Science
Students will learn about the life cycle of an apple tree by exploring the different stages of growth with an apple. They will be able to identify the different parts of the apple and also what the apple needs to grow and complete each stage of development. The 3-D activity of the apple will be an creative project that incorporates cutting and small rub coloring. This helps students development of fine motor skills. This activity can be incorporated into many different units of study depending on the grade level. This lesson was modified for first grade.
Standards:
ELAGSE1RL9: Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories
SS1H2: The student will read or listen to American folktales and explain how they characterize our national heritage. The study will include John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, and Annie Oakley.
S1L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the basic needs of plants and animals.
a. Develop models to identify the parts of a plant—root, stem, leaf, and flower.
b. Ask questions to compare and contrast the basic needs of plants (air, water, light, and nutrients) and animals (air, water, food, and shelter).
S1CS5: Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.
b. Draw pictures (grade level appropriate) that correctly portray features of the thing being described.
ELAGSE1RL9: Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories
SS1H2: The student will read or listen to American folktales and explain how they characterize our national heritage. The study will include John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, and Annie Oakley.
S1L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the basic needs of plants and animals.
a. Develop models to identify the parts of a plant—root, stem, leaf, and flower.
b. Ask questions to compare and contrast the basic needs of plants (air, water, light, and nutrients) and animals (air, water, food, and shelter).
S1CS5: Students will communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly.
b. Draw pictures (grade level appropriate) that correctly portray features of the thing being described.
Sources:
B. (2012, June 08). Tall Tales. Retrieved July 8, 2017, from https://tiedupwstring.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/tall-tales/
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fall-Apples-and-Johnny-Appleseed-Math- Center-Craftivity-and-Literacy-Centers-332201