https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x Katie Erwin & Brittany Laviner en-us 2021-06-08 21:55:25 UTC 2025-10-19 14:40:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f33f.png brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594119688 Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/r5Y13NHKGbePSyBZ8]]> 2021-06-08 22:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594119688 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594122492 Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/gaSP4n4LSLsvMQRc9]]> 2021-06-08 22:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594122492 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594124939 Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/nYiS6GpCfdhsCjPC7 ]]> 2021-06-08 22:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594124939 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594130427 Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/W6fg6HX9Zmg874W69]]> 2021-06-08 22:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594130427 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594131866 Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/pf8HaScbNZgLXqim9]]> 2021-06-08 22:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594131866 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594135761 Fisman, L. (2005). The effects of local learning on environmental awareness in children: An empirical investigation. The Journal of Environmental Education : The idea that having outdoor science educational programs increases student ecological urban awareness ]]> 2021-06-08 22:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594135761 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594137838 Thompson, S. L., Lotter, C., Fann, X., & Taylor, L. (2016). Enhancing elementary pre-service teachers’ plant processes conceptions. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 27(4), 439-463.]]> 2021-06-08 22:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594137838 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594140239 Royce, C. A. (2019). The dynamics within ecosystems. Science and Children : Plants and their functions science activity that focuses on a hands-on activity before learning more about plant functions and its survival methods with a supported read aloud. 

]]> 2021-06-08 22:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594140239 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594142404 Martin, S. C. (2003). The influence of outdoor schoolyard experiences on students' environmental knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and comfort levels. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 51-63.]]> 2021-06-08 22:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594142404 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594147300 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4DEshd9oI0 ]]> 2021-06-08 22:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594147300 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594147571 Students will look at the image below and complete sticky notes for what they see, what they are thinking, and what they are wondering. 
Image Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/nKTxicvDtCo5LnDy8]]> 2021-06-08 22:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594147571 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594150508 Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w77zPAtVTuI]]> 2021-06-08 22:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594150508 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594159471 From Seed to Plant By: Gail Gibbons 

This book can be used as a read aloud when introducing the life cycle of seeds and plants. ]]> 2021-06-08 22:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594159471 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594163736 The Tiny Seed: Eric Carle 

This story can be used in the unit to read about the places a seed travels and how it is effected by those places and different environments. ]]> 2021-06-08 22:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594163736 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594166271 The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds By: Patricia Relf

This story can be used a fun kid friendly story to explain the process of planting seeds and plant formation. ]]> 2021-06-08 22:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594166271 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594174918 Carlos and the Squash Plant: Jan Romero 

This book can be used throughout the lessons to interest specifically hispanic students and to relay information about the plant life cycle and necessary nutrients plants need.]]> 2021-06-08 22:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594174918 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594179441 Oh Say Can You Seed? By: Dr.Seuss 

This story can be used a center read aloud or as a fun way to learn about photosynthesis, seed dispersal, or germination. ]]> 2021-06-08 22:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594179441 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594183016 Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt By: Kate Messner 

This book can be used as a way to help students understand that plants are not the only things that are grown in the ground and need nutrients. This book is also good for differentiation of the topic of seed germination for lower students. This story could be used with an activity when teaching about plant nutrients. ]]> 2021-06-08 22:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594183016 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594214748 National Geographic for Kids: Seed to Plant By: Kristen Rattini 

This story could be used with an activity for assessment with students or have them work in groups to create a thinking map or an informational research project. ]]> 2021-06-08 23:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594214748 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594217529 Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring Earth to Life By: Molly Bang & Penny Chisholm

This book is a wonderful resource that turns the perspective around on how plants bring Earth to life rather than how Earth brings plants to life. This could be used with a writing activity or with a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting concepts idea. It also takes a look at different parts of the world.

]]> 2021-06-08 23:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594217529 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594227220 Seeds of Change: A Path to Peace By: Jen Johnson 

This is an empowering story of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman, and environmentalist, to win a Nobel Peace Prize. This story tells her story about women's rights and environmental inhabitants from long ago. This would be a perfect way to integrate social studies with science and ELA to talk about plant environments. ]]> 2021-06-08 23:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594227220 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594236348 A Seed is Sleepy By: Dianna Hutts Aston 

This is a personal favorite of mine. This book shows all of the characteristics of different seeds with images, textures, sizes, and appearance! This a book that is wonderful to use for introducing what a seed is. ]]> 2021-06-08 23:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594236348 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594244054 This website has many different categories for students to explore all about plants. ]]> 2021-06-08 23:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594244054 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594246598 This site has videos with questions for students as well as different games related to plant's and life cycles! ]]> 2021-06-08 23:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594246598 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594255265 This website has plant related games and videos for kids! ]]> 2021-06-08 23:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594255265 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594257635 Sid the Science Kid has some fun videos for students to help with planting seeds at home as well as games to go along! ]]> 2021-06-08 23:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594257635 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594260269 This website is GREAT! It has different categories for students to see real images and videos and play games! ]]> 2021-06-08 23:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594260269 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594263521 This site has games geared for grades 3-5 on different science topics. There are a couple games on keeping the plants alive and videos for explanation! ]]> 2021-06-08 23:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594263521 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594265065 This site has LOTS of fun games related to photosynthesis, plant nutrients, seed and plant life cycles! ]]> 2021-06-08 23:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594265065 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594269744 References are housed under each Padlet entry with source of image, research article, website, or activity link. ]]> 2021-06-09 00:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594269744 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594283765 Creative Ways to teach plant life cycles from other teachers! ]]> 2021-06-09 00:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594283765 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594285347 A Wonderful resource to help break down lesson plans and give lesson plan ideas for interactive ways to teach the unit! ]]> 2021-06-09 00:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594285347 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594289192 Cavallo, A. (2005). Cycling through plants. Science and Children : Bean Babies science activity with a hands-on approach to planting seeds, observing their progress, and taking them apart after they have sprouted. ]]> 2021-06-09 00:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594289192 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594295300 Use this guide for tips and tricks for teaching plant science as well as corresponding videos to help with language! ]]> 2021-06-09 00:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594295300 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594301137 Crafty Idea ]]> 2021-06-09 00:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594301137 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594302799 Crafty Idea ]]> 2021-06-09 00:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594302799 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594304477 Idea for a Hands-on Activity! ]]> 2021-06-09 00:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594304477 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594305985 Teacher Ideas for a Hands-On Activity with Assessment Pieces ]]> 2021-06-09 00:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594305985 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594308546 Plants in a Bottle Hands-On Activity ]]> 2021-06-09 00:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594308546 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594310089 Teacher based activity where students are creating plants based on vegetables growth. ]]> 2021-06-09 00:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594310089 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594312932 What Do Plant's Need? Inquiry Based Science Experiment ]]> 2021-06-09 00:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594312932 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594331449 This site lists the ideas of building a community garden or school garden and gathering research from local parks, farms, biologists as well as gathering seeds from people and businesses around town. ]]> 2021-06-09 00:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594331449 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594339986 Garden for the Environment Virtual Field Trips in San Francisco, CA! ]]> 2021-06-09 00:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594339986 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594350372 Field Trip Possibility]]> 2021-06-09 00:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594350372 brittanylaviner https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594357178 Students could join this project to compare and contrast videos and live coverage of daffodils and tulips with students around the world. ]]> 2021-06-09 00:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1594357178 kme9790 https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1599840938 Students explore how to keep an ecosystem alive by seeing how the different species rely on one another. ]]> 2021-06-11 00:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1599840938 kme9790 https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1599883242 Through this video, students learn about ecosystems and what is needed in order for them to thrive. ]]> 2021-06-11 00:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1599883242 kme9790 https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1600816030 Student research can be conducted using PebbleGo. Through this platform, students can learn about what plants are, while also studying plant parts, plant habitats, and plant classifications. ]]> 2021-06-11 11:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1600816030 kme9790 https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1600929566 Campbell, A. (2009). Use this journal article to help teach the relationship between insects and plants. ]]> 2021-06-11 12:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanylaviner/ix3ipdlxyajxof8x/wish/1600929566