In this lesson students become familiar with the ways that seeds vary in color, shape, and size. They will dissect fruits to compare and classify their seeds and explore the structure and function of fruits and seeds by building models and making observations. They will also work with a variety of seeds to practice sorting, counting, addition, and subtraction.
Comparing Seeds
Subject
English Language Arts — Speaking and Listening • Math — Counting and Cardinality, Measurement and Data • Science — Crosscutting Concepts, Science and Engineering Practices
Grade Level
Kindergarten
Resource Type
Lesson Plan
Standards Alignment
Next Generation Science Standards, State-specific
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Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group.
Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
Describe measurable attributes of a single object (e.g., length and weight).
Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.
