pre-cut foods, or foods cut by the student (or parent) with parental guidance, we will dissect and observe the seeds. Students will look at the color, size, and shape and discuss the seeds that we eat everyday while observing the fruit and/or vegetable itself. Students will be encouraged to sort and count seeds. 

This science adventure is meant to be fun, engaging, and informative!

Learning Goals

Students will be introduced to seed science.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Parents may need to be present for dissecting of fruits and vegetables. Parents will need to pre-cut the food.

Supply List

3 of the following fruit/vegetables:

Apple
Banana
Cucumber
Tomato 
Strawberry 
Squash 
Blueberry 
Raspberry
Pear
Any fruit or vegetables with seeds that the students can dissect. Small or large!

1 or more Dissection tools:
Toothpick
Tweezers 
Fork

Plate or baking tray 
Paper towels 
Worksheet available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Kristi Given, M.S.

Joined January, 2021

4.9

125reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Science from Green Mountain College

Bachelor's Degree in Science from Washington College

Hi! My name is Kristi and I am so happy you ventured over to my science learning lab! 

My goal is for students to have fun, maybe get messy, and gain a love for science! My teaching style is interactive and hands-on as I try to bring science to life. My classes work well for the kinesthetic learner. 
You will find that most of my classes have a hands-on component to complement the learning experience and my presentations are very visual. 

I do my very best to keep prices lower than average as I understand how quickly classes add up for parents. Keeping the prices lower also helps parents as there are material lists for experiments and activities. However, almost every class that I have has a coupon! Please reach out if you need assistance. 

When I am not teaching I love to spend time with my daughter outside, gardening, raising chicks, and learning new skills. My goal is to combine some of my hobbies while teaching. 

I have been teaching environmental science to students in pre-k through 12th grade for over 12 years. I have taught in various settings including outdoors, in classrooms, and online. I currently run my own business developing and delivering science lessons and custom curriculums to students in school settings, early learning centers, scouts, libraries, and more! I received my B.A.s in Environmental Science and Sociology in 2016 and my M.S. in Resilient and Sustainable Communities in 2019.