Planting Lettuce – Parents and Offspring

2020 Colorado Academic Science Standard 1.2.2 (2009 CSA 1.2.1)

Appropriate for grades 1-2

Program Director Lindsey (in English) explores the characteristics of parent and offspring lettuce plants, then starts the spring garden by planting the first lettuce plant! 1st graders can learn with Lindsey, then work with an adult to plant a seed or young plant at home. A “Match the Plant Parent and Offspring” worksheet is provided.

No printer? No worries! Find a friend, family member, pet, of favorite toy to tell which plants you would match and why!

ideas for planting at home:

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What do you wonder about? What do you notice?

Video lesson for 1st grade, in English, exploring seeds in the garden.

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