Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the process of growing sunflowers and care for them properly.
Materials and Prep
Materials needed:
- Sunflower seeds
- Pots or garden space
- Watering can
- Soil
- Sunlight
Before starting, make sure you have a sunny spot where you can grow your sunflowers and have all the materials ready.
Activities
1. Planting Sunflower Seeds: Plant sunflower seeds in pots or directly in the garden soil. Make sure to water them gently.
2. Observing Growth: Keep track of the growth of your sunflowers by measuring their height weekly.
3. Sunflower Art: Get creative and draw or paint pictures of sunflowers in your art time.
Talking Points
- What are sunflowers?
"Sunflowers are tall, bright flowers that follow the movement of the sun."
- How do sunflowers grow?
"Sunflowers grow from seeds planted in soil, they need sunlight and water to grow big and strong."
- Why do sunflowers face the sun?
"Sunflowers face the sun because they need sunlight for energy to grow."
- How can we take care of sunflowers?
"We can take care of sunflowers by watering them regularly and giving them enough sunlight."