Teacher Note: This lesson includes a home activity to compare different microhabitats.

Teacher Note: You can grow sprouts from seed, but make sure seeds have already sprouted before beginning the experiment. Make sure the plants get enough water so that the soil is moist to the touch. Check every day or so.

Teacher Note: You can grow sprouts from seed, but make sure seeds have already sprouted before beginning the experiment. Make sure the plants get enough water so that the soil is moist to the touch. Check every day or so. In the next lesson, students will test to see if plants need water.

Teacher Note: You may need to take time prior to the activity to plan a field experience to a wooded area, prairie,
or other unmowed area for students to take a nature walk. You can also explore an outdoor section of your

Teacher Note: This lesson focuses on seeds. Teachers can choose a different item if they are unable to find seeds.
Alternatives include leaves, rocks, etc.

Teacher Note: In Lesson 1A, students create the flower bowls for Lesson 1B. For Lesson 1A, add about an inch of
cornmeal with different food coloring (or mica powder) within each bowl to represent pollen. Each bowl should have a different color.

Teacher Note: In Lesson 1A, students create the flower bowls for Lesson 1B. For Lesson 1A, add about an inch of
cornmeal with different food coloring (or mica powder) within each bowl to represent pollen. Each bowl should have a different color.